RS3 v Tesla 3 Performance

[Snake Pliskin]

Absolutely nothing at the moment having extension work on the house started in the next few weeks so been busy getting that sorted .
Booked a week in the Atlantis the palm Dubai for May plus planning a holiday to America in July so i'am skint now

ha ha yeah no rush mate & other priorities (house & holidays) more important. Last 2 years has gone on our house & zero holidays so we’re booked for Canaries in summer & USA in the autumn & can’t flipin’ wait

ps: both holidays sound ace mate

 

[AndyVWR]

As a long time RS3 owner I’ve not been as bothered / excited by the new model, what has added to it for me is the current attitude towards sales / inflated new RS sales prices and not knowing when a car is even going to be built.

My other feelings are I’ll be doing all the same things to the same car over again in terms of mods etc, that I did on the 8V.

For me personally it’s time maybe for something different……….

And it’s ok for @Snake Pliskin to say in an earlier post that maybe I need that ‘Mercedes’ moment like he had, I’ve had that in between the PFL and FL when I bought a new Golf 7.5 R so now for me owning a new 8Y isn’t a be all and end all.



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Thanks for your thoughts, Yes I can see completely where you are coming from. The 8Y will be my first RS3 (just too slow in getting myself into fast hatches)
The model 3 styling does not do it for me but I’m certainly waiting for something EV wise that appeals.
I am almost approaching RS3 as a temporary ownership proposition (unlike Golf R heading to 6yrs ownership in April)
Who knows I may really like everything about RS3 (except bills). Alternatively, d Enjoy it for year or two and move on to….let’s see what models are available then.

 

[Snake Pliskin]

@T-1000

Paint colour choice was very poor at Tesla. Thought I’d like the white interior but seeing it first hand it felt a bit over powering ... what did you think ?

 

[AndyVWR]

I think it's a 'change' too early tbh, but there really doesnt seem to be an awfull lot of negatives

Yes, I’m still wanting a little drama from engine hence ordering RS3. EV do seem to be ticking so many boxes now and generally, as you say, not much in negative column

 

[Mr Freeze]

Yes mate l no longer require/desire a car like the RS3...nowt to do with the car just more content on how things are in my life now without having a pcp,worrying about all that entails owning a any desirable fast car its 4 months since l sold the TTS....and its liberating driving a 1 litre fiesta and by doing so has changed my outlook on cars and life in general

Totally get where you are coming from mate

 

[Mr Freeze]

ha ha yeah no rush mate & other priorities (house & holidays) more important. Last 2 years has gone on our house & zero holidays so we’re booked for Canaries in summer & USA in the autumn & can’t flipin’ wait

ps: both holidays sound ace mate

Yeah other stuff is taking Priority at the moment really missed our holidays too so can't wait for them .

Where you going in the states mate ? we haven't decided what state to visit yet .

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Yeah other stuff is taking Priority at the moment really missed our holidays too so can't wait for them .

Where you going in the states mate ? we haven't decided what state to visit yet .

San Fran & Vegas mate.

 

[Mr Freeze]

San Fran & Vegas mate.

Brilliant San Fran & Vegas was my last holiday in 2019 before the world turned upside down . If you haven't been to San Fran before look at doing
a trip down the PCH to Monterey & Carmel its beautiful .

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Brilliant San Fran & Vegas was my last holiday in 2019 before the world turned upside down . If you haven't been to San Fran before look at doing
a trip down the PCH to Monterey & Carmel its beautiful .

cheers mate yes will be our 1st time there so looking forward to that, followed by 10 days in Vegas taking in our fave bars & restaurants & relaxing in the day by the Aria pool

 

[8YARWY]

@T-1000

Paint colour choice was very poor at Tesla. Thought I’d like the white interior but seeing it first hand it felt a bit over powering ... what did you think ?

Yes agree.

Be grey or blue for me.


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[Snake Pliskin]

Yes agree.

