[MacD]

So Audi will have you believe. 

[Glenn]

My delivery date has been brought forward to end of May....the RS4 deals are pretty good at the moment.
:-)
But will be sad to see my RS3 go to its new owner next week as it's been a blast over the last 12mths..!

[Deano]

I drove the rs4 this morning from stoke Audi

I like the way it looked, I loved the way the v8 sounds...... But sadly that's it.

To me it felt nothing special slower than I thought but good brakes better than the RS3
But I had the first rs4 bi turbo now that felt special

But my day only got better!!!

The sales staff pointed me to a ibis white rs5 cabriolet......... Wow

I'm having it tommorrow for a test drive!!!

Can't wait.........

[Guest]

Good luck Glen and congrats on the new wheels. Can't have a car of a larger size than the RS3 due to the wife, the RS4 is a different car and the RS5 even more different. I seem to be stuck on v-fast hatch backs. Audi is naturally my option anytime so can't wait for the Next model RS3. The RS models are just beautifully made, almost tailor made to an extent.

[MacD]

Following the Lakes trip I thought i'd report back how the RS3 handled the same route.

 

Firstly the instant power is something i'd really miss in the RS3 and its extremely nimble however I haven't come away thinking wow the RS3 would really out handle the RS4 in fact I'm not sure there's anything between them which has really surprised me.

 

You can punch the RS3 out of those corners far more aggressively but mines running software so it certainly should be better in this area and don't get me wrong mine will wipe the floor in a straight line with an RS4 !

 

The brakes are better on the RS4 but they have to be as it weighs so much more, Has anyone tried these on the RS3 I wonder?

 

The RS4 comes into its own on the motorway,  The RS3 is a noisy poorly insulated cabin in comparison HOWEVER the RS4 is designed to be the quieter comfy cruiser so its not a criticism of the RS3 at all just a comparison.

 

This is though what makes you feel like your in something that'll nip off a cheeky overtake, Perhaps in the RS4 you'd be caught dozing on occasions as you'd be more inclined to sit back and relax on a longer journey taking in scenery.

 

What I'd like to see on the new RS3 but don't think it'll get is DRC,  This was really where the two cars end up night and day and allow you too switch between a harder setting sports mode and comfort to soak up bumps.

I'm left feeling a little more tired having driven the RS3 for a few hours and i purely put this down to the fact you can't switch into comfort mode for those times when the overtakes not on because the roads too narrow  (Unless your Vito) and you can afford to relax some what. 

 

I certainly enjoyed yesterday in the RS3 just as much as the RS4 day out and other than the bad back I now have from a sudden dip in the road which jarred me I'm left thinking i can't wait to get back to do the Lakes loop again. 

 

Fuel wise I used a similar amount over a 200 mile journey yesterday, I think there was £10-15 worth of fuel difference thats all and considering I  had a clearer quicker run on my mid week RS4 test.

 

Which is better?  

 

Well it's horses for courses,  If anyone was thinking of a move to the RS4 i'd say it'd have to be as they needed more space but wanted too keep a fast capable car.

 

There's little point changing other than that, The RS3 was a hoot to drive yesterday and thankfully (for those that know what i'm talking about here) Everyones brakes seemed to be in tip top order!     

[dbm]

What I'd like to see on the new RS3 but don't think it'll get is DRC, This was really where the two cars end up night and day and allow you too switch between a harder setting sports mode and comfort to soak up bumps.
I'm left feeling a little more tired having driven the RS3 for a few hours and i purely put this down to the fact you can't switch into comfort mode for those times when the overtakes not on because the roads too narrow (Unless your Vito) and you can afford to relax some what.

What stopped the RS3 having magnetic suspension available like the regular A3 was the wider front track and unique suspension setup that the RS3 has; the standard system couldn't be made to fit economically enough for what was supposed to be a highly limited number of cars and a model which wasn't planned into the product line from day 1.

The situation will be completely different for the next RS3. The base car is more capable, so less radical departure will be needed to make the RS model. Numbers are also unlikely to be limited, meaning that they could recoup any set-up costs over a wider sales base. And given the success of the 8P RS3 an 8V model is a nailed-on certainty in my book, so they will have had that in mind from much earlier in the product cycle.

So all in all, I think it is highly likely that the next RS3 will have magnetic damping as an option.

Edited by dbm, 14 April 2014 - 08:13 AM.

[Uncle Fester]

Following the Lakes trip I thought i'd report back how the RS3 handled the same route.

 

Firstly the instant power is something i'd really miss in the RS3 and its extremely nimble however I haven't come away thinking wow the RS3 would really out handle the RS4 in fact I'm not sure there's anything between them which has really surprised me.

 

You can punch the RS3 out of those corners far more aggressively but mines running software so it certainly should be better in this area and don't get me wrong mine will wipe the floor in a straight line with an RS4 !

 

The brakes are better on the RS4 but they have to be as it weighs so much more, Has anyone tried these on the RS3 I wonder?

