RedRobin Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Audi RS3 confirmed | evo Oh dear! I want one!! A throbbin' red one of course. All I'd need is a Milltek exhaust to enjoy the exhaust music and black Audi ring badges. I think I'd stick my 'VW05 RED' plate on it for a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Its only in Sportback and 7 speed S-Tronic. Where's the 'shot themselves in the foot' icon? Its like they made Robin's perfect car but didn't think about anyone else RS 3 Sportback < A3 < Models < Audi UK How tacky does this look? Single sided tailpipes - the first time they've broken the RS tradition of having tailpipes on both sides - and it looks like S3 Standard sport seats Buckets RS steering wheel S-tronic Good news is, the engine hasn't been detuned, like a lot of the rumours promised, from the TT-RS so its 340bhp. I'm sure its going to be an amazing car to drive, much like the TT-RS, but they've limited their market by making it Sportback and S-tronic. I know I'm not interested no matter that I couldn't afford the 3 door manual anyway. Welcome the Golf R party Audi. Lets see how many of these you shift......................................... And some extra bad news, its 125kg heavier than the TT-RS at 1575kg. Its also one of the only cars to have wider front tyres than rear (235/35 ZR19 vs 225/35 ZR19). Err, whaaaaaaaat?! But its 4wd, why would you do that? To keep costs down for retooling the rear arches (fronts are lot smaller so cheaper to retool to make wider). But won't that upset the handling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Got to say that I do like it... but £40,000!!.. phew!, it's not small car money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I wonder if you can option B&O, magnetic ride and ceramics? That'll take it to £46k straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I wonder if you can option B&O, magnetic ride and ceramics? That'll take it to £46k straight away. Indeed P_G - just what I thought. Ticking the Factory Fit Options boxes on this with Buckets, Sunroof, Phone Prep etc, takes it to "expensive car territory" !! Anyone seen a Standard Spec. with Oprions List guide ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Its only in Sportback and 7 speed S-Tronic. .... Its like they made Robin's perfect car but didn't think about anyone else ....At least someone (Audi) take notice of what I want But did they remember to include LED DRL's? - Oh yes, so that's alright then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 ....At least someone (Audi) take notice of what I want But did they remember to include LED DRL's? - Oh yes, so that's alright then It's not for you though, Robin. Irrespective of the cost, it's never going to be quicker than your GTi !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I think they have left it too late. The current A3 is looking dated IMHO. I appreciate RS models are nearly always at the end of the production run but this took too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I guess numbers will be kept low, which will help. I suppose it'll appeal to the 'boy racer' who wants to grow up a little. But anyone still interested in out and out performace will surely choose a Feckus RS, Impreza STI or (maybe) Golf R instead? Price-wise it's into the territory where I think buyers tend to be looking for something a bit bigger and a bit more grown up, i.e. S4, M3 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I suppose it'll appeal to the 'boy racer' who wants to grow up a little. Half of the TSN membership then !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Oh ffs now they bring it out after I remortgage, time to withdraw the application and get more funds I always wondered why no one fitted wider tyres at the front to aid with understeer, great idea for a car that will no doubt suffer from that a bit. I want that one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 £40K Plus the extras. Out of your box buying one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Specifications < RS 3 Sportback < A3 < Models < Audi UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Lots of standard kit though, reckon you would only need BOSE in addition to this lot ! Spec an S3 up to this level of kit and it would be about £35k ? 19“ ‘5-Arm-Rotor’ design titanium finish alloys with 235/35 R 19 front and 225/35 R 19 rear tyres Sports suspension RS braking system Driver’s Information System (DIS) with lap timer Satellite Navigation system – DVD-based Audi Music Interface (CD changer can be ordered in lieu of AMI) Mobile telephone preparation – Bluetooth interface quattro® all-wheel-drive Audi backguard head restraints for front seats (adjustable) Driver, front passenger and front side airbag system and Sideguard® airbags Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), including ABS, EBD, ASR and EDL ISOFIX child seat preparation for front passenger seat (with airbag disabling feature) and rear seats Front and rear fog lights Rear head restraints (adjustable) Remote central locking Servotronic (speed-dependent) power steering Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser Tool kit and car jack Warning triangle Front Sports seats (optional front bucket seats available) Black Silk Nappa