Audi RS3 2015 -Anticipate some detail on price and spec soon. Delivery due mid 2015

[vrskeith]

Brimma,

 

Another interesting for you. Enjoy!

 

http://www.evo.co.uk/audi/rs3/17025/mtm-builds-186mph-audi-rs3

[Brimma]

Brimma,

Another interesting for you. Enjoy!

http://www.evo.co.uk/audi/rs3/17025/mtm-builds-186mph-audi-rs3

Sorry, as Amanda suggested, I don't clink on spurious links which may or may not be interesting

And having a limited knowledge of computers and the internet I find myself in the position of being able to use a search engine (eg Google) to research anything which catches my eye

[vrskeith]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/class/first-drives/2015-mercedes-amg-a45-review

Which one for you at this price?

[vrskeith]

Used RS3 - 53 available Price range £39850 > £50850 same dealer.

http://www.audi.co.uk/used-cars/used-car-locator/a3/2.5-t-fsi-quattro-367ps-s-tronic/shrewsbury/605419589-72026.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

http://www.audi.co.uk/used-cars/used-car-locator/a3/2.5-t-fsi-quattro-367ps-s-tronic/shrewsbury/605420437-72026.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

[999pooch]

Used RS3 - 53 available Price range £39850 > £50850 same dealer.

http://www.audi.co.uk/used-cars/used-car-locator/a3/2.5-t-fsi-quattro-367ps-s-tronic/shrewsbury/605419589-72026.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

http://www.audi.co.uk/used-cars/used-car-locator/a3/2.5-t-fsi-quattro-367ps-s-tronic/shrewsbury/605420437-72026.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_

£50k for an A3 Edited 6 December, 2015 by 999pooch

[Ubbs]

My 2p's worth I'm new to the forum and skoda ownership, I owned an 8p rs3 in misano red for 2.5 years, I bought it as an approved used, fantastic car in a straight line a bit tricky in the bends due to understeer at the time of purchase I had a very high spec scirocco r due to a newborn I thought it's time to have a 5 door, we've always had 2/3 cars given the choices I wanted an m1 at the time (I've had m's previously) but I chose the rs3. As stated above it understeered and would chew a set tyres in 3k something inherently not right with the set up that said I mostly enjoyed the ownership. In Jan 2015 I px ed for an a 45 amg decent spec exhaust 19's and so on straight outta the bag was far more "nimble" and a tad quicker the amg performance exhaust made up for the lack of 5 cylinder thrum! Thinking on now these types of cars have had there days for me and I can't justify spending 45k + on a hyper hatch for me it's a gen 2 911 turbo next or an rs6 avant

[vrskeith]

Relatively Long termer RS3 review from Autoexpress. Enjoying wet, muddy, slippery winter weather fun conditions.

:http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/92898/long-term-test-review-audi-rs3

55 used / demo now available nationally.

Edited 15 December, 2015 by vrskeith

[Ootohere]

[vrskeith]

Will it still handle poorly compared to current and future best in class!

[Furbytom]

Will it still handle poorly compared to current and future best in class!

What's the current best in class?

[fabiamk2SE]

What's the current best in class?

R isnt it?

Ill reply to this without sending links

[Lady Elanore]

R isnt it?

Ill reply to this without sending links

Is that the Honda? or the VW?

[fabiamk2SE]

Is that the Honda? or the VW?

The Proton  

[vrskeith]

What is the best all round package for you, RS3 or  RSQ3?

 

Latest updates for the RSQ3 :http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/audi-rs-q3-performance-more-power-hot-crossover

 

http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/audi-rsq3-p-web-825.jpg?itok=-l8WE5oA

Edited 7 February, 2016 by vrskeith

[vrskeith]

Autoexpress longtermer 3rd report.. 

 

Base price of car £41000 added extras plus £8000. What is really a must have extra?

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/92898/long-term-test-review-audi-rs3

Nearest to me RS3 Jan 2016 dealer demo, not available for a couple of months ,with projected mileage approx. 3000 at release date.

However,advertised at under £40k

Used vehicle details

1 of 69 vehicles

Price£39,727 RegisteredJan 2016 RegistrationWO65KVV Mileage3,822* TransmissionS-Tronic FuelPetrol Exterior colourWhite Interior colourBlack Interior materialLeather CO2 189 g/km Glossary icon VED BandJ Insurance group40

Available 01/05/2016 ††

Edited 8 February, 2016 by vrskeith

[vrskeith]

Cracking Engine , vocals and interior but

 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/video-audi-rs3-born-restless-part-1-promoted

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/video-audi-rs3-gets-sideways-anglesey-promoted

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/video-how-do-you-create-q-car-ask-audi-rs3s-designer-promoted

 

So has the Audi RS3 lived up to the Hype, as within less than 12 months it appears to be dropping down the pecking order rapidly.

 

MB reacted fairly quickly by updating the A45 AMG ,so will Audi do similarly and soon, to rectifying its well publicized shortcomings?

 

Any thoughts or knowledge?

 

My friend' dealership have sold one new in the last month and still have 2 x £45k demos up for sale on the forecourt .

[Ootohere]

Considering the apparent demand for the new Focus RS the Audi RS3 is a sales disaster in the UK, 

not sure if Audi UK have even First Registered 700 (EDIT) , let alone sold anything near that as new cars.

Edited 21 February, 2016 by GoneOffskiroottoot

[mdk1]

Well our dealership must be a rare one as we seem to be selling between 3/4 new ones a month. And our demos seem to sell quickly.

[vrskeith]

Well our dealership must be a rare one as we seem to be selling between 3/4 new ones a month. And our demos seem to sell quickly.

Fringe of London, money no object Bankers etc.?

[mdk1]

Not really Keith, just normal bods.

[vrskeith]

Not really Keith, just normal bods.

My Audi dealer friend tells me that the RS6 is the popular March 1st seller. Currently at 9 in his compound.

[mdk1]

Yeah we had a transporter in last week with just RS6's on a couple were performance spec. They do seem to be gaining sales at the mo.

[vrskeith]

Yeah we had a transporter in last week with just RS6's on a couple were performance spec. They do seem to be gaining sales at the mo.

Yeah, he tells me that he has a couple of performance spec RS6' cars in the 9 he has..

 

My friend tells me that the dealership discount on the RS3is around £1800 which is similar to the discounters like Orangewheels.

Edited 23 February, 2016 by vrskeith

[AJR77]

Well I've finally collected my RS3.

 

So I thought I would share my initial thoughts and photos:-

 

 

 

 

 

Two RSs together:-

 

The car is really easy to drive as I was so nervous driving back home I didn't want to drive fast. Hopefully that wont last long.

 

Its probably not worth the money as for the same price can buy a really nice car from the segment or two above.

Also the S3 is offers excellent performance in the same package.

But at the end of the day you buy a car like this for how it makes you feel not by numbers or opinion of road testers.

 

So in the coming weeks and moths then I can tell if I made the right choice.

Edited 1 March, 2016 by AJR77

[vrskeith]

Well I've finally collected my RS3.

 

So I thought I would share my initial thoughts and photos:-

 

 

 

 

 

Two RSs together:-

 

The car is really easy to drive as I was so nervous driving back home I didn't want to drive fast. Hopefully that wont last long.

 

Its probably not worth the money as for the same price can buy a really nice car from the segment or two above.

Also the S3 is offers excellent performance in the same package.

But at the end of the day you buy a car like this for how it makes you feel not by numbers or opinion of road testers.

 

So in the coming weeks and moths then I can tell if I made the right choice.

 

Enjoy your new wheels AJR77