I'd pick the Audi in a heartbeat, it might not be as fun to drive as an M2 but that's the kind of car you daily not the one you take to the track. The interior design (subjective) and finish (objective) is way better in the Audi, it seems to be in a class above really. And it looks more distinctive than any BMW imo.
Don't understand people who go on about how great a car is and how fast it is and then say it lacks emotion, honestly makes me want to reach into the screen and smack them.
I think the word he was looking for is 'character', sounds like the car is too easy to drive whereas the M2 probably slides around a bit more on edge. Sounds like the GT-R vs 911 debate, one is good for speed and stability and the other is built for pure driving fun.
This quality of this production is intimidatingly good. Choice of music is always fresh; such a fresh change from the generic dubstep and chipmunk voices of typical car channels. Looking to start one myself soon, this is the goal - without copying of course! Keep it up as always!
I really like your newer reviews! The video quality is great, the music selection is relaxing, you give unbiased opinions on the cars, and I feel like you relate to the common car enthusiast more than, say, Shmee150. Although I love his channel, I'm quickly becoming more and more excited each time you release a new video. My favorite part of this particular video was at the end where you re-emphasized that, while the RS3 is a great car, you personally prefer the BMW M2. Real car journalism! Keep up the good work Sam, I will continue to get excited for your new videos.
Every time I hear, "get a Golf R" I cringe. Not in the same league. Drove into Audi in a MY16 S3, drove out in a MY18 RS3. The sound can't be portrayed in these videos. It's pure porn! Build quality for price, unmatched.
youtubers will complain the gear change is too violent and say it needs to be smoother, then when its smoother they say its bad that the gear change isnt more noticeable. makes a lot of sense
I was literally thinking, I would rather have the new 2018 BMW M2", right before you say the same! How crazy is that. The Audi is good, but not great. And the BMW's new 2018 M2 with the new headlights, wider flared fenders, and updated tail lights, the car is so sick!
Why would I buy an RS3 sportback ? BECAUSE i'm an old LA Lowrider and would kick ass on any Ferrari , Alfa Romeo , Porsche hot boy that would sit at any red light in AMERICA hands down !!!!!! Lol
Here in Canada with our poor winter weather the RS3 would be my choice over a rear wheel drive BMW especially at the same price. Thanks for the great review.
I liked this one a lot! He pretty much sums up the point of Audi RS cars that many sport car enthusiasts do not get. Some people love thrills with lower usability and practicality. And then there are those that love usable power, but are not keen on the car "overpowering them". And those pick the RS´s. None is cleverer or wittier, they just have different wants and needs.
I feel like this series should be called "Why should you" not "why would you". It kind of sounds like you're attacking the car before the viewer gets to watch the video.
I was there, at Chicheley Hall on my bday, sleeping in the hotel the night before Silverstone Grand Prix!! Amazing to see Audi having a car press drive there 😲
Audi are doing everything right with the RS range at the moment. From the RS3 all they way up to the RS7 the cars are great. I got a ride in a friends RS6 a couple of months ago and it was insane.
Love the channel Sam, great stuff as always, particularly the Archie trolling, however I'd never thought of Buckinghamshire or indeed my home roads of East Northants/North Beds your using here as "up North" 😂😂😂 You go within 500 yards of my house at one point!.......it always rains!
To get the thrills you are looking for you have to drive the car hard in dynamic mode. Gotta find the right roads/track. To each there own. If you ever get a chance push the car hard, Audi's a very fun. Dor check out APR staged Audi's. Amazing videos like always.
I can respect your decision the Rs3 is a incredible car but BMWs do have that special something that makes you feel part of the car , I think if It was going to be my only car the RS3 hands down, but as a second car for the more fun Beemer all the way !
Love the honesty of your review. But this might be the last time you'll be invited by Audi ;) I'm with you though. I would rather have the M2 over the RS3.
I'd buy the RS3 Sportback if I was you! It'd be a perfect daily, everything looks so good especially the interior!
Anonymous just get a golf R
BMW ///M Well if you want something that looks ands sounds worse and has about 80 less horsepower then go ahead.
BMW ///M its slower and sounds horrible
BMW ///M are you joking? Golf R is shit
Ethan Stephenson yeah but it's ten grand less and then you can tune it to make up for the power loss
It feels so weird knowing that James is sitting right next to you all quiet while you are talking to yourself.
Stekaren HD i
Stekaren HD So weird? Really?
content is lit,
thanks for the entertainment sam
picture is so good
I'd pick the Audi in a heartbeat, it might not be as fun to drive as an M2 but that's the kind of car you daily not the one you take to the track. The interior design (subjective) and finish (objective) is way better in the Audi, it seems to be in a class above really. And it looks more distinctive than any BMW imo.
