Well, with work, I'm fortunate to behind the wheel of some awesome cars day to day.
However, with that comes the fact that I haven't had time or indeed the inclination to get something for myself in a while to drive and enjoy. I'd shortlisted a 1M Coupe, 2013 onwards GTR or F80 M3 Comp Pack among others.
However given the GF would be driving it from time to time along with the Cub, I was constantly drawn back to the Audi RS3. It ticked a lot of boxes and was a more practical proposition for the GF who would inevitably end up driving it more than me.
Hard to fault the RS3; Rapid (0-60 in 3.9secs [vbox rating], well built, Quattro, practical, fairly rare and the 5 cylinder sounds amazing.
The final decider was happening across one through a contact in England which, for me, had a perfect spec at a very good price. So the deal was done and we've had it now a few weeks. Typically, I've done about 100 miles since then
So the spec:
2016, 15,000 miles, Nardo Grey, Dynamic pack (Audi sports exhaust system, magnetic dampers & speed restriction removed), Super sport seats, uprated brakes, Comfort & sound package (inc. Bang & Olufsen sound system) etc
We'll see how long this lasts. The urge for a 1M Coupe is strong at the moment lol
PS Shout out to @BrianM and Dee McConville who help me out with the pics, which always turn out so well
However, with that comes the fact that I haven't had time or indeed the inclination to get something for myself in a while to drive and enjoy. I'd shortlisted a 1M Coupe, 2013 onwards GTR or F80 M3 Comp Pack among others.
However given the GF would be driving it from time to time along with the Cub, I was constantly drawn back to the Audi RS3. It ticked a lot of boxes and was a more practical proposition for the GF who would inevitably end up driving it more than me.
Hard to fault the RS3; Rapid (0-60 in 3.9secs [vbox rating], well built, Quattro, practical, fairly rare and the 5 cylinder sounds amazing.
The final decider was happening across one through a contact in England which, for me, had a perfect spec at a very good price. So the deal was done and we've had it now a few weeks. Typically, I've done about 100 miles since then
So the spec:
2016, 15,000 miles, Nardo Grey, Dynamic pack (Audi sports exhaust system, magnetic dampers & speed restriction removed), Super sport seats, uprated brakes, Comfort & sound package (inc. Bang & Olufsen sound system) etc
We'll see how long this lasts. The urge for a 1M Coupe is strong at the moment lol
PS Shout out to @BrianM and Dee McConville who help me out with the pics, which always turn out so well
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