2025 New Model RS3
Discussion
Just looked through Autotrader and couldn’t believe the number of new RS3s that are available to buy at Audi dealerships already. Last look was 58 Carbon Vorsprung models. The majority already being discounted, the most I saw was £4500 off already. Also noticed none of these were fitted with the carbon buckets, not one. Are they not offering these as an option now as I saw on the configurator they were £2k extra.
Is the price of nearly £70k too much for one of these?
Is the price of nearly £70k too much for one of these?
AI1601 said:
zspere said:
Nobody wants an early one. Wait until the badges are sorted out by Audi and refitted (already happened on s line models) and the buckets being available to order
What’s wrong with the badges?Iceblue said:
AI1601 said:
zspere said:
Nobody wants an early one. Wait until the badges are sorted out by Audi and refitted (already happened on s line models) and the buckets being available to order
What’s wrong with the badges?I did wonder about ordering a new facelift 8Y but concluded that an older RS3 is better value for me given my low annual mileage.
The broker discounts have been available since last autumn, which suggested at the time that stock - at country level - was on its way. But 84 unsold seems like a lot! My guess is that Audi UK have made big orders for the most profitable units for now, but that this will later be reduced to comply with EV / Co2 targets for the year.
I may come to look at used 8Y somewhere down the line but am currently struggling with some of the facelift's styling touches... the wheels, rear diffuser, larger rear spoiler (most trims) and steering wheel detract from the clean look of old. In comparison, the 8Y facelift S3 seems more cohesive and is a much bigger technical step up on its pre-facelift form.
The broker discounts have been available since last autumn, which suggested at the time that stock - at country level - was on its way. But 84 unsold seems like a lot! My guess is that Audi UK have made big orders for the most profitable units for now, but that this will later be reduced to comply with EV / Co2 targets for the year.
I may come to look at used 8Y somewhere down the line but am currently struggling with some of the facelift's styling touches... the wheels, rear diffuser, larger rear spoiler (most trims) and steering wheel detract from the clean look of old. In comparison, the 8Y facelift S3 seems more cohesive and is a much bigger technical step up on its pre-facelift form.
Nickarcher82 said:
I’m exploring changing and was offered the below on a Vorsprung RS3.
£7k down
8,000 miles
48 months
£700 a month
Not sure if I’m just not used to this high APR% world but that looks steep to me.
Over £40k just to hand it back. £7k down
8,000 miles
48 months
£700 a month
Not sure if I’m just not used to this high APR% world but that looks steep to me.
RS3 residuals seems quite good, pretty sure my mate just paid over 40k for a 21 plate so that looks like a lot to me.
Saw a YT short comparing the quality of Audi's from around 5 years ago to know and it looks like they've fallen off a cliff with regards to switchgear in particular.
ChocolateFrog said:
Nickarcher82 said:
I’m exploring changing and was offered the below on a Vorsprung RS3.
£7k down
8,000 miles
48 months
£700 a month
Not sure if I’m just not used to this high APR% world but that looks steep to me.
Over £40k just to hand it back. £7k down
8,000 miles
48 months
£700 a month
Not sure if I’m just not used to this high APR% world but that looks steep to me.
RS3 residuals seems quite good, pretty sure my mate just paid over 40k for a 21 plate so that looks like a lot to me.
Saw a YT short comparing the quality of Audi's from around 5 years ago to know and it looks like they've fallen off a cliff with regards to switchgear in particular.
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