I just put a deposit down on one last weekend. The one time I didn’t get a black car, I regretted the hell out of it, but I’m really liking that gray with black optics. When I finally get to choose options and color, it’s gonna be a tough decision
I think Daytona Grey is the best colour on both the hatch and sb ... compliments/hides some of the gloss black plastics and fake vents on the rear. Cracking purchase guys
Can’t wait to see more on this. I was sad enough to stay to the end as well, but interesting to know what the paint is like from factory. Smashing it as always guys 👍🏽💪🏽
I like the different approach here instead of just jumping on the new RS3 bandwagon like so many other UK TH-camrs right now. I am sure they are great cars, but that is the same as everyone doing the M140i. Many US content creators are much more creative I have to say, so good on you for at least switching it up a bit. 👍🏻
When I was a wee pup, I worked in a valeting place. We used to do the brand new valets for our local Peugeot and Ford places. They came with a wax on it to protect the paintwork in transport. Looks like they washed it off for you before you got there. Shame, I would have loved to have seen you two trying to get it off. It was awful stuff to get off back then. Prob a two minute wash would do the trick now right enough. Oh and we used to boot the cars back to the dealers as well 🤣🤣
Wow stunning car! Great intro also. The new RS3 exterior styling is mint. Shame they didn't give the option for the green or red highlights in the car. I heard that even with the P zeros it still performs incredible. I agree that the wheels need spacing!
Audi Stafford had a Launch edition up for £99,980 in white. Now up for £79,980. Mad what price their asking for an ex demonstrator. High demand for these cars. Be good to see a lot of content on the new RS3.
Daytona Grey love that colour works so well with the gloss black grille etc.. , shocked that they don't come with flat bottom wheel , looks like a Bus with that steering wheel look forward to a draggy time on it swell bet its rapid 😎
They do come with the flat bottom, but the UK has some BS in the options that if you pick any of the driving aids it swaps it for that monstrosity. I've a carbon saloon on order and wanted the driving pack but couldn't do it as that steering wheel is hideous.
I'm glad you guys have got this, I can watch the content and see if £57K is too much for a hatchback which will look as plain as all the other A3 in a couple of years time, or be proven wrong. Enjoy the car and I look forward to your honest thoughts over time on this car.
I do the same thing, My Golf R come with all the wrap on and i did a proper detail when it arrives, only problem was when it went back to VW for a service they washed the car even though i detailed the day before so it was mint and they ruined my paintwork.
The launch edition doesn’t have 360 camera and electric boot lid. It also has different wheels. However I’ve heard the uk vorsprung edition no longer has the 360 camera
When I collected my brand new 2018 S3 the paint was contaminated with a gritty substance all over the bodywork, it had, allegedly, been PDI’d 😂. Needless to say the dealership arranged for a pro detailer to correct and polish the paint. When it comes to bodywork attention to detail, I wouldn’t trust dealerships as far as I could throw them.
Great video as always lads, but disappointed to see doris with his face mask not covering his nose, boris wont be happy. Think we need to investigate if you had a xmas party last december 🤔
The black gloss interior looks a little scratchy, also in the 8Y you can’t use the DSG box as a sequential gearbox (up and and down) which is a shame… was great for launch control and back lane driving in the 8V! Still mixed on the 8Y! I think the last RS3 has to great of a following! Enjoy the car until next year 👍
I agree with the huge following for the last one but that it was around for a very long time both with the pre-facelift and facelift cars. Time will Tell with this one 👍🏼
@@EVILGT looks a little like a Q2 mix, hopefully drives better! Heard good things about it being more playful finally 🚗 💨 have a great Christmas guys 👍 I love Manchester way 👍
They just get left in a field until there's room at the showroom for them, hence the muddy wheels and arch liners, mental when you find a field full of high spec cars 😳
That was true once upon a time but not anymore though bud. Dealerships aren’t running at anywhere near the stock capacity they once were. These things are only in port for a day or so waiting to be consigned before they are put straight onto a transporter now 👍🏼
@@EVILGT every days a school day, I was a kid when we were near Beverly there was a field full as far as the eye could see. SG Petch near me in york has a field next door with a collection of 200+ new cars as we speak .
