RS3 in 2011/2012

[sonny]

The brakes seem interesting "Audi Design". I must admit I am liking the "Quilted diamond" design Buckets.

The black wheels with red rim finish is def a big leap imo. That's the first I have seen from a car manufacture. The pic after showing it in red with black optics looks great!

[pad125]

Tried to up load the brochure but failed. Any idea's on posting it?

[pauly-b]

I've just had a quick look at the brochure and noticed that the rumoured 1575 kilo weight is wrong, the brochure says it weighs 1650 kilos - which is the same as an RS4 saloon.

That really surprises me I have to say....How on earth is it so heavy?

[Phil3103]

I'm no techie, but the RS4 has aluminium panels which I would imagine save a lot of weight. I wouldn't have thought such thought went into the RS3.

[Jeeves]

The black wheels with red rim finish is def a big leap imo. That's the first I have seen from a car manufacture. The pic after showing it in red with black optics looks great!

After not having an RS product for a over 4 years, I kept my eye on this thinking that there's no way I'll be able to spec my requirements: Sportback with black roofrails and black optics.

Looks like the only objections I can find at the moment are body coloured wing mirrors like the brochure shows (I'll settle for primer grey, but just not brushed aluminium) and RS Blue/Nogaro/Sprint Blue option (not exclusive price!). Fussy, moi?

I've almost convinced myself into my last hurrah (mid-life crisis) RS product.

Now, I better start downloading that 6 1/2 minute video which at my 222kbps broadband speed might just finish before the Geneva Motor Show opens in March!

[parlee-king]

da configurator is up and running

Black styling package £395
Front radiator grille, grille frame and tailpipes finished in highly polished black. Top edge of rear diffuser finished in black.
Black roof rails £235

[SteveCuz]

Anyone placed an order yet? Have to say I am tempted. I love the RS6 but just feel like a chance and I don't need the space.

I had an order on the RS5 before it came out but couldn't justify the price.

Steve

[HYFR]

Steve I would also be seriously tempted if I didn't get cool company cars

I think my ideal spec is £45k which when think of the decent mpg and tax and likely resale given it will be limited is not bad for a audi RS with potential for 400+ bhp and room for a dog

[SteveCuz]

My spec just came out at £45k too (prob the same). I have a VW Scirocco as my company car and the RS6 is hardly used.

But when I do drive it, wow.

Are you not hammered with tax? Would u not be better taking 40p a mile?

Sell the RS4, buy an RS3 private, claim the mileage, avoid the tax, ask for a pay rise!!

Steve

[pad125]

.............. ask for a pay rise!!

Steve

Steve, I need to employ as my personal negotiator

[HYFR]

Are you not hammered with tax? Would u not be better taking 40p a mile?

No

I gotta fuel card, and do LOTS of business miles

My company car scheme is not your average, so the TTS only costs me £66pcm inc. insurance

[DuncS3]

They do a mini first drive in this months Evo - not a full test - did'nt look too good but need to see it in flesh I suppose

[HYFR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ayjQwkr ... r_embedded

[SteveCuz]

I might be placing a order next week! Missano or Daytona??

[HYFR]

daytona with optics

no question