Driving an RS3 Sportback (and a Mk7 Golf R) this weekend
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Driving an RS3 Sportback (and a Mk7 Golf R) this weekend
Hello all.
I thought it was time I had a go in one of the RS models I haven't tried yet, so I'm test driving a 2012 RS3 Sportback this weekend.
Are there any obvious problems I should look out for; any recalls I should check?
Cheers.
I thought it was time I had a go in one of the RS models I haven't tried yet, so I'm test driving a 2012 RS3 Sportback this weekend.
Are there any obvious problems I should look out for; any recalls I should check?
Cheers.
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Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
Open the bonnet and see how far in front of the axle the engine is then you'll understand why it drives so bad.
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Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
Sorry, but genuinely it is the worst RS product I've driven. RS 5 or TTRS are better for similar money.
Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
Seconded. Worse car purchase to date.
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Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
The reason I'm looking at the RS3 is because I've currently got an Exige S which is too impractical as an only car and I can't justify running two.HYFR wrote:Sorry, but genuinely it is the worst RS product I've driven. RS 5 or TTRS are better for similar money.
I considered both the RS5 (for the noise, if nothing else) and the TTRS but they don't offer enough practicality.
Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
B7 RS4, B8 RS4 or C6 RS6 and keep the Exige. You'd be mad go part with the Exige. Outside Audi, I'd say C63 or E63. That said, drive the RS3 anyway and see what you think. I'm not a fan of it myself for a few reasons.
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Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
B7/B8 RS4: I don't want V8 running costs at the moment. The same applies to C/E63. Also, I've owned an E55K and it was constantly triggering the traction control (or lighting up the rears) on anything but a bone-dry road.
RS6 is too big.
RS6 is too big.
Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
B8 S4? Current S3 platform would be good IMO too, it's supposed to be a marked improvement on the previous generation.
Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
Current S3 is a great motor. Golf R? Recent test showed it beat the new RS 3 round the track.
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
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS
Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
Golf R is a great motor, no doubt. Styling leaves me cold though, maybe being of a certain age i always think of 205 1.9s when i think golf - always 2nd best, and certainly not whatever crazy price they go for these days
Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
Just to add, for some reason id probably go merc in that category, the a45 amg?
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Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
I hadn't thought about the B8 S4. The Avant looks like a really nice car.marc1 wrote:B8 S4? Current S3 platform would be good IMO too, it's supposed to be a marked improvement on the previous generation.
The current S3 Sportback looks good too.
Thanks.
I'm test driving a Golf R on Saturday too. I tried a DSG last year. I was expecting to love it, after reading all the rave reviews, but I wasn't impressed at all. This one's manual though so I'll have another go.Nickyboy wrote:Current S3 is a great motor. Golf R? Recent test showed it beat the new RS 3 round the track.
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Re: Test driving an RS3 Sportback this weekend
I thought about one of these but I couldn't get past the looks. Inside and out, awful-looking things IMO.S4WON wrote:Just to add, for some reason id probably go merc in that category, the a45 amg?
Also, I was behind one for a while on the motorway and the pops and bangs from the exhaust sounded totally contrived.
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