Anyone want to sell me their RS3

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Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Oli » Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:10 pm

Im in the market for an RS3, preferably 2012 onwards, with a good spec. BOSE is a must.

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by klauster » Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:31 pm

No :biggrin3:
RS3 8P 2013 Phantom Black with Ally Pack and Black Optics Grille | LED Interior and number plate lights - GONE :(
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by gilford » Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:58 pm

This has been done to death but seriously, Bose is a must? These cars are rare as hens teeth anyway and you pigeon hole yourself even more over a £400 stereo upgrade??

What about colour, light pack, alu trim, black pack, cruise, auto lights and wipers? All of which most people would much prefer over a stereo which you won't turn on when your hear the roar of the car in sport mode!

Rant over :biggrin3:
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by klauster » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:50 pm

gilford wrote:This has been done to death but seriously, Bose is a must? These cars are rare as hens teeth anyway and you pigeon hole yourself even more over a £400 stereo upgrade??

What about colour, light pack, alu trim, black pack, cruise, auto lights and wipers? All of which most people would much prefer over a stereo which you won't turn on when your hear the roar of the car in sport mode!

Rant over :biggrin3:
To be honest I'd have Bose on my must haves :bigblink:
RS3 8P 2013 Phantom Black with Ally Pack and Black Optics Grille | LED Interior and number plate lights - GONE :(
RS4 B7 2006 Phantom Black with Titan alloys and mirrors - GONE :(

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Oli » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:32 pm

Ive always had upgraded hi-fi, so Im just used to it. However, funnily enough Ive found a car which is perfect colour, and specification for me, bar BOSE. I have already discussed this with my wife and we don't think it's a deal breaker.

Spec;

12/62
2000 miles
1 owner
Daytona grey
Matt ali styling pack
Electric folding and heated mirrors
Dimming rear view mirror
Privacy
Auto lights and wipers
And one other option I cant remember, but its not a biggy.

Now Buckets were a must when I had my RS4, in my opinion, whats everyones thoughts on them in the RS3. I have 3 kids, so I guess without Ill have more room. And what is the standard sound system like?

Thanks in advance

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Nickyboy » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:50 pm

If you love your music then it is a must have if you don't want to mod your car.

I wouldn't buy a car without the B&O. It's why these things are options; each to their own.
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Oli » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:14 pm

Nickyboy wrote:If you love your music then it is a must have if you don't want to mod your car.

I wouldn't buy a car without the B&O. It's why these things are options; each to their own.

Its not B&O its BOSE, and there is quite a difference between the two, apart from £600.

I think Ill sleep on this one......

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by gilford » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:32 pm

Sounds nice, how much is it up for?
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Nickyboy » Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:19 am

Oli wrote:
Nickyboy wrote:If you love your music then it is a must have if you don't want to mod your car.

I wouldn't buy a car without the B&O. It's why these things are options; each to their own.

Its not B&O its BOSE, and there is quite a difference between the two, apart from £600.

I think Ill sleep on this one......
I know. I was attempting to relate your situation with the RS3 to mine with the S4/5. I failed.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Oli » Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:23 pm

Ive slept on it, I think Im going to go for it. I can always add hi fi if Im unhappy with it at a later stage :biggrin3:

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by hammy969 » Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:00 pm

Go for it. You won't regret it.
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by JonG » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:17 pm

Oli wrote:.....And what is the standard sound system like?
It's very addictive actually, especially from around 3000rpm upwards, when the sound gets even more glorious :biggrin3:

Congrats on your purchase ... it will make a great family car too ! :D
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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Oli » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:44 pm

JonG wrote:
Oli wrote:.....And what is the standard sound system like?
It's very addictive actually, especially from around 3000rpm upwards, when the sound gets even more glorious :biggrin3:

Congrats on your purchase ... it will make a great family car too ! :D
Haven't purchased yet, but nearly there.

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by klauster » Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:44 pm

Oli wrote:Ive always had upgraded hi-fi, so Im just used to it. However, funnily enough Ive found a car which is perfect colour, and specification for me, bar BOSE. I have already discussed this with my wife and we don't think it's a deal breaker.

Spec;

12/62
2000 miles
1 owner
Daytona grey
Matt ali styling pack
Electric folding and heated mirrors
Dimming rear view mirror
Privacy
Auto lights and wipers
And one other option I cant remember, but its not a biggy.

Now Buckets were a must when I had my RS4, in my opinion, whats everyones thoughts on them in the RS3. I have 3 kids, so I guess without Ill have more room. And what is the standard sound system like?

Thanks in advance
This sounds like an ex demo car I saw, I wouldn't worry about the buckets, I had them in my RS4, and yes I miss the look of them in the car, but the standard seats are comfy, still look nice and I would imagine will wear better, buckets just don't seem to last long enough, and in my RS4 started to develop squeaks and rattles....

Spec of your car sounds spot on barring the bose, but it is hard to get everthing you want when you can't order new :)

Good luck
RS3 8P 2013 Phantom Black with Ally Pack and Black Optics Grille | LED Interior and number plate lights - GONE :(
RS4 B7 2006 Phantom Black with Titan alloys and mirrors - GONE :(

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Re: Anyone want to sell me their RS3

Post by Oli » Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:12 pm

Thanks mate, I remember your car from our RS4 days. Im not sure not having BOSe will bother me, as I could always upgrade it

This one is a privately owned car not an ex-demo, going to see it tomorrow/wednesday

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