Just why?

[PSB1]

There's something deeply wrong with me. I quite like this:

https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar/aud ... |gallery/1

[smudge]

That's not too bad, the colour certainly helps. Just lower it and make it more like an RS3 and it might pass.

Otherwise.....

[marc1]

Would much rather have a new GLC43 AMG for that money with a six cylinder engine, similar power/torque and full AWD in 40F : 60R split.

[langstone]

Recently purchased an RSQ3 performance for the missus she loves the RS6 but is now suffering a bit with back pain so wanted something a little taller, looked around and the Q3 seemed the right size vehicle for her needs so we went and tried a 2014 RSQ3 locally but it sold very quickly. Then found a 2016 RSQ3 Performance on line and it too was sold very fast, enquired about 3 others all sold by the time we contacted the dealers.

Eventually purchased Mythos black machine with Pano roof, Tech Pack, and afew other bits from Swindon Audi and the wife is very pleased with it.

It has a totally different character to my RS6 C5 (which I intend keeping for a while longer), much more urgent, reminds me in some ways of a Lancia Delta Integrale 8v I tried when I was looking at replacing my Alfa Romeo 75 2.0TS (I eventually purchased a 2.0 Ur Quattro 8v). The RS6 has a much more relaxed character and I prefer the looks of the RS6.

The RSQ3 has several advantages, first and foremost as far as the missus in concerned is she doesn't have to lower herself int the car, it has lots of new toys, the headlights are brilliant, the MMI is massive improvement over the RNS-E, The gearbox in the RSQ3 is very much quicker and of course has 2 more cogs, Fuel economy seems much better but will have to check this as we have only had to fill it once. The ride in the RSQ3 is surprisingly good.
We tried a Merc GLA45 as well and we that the Mercs cars ride and the engine note would have grated after a while, the Merc felt it had to be worked really hard all the time. I think I preferred the look of the Merc except for the infotainment system which looked like an aftermarket add on.
The 5 cylinder in the rSq3 can feel very comfortable and calm when cruising and quite mental if the mood takes you. Not had a chance to try the Launch control yet. .
I like the look of the supersprint Twin Exhaust kit for the RSq3 but not sure if I can justify changing this on a nearly new car.I also like the idea of a reversing camera, which is not fitted but could be added for quite a lot of beer tokens and is not really needed.

Regards

Mark

[ShaneyB]

Hi all,

Interesting read this but bear with. I have had my C7 RS6 over 4 years and love it to death BUT. I am currently having new brake discs/pads, Lambda probes, suspension bushes, and prop shaft flange replaced. Lambda and bushes confirmed as extended warranty jobs and trying for the prop shaft flange too. My MOT station are always telling me to 'boot it' more due to emission build up but where? I do a 10 mile round trip every weekday for work and 3 miles to golf on a Saturday....that's it. all in built up areas. If I get to 30mph at any stage it's a minor miracle.

As a result I want something newer and a bit less serious. I am considering going for something smaller with a bit of poke, good fun and the only badge I like is Audi. I am going to take a look at this https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 00&fromsra just to get a feel for size, performance and if I can fit my clubs and trolley in it. My son now drives and I rarely have passengers in the car so why not? So people don't see it as an RS? Who cares if it fits the bill and cost a fraction of the C7 to run. I'll give it a whirl, see what I think and post results. Nothing to lose...

[ShaneyB]

Update.

Just had discs and pads all round. Had both Lambda probes fail on route to Audi, front suspension bushes perishing, 4 prop shaft flange bolts were cross threaded and 2 had snapped. Near side heated mirror glass had failed.

Got the Lambda Probes and bushes done under extended warranty (£2700.00). All the work cost me £5600.00

Was gonna sell it/trade-in but will now keep it until it dies peacefully.

Wasn't sold on the RSQ3 as far as space went for my golf gear but went ok and I can see it ticking boxes for many people out there.

Cheers all and Merry Christmas.