Nicely sold sir, looks like that's going on the list if that's the case.
I like a good bit of bass but not to the point where the car panels are vibrating and I can't actually hear the song.
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Nicely sold sir, looks like that's going on the list if that's the case.
I like a good bit of bass but not to the point where the car panels are vibrating and I can't actually hear the song.
New Nardo footage:
https://audimedia.tv/en/vid/the-new-audi-rs-3-sportback-footage-spring
https://audimedia.tv/en/vid/the-new-audi-rs-3-sportback-footage-spring
epic. really not liking those red vents, confirms 3 things for me;
1) Nardo = YES
2) RS3 Design pack = NO
3) Sports exhaust = YES (because if that isn't Sp Ex on the video, then Sp Ex will be epic lol)
1) Nardo = YES
2) RS3 Design pack = NO
3) Sports exhaust = YES (because if that isn't Sp Ex on the video, then Sp Ex will be epic lol)
I think that's a standard exhaust. If you watch carefully it's stainless, not black, and info so far suggests the sport exhaust has black tips.
Reading the UK brochure...
I'm hoping it's wrong (as with every new model Audi brochure I've ever read!). But the German configurator did change from black to chrome tips which would say maybe it's correct
I'm hoping it's wrong (as with every new model Audi brochure I've ever read!). But the German configurator did change from black to chrome tips which would say maybe it's correct
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Is it me or do the gear changes seem really quick?
Must resist phoning dealer............
Must resist phoning dealer............
I still need to see in the flesh, but I think a TTS in vegus yellow is going to be hard to resist. Must admit, price wise the RS3 is not that much more than the TTS and I don't need the extra space in the RS3. Performance wise, I'd be surprised if there's that much difference between the two cars 
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Just popped into the massive Audi Zentrum in Frankfurt hoping there might be one to look at. No joy and not expecting one in the showroom until June. So just goes to show that the German release will not be much in front of ours if at all.
I still need to see in the flesh, but I think a TTS in vegus yellow is going to be hard to resist. Must admit, price wise the RS3 is not that much more than the TTS and I don't need the extra space in the RS3. Performance wise, I'd be surprised if there's that much difference between the two cars
I face pretty much the same dilemma. I like both the new TTS and new RS3 (and my previous car was an 8J TTS) and the prices are within a few hundred quid of each other.
Certainly the last gen TTS is comparable to the 8P RS3. The RS3 is quicker in a straight line and in terms of overtaking; the TTS could carry more speed with confidence in the bends. Point-to-point there was nothing between them. I expect the same to broadly hold true with the new generations of both cars.
A point to keep in mind was that the TTS was a b*****d to park due to the very long doors. If someone came and parked close to you you could be entering the vehicle a la Dukes of Hazard...
The 8J TTRS was considered compromised by the motoring press. It was nose-heavy where the TTS was more balanced. I never drove one myself, but it seems plausible.
I think it's extremely likely there will be a new TTRS in time. It would be a few points quicker to 60 than the TTS or RS3.
I think it's extremely likely there will be a new TTRS in time. It would be a few points quicker to 60 than the TTS or RS3.
I cancelled my Mk3 TTS order. I don't like the display ergnomics, or perhaps more importantly nor did Mrs Nimbus. There is no ability for the passenger to see the display without leaning into the drivers area considerably to enter info (phone numbers, destiation etc) as the infomation is on the drivers MMI. Its a fantastic car, but having driven one - this was an area where I was not prepared to compromise. If I didn't carry passengers often, then it wouldnt be a problem. An optional repeater display, similar to the S3 which you 'could' use, in addition to the drivers MMI is needed; I think there was some discsussion over a hand held MMI (Tablet) as a future option, but it wasnt available when I cancelled mine.
Everyone I have spoken to (including my sales guy) say the same thing about the TT. The lack of central screen will put a lot of people off. I love the car, but would never buy one based on this issue.
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If these are Nardo and Catalunya
then these are the studio lights version:
Massive difference!!!!
then these are the studio lights version:
Massive difference!!!!
I was torn between the Catalunya Red and Sepang. Not having seen the red yet, so didn't want to risk and early order in red, and it arrived and I didn't like it. The pictures and videos seem to show some variations under different lights etc; at least with the sepang I know what these are.
It's Nardo in the bottom pic, I've seen 4 or 5 shots from that moment in time. Plus I've owned a Glacier White car, and it don't look like that!
It looks white from almost every angle... Admittedly though it doesn't say anywhere what colour it is, however my dealer did say that they RS3 he saw in Audi City was nardo and he could only describe it as battleship grey
I both agree and disagree. In some of those shots the lighting in the darker areas say Nardo to me, especially the rear shot with the indicators on.
Aye, just so confusing with nothing to tell us exactly what colour it's shown in, in those shots, damnnnn you Audiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii blurrgh
time... will... tell...
time... will... tell...
Christ knows what colour it is, but whatever it is I like it!
Here's some vids that have better lighting (at times!). Defo Nardo.
It's officially Nardo:
Source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7108296-Audi-RS3-Sportback-quot-Nardo-Grey-quot
Source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7108296-Audi-RS3-Sportback-quot-Nardo-Grey-quot
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