Audi RS3 what's it like ?

scotgc · 04-15-2016, 07:02 AM

As per title - anyone driven one? The sound of the 2.5 does sound appealing as I search for a change from my 335d.

creepy coupe · 04-15-2016, 09:10 AM

Fooking expensive.

SkyJawa · 04-15-2016, 09:17 AM

Expensive and frequently comes out behind its competitors.

Sounds nice though!

JustChris · 04-15-2016, 09:31 AM

Sounds GREAT.

Looks like a 1.8tsi (ish)

OK ish inside.

FOOKIN Expensive as above.

335d Touring Xdrive · 04-15-2016, 11:29 AM

I had the use of one for the day, i really liked it for hooning around, nice sound, better with a miltek exhaust on, but not an everyday car for me. Plenty of pulling power and quite quick..... But a bit bland. I guess a wolf in sheeps clothing. I considered one before i ordered my 335d. As said above, very expensive. But which Audi isn't....

Watch this comparison with the Golf R. Everyone seem to be making the same comments. Too expensive.
New RS Focus might be the best compromise and will hold their value for quite a while.

robwils · 04-15-2016, 11:44 AM

Test drove one the other week , same thing 335 vs RS3.
Really liked RS3, if I could have got a deal I would have bought it.

Fantastic noise - and variable in the settings with sports exhaust.

Needs magnetic ride as it transforms car, have driven both, with and without.

Hope I don't regret buying 335D

scotgc · 04-18-2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

I did have a short drive in one.

It's "numb".....

You will love the effortless grunt from the 335d.
I'm 2 years in with mine and I'm thinking about what i would like this time next year. I think an M car is just too far out my reach.

pienchips · 04-18-2016, 06:33 AM

Fast, expensive, but ultimately a bit shit by all aaccounts.

alpine330D · 04-18-2016, 06:54 AM

The looks are enough to put me off without driving it. It just doesnt look special enough to wear the RS badge.

nordberg · 04-18-2016, 09:08 AM

Awful image....

Around here, it's the No.1 "Asian Rental". You can find an S3 on it's side or into a lamp post pretty much every day....

Watsey · 04-18-2016, 02:17 PM

EVO reviewed it several months ago and said, surprise surprise, that the steering had little feedback and that the driving dynamics let it down.

I had a play with an S3 saloon a few weeks ago and he didn't pull away, so I'd say 'averagely swift'. IMO not worth the money.

Watsey · 04-19-2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobb

As I said above "numb".

So we agree.

tinytrevor · 04-19-2016, 02:53 PM

Think this is a decent review without the author sucking the manufacturer off in his praises for the car.

Watch for his detailed opinion and a list of car's niggles. And that's something coming from a German car enthusiast.

Also one from a different perspective:

See the difference?

And the last but not least:

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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sounds GREAT. Looks like a 1.8tsi (ish) OK ish inside. FOOKIN Expensive as above. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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335d Touring Xdrive Captain 319 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2016 335d Touring Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northumberland iTrader: (0)	I had the use of one for the day, i really liked it for hooning around, nice sound, better with a miltek exhaust on, but not an everyday car for me. Plenty of pulling power and quite quick..... But a bit bland. I guess a wolf in sheeps clothing. I considered one before i ordered my 335d. As said above, very expensive. But which Audi isn't.... Watch this comparison with the Golf R. Everyone seem to be making the same comments. Too expensive. New RS Focus might be the best compromise and will hold their value for quite a while.
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robwils Colonel 759 Rep 2,192 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Stockton-on-Tees iTrader: (0)	Test drove one the other week , same thing 335 vs RS3. Really liked RS3, if I could have got a deal I would have bought it. Fantastic noise - and variable in the settings with sports exhaust. Needs magnetic ride as it transforms car, have driven both, with and without. Hope I don't regret buying 335D __________________ M3 CP in THE fastest colour (says so in the title )
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Watsey Major General 6416 Rep 8,499 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	EVO reviewed it several months ago and said, surprise surprise, that the steering had little feedback and that the driving dynamics let it down. I had a play with an S3 saloon a few weeks ago and he didn't pull away, so I'd say 'averagely swift'. IMO not worth the money. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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tinytrevor Captain 284 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 340i Hearse Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Think this is a decent review without the author sucking the manufacturer off in his praises for the car. Watch for his detailed opinion and a list of car's niggles. And that's something coming from a German car enthusiast. Also one from a different perspective: See the difference? And the last but not least: __________________ Current: F31 340i SuperMan Touring Previous: F21 m135i Man box Last edited by tinytrevor; 04-19-2016 at 03:00 PM..
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