Be grey or blue for me.


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yeah the blue is quite nice & pick of those available imo

 

[8YARWY]

cheers mate yes will be our 1st time there so looking forward to that, followed by 10 days in Vegas taking in our fave bars & restaurants & relaxing in the day by the Aria pool

We did San Francisco in 2010 Xmas.

It was the bad winter that year, where we got to Manchester Airport and the flight was cancelled lol. Went 3 days later though and the Hotel (Fisherman’s wharf) juggled around our dates so we didn’t lose any time.

Superb Holiday as is Las Vegas.


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[8YARWY]

yeah the blue is quite nice & pick of those available imo

That white interior is just toooo much lol.


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[Snake Pliskin]

That white interior is just toooo much lol.


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It looks cool in photos but yeah it was too much when you see it first hand - black was nice & even had contrast stitching lol

 

[A4B9]

That white interior is just toooo much lol.


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There were a couple of blue performance with black interiors in the inventory ready for immediate delivery when I checked last night.

I’ve just placed an order for a blue one with the white interior a couple of days ago.

 

[8YARWY]

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[8YARWY]

Interesting.




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[8YARWY]

There were a couple of blue performance with black interiors in the inventory ready for immediate delivery when I checked last night.

I’ve just placed an order for a blue one with the white interior a couple of days ago.

I’d looked at the inventory, there’s a blue one in there, but I don’t want it until March anyway so it can be a 22 plate.


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[Mike.46]

Interesting.




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Interesting, when I used to Engineer the race cars, a car with just a touch of understeer, not enough to need to lift but one that could be firmly planted asap after mid corner apex was generally the faster race car, all this oversteer nonsense of Chris Harris just doesnt equate to a fast lap time, I would have said the FWD would have been quicker than the RWD car, but, I guesswe dont 'really' know what the Tesla ecu was doing as he said

 

[winrya]

I test drove a model 3 long range on Sunday. Blew me away to be honest. Was well finished inside, seats comfy, tech great, panel gaps etc all seemed fine. Found the one pedal driving so intuitive, the instant acceleration addictive, steered well, rode well. Great all rounder and really left an impression.

If it looked externally a bit more appealing then I’d order one in an instant. However spending my own money the car needs to excite me a bit more from the outside. Can’t see me getting up early on a Sunday morning to give it a wash and a coat of wax. Such a shame as it’s the best car I’ve driven in a long time

I can totally understand why so many people are converting to ev. If I could afford a taycan I’d be sorted

 

[Snake Pliskin]

I test drove a model 3 long range on Sunday. Blew me away to be honest. Was well finished inside, seats comfy, tech great, panel gaps etc all seemed fine. Found the one pedal driving so intuitive, the instant acceleration addictive, steered well, rode well. Great all rounder and really left an impression.

If it looked externally a bit more appealing then I’d order one in an instant. However spending my own money the car needs to excite me a bit more from the outside. Can’t see me getting up early on a Sunday morning to give it a wash and a coat of wax. Such a shame as it’s the best car I’ve driven in a long time

I can totally understand why so many people are converting to ev. If I could afford a taycan I’d be sorted

in context of an ‘EV’ it’s a great car ... just not desirable imo.

For those who just want to get from A to B and are happy to have a generic looking car (or it’s a tax efficient company car) then yeah it has its target market.

The high performance models have incredible acceleration but I do question if the novelty would wear off & if the minimal interior would become boring after a while ... but after test driving one myself recently it did impress me in many ways - especially the tech ... but I’m gonna enjoy Petrol engines whilst I still can as plenty of time post 2030-35 to go electric when there may be no alternative by then.

 

[Garrett 69]

Battery lawnmower different thing all together to a car come on lol .. I’ve had a battery mower for years but it’s a tool for a job not a desirable car.

I have a very desirable Makita battery lawnmower. I don't consider any Tesla desirable.

