Brett Butler
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I di not think about the RS4 lol ok so maybe that is 55k and the quattro 60k which is used R8 money
Where on earth do people get there figures from, an RS5 is 59k.
I'd say an RS4 would be less than or equal money to an RS5, certainly not more than would it?
I would bet the RS4 will be within a few quid of the M3, whatever that is.
Okay, I have a little insider info but nothing to get wet over.
The Audi website has more info than before
Colours are White Black Red and two shades of grey, no sprint blue .
RNS-E, Bluetooth, AMI, Reverse sensors standard.
Weight is 1500-1600 Kg so much the same as before, 4 pot brakes (no Carbon Ceramic discs thank god)
19 inch wheels that have an optional black with red rim colouring.
Upgraded RS suspension.
Flared wheel arches and wider stance
31mpg combined
and some other stuff.
I've placed my deposit....
I guess the public opinion on the RS3 must be really bad then.
But nice of you to drop by all the same Mr Hicks.
Just out of curiosity so many people are mentioning (across forums) that the wider front tyre profile is a compromise /issue etc.
Can anyone qualify (with factual evidence) why this is an issue. Does it really matter? Based on the mule photos that were launched with the car being tested at the Ring the car was running with different front and rear wheels (styles), so they must have done the research and felt it was worth it.
Apparently when the Quattro Sport concept becomes a reality it will be even lighter then the concept at 1300 kgs or just under, with that amount of CF in the chassis/ body and only limited numbers can't see it being anywhere near as low as £60K.
Think it'll be more like 80K tbh.
With all this talk of being limited numbers, is there going to be a RHD model?
I'm am sorely disappointed in the RS3. Standard BE wheels, ok, 19" here, gloss black diffuser, wow, upgraded plastic. Same pipes, no "standard guise" RS twin ovals. And this sad frown looking front end, what is going on. Apparently the likes of the RS5 look great in real life, but the front ends of these cars with the silver piping, it's horrific. Has someone at Audi hired a rocket from Max Power to style these things? What's the spoiler all about and the wheels, in red, honestly? Personally, I think they've made a mess of the buckets as well. Steering wheel looks ok.
Performance will no doubt be a hoot, that engine is great. Let's hope the handling is good too. Should make for a rapid car. Will have to be so that you can get the embarrassing thing out of people's sight, quickly.
Poor show Audi. Let's hope they use this as an end of run money making exercise selling off all the old 8P parts and focus on making the next A/S/RS3 a looker as well as a performer.
An S4 is about the only Audi I would look at right now. I've also read that the forthcoming RS4 on the current platform will be in Avant guise also.
I think I must be coming down with something, as I'm increasingly feeling that I need to look elsewhere for my next car.
Interesting that the dealer who have had a deposit from me for over 5 years hasn't bothered getting in touch. Nice of them to remember me. Thanks Camberley Audi
Question, and this isn't a pop Jason, just a genuinely interested enquiry.
I like Audi's; quite a lot in fact. So much so I placed an order for a new S3 back in 2006 ahead of the car being available in the UK to test drive. It's something I'd never do again as you can never guarantee that a car will live up to it's hype (the OEM S3 didn't in my eyes), and I've continued to live with it thanks to some decent aftermarket tuning packages.
So the killer question, why put down a deposit on something unless it is guaranteed to be a limited edition (e.g. run of 50). It means Audi have the benefit of your money, make interest on it for years, when it could be working harder for you. There may be some I'm missing here, but given Audi franchise dealers recent form, the way they manage their paperwork, and the risk of franchise dealers going bust in the recession, I wouldn't give them the steam off my pi$$ until I was certain I was going to get something in return.
I hope sincerely (as the staff have probably mostly changed), that when some bloke (e.g you) wanders into the dealers demanding a deposit back from 5 years ago that they manage to sort it out for you mate.
No worries. My deposit of £500 went down on 13th January 2005. I quote from the letter I have:
'... Thank you for your advance order for the Audi RS3...'
'... Please take this letter as further confirmation of your order...'
'... Price and Spec TBC...'
'... Deposit refundable subject to above...'
That was originally with Whites (Camberley) who have since sold the franchise to Basingstoke Audi / Martins of Basingstoke. At the time of the sale I had written confirmation that all deposits would be transferred and honoured by the renamed Camberley Audi.