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post 1678874253 03-13-2023, 09:30 AM
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Audi RS3, any good?

So I’ve been interested in this car ever since I heard one, seriously one of the best sounding cars I’ve heard, that 5cyl hnnggg!!! It seems it’s got a really stout motor, many people getting tons of HP w/ little mods and a tune.

None are on dealer lots, I’m guessing demand is high. This would be my first Audi, what does this misc think about these cars? Anyone know the wait on ordering one?
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post 1678874613 03-13-2023, 09:38 AM
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Very good car but the price tag is shocking. Unless you really need a compact car I would go a M3 for not that much more money.
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Originally Posted By Yotone⏩
Very good car but the price tag is shocking. Unless you really need a compact car I would go a M3 for not that much more money.
Got a 5yo, 1yo and planning for more. I could use the 4 door, partly why I’m interested in them.
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My buddy made 500awhp with just a tune on e85.

If the size doesn't bother you then go for it. My sis has the A3 and the interior is pretty small.
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Originally Posted By KilaByte⏩
My buddy made 500awhp with just a tune on e85.

If the size doesn't bother you then go for it. My sis has the A3 and the interior is pretty small.
How’s the comfort level in everyday driving? Being a manlet I shouldn’t have a problem with the size.
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Originally Posted By i3oosted⏩
How’s the comfort level in everyday driving? Being a manlet I shouldn’t have a problem with the size.
My sis dailies hers, never had any complaints about comfort. I'm sure the RS will be a bit stiffer.
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post 1678891483 03-13-2023, 03:11 PM
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for that much money id rather not have a car that is mechanically identical to a plethora of Volkswagens, as good as it might be there's something that just feels wrong paying so much for a modular design.
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Originally Posted By gluon⏩
for that much money id rather not have a car that is mechanically identical to a plethora of Volkswagens, as good as it might be there's something that just feels wrong paying so much for a modular design.
Show me the plethora of VWs that this is identical to?
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post 1678928633 03-14-2023, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted By KilaByte⏩
My buddy made 500awhp with just a tune on e85.

If the size doesn't bother you then go for it. My sis has the A3 and the interior is pretty small.
The interior is tiny. I am 5'10" and I cannot sit up straight in the back seat without having my head pressed up against the headliner.

If you are just going to have kids back there, it's fine I guess.
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Originally Posted By KilaByte⏩
Show me the plethora of VWs that this is identical to?
I don't know, I think he has a point. I was curious and looked up some pics. Nearly everything is identical. Dimensions, exterior, interior. Not sure about the mechanical side, but that all seems the same too.


If I'm going Audi, I'm going no lower than RS7.
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I would probably get something more reasonable for a 4dr family vehicle

then get a Lotus Emira for the fun stuff
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
I don't know, I think he has a point. I was curious and looked up some pics. Nearly everything is identical. Dimensions, exterior, interior. Not sure about the mechanical side, but that all seems the same too.


If I'm going Audi, I'm going no lower than RS7.
He said mechanical. The "baby R8" inline 5 is only in the RS3 and the TTRS.
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I test drove a 2022 s3 a while back and loved it tbh. Obviously the rs3 probably way more fun.

At that price range tho idk. Theres alot of options. Hell even a used rs5 might be better. Audi didn't wanna give me anything respectable for my trade in so I just walked anyways.
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i'm 6'1" 220lbs. driver's seat is comfortable. rear seats exclusively for kids unless you get the wagon version. i wouldn't want to haul grown adults for long journeys.

that said, it's an exciting car. simple ECU tune will make close to 450hp. it's fast AF off the line, srs. only issue is understeer. but you won't notice until you go ham on the track or do illegal chit on public roads.

once you hear the 5cyl, you'll be in love. nothing like it short of a v10. interior is spartan for the price, but let's be honest, idgaf about that. you'll get stuff (good for 2017, but normal for 2023) like android auto/apple carplay, bluetooth, cruise control, moonroof. more than enough for me. standout interior feature is the bang and olufsen sound. really good for this class of cars.

been driving it for 5 years withZERO ISSUE. i repeatZERO ISSUES. just standard oil changes and brake pads.
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RS3 is crazy potent , but I couldn’t imagine this as a DD if I had a family of any size. I’d be looking at an RS5 sport back at a minimum if an RS car was the requirement. Otherwise, M3 will serve you better, and that’s still somewhat of a stretch. If it’s just you though, RS3 is a solid choice. BRB smoking 99% of what you find on the road
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Originally Posted By KilaByte⏩
He said mechanical. The "baby R8" inline 5 is only in the RS3 and the TTRS.
so it has an extra cylinder big whoop

not trying to hate on the car im sure its fun. but no denying it is a cookie cutter design
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Originally Posted By menseks⏩
i'm 6'1" 220lbs. driver's seat is comfortable. rear seats exclusively for kids unless you get the wagon version. i wouldn't want to haul grown adults for long journeys.

that said, it's an exciting car. simple ECU tune will make close to 450hp. it's fast AF off the line, srs. only issue is understeer. but you won't notice until you go ham on the track or do illegal chit on public roads.

once you hear the 5cyl, you'll be in love. nothing like it short of a v10. interior is spartan for the price, but let's be honest, idgaf about that. you'll get stuff (good for 2017, but normal for 2023) like android auto/apple carplay, bluetooth, cruise control, moonroof. more than enough for me. standout interior feature is the bang and olufsen sound. really good for this class of cars.

been driving it for 5 years withZERO ISSUE. i repeatZERO ISSUES. just standard oil changes and brake pads.
Get ready they're about to start if you don't to the Preventative maintenance.