 

The RS4 comes into its own on the motorway,  The RS3 is a noisy poorly insulated cabin in comparison HOWEVER the RS4 is designed to be the quieter comfy cruiser so its not a criticism of the RS3 at all just a comparison.

 

This is though what makes you feel like your in something that'll nip off a cheeky overtake, Perhaps in the RS4 you'd be caught dozing on occasions as you'd be more inclined to sit back and relax on a longer journey taking in scenery.

 

What I'd like to see on the new RS3 but don't think it'll get is DRC,  This was really where the two cars end up night and day and allow you too switch between a harder setting sports mode and comfort to soak up bumps.

I'm left feeling a little more tired having driven the RS3 for a few hours and i purely put this down to the fact you can't switch into comfort mode for those times when the overtakes not on because the roads too narrow  (Unless your Vito) and you can afford to relax some what. 

 

I certainly enjoyed yesterday in the RS3 just as much as the RS4 day out and other than the bad back I now have from a sudden dip in the road which jarred me I'm left thinking i can't wait to get back to do the Lakes loop again. 

 

Fuel wise I used a similar amount over a 200 mile journey yesterday, I think there was £10-15 worth of fuel difference thats all and considering I  had a clearer quicker run on my mid week RS4 test.

 

Which is better?  

 

Well it's horses for courses,  If anyone was thinking of a move to the RS4 i'd say it'd have to be as they needed more space but wanted too keep a fast capable car.

 

There's little point changing other than that, The RS3 was a hoot to drive yesterday and thankfully (for those that know what i'm talking about here) Everyones brakes seemed to be in tip top order!     

Good honest comparison again Steve,its the same as the RS3 and my S5 which has the adjustable suspension and sports rear diff options which make all the difference, Jeckyl and Hyde  at the push of a button.

Edited by DAYTONA-500, 14 April 2014 - 09:06 AM.

[MacD]

Well just a little update here,

 

Had the phone call of my dealer to say my new cars been built and is sitting at the factory awaiting transportation to the UK! 

 

Booked in for the 1st of September for handover now

 

Best start putting my car back to stock !

[Roy]

Steve,

I bet you bouncin round the house with excitement,,,,,,,I would be

[MacD]

Well I ordered it in March and I must say i'm now at the point where i'm ready for delivery.

 

Hopefully i'll get a few sneaky pics pre PDI

[Guest]

Steve, I know you are a big fella and all that but this is an RS4 we are talking about, if you don't start jumping around I will have to come down and apply some lipstick on you with Toby's assistance. Roy and Neil will pop down with some sausage or steak!

 

Jokes apart, good purchase fella and please populate some pictures. I have seen a few and they are very well built and even more good-looking as an estate than a lot of sport cars out there (badly built BMW's).

 

Well I ordered it in March and I must say i'm now at the point where i'm ready for delivery.

 

Hopefully i'll get a few sneaky pics pre PDI

[Uncle Fester]

Great news Steve i bet you can't wait,are you having the car detailed  or letting the dealer apply one of their treatments?.

[tee-bee]

Gosh am so jealous... but jammy you..

 

What sort of spec you getting with the RS4? Had a 45 test drive and I love the V8 rumble in dynamic mode..... 

[MacD]

Great news Steve i bet you can't wait,are you having the car detailed  or letting the dealer apply one of their treatments?.

 

 

I'm looking at booking it in prior to delivery if possible with Miglior,  I've opted out of the Lifeshine and squeezed so much out of the deal they had no money to even throw it in. 

[MacD]

Gosh am so jealous... but jammy you..

 

What sort of spec you getting with the RS4? Had a 45 test drive and I love the V8 rumble in dynamic mode..... 

 

 

Sepang Blue

Recaro Buckets

Panoramic roof

Sports pack:

Sports exhaust, Dynamic suspension, Dynamic steering and 20" wheels

Keyless entry with start button

Aluminium pack

Carbon interior pk

B&O stereo/speakers

 

Thats what I remember, there are a few others too.

 

Must admit i'm looking forward to it now I've had the phone call, I'd ALMOST forgotten about it as I ordered back in March.

 

I'm booking the day off work so we can go run it in somewhere nice like the Lakes. 

[tee-bee]

Nice move with the buckets... you won't regret 'em.

 

Do the RS4 buckets come with all the fancy stitching? 

[MacD]

Yes if you pay another 5k!

[tee-bee]

Haha.

Have booked a test drive next Saturday:

 

Alpina B3 Touring

New BMW M3 

[Uncle Fester]

I'm looking at booking it in prior to delivery if possible with Miglior,  I've opted out of the Lifeshine and squeezed so much out of the deal they had no money to even throw it in. 

 

I thought you might his work is first class, im looking foreward to seeing the photos Sepang is fantastic colour.

[tee-bee]

Test drove the Alpina D3 and new BMW M3.

 

Loved both cars, particularly the M3.