I am enjoying the new S3 configurator (US) / configurer (UK):
- matt colour might be a good alternative to the pricey decorative logos etc
- kite decal breaks up the side blades
- not sure how well the side carriers will work with typical road muck / light fingered brigade when parked - probably the rear luggage rack is still more practical for long distance touring vs picnics
- full windscreen looks bland compared to the M3W's (Morgan or Fairbourne) and misses the central strut to put on a rear view mirror
- footwell heater is probably a good idea vs the heated seats (which will probably vary with your view on the latter - I have them and dont use them)
Matte is nice, but I am afraid of issues when it requires some paint retouching because of scratches etc.
Right about the kite decal, but the side blades aren't that shocking IRL. They blend in. In the configurator they stand out a lot more, I agree.
I presume it should be ok-ish, better than the previous one as they adapted the mudguards over the front wheels to throw less spray (you won't get it all over your face when driving through a puddle in a sharp turn this time), but pretty sure they will look horrid after a ride in the rain. Then again so will the rear rack because of turbulence.
Heaters are a good idea. Can't have enough of those
