Audi RS3

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Anybody got any thoughts on the Audi RS3?! Had a look through the forum and found a few older threads but was looking for people that own the 2016 model. I tested one on Saturday and loved it but was wondering how it was to live with?!

Lots of people seem to think it isn't worth the money but it's perfect for what I'm looking for, practical and fun.

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Friend of mine has an RS6 and he took it to Litchfield for the 750bhp power/exhaust update and its amazing! I don't quite have the budget for that but think the RS3 will get close for me

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Thanks for all the comments....think I'm going to commit

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ubbs said:

If you're buying new wouldn't it be worth hanging on for the "rumoured" face lift version with more power and better handling? Great engine by the way I too had an 8p for 2.5 years

The dealer I spoke with said it wasn't due for another 2 years?!? Maybe he was just trying to sell me the stock they had....if you know any release dates then it probably would be worth a wait!

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kryten22uk said:

I don't get the references to the RS6 as, although a great car, it is mahoosive. It's just not something that would be considered at the same time as an RS3 (indeed, wasn't mentioned by OP).

I mentioned it as a friend has one, but you're right Kryten, it's out of my price range and while I love how it looks, it's not something I can consider at the moment.

I'm thinking I'll go for a 2016 RS3. I've read about the new TTRS and how the RS3 will get an update but it's 12-18 months away and I need a car now for work. My plan was to always take it to Litchfield for a remap and they think they can get at least 550bhp out of it, which will be plenty. Also looking at getting a tracker for it, although I work at the Silverstone Technology Park and hope I won't get confused for a drug dealer there

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kryten22uk said:

I'm amazed that they can get 550bhp from such an engine. Not my cup of tea though, modding like that.

I havent got a tracker, but I did just fit a DashCam to it. Managed to tuck away the wiring quite easily into the headlining. Just a small power cable pops out at the top and the cam sits behind the rearview mirror out of sight when I'm driving.

I'm not really that interested in modding either, I have an Ariel Atom which only has 245bhp but is insane! The only reason I'd consider it is because of my friends RS6 and what Litchfield did to it. The exhaust noise is just amazing on the up and down shift and the speed is ballistic...for just £600 they can get an extra 100bhp just from a remap. Guess I can worry about all that later, just need to find a good RS3 first