Facelift New Orders?
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I'm looking for some too. I think one of the dealers on carwow were saying they had new unregistered cars that they would register in September but after that, they won't get any until the books open again.
Yeah I think the earliest they were talking about books opening around January time but they'll be a rush to get them. Can't imagine it'll last much longer anyway since the next gen A3 must be ready soon. Also the new A45 could be announced at the Paris show which is soon.
teslaboy
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A few guys in Australia who have had their orders cancelled have been told they won’t be bringing in any more Rs3. The car had been removed from the Audi Aust website.
It’s hard to say what’s going to happen but it isn’t looking good over here for prospective rs3 buyers.
Wouldn’t the TTRS and RsQ3 be affected as they have the same engine?
It’s hard to say what’s going to happen but it isn’t looking good over here for prospective rs3 buyers.
Wouldn’t the TTRS and RsQ3 be affected as they have the same engine?
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I recall reading an article in Autocar some months back in which they interviewed the CEO of the Volkswagen Group about WLTP, who said that no other manufacturer/group has so many different models/variants that are all required to be tested, and that they don't physically have enough test benches to ensure they are all compliant in time for the deadline, going on to say that some models will have to have production halted.
I would imagine that cars like the RS3/TTRS, while we love them, are low volume cars that will not be at the top of there list. Who knows, perhaps they will just can production and wait for the next model if it takes too long.
Edit: here is an update from Autocar released last week...
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...eliveries-halted-wltp-emissions-certification
I would imagine that cars like the RS3/TTRS, while we love them, are low volume cars that will not be at the top of there list. Who knows, perhaps they will just can production and wait for the next model if it takes too long.
Edit: here is an update from Autocar released last week...
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...eliveries-halted-wltp-emissions-certification
Picking mine up next Friday. Been too busy with work to do it sooner.
Genuinely wasn’t looking for an RS3 either, wanted an s3 saloon but WLTP pushed it back into a delivery time of *maybe* April 2019. Found this RS3 spec’d how I wanted it, and actually got a very decent discount on it.... next Friday can’t come soon enough!
York, when I was deciding what to do they had a handful of new unregistered RS3 Saloons....
According to a publication by the Irish Times last week, Audi have decided to call it quits and the current RS3 will be no more apparently due to time and expense making the RS3 WLTP compliant and that it's just not worth it.....
https://www.irishtimes.com/business...new-emissions-rules-come-into-force-1.3613883
https://www.irishtimes.com/business...new-emissions-rules-come-into-force-1.3613883
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New one will be quieter again imho when wltp hits it.
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RS3 Saloon, Panther Black, 19" '5-arm-blade' alloys in Gloss anthracite, SuperSports Seats, Audi Sports Pack, Comfort and Sound Pack, Gloss Back Styling Pack, Privacy Glass, Door mirrors (folding and auto-dimming), Red brake callipers.
I cannot fooking wait (current rocking a 184TDI Seat Leon FR DSG...)
Had a pano roof with previous A3 (150 TDi)... I swore I would never have another after that, so. many. rattles!!! It was nice in the summer tho...very nice spec mate, just missing the pano roofLove that colour, will keep you busy keeping her clean
So only more than doubling your BHP...Nice!
Yeah, about keeping it clean, I worked out I've cleaned my current car 3 times in 3 years, hopefully ill be a better person this time. haha.
I'm looking to jump into an RS5 shortly and I'm getting crazy valuations on my 11 month old, highly spec'd RS3... not sure this situation is doing anything for p/x valuations at the moment...
The dealers I've talked to so far haven't said it'll stop being made but we know how much they know lol. The last one said he expects new RS3s around summer next year. I emailed york audi and they sent me a video which was strange.
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That will look stunning. Panther black and black in general looks great on the RS3. Takes some work to keep it looking clean and smart, though. When polished and shining it's (IMO) the best colour.
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Crazy low. Mine was spec’d to £56k and 2 dealers have offered me £34k! Oct 17 car, 6k miles, immaculate condition. Joke!
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I’m one that is waiting for the order books to re-open but everything i’m hearing is telling me there will be a MY19 RS3.
My dealer has said production is due to start in week 2, the Audi UK website states the RS3 has been WLTP tested and the MY19 order guides have been released for some countries, US and Canada.
Fingers crossed the order books open sooner rather than later.
My dealer has said production is due to start in week 2, the Audi UK website states the RS3 has been WLTP tested and the MY19 order guides have been released for some countries, US and Canada.
Fingers crossed the order books open sooner rather than later.
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They were taking the **** big time when I was looking to change, a good £4k down on prices elsewhere and what I actually sold it for in the end. So bad that I'll never ask Audi for a PX again.
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I was almost bang on! They are robbing, thieving ********. £22k down from list in less than a year and 6k miles...
What are you planning to do now...private sale?
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Any reason for wanting to jump into an RS5 so soon after getting the RS3? It won't sound as good
Any reason for wanting to jump into an RS5 so soon after getting the RS3? It won't sound as good
Few of reasons for the move:
- I bought the RS3 outright and would like to release some equity from it as I'm buying a new house
- The RS5 has some pretty hefty discounts on them new (20% is achievable)
- It's still very quick albeit without the drama of the RS3
- I would like something a little more comfortable/refined
RS5’s certainly lovely looking, and not a backward step at all. Rare to get that kind of discount on any RS