Great video Sam, would have been cool to get some more external exhaust noise clips though 👍🏼
Tell Archie to get one, then drive it into the sea
TGE TV HAHAHAHHA legend
TGE TV i dont get it. What a shit joke Tom. Get outta ere
+Ali (Ali'jan) might aswell get in the 🌊 you kumquat
TGE TV Didn't kids stop saying that in 2015?
TGE TV rah rah rah rah
Don't understand people who go on about how great a car is and how fast it is and then say it lacks emotion, honestly makes me want to reach into the screen and smack them.
C Walkz and demonstrate 'emotion' isn't always all it's cracked up to be. Good plan! 👍
C Walkz yeah, its just BS indeed. Such a good car , so fast .. bla bla bla .. thats all just to keep the brands friended.
It's because it's not Italian duuuuh
C Walkz The rest of the competition lacks emotion, all boring 4 cylinders except from the M140i.
I think the word he was looking for is 'character', sounds like the car is too easy to drive whereas the M2 probably slides around a bit more on edge. Sounds like the GT-R vs 911 debate, one is good for speed and stability and the other is built for pure driving fun.
Sam you honestly have the best taste in background music. Always bobing my head to the beat selection. Great work!
I sometime feel sorry for Archie like he seems like a genuinely good guy and he gets to much hate used to hate him heaps but never knew why
Great review Sam , love all the effort you put into every video - keep it up!
This is a great video! Thank you for sharing, loving the quality as usual!
Audi are truly special, these RS3's are amazing, the interiors are WOW! aha, the sound too :O
This quality of this production is intimidatingly good. Choice of music is always fresh; such a fresh change from the generic dubstep and chipmunk voices of typical car channels. Looking to start one myself soon, this is the goal - without copying of course!
Keep it up as always!
You didn't mention the 2.5 litre ,
5 cylinder engine which makes it unique. The sound mad
Has anyone realised Sam always finishes his sentences with hahahahahaUUUUMMMMMM
4:55
5:02
Adam Herbert I do aswell
Well, now I do...
The music and the way you shoot your videos is super relaxing
11 minutes of pure quality! Videos just keep getting better and better Sam 👌👌
Been absolutely loving your content as of late
I really like your newer reviews! The video quality is great, the music selection is relaxing, you give unbiased opinions on the cars, and I feel like you relate to the common car enthusiast more than, say, Shmee150. Although I love his channel, I'm quickly becoming more and more excited each time you release a new video. My favorite part of this particular video was at the end where you re-emphasized that, while the RS3 is a great car, you personally prefer the BMW M2. Real car journalism! Keep up the good work Sam, I will continue to get excited for your new videos.
I feel exactly the same! He really knows how to do TH-cam properly
Every time I hear, "get a Golf R" I cringe. Not in the same league. Drove into Audi in a MY16 S3, drove out in a MY18 RS3. The sound can't be portrayed in these videos. It's pure porn! Build quality for price, unmatched.
youtubers will complain the gear change is too violent and say it needs to be smoother, then when its smoother they say its bad that the gear change isnt more noticeable. makes a lot of sense
I wish more cars were 5 cylinders. Economical and fun at the same time, and sounds nice too.
I was literally thinking, I would rather have the new 2018 BMW M2", right before you say the same! How crazy is that. The Audi is good, but not great. And the BMW's new 2018 M2 with the new headlights, wider flared fenders, and updated tail lights, the car is so sick!
Think the RS3 would be a fantastic daily; just the right size, practicality, wonderful soundtrack, all weather safety and off the line performance.
I'd buy the Sedan. Mainly because I'm American. Secondly because I think it looks fabulous
Very good content , keep it up !!
AWD, 400hp, 3500lbs saloon? This car is epic
Forgot about the old tts what a car! Great video as always sam
Nice to see we are sharing Lakely Inspired Music Sam 😄
Yeah another good vidoe from the man and always like the music you choose Mr STG.
"Heading up north to Buckinghamshire"
FFS Sam
Just the type of car I was hoping you were going to review!
Why would I buy an RS3 sportback ? BECAUSE i'm an old LA Lowrider and would kick ass on any Ferrari , Alfa Romeo , Porsche hot boy that would sit at any red light in AMERICA hands down !!!!!! Lol
Here in Canada with our poor winter weather the RS3 would be my choice over a rear wheel drive BMW especially at the same price. Thanks for the great review.
Liking this series a lot actually!
up north to buckinghamshire.......WHAT!!!
Your vids look just so much better than the other TH-camrs not that they are bad I watch them to but your vids are just quality
Excellent review and very honest, 10/10
I liked this one a lot! He pretty much sums up the point of Audi RS cars that many sport car enthusiasts do not get. Some people love thrills with lower usability and practicality. And then there are those that love usable power, but are not keen on the car "overpowering them". And those pick the RS´s. None is cleverer or wittier, they just have different wants and needs.
I love Audi's current lineup. Didn't expect that just two years ago.
I have the 17 S3 and love it maybe I will pick up an RS3 in a few years.