Got a carbon edition saloon on order in daytona. Yeah we've been shafted in the UK with the specs, the lack of interior highlights nearly put me off tbh and the fact you've to have that horrid wheel if you want any of the driving aids.
It's all cost cutting related due to VW group having to issue large cheques for the diesel gate scandal. You can see it in the new Golf too which has a lame dash design with awful touch screen controls for everything.
It must feel strange being the only guy in Manchester driving an RS3 without the obligatory Armani man bag 😂 I think you need a Germany tour nurburgring test👍
Purely my interpretation, but it's funny to me seeing how blasé some people appear to be about picking up a brand new car, especially a car like that! I've been fortunate twice in my life to have bought brand new albeit ordinary cars, and it's always with a sense of awe and intimidation at the showroom, like all my Christmas's have come at once mixed together with a sense of uneasy privilege. Just bought a used Audi from Macclesfield two weeks ago and loving it. The guys there were top-notch, couldn't ask for more, but I found it stressful. I think I might have a complex haha.
Why have black out windows and light sliver door post and on the side of the rear window? Looks odd and shame garages near tell you. If your car has been repair do to damage on delivery or at the garage and someone points it out after owning it just be straight with people from the start. Hope they removed the spring block out or that going to be one bumpy ride lol.
Think my Nardo 2018 hatch looks and sounds a lot better . Not much different in performance too . My next car won’t be an Audi with the way their going on the exterior look on their hatchbacks .
‘S’ cars are the same, my S8 had 37 miles on when I collected it. Love this but think your saloon in green will blow it out of the water in terms of looks.
We recently purchased a new daily driver and like you requested it to not be touched/washed. In car dealer fashion they did not listen to our request and went ahead and cleaned the car. End result after taking it directly to a detailer was that the paintwork had some serious scratches,which looked like they were from someone using a rubber blade to dry the car. This was on top of a 2 inch,down to the metal scratch that was just inside the door by the kick plates.
We have had quite a few customers ask us not to clean their new cars , we actually have a detailing company will come in and prep them 😀 p.s you need a bigger face mask lol 😉😆
Been waiting for this for a while... and did look into replacing my 2016 RS3 with a new one, but with no discount offered by audi. The extra 25k to upgrade was a bit of a turn off. The launch edition would have been my choice btw. Does Mike have any spare launch editions he wants to get rid off at RRP and not the massive inflated 20k uplift
@@weg5856 Interior of new car does nothing for me. The OPF has killed the sound, so its unlikely that i'll ever upgrade. So 15,000 mile 2016 model is a keeper.
Yeah something to do with the assistance systems as to why you can’t have it on that car. The RS3 is available with a flat bottom steering wheel just not that high of spec 🤷🏼♂️
Comment for Ben: if the car rocks up like that to dealers and they wash it. If there’s scratches. What do dealers do. Will they just t cut it or order a new panel for the car
Depends on whether it’s fixable or not mate. It can be rejected but that’s very very rare. 99/100 it’s easily fixable to the expense of Audi or the transport company depending when/who did it 👍🏼
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Stunning car lads! Big congrats 👌🏼👌🏼
Cheers Hamza… drag race now your back in a 5 pot? 👀
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I’m sensing a collab coming up, it will be great content boys.
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I just put a deposit down on one last weekend. The one time I didn’t get a black car, I regretted the hell out of it, but I’m really liking that gray with black optics.
When I finally get to choose options and color, it’s gonna be a tough decision
I think Daytona Grey is the best colour on both the hatch and sb ... compliments/hides some of the gloss black plastics and fake vents on the rear. Cracking purchase guys
Can’t wait to see more on this. I was sad enough to stay to the end as well, but interesting to know what the paint is like from factory. Smashing it as always guys 👍🏽💪🏽
Credit to who ever edited the opening scenes. Did a better job then most new movies. Epic!!!
Class car, get modding 😊
I like the different approach here instead of just jumping on the new RS3 bandwagon like so many other UK TH-camrs right now. I am sure they are great cars, but that is the same as everyone doing the M140i. Many US content creators are much more creative I have to say, so good on you for at least switching it up a bit. 👍🏻
When I was a wee pup, I worked in a valeting place. We used to do the brand new valets for our local Peugeot and Ford places. They came with a wax on it to protect the paintwork in transport. Looks like they washed it off for you before you got there. Shame, I would have loved to have seen you two trying to get it off. It was awful stuff to get off back then. Prob a two minute wash would do the trick now right enough. Oh and we used to boot the cars back to the dealers as well 🤣🤣
Wow stunning car! Great intro also. The new RS3 exterior styling is mint. Shame they didn't give the option for the green or red highlights in the car. I heard that even with the P zeros it still performs incredible. I agree that the wheels need spacing!
