That saloon has Ceramic front brakes on it, let's see what the European market has offered as options whenever it's launched.
I know the feeling...Lol everytime I go into a multi story the window comes down and I hear a huge sigh from the Mrs next to me followed by a roll of the eyes and a 'hear we go everyone looking at us like we're a couple of tossers ' ha ha ha ha ha
That saloon has Ceramic front brakes on it, let's see what the European market has offered as options whenever it's launched.
Lol everytime I go into a multi story the window comes down and I hear a huge sigh from the Mrs next to me followed by a roll of the eyes and a 'hear we go everyone looking at us like we're a couple of tossers ' ha ha ha ha ha
That saloon has Ceramic front brakes on it, let's see what the European market has offered as options whenever it's launched.
I heard a rumour it's going to be 2018 for the saloon.
Looks ok. Nice colour. But a poor mans RS4 IMO.
Yeah I agree. But IMO the RS3 will always be a hatch in my eyes. Same goes with the S3. That's the appeal of it for me.And an RS4 is a poor mans RS6.
RS3, RS4, & RS6 all aimed at different people.
Yeah I agree. But IMO the RS3 will always be a hatch in my eyes. Same goes with the S3. That's the appeal of it for me.
A very conservative estimate in my eyes. Audi have missed the boat here.View attachment 111499
Apparently so. I do hope that they release a FL SB for the guys that want one, but I really would be surprised. Doesn't make business sense to release one in my eyes, I think they'll use the Saloon's new engine to gauge reliability etc then tweak it for the new RS3 as and when that appears. I'd expect it to appear quite quickly in the lifecycle of the new platform to help them play catch up. I may be wrong but that seems logical in my eyes.Jesus yeah late 2017 is crazy !
The brand new platform will be 2018 won't it ?
Lol, probably mateWon't there be new 8W? 8X? 8? Due in 2018??
I'd agree there. If..and it still is an if there is not a FL SB, I think prices will stay very strong on the 8V. I think it's turning into a bit of a classic.The new A45 AMG is 2018 so I'd guess Audi will wait for that then respond. Hopefully the lack of new RS3's will keep ours well priced ready for a trade in on the new one
The 8P's still command decent money though.Agree the perfect timing I'm guessing would be to get rid just before Audi announce anything on a possible replacement or FL. Either way I'd guesstimate ever all got a good few months of owning RS3's without much affecting residuals
Glad I got my SB when I did. Beautifully built car, at the right price.Apparently so. I do hope that they release a FL SB for the guys that want one, but I really would be surprised. Doesn't make business sense to release one in my eyes, I think they'll use the Saloon's new engine to gauge reliability etc then tweak it for the new RS3 as and when that appears. I'd expect it to appear quite quickly in the lifecycle of the new platform to help them play catch up. I may be wrong but that seems logical in my eyes.
Apart from the fact we'd be without an RS3 SB for 3 years....and Audi like to sell cars. They also have all the parts ready in the parts bin. That sounds like business sense to me.Glad I got my SB when I did. Beautifully built car, at the right price.
I have a feeling Audi won't release another RS3 SB. Like you say, it doesn't make business sense!
Don't forget though they were limited edition, I've not looked at numbers but I'd guess there are more 8v's than 8psThe 8P's still command decent money though.
I honestly think you'll only see the saloon from now on in RS3 form, for worldwide. And that's listed as available from late 2017 on the Audi website. Probably a conservative estimate going off their recent performance in releasing new models.Apart from the fact we'd be without an RS3 SB for 3 years....and Audi like to sell cars. They also have all the parts ready in the parts bin. That sounds like business sense to me.
Blimey it's a lot rarer than I thought!! I've seen about 3 in a year, compare that to over 2,000 A45 AMG's registered here in the UKDon't know how accurate this is, but it shows how many 8V RS3's have been registered in the Uk
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=✓&q=audi+rs3&commit=Search
But still no actual (real) signs of the SB?!This is an interesting site: top of the page says RS3 Sportback, info and images show the sedan/saloon: http://microsites.audi.com/rs/index.html?locale=en_NZ#/rs3/start
You mean the NEW version that was going to make our 8V's extinct in 2016?RVP will wait for the new model and then the facelift of course. MUST get the "current" version!
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RS3 F/L Groundhog Special Edition. Coming to a forecourt near you in 2019.It's like Groundhog Day in here...
Late 2019RS3 F/L Groundhog Special Edition. Coming to a forecourt near you in 2019.
Yeah, sure.Late 2019