8.5Y RS3
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I know it's got ceramics and a quirky paint colour, but it's also got slightly naff bodywork still on it and the bus wheel.
I'm a fan of niche colour choices, but something being a more costly option doesn't necessarily equate to added value, unless it also appeals to others and people think it enhances what's on offer.
There's probably a reason it's the only one that's been done in brown. Clearly it's not a selling point for many people or something they think should command a higher price, otherwise it would've sold by now.
Maybe that's just me though!
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Anyone holding the heavily overpriced stuff is going to take a bath very shortly...
Could be worse, you could have bought an RS Etron GT for £140k and it would now be worth £60K, EV's are the future apparently
The old saying goes "the stupid one isn't the one who's bidding but the one who's buying". Many car companies seem to remember that well now. Out there are so many cars that don't seem to justify their price in any way and still they apparently sell because they are still there. Many of them are sportier end cars or EV's. Many of them have a single roundel on their hood...
Selling overpriced used cars is another world though, heavily counting on people's stupidity it seems.
Selling overpriced used cars is another world though, heavily counting on people's stupidity it seems.
You could apply that logic to any large Audi / petrol or EV though, they aren’t famed for keeping their money.Could be worse, you could have bought an RS Etron GT for £140k and it would now be worth £60K, EV's are the future apparently
RSEV did a good video about a used 60k E-Tron RSGT a few days ago.
It nearly was worseCould be worse, you could have bought an RS Etron GT for £140k and it would now be worth £60K, EV's are the future apparently
before I bought the 8V I nearly bought a Polestar 2 performance (similar 400bhp 4wd saloon in theory) at about £57k all in. You can pick them up now for £15-20k and take your pick.Luckily the 8V popped up and tempted me away. 8V is probably worth what I paid for it considering I bought it before the madness. Against a similar new price it has held a good £15k against the Polestar.
To be fair RS6 RS7 SQ8 etc have lost a chunk of money too but I do think the Taycan has caught a serious cold.
While there are tax breaks on new EV used ones will always suffer
Polestar performance 2 are 30k upwards for a 22 plate model.It nearly was worse
Luckily the 8V popped up and tempted me away. 8V is probably worth what I paid for it considering I bought it before the madness. Against a similar new price it has held a good £15k against the Polestar.
To be fair RS6 RS7 SQ8 etc have lost a chunk of money too but I do think the Taycan has caught a serious cold.
While there are tax breaks on new EV used ones will always suffer
The one I nearly bought was a BST model, but even at 39k used will still suffer big depreciation.
The challenge for EVs is that there are significant costs around the battery element, but also the development of the technology, which will be factored into the pricing when new.
Cars coming to the market are also likely to already be somewhat out of date as that research and innovation continues to grow and quicken, which probably explains why the depreciation can be quite harsh.
ICE cars are unlikely to need to absorb the same costs, as the combustion engine is an advanced concept and requires comparatively less R&D. So the pricing is likely to hold slightly better.
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Cars coming to the market are also likely to already be somewhat out of date as that research and innovation continues to grow and quicken, which probably explains why the depreciation can be quite harsh.
ICE cars are unlikely to need to absorb the same costs, as the combustion engine is an advanced concept and requires comparatively less R&D. So the pricing is likely to hold slightly better.
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It was 2020 when I was looking and there was only one model then. Twin motor AWD with a £5k performance pack on top for the Ohlins, wheels and yellow bits.
I have seen them as low as £15k not excessive mileage either (well under 100k) couple on Autotrader now for £18K . That is the car I would have been sitting on
Put in an order yesterday @ Peterborough Audi for RS 3 Saloon Carbon Vorsprung in Kemora grey, metallic, Seats with Express Red stitching and red calipers 
Let's see how long it takes me to get a build date
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Put in an order yesterday @ Peterborough Audi for RS 3 Saloon Carbon Vorsprung in Kemora grey, metallic, Seats with Express Red stitching and red calipers
Let's see how long it takes me to get a build date
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I ordered RS3 Carbon saloon in Daytona Pearl, Tech Pro Pack (electric seats, pan roof etc) with red stitched seats and red calipers last Wednesday from Bury St Edmonds Audi, expected delivery Feb 2025.
