Lappintyre
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Sweet baby Jesus that’s stunning!
Agree on the wheel comments above though
Agree on the wheel comments above though
AUDI RS3 / Nardo Grey
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Deezer-D
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Tremendous 
Would love one of these next. Hopefully be in budget in 2 years time.
Would love one of these next. Hopefully be in budget in 2 years time.
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Hi guys, thank you for all the kind words regarding the RS3
No sooner had I posted the thread yesterday than I had to shoot off so only getting back to the thread now.
I actually prefer the all silver alloys. I'm not a huge fan of black or anthracite alloy wheels and I think imo the silver alloys break up the Nardo grey a fair bit. They're much nicer in the flesh I must say.
No sooner had I posted the thread yesterday than I had to shoot off so only getting back to the thread now.
I actually prefer the all silver alloys. I'm not a huge fan of black or anthracite alloy wheels and I think imo the silver alloys break up the Nardo grey a fair bit. They're much nicer in the flesh I must say.
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@Boydie it has the chrome exterior pack. I actually chose it again as I thought it complemented the nardo paintwork.
However i decided to have Mark Maxwell wrap the front grill to see how it looked. He made a great job of it and as you know, the wrap can be easily removed if it wasn't to the new owners tastes.
However i decided to have Mark Maxwell wrap the front grill to see how it looked. He made a great job of it and as you know, the wrap can be easily removed if it wasn't to the new owners tastes.
nobby
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surprised its still in your possession!
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surprised its still in your possession!
Don't speak too soon buddy...we haven't made it to the end of the week just yet
Conor
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Class mate.
Out of interest, how would you compare it to the likes of a Golf R or M2/3/4? I'd imagine it's a better all round car than the above but from a 'driver's' point of view how does it compare? It was definitely a car I considered before the M2 but never even test drove one.
Out of interest, how would you compare it to the likes of a Golf R or M2/3/4? I'd imagine it's a better all round car than the above but from a 'driver's' point of view how does it compare? It was definitely a car I considered before the M2 but never even test drove one.
KeithRobinson
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Looks great, they are fantastic motors. Really been enjoying driving my wifes!
Different colours suit different exterior packs. Ours has the full black pack which suits blue. The silver lifts the grey.
Different colours suit different exterior packs. Ours has the full black pack which suits blue. The silver lifts the grey.
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Class mate.
Out of interest, how would you compare it to the likes of a Golf R or M2/3/4? I'd imagine it's a better all round car than the above but from a 'driver's' point of view how does it compare? It was definitely a car I considered before the M2 but never even test drove one.
Thanks buddy. If you're ever passing call in and you can take it a run
The Golf R's are a great car. They do everything so well and VW really pushed the envelope when it comes to the cars dynamics However in my opinion they've become a victim of their own success. They're too common, I think they're too Conservative in their looks for a range topper and the engine lacks drama. They are £10/15k cheaper than an equivalent RS3 mind you so on that count they offer a very tempting proposition for most.
However for me the RS3 trumps it in pace, rarity, looks (which are ofcourse subjective), outright pace and ofcourse noise.
As for the M2/M3/M4 all great cars however in everything other than bone dry conditions they are a handful. They are a much livelier, demanding car but for all weather, all road, all condition performance the RS3s are devastingly fast. They might not provide the ultimate driving experience and lose out to the M cars on the last 5% of balls to the wall driving and on track but as an all rounder and for b/fast road use there's really not much to sit with them.
Conor
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Great answer, and I'll hopefully take you up on that run!
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Hiya buddy. Hope you're keeping well.
Very sharp mate lol On a back road theres not much would pull away. Everyone slates fast Audis for uninvolving handling and understeer but I've found the RS3 to be very clued in and switched on.
Obviously something like a MK3 Focus RS might edge it for out and out dynamics but for doing everything in one package I don't think there's a better car in the class
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Awesome Stefan
You keeping for a while?
Well that was the intention mate but I'm already looking at alternatives. The joys of being a petrol head lol
Normski
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I'm always on watching the carwow videos and this just reminded me of the one involving the RS3:
I know it's a league above the others really, except maybe the A45 which is a bit closer but that's the point, it shows how much more bang you get with the RS3 model compared to the focus RS and the Golf R etc.
I know it's a league above the others really, except maybe the A45 which is a bit closer but that's the point, it shows how much more bang you get with the RS3 model compared to the focus RS and the Golf R etc.