leather upholstery with RS embossing and silver stitching Heated front seats Driver and front passenger seat manually adjustable Seat belts = 3-point on all seats Split-folding rear seats (1/3; 2/3 or all) 7-speed S tronic transmission Sport button which improves throttle response and alters the exhaust note Aluminium-look pedals Dual-zone electronic climate control Flat-bottomed leather 3-spoke Sports multi-function steering wheel, with ‘RS’ emblem and gear-shift paddles Floor mats in black with silver piping Front centre armrest Illuminated vanity mirrors Piano Black inlays and door trims ‘RS’ instrument dials Door sills with RS 3 Sportback logo Dampered grab handles Electric front and rear windows Heat insulating glass Heated rear windscreen Steering wheel adjustable for height and reach Washer fluid level indicator Twin chrome oval-shaped exhaust pipes Aluminium-look door mirror housings Black brake callipers with RS 3 Sportback emblem ‘RS’ body styling ‘RS’ Sports suspension Xenon Plus headlights with automatic headlamp adjustment, dynamic range and headlamp washers with LED daytime-running lights Acoustic rear parking system Electrically operated and heated door mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 It's not for you though, Robin. Irrespective of the cost, it's never going to be quicker than your GTi !! ....At last! Someone dissuading me from wanting the RS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I suppose it'll appeal to the 'boy racer' who wants to grow up a little. But anyone still interested in out and out performace will surely choose a Feckus RS, Impreza STI or (maybe) Golf R instead? Price-wise it's into the territory where I think buyers tend to be looking for something a bit bigger and a bit more grown up, i.e. S4, M3 etc. ....Don't be so dull! You're sounding like a 60 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 £40K Plus the extras. Out of your box buying one of these. ....Why on earth are people making such comments incapable of thinking beyond getting the maximum for their money? I'd expect to pay £44k for my order. Hang on though.. You already know I'm out of my box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Only one generation of cars ago you could have got a fully spec'd up M3 or V8 S4 for what you'll pay for an RS3. Even the B7 RS4 list wasn't far off. I can see Audifiles going for it, but who else? Anyone still in boy racer territory would choose an RS 500 every time. Anyone else who thinks over 40 grand is simply too much for a hot hatch will be looking at lightly used M3s and C63s instead. It's even in seriously good 997 territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Only one generation of cars ago you could have got a fully spec'd up M3 or V8 S4 for what you'll pay for an RS3. Even the B7 RS4 list wasn't far off. ....Can you also remember when a bag of sweets only cost sixpence, garcon? I can see Audifiles going for it, but who else? Anyone still in boy racer territory would choose an RS 500 every time. Anyone else who thinks over 40 grand is simply too much for a hot hatch will be looking at lightly used M3s and C63s instead. It's even in seriously good 997 territory. ....Well I'm definitely not an Audiphile - I find most of them dull. Excellent quality but still relatively dull. As for the RS 500 it's too big and neither fish nor fowl. The RS3 'mini-Avant' would be perfect for my uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 ....Can you also remember when a bag of sweets only cost sixpence, garcon? I'm talking two years ago, not forty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark88 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I just don't like the way it looks. They haven't even bothered with RS exhausts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 ....Why on earth are people making such comments incapable of thinking beyond getting the maximum for their money? If I wanted to spin £40k on a car, I sure as sh*t wouldn't buy an RS3. I'd buy a used CSL or GT3. Both will be quicker, both will handle better and both will be more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 But then neither a CSL or GT3 qualify in the same market category as an RS3 is aimed at I suspect. Two less doors for a start. Does an RS 500 or Golf R come with 5 doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Does an RS 500 or Golf R come with 5 doors? Golf does - not sure on the Feccus. I love it that the focus is on the cost of the RS3 - let's be real here, this is a car enthusiasts forum and whilst price is important, we all know that the RS3 will be bought by folk that want one and for whom the price is largely irrelevant - it's just a new toy to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 But then neither a CSL or GT3 qualify in the same market category as an RS3 is aimed at I suspect. Two less doors for a start. Does an RS 500 or Golf R come with 5 doors? The comment aimed at my post wasn't (from what I read) aimed at the practicality of a £40K car, it was aimed at the amount of money Give the choice if were there, I'd choose a 2 door RS3 over a 4 door one, but I'd still choose a used BMW or Porsche over a new RS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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