Maybe we can start a petition for import of the A3/S3 to the US...

12-09-1999, 01:58 AM

Maybe we can start a petition to get the car imported. If I recall correctly
BMWNA had to be lobbied to import the 4 door M3, but they did eventually
come around and do it. Perhaps someone could start a dedicated web site
and/or letter attracting attention to the A3, and people could sign on so that
AoA could visibly see their collective interest? Takers?

12-09-1999, 08:30 PM

Take Porsche for example. They have a couple of hundred $10,000 deposits at dealers across the country and they still aren't sure whether to bring the GT3 over here. Our local dealership has 4 of those deposits that I know of.

I think it all comes down to economics. A3s would need crash and emissions certifications, etc. It's a lot more than just diverting cars off the line to the US.

The US is such a small market right now for Audi, and the US has so many regulations. I doubt they will bring them over anytime in the near future. I really wish they would, though!

John

12-10-1999, 08:53 AM

I am all for it. Who is the website guru? I suggested this a while ago about the petition. The deposit idea is excellent. I am ready to lay down the cash NOW. Anybody else? The car would probably be pretty pricy, but I would, right now, cough up $35,000.00 for the car. To those of you seriously interested, and actually able to buy an S3, let's persue this. I bet that there are at least as many buyers for this car as the TT. Let's do it!!!!!!!

Patty Smith

12-13-1999, 06:36 AM

I'm with everyone on this!!! I'm also ready to throw down some cold hard cash for this car. Ever since I knew there was an A3 and then the S3....I've been wanting AoA to bring this little bad *** coupe to the United States.

12-13-1999, 06:50 AM

Count me in! I want my S3 now!!!

12-14-1999, 01:54 PM

12-15-1999, 12:20 PM

It had the funny looking twisted rear spoiler.

12-16-1999, 09:31 AM

nt

D.Ross · 06-08-2000, 07:01 PM

I am 100% for this. I wan't an S3, but I am forced to settle for either a more expensive S4 or less of a performer A4. I have acually seen an article in European Car that had a sidebar on a MTM S3. At the bottom it says:

U.S. Importer:
Joel Hoppen Motorsport
6245 Clark Centre Ave., Unit M
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941)924-6380

I haven't gotten around to calling them but if someone does and gets some ballbark figures I'd be very interested to see them posted here.

Thx,
Dave

12-09-1999, 08:30 PM	#2
John Stahmann Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	A petition + deposits, then they would still wonder... Take Porsche for example. They have a couple of hundred $10,000 deposits at dealers across the country and they still aren't sure whether to bring the GT3 over here. Our local dealership has 4 of those deposits that I know of. I think it all comes down to economics. A3s would need crash and emissions certifications, etc. It's a lot more than just diverting cars off the line to the US. The US is such a small market right now for Audi, and the US has so many regulations. I doubt they will bring them over anytime in the near future. I really wish they would, though! John

12-10-1999, 08:53 AM	#3
Patty Smith Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Re: A petition + deposits, then they would still wonder... I am all for it. Who is the website guru? I suggested this a while ago about the petition. The deposit idea is excellent. I am ready to lay down the cash NOW. Anybody else? The car would probably be pretty pricy, but I would, right now, cough up $35,000.00 for the car. To those of you seriously interested, and actually able to buy an S3, let's persue this. I bet that there are at least as many buyers for this car as the TT. Let's do it!!!!!!! Patty Smith

12-13-1999, 06:36 AM	#4
Lawrence De Leon Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Re: A petition + deposits, then they would still wonder... I'm with everyone on this!!! I'm also ready to throw down some cold hard cash for this car. Ever since I knew there was an A3 and then the S3....I've been wanting AoA to bring this little bad *** coupe to the United States.

12-13-1999, 06:50 AM	#5
Hans Edwards Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Re: A petition + deposits, then they would still wonder... Count me in! I want my S3 now!!!

12-14-1999, 01:54 PM	#6
AlAgAvant Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	DITTO!

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12-15-1999, 12:20 PM	#7
sc Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	I thought I saw a red GT3 in westport ct today, really! It had the funny looking twisted rear spoiler.

12-16-1999, 09:31 AM	#8
Cameron Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Probably just a factory GT3 kit on a 996/C2, no GT3's at my dealership until June... (nt) nt

06-08-2000, 07:01 PM	#9
D.Ross Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 7,907	Re: A petition + deposits, then they would still wonder... I am 100% for this. I wan't an S3, but I am forced to settle for either a more expensive S4 or less of a performer A4. I have acually seen an article in European Car that had a sidebar on a MTM S3. At the bottom it says: U.S. Importer: Joel Hoppen Motorsport 6245 Clark Centre Ave., Unit M Sarasota, FL 34238 (941)924-6380 I haven't gotten around to calling them but if someone does and gets some ballbark figures I'd be very interested to see them posted here. Thx, Dave __________________ NEW PICZ ---------------------- OLD PICZ 1999.5 A4 1.8 Turbo Quattro 5-speed Intro Forged 7-spoke 18x8 (grey center, staggered offset ET38 front ET30 rear) --(Dunlop SP9000 225/40/18) Audi AVUS 17" (winter) --(Mich. Pilot Alpin 205/50/17) APR V2 exhaust Audi-Eibach Eurosports / Bilstein Shocks Eclipse 5504 / Infinity [54ab (4x50w):: 50.2cs, 60.1cs \| Digi. 100 (1x400w):: Perfect 12.1] RS4 Knob

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