Peterborough said We're hoping by Feb25 but would know more when they get the build date
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Peterborough Audi hadn't been told anything from Audi UK so they are just playing safe with Feb till they get a build date
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I have prices back from DriveTheDeal. Did you guys secure a discount direct from the dealer? Also if you take the finance discount can you pay it off without penalty in two weeks? BMW got wise to this and front loaded all interest on day one...
I went via Drive the deal and got a good discount but between me ordering on Tue 17th and it being processed by Audi on Wed 18th the additional finance contribution got withdrawn even though still showing on the dealer system, dealer tried to get the order processed with the additional finance contribution but was unable to.Dealer unsure why the finance contribution was pulled so quickly unless it's due to better than expected order uptake.
Dealer is hoping another incentive appears in October when the new quarter starts and will add this to my order, car is due for quarter one delivery so have been advised that even if a finance incentive appears in January for quarter one then this could be added to my order.
We are going to discuss my order a week into October and decide how best to proceed.
My current car goes back march '25. Looks like 5 month delivery lead time so October is good timing for an order.
I'm leaning towards carbon ed in blue. Spoke to broker can confirm finance support was pulled so there's literally no point taking a PCP at 9% at all!
I've missed the £1500 contribution by less than a day so now left to pay more for the car if no further incentives become available
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I agree, dealer hopes something may turn up next quarter but I'm with you and cannot see it. Dealer claims they can add a finance contribution in January should one appear if I'm not collecting my car until March and proceed with my order.
I'm due to order a new RS3 in the coming weeks (in Ireland). Looking for some advice / opinions on options.
Configurator options appear to vary between different countries (i.e. Audi Ireland v Audi UK v Audi Germany, etc).
Anyone know if configurator options available in other countries can be ordered in any country?.
Thanks
Configurator options appear to vary between different countries (i.e. Audi Ireland v Audi UK v Audi Germany, etc).
Anyone know if configurator options available in other countries can be ordered in any country?.
Thanks
Nope, I severely doubt it! Audi UK has not let options it has not deemed fit onto UK cars (eg bucket seats) for a long while now. I don't think Audi Ireland would be any different.
I have had to import a couple of new VAG cars from Ireland into UK because they were not available here but ironically could not add options only available in the UK to those cars.
The VRT used to be a killer on optioned-up cars back then, is it still the same?
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What are you wanting specifically because I've just had a quick look on Audi.ie and looks like you can option stuff individually and even have exclusive paint and bucket seats. Far better choice and freedom than Audi UK offers.
Price for one in Ireland is unbelievable (€97k base), but that's another matter
Ireland prices are total rip-off compared to UK and rest of Europe, but it's mostly to do you VRT (Vehicle registration tax) in Ireland which is not applied in other EU countries, but there is no getting away from it.What are you wanting specifically because I've just had a quick look on Audi.ie and looks like you can option stuff individually and even have exclusive paint and bucket seats. Far better choice and freedom than Audi UK offers.
Price for one in Ireland is unbelievable (€97k base), but that's another matter
Anyway main options I am looking for at this stage is Audi exclusive paint (€7.5k option in Ireland !!!), and I really want the alcantara steering wheel (standard wheel looks crap imo), however that only appears to be available via the RS Design Red or RS Design Green options available on other European Audi configurators (but does not appear to be available on Audi Ireland or indeed Audi UK)
Yeah, VRT is still the same here in Ireland, and is an absolute killer. Bought a new Golf R back in 2018 and there was one option I wanted then that was not available in Ireland (Akrapovic exhaust system) but was available in UK and VW Germany, and the dealer was actually able to options it for me, but as you said looks like it's maybe different for Audi options.
You may be able to get the dealer to do it but I think it would just be a matter of ordering the part and fitting it, I have had MPH instruments fitted like that and that and may have been how you got the Akra exhaust? Was it on your options list against the VIN or dealer fit?
Worth a try if you are on good terms with the dealer?
Yeah it was actually on the options list against the VIN, so appears that it was factory fitted - I suppose, as you say, only way is to ask the dealer and see if options not on the configurator can or can't be spec'd.
