I gotta say I really like the way that car looks. If it starts at $40k, I could see it easily climbing into the low $50k's, as by that time I'm sure the S4 will be pushing $60k's.

I'm starting to like the smaller sub 3900lb sedans. It seems like more and more car manufacturers are heading this way...ATS, S3, CLA. That AMG CLA 2.0 would be wicked fun, but for me, it looks a little too boy racer.

They say absolutely no chance of MT for the S3, but who knows, maybe one will become available 1-2 yrs after debut. I think it'll be an option on the European models.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/26/a...new-york-2013/

 

Audi are usually overpriced but the A3/S3 really take the cake...just wait for the new upcoming WRX STI, it promises to be more civilized and with a less rough ride.