Audi Stafford had a Launch edition up for £99,980 in white. Now up for £79,980. Mad what price their asking for an ex demonstrator. High demand for these cars. Be good to see a lot of content on the new RS3.
Yeah seen that one, ridiculous price tag 😂
Disgusting price, some of dealers are taking the piss atm
Yeah £57k which is lot and now being resold for min £10k -£20kprofit... it leaves a sour taste
Saw a mk8 Golf R up for £60k at a dealer recently, think there taking the piss because of the shortage of new cars.
@@welloilbeefhooked4984 yeah seen that car, also seen some Tiguan R’s at over £50k 😂
I think that spec car is far better than the original you ordered, looking forward to see more of it 👍
True supporter here. Nice one lads, look forward to the content
Sick car lads, done well to get one and can’t wait for the green machine to turn up
Congratulations lads - exactly how a collection should be done with launch straight out the showroom 😆
Looks nice in grey, green would've looked much better.
Mint carr👏
I did smile when you asked the sales manager 'do Audi do RS wheel spacers?'. The look of horror 😂
Daytona Grey love that colour works so well with the gloss black grille etc.. , shocked that they don't come with flat bottom wheel , looks like a Bus with that steering wheel look forward to a draggy time on it swell bet its rapid 😎
They do come with the flat bottom, but the UK has some BS in the options that if you pick any of the driving aids it swaps it for that monstrosity. I've a carbon saloon on order and wanted the driving pack but couldn't do it as that steering wheel is hideous.
Awesome addition to an already pretty impressive fleet of vehicles! Well done chaps!
Good insight and excellent content lads!! Best wishes for Xmas. And thanks for a great years worth of content 👍
I'm glad you guys have got this, I can watch the content and see if £57K is too much for a hatchback which will look as plain as all the other A3 in a couple of years time, or be proven wrong. Enjoy the car and I look forward to your honest thoughts over time on this car.
Just spotted you driving up link way! Stunning motor and good driving 😉! Also nice that even a wave unlike other TH-camr!!!
👀👀👀 cheers mate 👍🏼
Obsessed garage in the US does this. Tells the dealer not to touch the car as they wreck the paintwork and put swirls in it
I do the same thing, My Golf R come with all the wrap on and i did a proper detail when it arrives, only problem was when it went back to VW for a service they washed the car even though i detailed the day before so it was mint and they ruined my paintwork.
Ben's face at 10:18 😂 that's my IDGAF face 😅
Make sure the blocks from the suspension have been removed!! Some newer cars have as many as 3 in each strut!!!
You boys are living the dream fair play to you! Enjoy it lads loving the content!
I Actually thought it can’t be this car yet! Smashed it out the park here lads….
Cheers mate 👍🏼
Great video guys and congratulations on the new car look forward to see the content on it.
Yes Boys, You have hit the 50K mark!
The launch edition doesn’t have 360 camera and electric boot lid. It also has different wheels. However I’ve heard the uk vorsprung edition no longer has the 360 camera
Ours has electric boot lid. 360 camera not available on any of them due to chip shortage 👍🏼
😍😍😍😍 ooooooo what a car 😍 I’d love to have an S3 one day , an RS3 is out of my reach lol , looking forward to more videos on this lads 😁👍
We can always rely on you guys to bring some good vag content 👏 👍❤️🇬🇧
When I collected my brand new 2018 S3 the paint was contaminated with a gritty substance all over the bodywork, it had, allegedly, been PDI’d 😂. Needless to say the dealership arranged for a pro detailer to correct and polish the paint. When it comes to bodywork attention to detail, I wouldn’t trust dealerships as far as I could throw them.
That golf you turned up In was defo a twokker 😂 can’t wait to see what you do to this
I was told buy other dealers that launch cars are for demonstrators only for a minimum period and can’t be sold as a first owner basis
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That’s not actually your signature right!? