Current estimate from my local Audi dealer is around the end of this year or even as far away as Spring 2015 for the order book to open. I plan on having one in around a years time, so that sits well with my plans. Price? With a few toys, probably around £42k to £45k. It should be pretty well kitted out to start with, e.g. I expect SS seats, 19" alloys and sat nav as standard... we shall see. I do hope they offer it in 3 door this time, prefer that to the look of the mini estate, oh sorry, sportback. The saloon just doesn't appeal at all... I suspect the RS3 will sportback and saloon only, so as not to impact on sales of the TTRS, when that comes along. Audi are fairly predictable, let's be honest...