 

[Garrett 69]

@NevMan Elon probably makes his own chips vs the rest of the world waiting for China to pull its finger out!

TX.

Singapore actually but near enough the same place lol

 

[Mike.46]

in context of an ‘EV’ it’s a great car ... just not desirable imo.

For those who just want to get from A to B and are happy to have a generic looking car (or it’s a tax efficient company car) then yeah it has its target market.

The high performance models have incredible acceleration but I do question if the novelty would wear off & if the minimal interior would become boring after a while ... but after test driving one myself recently it did impress me in many ways - especially the tech ... but I’m gonna enjoy Petrol engines whilst I still can as plenty of time post 2030-35 to go electric when there may be no alternative by then.

So, let your imagination run wild, If you went to your local Audi dealer and there was an RS3etron in the showroom that looked exactly like your RS3 (but with a colour pack to the interior ) and drove like a Tesla 3 performance and with all the road tax, fuel and service savings would that tempt you?

 

[Mike.46]

I hate progress, nothing wrong with what weve got, who wants a round wheel anyway ?

 

[Terminator x]

One mans progress is another mans scrap metal.

TX.

 

[Snake Pliskin]

So, let your imagination run wild, If you went to your local Audi dealer and there was an RS3etron in the showroom that looked exactly like your RS3 (but with a colour pack to the interior ) and drove like a Tesla 3 performance and with all the road tax, fuel and service savings would that tempt you?

no ... because as I’ve previously noted the sound is half the enjoyment for me so I’ll be having ICE cars till they cease production.

 

[8YARWY]

Second test drive tomorrow


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[Mike.46]

Second test drive tomorrow


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Will they let you have the car for a longer time on the 2nd demo?

 

[Terminator x]

Second test drive tomorrow


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Plaid?

TX.

 

[Rs31981]

Mrs Tesla coming soon

 

[8YARWY]

Will they let you have the car for a longer time on the 2nd demo?

Lol they’ll have no choice


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[Snake Pliskin]

Second test drive tomorrow


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wife has ordered one - deep blue exterior & black interior.

I think the fact you need a 2nd drive suggests you are not 100% sure so just be certain it is the car for you mate & it’s not just the mega acceleration & short lead time that’s pulling you in.

That said I doubt you’d lose too much on it if you did chop it in when the RS3 mica arrives if you then did decide to keep the RS3 & ditch the Eveready

 

[8YARWY]

wife has ordered one - deep blue exterior & black interior.

I think the fact you need a 2nd drive suggests you are not 100% sure so just be certain it is the car for you mate & it’s not just the mega acceleration & short lead time that’s pulling you in.

That said I doubt you’d lose too much on it if you did chop it in when the RS3 mica arrives if you then did decide to keep the RS3 & ditch the Eveready

Golden rule……… never have just one test drive.


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[Snake Pliskin]

Golden rule……… never have just one test drive.


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I had zero with the RS3 8y lol

 

[8YARWY]

I had zero with the RS3 8y lol

Yeah I get that but this isn’t a familiar car so normal ‘rules’ for me don’t apply.
Especially if I’m spending this much.


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[Snake Pliskin]

Yeah I get that but this isn’t a familiar car so normal ‘rules’ for me don’t apply.
Especially if I’m spending this much.


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yeah definitely you do right mate.
Keep us posted on how it goes & your thoughts after test drive No.2.
In all serious they are impressive cars and tick a lot of boxes so hope all goes well and tomorrow helps you decide one way or the other

 

[8YARWY]

I’ve ordered one - deep blue exterior & black interior.

Oh really


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[Snake Pliskin]

Oh really


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pmsl you’re a card
I’ll drive it when I need to do a tip run or go to B&Q

 

[8YARWY]

pmsl you’re a card
I’ll drive it when I need to do a tip run or go to B&Q

got to have a bit of a wind up.

It’ll prepare me for the I’ll get when I buy one


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