Facelift RS3?

asport said:
Years, off course, absurd irony :D

RS3 facelift will be presented in 4 months and 9 days!

Smart buying
If you want current model, wait 4 months, you will get +20% discount!.
If you want new model, wait 4 months, you will get newest model!.

Not smart buying
Buy now. In 4 months, you will lost 20% of value and will have an old model before receive it!.
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I think this is the kind of talk which can alienate many people on here and which is perhaps a step too far ... on ASN !
Have you thought about how many people have bought / have taken delivery / have ordered the RS3 who are on this AUDI site.
Regardless of the fact you are talking complete personal opinion to suggest a pre-facelift car will depreicate by 20%, it is the kind of talk which can annoy those who have an interest in the car, particularly as it just won't be the case, not remotely so.
Every single one of your many recent posts have been exclusively relating to the M2 - which you have now stated will be the car you will buy.
Clearly your comments are very positive to the BM and in many cases are against the RS3.
I believe you do need to think about some of the comments you are posting as some are not appropriate (IMO).
I've been on this site years and enjoy it here and whilst I'm all for good banter and I do take the points about it being healthy to discuss competitors to the RS3 and some of this will be for and against each car - but the discussion on the BM now feels like a relentless obsession or a campaign to convert some of us to buy the car lol.
I do like your enthusiasm which is to be commended and on the whole your contribuitions are welcomed but a little reigning in of the gushing towards the BM and rantings about facelifts hitting values would be appreciated as I think that message has been mentioned sufficiently now.
All above meant with good intentions which is how I hope you take it (as I am NOT interested in entering into a heated debate).
Even if the BM aint the car for me, it is still interesting to hear others views on it and you do manage to locate a seamingly limitless amount of info and pictures on the car :)
 
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I'm sorry but I don't believe that discount. Can you scan up your finance docs with just price and discount showing?

BTW my dealer today stated that the TT screen won't appear in the RS3 as it won't fit eg may appear in next new model instead.

TX.
 
terminator x said:
I'm sorry but I don't believe that discount. Can you scan up your finance docs with just price and discount showing?

BTW my dealer today stated that the TT screen won't appear in the RS3 as it won't fit eg may appear in next new model instead.

TX.
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I've just had a similar discussion with my dealers Group head, who I've just bumped into (Sold me my Q5 a few years ago - nice bloke). He's got his ear to the ground, and he said something similar in terms of the front cockpit rework necessary to fit the 12.3" screen, which is about 14" with mounting points.

He said it's not a simple rework, but requires everything from the dash. Including drivers airbags, heating controls and vents to be modified - in his words, I'd be really surprised if this appeared - it's not just a cosmetic change. Only time will tell I suppose.
 
I emailed my dealer with my concerns and their reply was that they have no information whatsoever on a refresh of the A3. They said it had actually just been updated with new mirrors, engines and the SD Nav as standard. They also said that the RS3 was a limited edition model and would not change for 3-4 years even if a refresh occurred next year.

Also said he tried to bring the BW forward but only available slot is BW 15.

It's so frustrating reading of peoples dates being brought forward massively and mine not moving.

Don't know what to believe.
 
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Sorry if my comments are something hurtful, is not the intention, do not take them too seriously.

About facelift, is not a rumor or invention, is confirmed by Audi’s electronics chief Ricky Huidi.


BTW, just available one week ago to buy here, RS3 big-big brother, RS6 Avant performance. 0-62mph 3,7s!

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Some nice fairly new RS4 Avants for sale on audi.co.uk within my £50k budget... Could be very expensive to run and maintain and loss of value??
 
I believe there is a facelift due for the a3/s3. I read an article about it somewhere which even had a few photos.
This would make sense with the a3/s3 8v being a few years old now.

However, there was no mention at all of the Rs3 being included in this. I think a lot of people are hearing about the facelift and just making assumptions.
 
Asport, I don't think anyone here actually has a problem with other cars and comparing them to the RS3. What does irk a tad is people bad-mouthing the RS3 on the ****** RS3 forum or indeed elsewhere on the ****** Audi forum! I can easily imagine the carnage if I popped over to the Merc forum to start slagging off the A45 ...

