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Foxtrot_Oscar
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My thoughts in the other thread http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/new-2015-rs3.233110/page-28#post-2486367
I spoke with the dealer today, It doesn't have sports exhaust. The Sales manager didn't spec the dynamic pack!! I didn't think it did when I heard it, so standard exhaust sounds brilliant. And I can't wait to hear the sports exhaust. Yeah, Lunar interior isn't my cup of tea. Really looking forward to Monday so I can get a drive.
I liked it to, sounded great plenty fast etc. but felt the same as you once the excitment has died down and i got back in to my S3.
I'll buy one once i can get a decent discount in no rush just now.
Glacier RS3 at Crewe Audi. Just dribbled on it a bit. Tried uploading a picture but it is telling me it's too big.
As you can see from my sig, I'm already a Glacier White fan. Think the front looks epic too. They offered me a drive, but I really didn't have time unfortunately and was just passing by. I will be going back for a play.........but not getting one yet!!Hmmm, I'm liking glacier with black pack and red calipers. White normally best for cars with very strong shapes but I think it works.
Had a half hour in it this morning. Looks and sounds way better in the flesh! Even the Nardo primer looked good in this morning's drizzle!! Same can't be said for the Lunar Silver interior unfortunately, but each to their own. Coming from an S3 the interior does lack a bit. Carbon inserts and the proper buckets would sort this! The car does have an amazing presence, particularly from the front.
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Sports exhaust sounds superb on start-up, and crackles beautifully when downshifting without braking...very addictive!! Slightly underwhelming engine sound if I'm honest...although this is probably a good thing in day to day driving. Or maybe I was just too excited to pay attention.
Acceleration is plainly ridiculous. Missus was with me and her only comment was 'think I feel a bit dizzy'...!! Very easy to drive fast. Collecting reward points on the license could be an issue. Expected the mag ride to be stiffer in the dynamic setting, but actually very compliant. Even over uneven B-roads.
Overall verdict? A cracking car and superior to an S3 without a doubt. But didn't make me rush to place an order. After the initial excitement had worn off I wondered whether it would be worth the extra outlay?! And didn't feel disappointed to get back in my S3.
Just had a phone call from Blackburn Audi cancelling my test drive today as apparently all rs3's across the country have been grounded due to an issue with an oil leak or something.
Ive just been in touch with Audi Edinburgh, apparently the demonstrator there won't be available to drive for about a month. Implied that it was not yet on the road. Asked about Glasgow and suggested they were about the same (?)
Going into see the showroom car next week, any of you guys seen it?
Nope. Took it for a test drive last week, standard exhaust but still sounds pretty good! Aberdeen are just doing 30min test drives.Does it have Dynamic pack?