You're probably leaving something out
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Originally Posted By gluon⏩
so it has an extra cylinder big whoop

not trying to hate on the car im sure its fun. but no denying it is a cookie cutter design
I know what you mean about Audi, VW and even Porsche (my Cayenne has VW parts that are pennies on the dollar to replace compared to going to a P car dealer). I'm just assuming that you've never looked up how capable modded RS3s are, that powertrain is sick on the street. It's not a luxury vehicle, it's a small A3 or a Golf R with just that extra cylinder, but it's the same how my chitty M3 is just a base 3 series with a few things changed out.

That said, they're great in a straight line but with the engine hanging out so much over the front axle they're not corner carvers
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Originally Posted By Destor⏩
I would probably get something more reasonable for a 4dr family vehicle

then get a Lotus Emira for the fun stuff
I got my quad cab f150, tons of room for my family. Looking for something to play with but able to take my family with me as well.

That 5cyl is hnnngggg! I don’t even want anything else from Audi except maybe a q8 for a daily. Just interested in RS3.

Just like any good car made, there’s a waiting list and you might not even get a 23’ if you sign up now. Good luck finding one on a lot.
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Owned an S3 (2018) was one of the best vehicles I've ever had and driven. Fast as hell and handles like it was on rails. Would get uncomfortable after long rides.
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Originally Posted By i3oosted⏩
I got my quad cab f150, tons of room for my family. Looking for something to play with but able to take my family with me as well.

That 5cyl is hnnngggg! I don’t even want anything else from Audi except maybe a q8 for a daily. Just interested in RS3.

Just like any good car made, there’s a waiting list and you might not even get a 23’ if you sign up now. Good luck finding one on a lot.
True man, I'm just hyped for the Emira based on what people are saying so far and am thinking it's probably not a crazy amount more than an RS3

Have also strongly considered a used RS in the past
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Very quick in a straight line, still pretty average in the bends compared to other vehicles of a similar price (M2, A45s).

Unfortunately Audi have neutered the sound and it seems to get worse with every MY. I understand this is a Euro compliance thing but it still sucks.

The new A3 interiors don’t feel as special as the A-class or new 2 series, but the build quality is still very nice.

They’d made a great daily driver but I’m not sure they are worth the price, especially what clowns are asking for on the used market.
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Originally Posted By Evolutionary1⏩
Get ready they're about to start if you don't to the Preventative maintenance.

You're probably leaving something out
i service based on recommended intervals. but i'm not leaving anything out. if it starts acting up, i resell for like 80% of what i paid based on current market. this is my favorite car i've ever owned by far.
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Had one for almost two years. Brilliant car. Sounds amazing, crazy fast on minor mods, and pretty damn efficient for what it is (I was averaging 24mpg mixed some weeks). But it's a small car and mine was slightly lowered which was problematic in certain driveways and pretty cramped whenever I needed to carry people so I decided to sell. Great value retention flipped it for exactly what I paid.

Picked up a BMW X3M and very satisfied with the change. Nice interior, a lot more space, and the rear bias AWD is more fun than the RS3 was. And post dyno tune it's a complete monster. Comparable performance to the tuned RS3 out of a family friendly SUV. Doesn't sound as cool as the RS3 but a better overall fit for me.
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Originally Posted By ChaoticReignPbt⏩
Had one for almost two years. Brilliant car. Sounds amazing, crazy fast on minor mods, and pretty damn efficient for what it is (I was averaging 24mpg mixed some weeks). But it's a small car and mine was slightly lowered which was problematic in certain driveways and pretty cramped whenever I needed to carry people so I decided to sell. Great value retention flipped it for exactly what I paid.

Picked up a BMW X3M and very satisfied with the change. Nice interior, a lot more space, and the rear bias AWD is more fun than the RS3 was. And post dyno tune it's a complete monster. Comparable performance to the tuned RS3 out of a family friendly SUV. Doesn't sound as cool as the RS3 but a better overall fit for me.
Mirin X3m, would love to add one to keep my M3 company, but for now an old Cayenne will do the daily duties.
Those things are stupid with a tune, Trackhawk killers
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Originally Posted By ChaoticReignPbt⏩
Had one for almost two years. Brilliant car. Sounds amazing, crazy fast on minor mods, and pretty damn efficient for what it is (I was averaging 24mpg mixed some weeks). But it's a small car and mine was slightly lowered which was problematic in certain driveways and pretty cramped whenever I needed to carry people so I decided to sell. Great value retention flipped it for exactly what I paid.

Picked up a BMW X3M and very satisfied with the change. Nice interior, a lot more space, and the rear bias AWD is more fun than the RS3 was. And post dyno tune it's a complete monster. Comparable performance to the tuned RS3 out of a family friendly SUV. Doesn't sound as cool as the RS3 but a better overall fit for me.
Yea the x3m is a monster for sure.
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