Suzuka
#1
Posted 09 May 2013 - 04:36 PM
Day of arrival
After a drive
And....
Previous car - TT 2L TFSI
And before that - VXR Nurburgring Edition
#2
Posted 09 May 2013 - 05:21 PM
Welcome to the forum, Very nice!
Was never a fan of Suzuka until i saw one in the flesh at the last meet, Now its one of my favourite colours.... suits the RS3 so well!
Anything planned for it or you just enjoying as it is for now?
The official RS3 Owners Club forum - www.audirs3oc.com
#3
Posted 09 May 2013 - 05:42 PM
There is a Sepang Blue one around my way, and it looks superb, it's the only other colour I had in mind when looking to purchase.
Happy with the way it is just now as I haven't driven it much to be fair.
#4
Posted 09 May 2013 - 06:15 PM
2012 RS3 in Exclusive Designo Mysticbleu Perleffekt
#5
Posted 09 May 2013 - 07:31 PM
When I saw Grizz's RS6 in some lights it looks white, Then Suzuka then almost blue !
The official RS3 Owners Club forum - www.audirs3oc.com
#6
Posted 01 May 2015 - 08:36 AM
#7
Posted 03 May 2015 - 11:09 PM
#8
Posted 06 May 2015 - 05:43 PM
#9
Posted 06 May 2015 - 11:29 PM
#10
Posted 07 May 2015 - 08:58 AM
#11
Posted 08 May 2015 - 07:30 PM
Ordered early December so it's been a bit of a wait
#12
Posted 21 June 2015 - 08:22 PM
#13
Posted 21 June 2015 - 08:34 PM
Wow now look at that !
My favorite colour and your getting the new RS in it?
when its time for selling ill be first in line !
good for you mate top top pick !
#14
Posted 21 June 2015 - 09:00 PM
#15
Posted 21 June 2015 - 09:02 PM
Wow now look at that !
My favorite colour and your getting the new RS in it?
when its time for selling ill be first in line !
good for you mate top top pick !
Unfortunately not the rs for now as I feel this will do me for a few years.
Only picked this up last week after 6 months on order. Love the colour tho it's amazing when the suns out and moody when overcast. Best of both worlds
#16
Posted 21 June 2015 - 09:02 PM
#17
Posted 24 June 2015 - 07:55 PM
#18
Posted 25 June 2015 - 12:43 AM
Happy motoring!
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#19
Posted 26 June 2015 - 01:00 PM
Looks...
Compared to the 8P RS3 it doesn't look as mean so to speak from the front, but expected as its not an RS3 model?
The back-end however I actually quite like. 4 pipes excessive some would say, but goes in-line with the other s modes now. The RS3 back end should have come out like the new platform now. Oval pipes at either side.
Colour, Suzuka Grey was great, changed in different lighting, bright white in the sun, and primer grey when overcast, however Merlin Purple wins this one...it was a pretty big risk ordering the colour without actually seeing it In the flesh. In the sunlight this colour is something else, really comes to life and happy I paid the extra for it, and can say worth the 6 month wait.
Interior...
RS3 was at the end of the cycle for its model, and I actually had no problems with it, but the new model interior does feel a lot more fresh, clutter free and with added mono.pur it looks great.
The quilted SSSeats look great also a must option I felt.
Engine...
So far not really done much in the car, taking it easy until about 1000 miles. What I have noticed is that it is never going to be the RS3 with its animal engine which was just amazing.
The noise as it comes through the speakers? Is just not going to compare to the RS3 so less said about that te better.
Ride/Handling - can't really say much as 200 miles isn't really given me much time in the car, but initial thoughts are can feel a bit floaty at times but changes slightly in dynamic mode.
Went for manual this time also, I just prefer the driver involvement really..s-tronic is also great and launch control! Was fun....
Overall - The Reason for moving to the s3 was a house purchase last year, and getting married. Tough choice but had to be done.
For sure the possibility of returning to the new model in a few years could be a natural progression, shall wait and see.
Over and out...
Ro
#20
Posted 05 June 2016 - 08:41 PM
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