Test drove this the other day. It is bloody amazing!! Get it!!!
I would drool over any content you make on this car.... :D :D
0:46 a Ferrari in its natural environment. My next door neighbor is a Ferrari mechanic so I speak from experience.
👍🏼 I just love these Audi videos!
I feel like this series should be called "Why should you" not "why would you". It kind of sounds like you're attacking the car before the viewer gets to watch the video.
4:02 JWW pure gold
the music is great, i love this style of showing my loving car.
I was there, at Chicheley Hall on my bday, sleeping in the hotel the night before Silverstone Grand Prix!! Amazing to see Audi having a car press drive there 😲
Audi are doing everything right with the RS range at the moment. From the RS3 all they way up to the RS7 the cars are great. I got a ride in a friends RS6 a couple of months ago and it was insane.
I love how he classes "up north" as Buckinghamshire 😂
Love the channel Sam, great stuff as always, particularly the Archie trolling, however I'd never thought of Buckinghamshire or indeed my home roads of East Northants/North Beds your using here as "up North" 😂😂😂
You go within 500 yards of my house at one point!.......it always rains!
This is guy is one of the best digital reviewers.
I get why you mention the m2 but as its the same price id take the Rs3 based on interior being so much better
To get the thrills you are looking for you have to drive the car hard in dynamic mode. Gotta find the right roads/track. To each there own. If you ever get a chance push the car hard, Audi's a very fun. Dor check out APR staged Audi's. Amazing videos like always.
Thanks for bringing back the lounge music
Fastest hot hatch in the world!
On track?..no hope.
Wasn't the 362hp pre facelift just as fast as an a45 on the track?, facelift is more powerful and is lighter
Yeah like we all have a track in our back garden lol
Bud Chronic yeah ideal track car a 50k Audi 😂
Finally something close to the B7 RS4 saloon.
Sam, come to Australia with Paul!!!!!
Agree with the view on the Sportback as it just looks like an estate car and the saloon looks nicer
Sportback all day! That squated look from the rear is where its at!
i do respect the fact their take the piss out of archie's clickbait, and he just laughs it off.
The RS3 is so much better than the M2.
Looks spot on in nano grey
would love to see this be compared/tested alongside a CLA45 or C43
Summer!?? OMG... come to New Zealand.. that looks like our mid-winter lol :)
Been to New Zealand this "summer", looked a lot like this xD. Mainly South Island, though.
Hey my dad has the rs3 16 reg its a beast i would 100 percent recommend it
No mention on the 5cyl engine then? Now that Volvo have stopped making them they're rare AF..
Archie seems like a nice guy but all the other youtubers seems to dislike him?
Oliver Goodchild it's because of his rat like features.
Great videography.
I can respect your decision the Rs3 is a incredible car but BMWs do have that special something that makes you feel part of the car , I think if It was going to be my only car the RS3 hands down, but as a second car for the more fun Beemer all the way !
these soundtracks add a nice touch to the video =)
The new RS3 looks pretty epic. The saloon looks a lot better than the previous generation although I still prefer the sportback
The RS3 sedan or sprtback would be my best daily driver! It has power , sound and luxury for my city.
The best red Audi's got is Classic Red Pearl. It looks great.
Hurts so bad, when you say it isnt cheap. In Denmark is costs 118 grand..
Nice weather, same here in France...
I think I will buy one because all the car vloggers I follow are reviewing it at the same time and now the only thing I can think about is an RS3.
It's funny because it's the opposite here in the U.S. We don't have a sport back version but we've always had the saloon version.
Sam, please, just please, tell us your starbucks order!
Sam the best video are when you, JWW, Paul and Archie overlap and share experiences.
4:35- just do it, you won't regret it
I really like the RS3, I'd love to have a go in one!
He should get one
I like the sports back if I'm honest I like the chunky look it has looks mean and it would look even better done up a bit .
In the UK they are almost free! If you compare it to other countrys like for example Finland.
The Sportback does things to me, especially in Nardo Grey...
My preference would be the Sportback, but sadly, it's not available in the US.
I would get mine with the wheels on your saloon but in nardo grey
6:23 spiders enjoying the ride :)
He summarized it perfectly at the end. Ticks all the right boxes but would still take the M2.
I subscribed and turned notifications on
Does the RS3 understeer like A45?
First a new RS5, now a new RS3, I'm really hoping for a new RS7 and a new RS8 now!
Best exhaust
Love the honesty of your review. But this might be the last time you'll be invited by Audi ;) I'm with you though. I would rather have the M2 over the RS3.
RS3 + black pack + Black alloys = FIT
+Nardo grey
I JUST SAW YOU ON THE NEWS NOW!
The major fact I dislike about this new RS3 is that it lost the crackles, pops during the downshift...
Doesn't alcantara steering wheels wear out pretty quickly?
Would you take this over the cla 45?