Saw an RS3 at last

Patton250 · 10-07-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

A buddy of mine has one, we've done a couple of climbing trips in it if my F31is laid up for service. Absolutely amazing car although he had a hard time keeping it in tires.

Did he put ALPs in it?

erickonphoenix · 10-07-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

Did he put ALPs in it?

TMG's actually. He's a crappy parker as well.

ASAP · 10-07-2021, 04:41 PM

i've seen tons of these and was never impressed by what I saw... this car has effectively 0 presence

erickonphoenix · 10-07-2021, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

i've seen tons of these and was never impressed by what I saw... this car has effectively 0 presence

Yeah, my friend said most people seemed to think it was a VW Jetta. Not much stage presence but an absolute DTM in sheeps clothing. Maybe a sleeper even.

ASAP · 10-07-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

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Originally Posted by ASAP

i've seen tons of these and was never impressed by what I saw... this car has effectively 0 presence

Yeah, my friend said most people seemed to think it was a VW Jetta. Not much stage presence but an absolute DTM in sheeps clothing. Maybe a sleeper even.

I will say the engine and sound makes up for everything else.

sspade · 10-07-2021, 06:58 PM

Why are people such pigs?

Mike00 · 10-07-2021, 07:28 PM

Newer RS3 about to be released actually looks quite nice. Assuming no real price increase it looks like a winner for size and power.

Burrcold · 10-07-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

I have always wished Audi would use their 2.5 I5 engine in more cars. I really think its one of their best current powertrains at the moment but they should be used on more than just the MQB platform vehicles which I am not a fan of (especially the TT-RS).

It's a wonderful engine for sure, but I wasn't impressed with it when test driving. It is pretty slow off the line and really only starts to come into its own as boost builds. That paired with a transmission that's not super quick, makes it a strange experience. I would not want to daily drive it (traffic, etc) since it feels gutless in the low rpm. But if I had a commute that was less congested, I would love to have a vehicle with the 5cyl.

M5Rick · 10-08-2021, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike00

Newer RS3 about to be released actually looks quite nice. Assuming no real price increase it looks like a winner for size and power.

5 more bhp in the specs and you can choose a mild body kit with ventilated front wings.

M5Rick · 10-08-2021, 02:29 AM

Sell the bitcoins for this one

Patton250 · 10-08-2021, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

TMG's actually. He's a crappy parker as well.

I can’t imagine someone putting those jammers in such a nice car but oh well. Nice to see you Erik. The people aren’t as uptight over here as the other place are they? They actually treat you like grown-ups. It’s nice.

Limegrntaln · 10-08-2021, 05:13 AM

I've seen one Nardo on the way home, from work, one night driving across the Yolo Causeway.

strohw · 10-08-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

5 more bhp in the specs and you can choose a mild body kit with ventilated front wings.

Are you sure there are body kit options? I just loaded up the UK site to check the car out and the only exterior body option you have for the body is a carbon roof(besides plastic to carbon trim as well).

RM7 · 10-08-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Sell the bitcoins for this one

Looks like it got hit from the side and the front quarter panel is now gapped.

erickonphoenix · 10-08-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

I can’t imagine someone putting those jammers in such a nice car but oh well. Nice to see you Erik. The people aren’t as uptight over here as the other place are they? They actually treat you like grown-ups. It’s nice.

Thanks Pat, I have found the ratio of meat heads to egg heads here refreshing as compared to mustang6g.com.

Germanauto · 10-08-2021, 06:11 PM

Never really cared for this car. Styling is very understated to say the least, and not very masculine. Interior design is barren. Haven't driven one though.

Meh.

Fined · 10-10-2021, 02:02 PM

Absolutely love the 2.5TFSI engine. Great stock, so much more when tuned, amazing as a built engine with some quality internals. It was such a treat in my TTRS, but I also don't know that I could stomach buying another Audi. The engine is so damn good but the handling is such a let down.

M5Rick · 03-22-2026, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Must be a weird part of England where OP lives because I see RS 3s very frequently further up norff.

You must have more footballers up there

M5Rick · 03-22-2026, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by strohw

Are you sure there are body kit options? I just loaded up the UK site to check the car out and the only exterior body option you have for the body is a carbon roof(besides plastic to carbon trim as well).

Yep there are factory backed option kits now.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=is...t=gws-wiz-serp

Burrcold · 03-22-2026, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Yep there are factory backed option kits now.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=is...t=gws-wiz-serp

Those have all been offered for a while. They aren't aftermarket body kits being offered.

M5Rick · 03-22-2026, 04:53 PM

Shame Audi never went ahead with the RS1, just the prototype, it would have been the ultimate pocket rocket.

JerseyM3 · 03-22-2026, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ntg44

Poor guy, probably understeered and hit a guard rail.

As a previous owner of two RS3s you are mostly likely correct. Especially this model.

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