TX.

edit - O/T and more relevant to the M2 thread perhaps :eek:
 
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With the potential facelift, I wonder what they'll do externally. Normally they use a facelift to bring the exterior in line with the latest design language, but the front of the current A/S/RS3 looks very similar to newly-released RS6 / RS7 updates. Maybe it'll be a change in the front headlights in line with the new A/S4.
 
No change to the back? I think the front is already pretty, I'm just less of a fan of the 'big bum'!! :)
 
S3 and RS3 will be facelifted. Anyone really believe that it will not?
It would not make sense to have the low-end and mid-range updated, and top models outdated.
 
My dealer here told me on very good authority (ie. he speaks to Audi Germany all the time) that they are releasing pictures of the 2016 facelift in November and it will include unveiling the facelifted RS3 sedan.
 
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Earlier than planned? That could explain why all deliveries of the old model are moving forward.
 
asport said:
S3 and RS3 will be facelifted. Anyone really believe that it will not?
It would not make sense to have the low-end and mid-range updated, and top models outdated.
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S3 will be a running change, just like all A3's on BW22 or whatever.

RS3 is less clear cut and unlikely to be BW22.
 
My dealer laughed at me when I tried for a further cheeky discount on the basis that demand is still high and lead times long plus the RS3 is barely on the street why on earth would they face lift it so soon?

TX.
 
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It is all 'ifs' and 'buts'. If you want to wait to see of there is a facelift before ordering, I wish you the best.

However, after visiting my dealer today and finding out I collect mine on November 12th, I could not give a stuff about a potential facelift!!!

12 more sleeps (yes I know, but you think I will sleep the day before???!)
 
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Ozmosis said:
It is all 'ifs' and 'buts'. If you want to wait to see of there is a facelift before ordering, I wish you the best.

However, after visiting my dealer today and finding out I collect mine on November 12th, I could not give a stuff about a potential facelift!!!

12 more sleeps (yes I know, but you think I will sleep the day before???!)
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Yeah .... This car is all about the engine, performance & sound it makes .... I can't see any of those factors being affected by any 'potential' face lift.

It's not about lights & bumpers lol :)
 
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Snake Pliskin said:
Yeah .... This car is all about the engine, performance & sound it makes .... I can't see any of those factors being affected by any 'potential' face lift.

It's not about lights & bumpers lol :)
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that factors are being affected... TT RS motor upgrade, will go to RS3 Facelift, it's all under testing here:

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terminator x said:
My dealer laughed at me when I tried for a further cheeky discount on the basis that demand is still high and lead times long plus the RS3 is barely on the street why on earth would they face lift it so soon?

TX.
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Because A3 is 4 years old (2012). 2016 facelift is confirmed. A3/S3/RS3.
 
So you keep saying ;) no idea what will change though if anything eh? As stated above the TT display won't go in the RS3 so it won't be that.

TX.
 
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The TTRS always has a little bit more poke than the RS3, just as the RS3 has more than the RSQ3.

Don't really know why you keep banging on Asport.

Although I can see with perfect reasoning why a BMW M2 fan would have the full facts about when Audi will FL there cars and come to an Audi forum to wind people up about it.

Limp Bizkit made a song about it once if I remember... "Keep trolling, trolling trolling....."

Enjoy your M2 on the M2 and I will enjoy my fancy A3 on the A3 in Germany...
 
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It the rs3 does get a facelift, I can only see minor changes and that would only be to the spec sheet such as bucket seats and so on..

No offense Asport but you come across as a typical troll that's just out to get responses to the constant sniggering at what you claim to be a facelift to the RS3. Without solid proof it would be best to just zip it until the rumours are either confirmed or shot down by the powers that be.
 
Ricky Hudi, Head of Development Electrics/Electronics at AUDI AG confirmed facelift including MIB-II platform, virtual cockpit, matrix led. in 2016.

If that isn't enough, don't enter this thread "Facelift A3?", and come back in 4 months to see photos and specs.
 
