Help With RS3 Specification

[theplumber]

Just putting together the spec of an RS3 and would appreciate if anyone can help with some info

My spec so far is:

RS3 Sportback £39,995.00
0E Mythos Black £550.00
QI Black with contrast rock grey stitching
5MY 3D Black Inlays
C8H 19" 5 arm rotor design in galvanized silver
WB4 Technology pack featuring Audi Connect £1,795.00
2H7 Magnetic ride with sports suspension £995.00
PAH High gloss black styling package £695.00
9VS Bang & Olufsen sound system £750.00
3S2 Black roof rails £250.00
6FA Exterior mirror housing in body colour £125.00
KA2 Reversing camera £275.00
PCE Driver assistance package £705.00


£46,135.00

1. Can anyone shed any light on if the mag ride is worthwhile?
2. Is the pan roof going to be considered a must have?.
3. Is the phone box any good? surely bluetooth is standard?

They don't give you a lot fitted as standard these days!!

Thanks

TP

[Flibble]

theplumber said:

1. Can anyone shed any light on if the mag ride is worthwhile?

It's not a popular option, in this country at least. If you can get a drive on a magride car vs one without that would be ideal, but good luck finding a dealer with a magride car! I believe it's a bit better with than without, but I've not experienced it myself, and the cost to benefit ratio seems poor.

theplumber said:

2. Is the pan roof going to be considered a must have?.

Probably not; not massively popular on existing A3/S3 models, seems to be a personal preference thing.

theplumber said:

3. Is the phone box any good? surely bluetooth is standard?

Utterly pointless. It's a box for your phone, for £300-ish quid. Supposed to give some signal boosting, but not necessary; phones work fine in cars without. Bluetooth is standard of course as is a charging socket in the armrest compartment.

[theplumber]

Thanks for info Flibble,

I definitely wont go for the phone box or pan roof, think I may add the super sport seats... I'm amazed the buckets were not an option for this vehicle..

Anyone out there have any experience with the mag ride?

[daydotz]

I'd have a nose over at Audiaport personally I'd spec a sunroof

[Dr G]

Panoramic roof is very desirable; quite an expensive option but one of very few goodies that add money/desirability later.

Makes a dark cabin feel lovely and spacious too.

[andrewparker]

Does the A3 have a proper panoramic roof, as opposed to the faux pano roof int he Golf?

[BentleyTTRS]

Bucket seats I would say are a must for resale value and personally I think they make the car look and feel more special. Take them over the £995 for the mag ride that you probably won't use much.

[BentleyTTRS]

Another thing, is the sports exhaust an option on these? If so, I'd have that too.

[Terminator X]

theplumber said:

Thanks for info Flibble,

I definitely wont go for the phone box or pan roof, think I may add the super sport seats... I'm amazed the buckets were not an option for this vehicle..

Anyone out there have any experience with the mag ride?

No buckets on current S3 either, most strange.

TX.

[markwm]

Don't think pan roof is a must have for resale. Some love them, some hate them due to the creaking noises and they add a lot of weight.

[shiggy]

cant find the configurator anywhere..

[theplumber]

BentleyTTRS said:

Another thing, is the sports exhaust an option on these? If so, I'd have that too.

Looks like you can only have the sports exhaust as part of the dynamic package including the mag ride so a £1500 option + another grand if you want the speed limiter removed

TP

[Spooge]

Drop the mag ride and switch the B&O to the Audi sound system, I chose the Audi one over the B&O system and it's really a damm good system.

Super sports seats are nice and add desirability on resale. You dont need the phone box - infact don't bother with it.

The SD nav is also pretty good - depends if you want to justify that much extra on the High res screen, in my opinion it wasn't worth it.

[nickj911]

HI, just looking into these aswell as a45 amgs.

Where are you getting the prices from? Is it the german site?

Is there a uk actual release date?

[Witchfinder]

Depending on how long you plan on keeping the car, any chance to buy inclusive servicing, or extended warranty is good. The 5 year warranty is £545, which is good value IMHO - even if you only keep the car 18 months, the warranty is transferable, making it more attractive when it comes to re-sale value.

[theplumber]

BentleyTTRS said:

Bucket seats I would say are a must for resale value and personally I think they make the car look and feel more special. Take them over the £995 for the mag ride that you probably won't use much.

No buckets on the option list..

[theplumber]

nickj911 said:

HI, just looking into these aswell as a45 amgs.

Where are you getting the prices from? Is it the german site?

Is there a uk actual release date?

I have a pdf price list if you PM me I can email you a copy.

I have been told I'm getting the 1st customer car (not sure if this is true)sometime in July, just waiting for a build week.

TP

[AGK]

It has been showing on the Audi configurator since this morning.

http://configurator.audi.co.uk/

[Nickbrapp]

Terminator X said:

theplumber said:

Thanks for info Flibble,

I definitely wont go for the phone box or pan roof, think I may add the super sport seats... I'm amazed the buckets were not an option for this vehicle..

Anyone out there have any experience with the mag ride?

No buckets on current S3 either, most strange.

TX.

cause all the old ones got nicked to be fitted into diesel golfs. the supersports seats do look nice mind.



i would add the comfort and sound package, it adds :

Auto-dimming rear view-mirror
Bang & Olufsen sound system
Cruise control
Interior lighting package
Light and rain sensor
Windscreen with sunband and acoustic glass

drivers assistant package, ide be annoyed if i bought a 50k car and it didnt have auto lights.


also the dynamic package is only £500 more than mag ride and includes a sports exhaust

also add auto folding mirrors