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Very discreet, I like that a lot and as you say, wannabe race drivers will spout the understeer stuff but as a road car its pretty devastating!
My wife and I went and took one on a extended test drive a few years ago with the strong view of buying it, we weren't prepared for how many people stared though, ultimately however it was the ride that put us off it! Rock Solid. Small speed bumps were especially bad and couldn't be taken at any pace at al
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My wife and I went and took one on a extended test drive a few years ago with the strong view of buying it, we weren't prepared for how many people stared though, ultimately however it was the ride that put us off it! Rock Solid. Small speed bumps were especially bad and couldn't be taken at any pace at al
ETA: Debadge!
Compared to the latest breed of hot-hatch this is decidedly 'sleeper-ish' in it's styling, with very little to give your average road-goer the notion of what lies beneath.
I was never really that sold on this generation of RS3 for this reason - there is little distinction between the S3 of the same generation - but I adore the 5cyl and can imagine this being a hoot to own and drive.
I suspect the rarity will see it hold value well too. Nice purchase!
I was never really that sold on this generation of RS3 for this reason - there is little distinction between the S3 of the same generation - but I adore the 5cyl and can imagine this being a hoot to own and drive.
I suspect the rarity will see it hold value well too. Nice purchase!
Resolutionary said:
Compared to the latest breed of hot-hatch this is decidedly 'sleeper-ish' in it's styling, with very little to give your average road-goer the notion of what lies beneath.
I was never really that sold on this generation of RS3 for this reason - there is little distinction between the S3 of the same generation - but I adore the 5cyl and can imagine this being a hoot to own and drive.
I suspect the rarity will see it hold value well too. Nice purchase!
It's true, the design and styling is very similar to the S3. However, (coming from someone who used to own an S3 of the same generation) the ownership experience is night and day. There is nothing drastically different in terms of performance, styling or spec but the marginal improvements here and there add up to a much better car in my opinion. I was never really that sold on this generation of RS3 for this reason - there is little distinction between the S3 of the same generation - but I adore the 5cyl and can imagine this being a hoot to own and drive.
I suspect the rarity will see it hold value well too. Nice purchase!
..and as you say, with such limited numbers they seem a better investment.
Lovely car OP, love the sleeper look.
Slightly off topic but I saw a new model, which I agree is not sleeper at all, on Ecclesall Road Sheffield a few weeks ago in silver with the silver alloys, no black on them, then no privacy glass and black interior.
Was absolutely lovely, not a chav mobile at all - very much a sleeper and the best RS3 I've seen yet.
I think its spec dependent massively.
Slightly off topic but I saw a new model, which I agree is not sleeper at all, on Ecclesall Road Sheffield a few weeks ago in silver with the silver alloys, no black on them, then no privacy glass and black interior.
Was absolutely lovely, not a chav mobile at all - very much a sleeper and the best RS3 I've seen yet.
I think its spec dependent massively.
martin mrt said:
These have certainly grown on me over the years, I didn't really get them much when they were new.
Debadged that's no different to an S3 (which isn't much different to an S Line TDI) to the untrained eye.
Big thumbs up here.
Cheers mate - I like how those who know can appreciate it for what it is.Debadged that's no different to an S3 (which isn't much different to an S Line TDI) to the untrained eye.
Big thumbs up here.
Brainpox said:
I used to do 20k miles/year in mine. I then bought a second one! Great cars for eating miles. They chew front tyres though so watch out for that. I also got rinsed of £1200 for front brake pads & discs at main dealer pricing...
It is surprisingly quiet and refined on the motorway with the valves shut. I made sure It had new tyres, front discs and pads fitted by the dealer before I purchased it... they should last me a little while at least!
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