I'm also going to go for the RS Sports exhaust system, but see when you click this option it changes the oval exhaust tips from chrome to black. Am I right that these exhaust tips are not actually connected to the main exhaust pipes but are actually an insert to the rear bumper?. I prefer the chrome tips, so was thinking of asking the dealer to order these as a separate spare part and get the dealer to swap these.
Sport exhaust have had black tips since the days of the 8V FL. They are separate on the 8Y and seem to be available to buy separately (8Y0253823/4) You may find someone without the sport exhaust willing to swap as black tips are more popular, but probably better to hang on to them for if/when you sell the car it may be hard to convince the next buyer it has sport exhaust.
I came very close to going with an 8.5 8Y RS3 but have instead plumped for an S3 Vorsprung with the fancy exhaust, also from Bury St Edmunds Audi via DtD. I waited for all variants of the Golf & S/RS3 to come out - and real-life pricing - before deciding, and in the end I've gone this way as I find the S3 more usable (ex-RS owner).
As the ICE era draws to a close, I think upper range cars like these will remain desirable on the used market for many years to come. Partly because of the appeal to enthusiasts, but also because for some people (like me) charging at home will never be possible.
Undoubtedly the RS is the better car, though as outlined above the prices are elevated considerably over the S - and you need to go to the top spec with both to get adaptive dampers.
As the ICE era draws to a close, I think upper range cars like these will remain desirable on the used market for many years to come. Partly because of the appeal to enthusiasts, but also because for some people (like me) charging at home will never be possible.
Undoubtedly the RS is the better car, though as outlined above the prices are elevated considerably over the S - and you need to go to the top spec with both to get adaptive dampers.
That's nice - S3 Vorsprung with the Aka exhaust. This exhaust system will be significantly better and louder than the standard pipes. Yeah RS3 price is considerably elevated over the S & hard to justify. What colour you go for?.
The S3 replaces a TT-S and before that an RS3, to run as my more sporty option alongside a daily driver Golf GTD. But in time the S3 will take the place of said GTD, so that it can be replaced with a more insurance-friendly car for our kids.
Hence I switched my S3 order from District Green to Daytona Grey as I think this is probably a better day-to-day colour. The above also explains why the RS3 would be less suitable, as I wouldn't want to use that as much day-to-day.
After much soul searching, I've decided to replace my FL 8V RS3 with a standard RS3 Sportback in Ascari Blue with Tech Pack, red seat stitching and calipers.
Bury St Edmunds Audi is my local dealer (my last two cars have come from there) and they just agreed to match the Drivethedeal price.
Bury St Edmunds Audi is my local dealer (my last two cars have come from there) and they just agreed to match the Drivethedeal price.
Can I ask why you picked the standard car over the carbon version? I've never had an RS3 and struggled to decide which version to order before going for carbon with tech pack and red calipers.
I also contemplated Ascari blue but couldn't find a car locally in that colour to view so picked Daytona, as previously mentioned my initial order is on hold until next week so I can still easily amend it if required.
When adding the tech pack to both versions of the car other than carbon and alloys is there much difference between the two?
£3810 for some carbon trim - to my eyes, the rear spoiler on the Sportback looks a bit aftermarket. Then the more tricky to clean wheels and my decision was easy.
As far as I can tell, with the tech pack, they are otherwise identical.
Only the vorsprung gets extras such as adaptive dampers.
As far as I can tell, with the tech pack, they are otherwise identical.
Only the vorsprung gets extras such as adaptive dampers.
Looks like more than just the carbon (according to Audi's website):
- Matrix lighting with darkened headlights
- Exterior trim in black (and carbon)
- Carbon engine cover
- More carbon, this time on the inside trim
- Contour lighting of instrument panel
- SONOS system
- HUD
- Windscreen heat insulating glass
- Reversing camera
- Adaptive cruise without speed limiter
I believe that the tech pack adds all of that except the carbon bits, Sonos, insulated glass and contour lighting.
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Sorry, I misread your post and thought it was just base model versus the carbon. Completely missed the part about the tech pack!
So yes, I think you’re right.
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