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TT display won't fit though that can only appear in next model not facelift. The "norm" for an Audi facelift is tiny changes that are hardly noticeable, agreed?

I guess we'll find out when the facelift finally hits the streets in 2017 though ;)

TX.
 
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asport said:
Ricky Hudi, Head of Development Electrics/Electronics at AUDI AG confirmed facelift including MIB-II platform, virtual cockpit, matrix led. in 2016.

If that isn't enough, don't enter this thread "Facelift A3?", and come back in 4 months to see photos and specs.
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I guess you have his number in speed dial? Must be selection "M2"??
 
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If a facelift was indeed imminent, camouflaged spy shots would of started to emerge. Even then once they do surface, it's a good 12 months before an official announcement. The M135i facelift was a perfect example of this.

Good luck waiting if you're holding off for a facelift
 
Guys we are not like BMW guys;)we dont have to check everything..like when the facelift its coming and then think about it..if we buy or wait for facelift…we just buy when we want and if the facelift its coming no problem…then we just buy new car..no problem;)))
 
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terminator x said:
TT display won't fit though that can only appear in next model not facelift. The "norm" for an Audi facelift is tiny changes that are hardly noticeable, agreed?

I guess we'll find out when the facelift finally hits the streets in 2017 though ;)

TX.
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It's not TT display, it's A3 virtual cockpit display, and it will fit perfectly... because it's DESIGNED for A3.

It's ridiculous how ppl with recent or waiting for deliveries deny reality. If you don't believe or "don't care" about a confirmed facelift next year, just avoid this thread, other people who like to buy newest products are interested in this.

2015-07-27:
"Audi has announced the A3 will receive a mid-cycle facelift next year and it will come with the Virtual Cockpit."
"Audi’s electronics chief Ricky Huidi told Motoring the technology will be implemented in next year's facelifted A3 range"
 
No one is denying that there are changes ahead, but how it effects a model like the RS3 is less clear. That's why there seems to be some contention about this issue. When spy shots etc start appearing then clearly that will attract some journo comment and possibly clear the waters a little, but we all know (or should know) that you can't believe everything you read.

I'm confused @asport why you seem to be stuck on this same record. I'm relatively new to this forum and enjoy it for very different reasons it seems.

If I wanted a cramped coupe that can't take the dog in the boot as well as two adults sat in comfort then I'd no doubt look at the 'fun in the dry' M2.

Perhaps instead I'll join one of their forums and just pass incessant comment on it's over-design aesthetics...

All just my opinion of course :yes:
 
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Asport maybe this thread should be in the A3 section and not the RS3 section. You may find a better reaction as most guys here are waiting for a specific version of the A3, and not concerned about whether it is possible for a 12 inch interface will fit in an 8 inch hole...

Plus the virtual cockpit works in the TT as there is no central screen. I do not like how it looks in the new A4 as it has an i-pad style screen too. Too much.

I am sure if the 2-Series were to receive a facelift soon, you would not give a stuff either.
 
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Ozmosis said:
Asport maybe this thread should be in the A3 section and not the RS3 section. You may find a better reaction as most guys here are waiting for a specific version of the A3, and not concerned about whether it is possible for a 12 inch interface will fit in an 8 inch hole...

Plus the virtual cockpit works in the TT as there is no central screen. I do not like how it looks in the new A4 as it has an i-pad style screen too. Too much.

I am sure if the 2-Series were to receive a facelift soon, you would not give a stuff either.
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It's just a matter of time.

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asport said:
It's just a matter of time.

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Funny I was reading today about a FL on the Golf, the new RS4 spyshots but nothing about the A3 FL.

Maybe I will drive my RS3 to Geneva in March and see for myself. And still not be bothered!
 
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I will not drive there in my M2... will need to wait 1 or 2 months more :(
 
Ozmosis said:
Funny I was reading today about a FL on the Golf, the new RS4 spyshots but nothing about the A3 FL.

Maybe I will drive my RS3 to Geneva in March and see for myself. And still not be bothered!
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I would be bothered if my new car is old version in just 3 months after delivery.

At least you sure have a big discount for getting a pre-mid cycle facelift, and thats probably a good reason.
 
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