Selling my Audi RS3 8v, but can't decide what's next
Discussion
Hey everyone,
Finally made my mind up on selling my RS3, been toying with this idea for few months but now it's reality, the car is going on the 28th of this month.
There are number of reasons for the decision but mainly just want to be more sensible with money.
I still want for the next car to pack a punch, been thinking about S4/S5 B8.5 or maybe A7 3.0BiTdi
Thinking this time around max I want to spend on a car is 25K but preferably would like to stay under 20. Tired of paying stupid money for cars and running costs.
Doesn't really matter if diesel or petrol as no car will even come close to sounding like the 5 cylinder from RS3.
What would you get as replacement for RS3 and why?
Finally made my mind up on selling my RS3, been toying with this idea for few months but now it's reality, the car is going on the 28th of this month.
There are number of reasons for the decision but mainly just want to be more sensible with money.
I still want for the next car to pack a punch, been thinking about S4/S5 B8.5 or maybe A7 3.0BiTdi
Thinking this time around max I want to spend on a car is 25K but preferably would like to stay under 20. Tired of paying stupid money for cars and running costs.
Doesn't really matter if diesel or petrol as no car will even come close to sounding like the 5 cylinder from RS3.
What would you get as replacement for RS3 and why?
I was thinking no older than 2012, with max 70,000miles on it.
Mainly I do B road driving and go out on motorway about once a week.
On average I do about 12K a year, no that fussed about fuel consumption as long as its not completely atrocious as I found the RS3 not that bad on fuel.
Doesn't really matter if it is 2dr or 4dr, body style wise I was thinking either coupe, saloon or 4x4.
Don't want a hatchback or convertible, preferably I want to stick to Audi but open to suggestions.
Hope this helps to narrow it down.
Thanks
Mainly I do B road driving and go out on motorway about once a week.
On average I do about 12K a year, no that fussed about fuel consumption as long as its not completely atrocious as I found the RS3 not that bad on fuel.
Doesn't really matter if it is 2dr or 4dr, body style wise I was thinking either coupe, saloon or 4x4.
Don't want a hatchback or convertible, preferably I want to stick to Audi but open to suggestions.
Hope this helps to narrow it down.
Thanks
370Z Nismo
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Lexus IS-F these have cheaper maintenance costs then you RS3
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Lexus IS-F these have cheaper maintenance costs then you RS3
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
As you say the S5 is the obvious answer as I'd suggest the A7 is probably a bit of a barge for B Road driving. Great long distance cruiser though.
You could pick up a nice 435i GC in budget and meeting your other requirements. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Plenty quick, sounds good, excellent on fuel for the performance on offer, better gearbox than the RS3 and none of the RS/M tax on parts and servicing?
For something a bit more bonkers how about a Jag XFR. 5.0 supercharged V8 and a noise that may change your mind about the RS3.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
You could pick up a nice 435i GC in budget and meeting your other requirements. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Plenty quick, sounds good, excellent on fuel for the performance on offer, better gearbox than the RS3 and none of the RS/M tax on parts and servicing?
For something a bit more bonkers how about a Jag XFR. 5.0 supercharged V8 and a noise that may change your mind about the RS3.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 12th June 10:27
Thanks for your reply guys.
My family members were suggesting A7/A8 because they think coupes are for selfish people lol.
But nice A7/A8 that I would want are way out of budget.
I actually had 435 before I got the RS3, right now I am in middle of negotiations for 2013 Audi S5, nicely specced but definitely not paying the asking price, now awaiting e-mail from the sales person, be interesting to see what they say as I low balled them but I think that's the only way to get where I want with price.
Will keep you updated and anymore suggestions are welcome.
My family members were suggesting A7/A8 because they think coupes are for selfish people lol.
But nice A7/A8 that I would want are way out of budget.
I actually had 435 before I got the RS3, right now I am in middle of negotiations for 2013 Audi S5, nicely specced but definitely not paying the asking price, now awaiting e-mail from the sales person, be interesting to see what they say as I low balled them but I think that's the only way to get where I want with price.
Will keep you updated and anymore suggestions are welcome.
Thanks for your inputs guys, some real nice suggestions. Especially the F10 M5, to keep you updated the deal on S5 fell through as the sales person was a complete douchebag so I walked away.
My situation is not so much about saving money as it is about starting to like cars again, as it seems to me that I'm losing my hobby of cars and wrenching on them.
With last two cars I had (435 and RS3) they were too new to work on myself, plus the warranty and depreciation turned what should be fun car into me not liking the car and losing love for my hobby.
Just messaged a friend of mine that works at BMW to see if they have any E46 M3, manual, coupes in the system, might be a long shot but it seems as going back to grass roots would help me liking cars again, maybe.
Keep them suggestions coming, thanks
My situation is not so much about saving money as it is about starting to like cars again, as it seems to me that I'm losing my hobby of cars and wrenching on them.
With last two cars I had (435 and RS3) they were too new to work on myself, plus the warranty and depreciation turned what should be fun car into me not liking the car and losing love for my hobby.
Just messaged a friend of mine that works at BMW to see if they have any E46 M3, manual, coupes in the system, might be a long shot but it seems as going back to grass roots would help me liking cars again, maybe.
Keep them suggestions coming, thanks
I'm selling mine to a dealer, I can get more money if I sell it privately but honestly I just want it gone.
If you decide to go to a dealer to sell it, I'd recommend going to a specialists because you can get more money out of them rather than brand dealerships.
Maybe drop an e-mail to Dhyllan from Automotive Addiction he is always on a lookout to buy RS3s.
I'm thinking about taking a break from mental cars and going to look at 640D Gran Coupe next week but than again I am unpredictable so don't know what will happen.
Will update this thread once I know more.
Cheers
If you decide to go to a dealer to sell it, I'd recommend going to a specialists because you can get more money out of them rather than brand dealerships.
Maybe drop an e-mail to Dhyllan from Automotive Addiction he is always on a lookout to buy RS3s.
I'm thinking about taking a break from mental cars and going to look at 640D Gran Coupe next week but than again I am unpredictable so don't know what will happen.
Will update this thread once I know more.
Cheers
ArnisKleins said:
I'm selling mine to a dealer, I can get more money if I sell it privately but honestly I just want it gone.
If you decide to go to a dealer to sell it, I'd recommend going to a specialists because you can get more money out of them rather than brand dealerships.
Maybe drop an e-mail to Dhyllan from Automotive Addiction he is always on a lookout to buy RS3s.
I'm thinking about taking a break from mental cars and going to look at 640D Gran Coupe next week but than again I am unpredictable so don't know what will happen.
Will update this thread once I know more.
Cheers
Cheers. Sold mine yesterday to a specialist, got about 1.5k less than I'd have wanted private. Let me know if you want their details. If you decide to go to a dealer to sell it, I'd recommend going to a specialists because you can get more money out of them rather than brand dealerships.
Maybe drop an e-mail to Dhyllan from Automotive Addiction he is always on a lookout to buy RS3s.
I'm thinking about taking a break from mental cars and going to look at 640D Gran Coupe next week but than again I am unpredictable so don't know what will happen.
Will update this thread once I know more.
Cheers
LMR1807 said:
Jaguar xe s 3.0 v6 supercharged.. been looking at them myself. Decent ones on auto trader between 20k-25k
This is a good shout. I've been looking into what to change into when my giulia goes back next year, and the QV may be out of reach for now. The XES looks like a very good car with tidy examples <25KGassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff