[Lee551247]

I'm looking at M3's too, just need to get a drive in one...the noise won't be as good though !

I think you will be pleasantly surprised mate, they are awesome to drive

[MCP_RS3]

M4 much better buy IMO

[Chiefbadger]

I see bmw have dropped there finance rate on the M4 to 4.89% this means that the figures are very similar to an RS3 so I'm tempted to go this route for a couple of years then go RS3 next time

Probably being daft but figures are very similar how? The residual after 48 months is only 1k more than the RS3 and even if you spec up a 50k RS3 by the time you've stuck a few options on the m3 it must be 60k + even if they offering discounts - unless the discount are enormous - runs off to check!!


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[Lee551247]

Probably being daft but figures are very similar how? The residual after 48 months is only 1k more than the RS3 and even if you spec up a 50k RS3 by the time you've stuck a few options on the m3 it must be 60k + even if they offering discounts - unless the discount are enormous - runs off to check!!
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The residual on the RS3 was £19,500 from my dealer, the residual on a standard M4 £24,120 and if you put a couple of options on it this increases the residual slightly whereas Audi it doesn't, bmw centre contribution at just over £1,000 (bet there's more to be had!) Audi finance 6.4% against bmw 4.89%

[Chiefbadger]

Residual after 48 months, 45k, 7k deposit = £22253 with £536 p/m.

I've been basing it on the residual above as my dealer seems to be awol. Makes a big difference if so. Interesting to see what might be possible on an m3 though!


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[Kiteral]

M4 much better buy IMO

If you like 2 doors...somebody on PH got 15% discount on a factory order M4 just lately, so there are discount's to be had.

If Audi had launched the RS3 properly I wouldn't be thinking about going to the dark side.

[Lee551247]

If you like 2 doors...somebody on PH got 15% discount on a factory order M4 just lately, so there are discount's to be had.
If Audi had launched the RS3 properly I wouldn't be thinking about going to the dark side.

Do you know which dealer gave him 15%?

[Kiteral]

Nope and I think it was an end of quarter deal, but apparently 10% inc the dealer contribution is achievable.

[Lee551247]

Nope and I think it was an end of quarter deal, but apparently 10% inc the dealer contribution is achievable.

Thanks, I will have a go for 10% someone must want the business! Will let you know how I get on later

[sawda]

I have to say for 50k and then spending even more with Pcp etc, the m4 and m3 are looking very good right now

Edited by sawda, 07 April 2015 - 05:04 PM.

[Lee551247]

An M4 fully specced for a lower monthly payment than an RS3!! What do I do!?

Think I already know the answer!

[SK-RS3]

Glad so many people are going BMW instead of RS3 now hopefully won't see as many about making me feel extra special that I have one 😃

[Pat]

Glad so many people are going BMW instead of RS3 now hopefully won't see as many about making me feel extra special that I have one

Only problem though will be for those poor people having to go from the frying pan of Audi service (which isn't too bad in my experience) into the fire of BMW service and sales people.......

[Jessi]

BMW.... Been there done that ! can't wait for my new RS3, plus I've already bought my registration plate

Edited by Jessi, 09 April 2015 - 06:52 AM.

[Pat]

BMW.... Been there done that ! can't wait for my new RS3, plus I've already bought my registration plate

Is it a cool RS or V.A.G plate

Edited by Pat, 09 April 2015 - 07:43 AM.

[SK-RS3]

Just paid my RS3 off already to sell or trade in for new one

[ColinC2]

BMW.... Been there done that ! can't wait for my new RS3, plus I've already bought my registration plate

 

 

Me too ... 14 of them over the years. Have owned all of the M3's and driven the new M4 on an extended "spirited" drive - the RS3 is a better all rounder inmho. And fed up fighting the the image of the average BMW driver i.e. aggressive , arrogant , and vain... 

[RCM]

You wouldn't catch me having a 'spirited' drive in any BMW on our winter roads unless it was perfectly straight!

[Jessi]

Is it a cool RS or V.A.G plate

RS03 JJJ

My kids and wife's name all begin with the letter ' J '