RS3 Review

[jaypers777]

I've posted this link in the RS3 shots thread, which is huge, so could be missed. Guessing there will be quite a few coming along now, so maybe a sticky thread needed at the top for RS3 reviews?

Anyway, an interesting read and seems that they are selling like hot cakes:-
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-rs3-sportback-review-2015-04-15

 

[s3_trev]

Still too many doors. Still, has to be one of the best estate cars in the world so thats good...

 

[Forbzeeee]

I want a saloon!!!

 

[WetFishDB]

Needs a coupe IMHO. Begging for one!

 

[dbm]

The reality is that Audi sell very few RS cars. I think I read their target is 15k per year across all RS models. So it's not economically viable to have an RS version of every non-RS model. Hence they do estates and 'proper' coupes. RS4 Avant, RS5 coupe.

And with the MQB platform that currently means there will be an RS3 Sportback and a TT-RS to come. Maybe they'll change that direction as the U.S. and China seem to like saloons. And China in particular is a big, new market that all the car manufacturers want to get into.

 

[WetFishDB]

Saloon would be very welcome too. Shame if they don't make it.

 

[Nimbus265]

Anyway, an interesting read and seems that they are selling like hot cakes:-
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-rs3-sportback-review-2015-04-15

If the response from those on here is anything to go by - I don't think the phrase selling like hot cakes really applies. As the most prolific Audi forum in the UK with thousands of members, I think I have counted <10 who have put have actually put in an order.

 

[T-800]

Why put in an order for something you can't physically see or drive ?

 

[Nimbus265]

Why not? Bought my XF-S and the Q5 the same way - didn't regret it. At 55, I've owned in excess of 20 cars, and driven hundreds of hire cars. I love driving, never really found a car I hated. It will be the same inside as my current S3; what is there not to like?

 

[JimboS3]

Why put in an order for something you can't physically see or drive ?

Why not? I want a new car...I have driven the 8v s3, I liked it but want an rs model. The Rs4 is too big. Wouldn't buy anything other than an Audi. What are my options??

 

[DAYTONA 500]

If the response from those on here is anything to go by - I don't think the phrase selling like hot cakes really applies. As the most prolific Audi forum in the UK with thousands of members, I think I have counted <10 who have put have actually put in an order.

Perhaps the phrase should be selling like Hot Hatches

 

[SilureMark]

Why put in an order for something you can't physically see or drive ?

I made that mistake once with the second version of the golf R32 and was then stuck with a car I didn't like. It's a lot of money to **** up the wall on something you've never seen or driven! Also, ordering a car from launch? I'd rather let the dust settle first and watch the extra options start to arrive and improved deals. Just look at how the moaning coming from a number of new TT owners who ordered without seeing or driving the car...

 

[dbm]

I bought both my last two cars unseen - a TTS on launch and the RS3. I was very happy with the TTS from day 1, but to be honest it took me a long time (and different tyres) to gel with the RS3.

You need to wear you brave trousers when buying without a test drive...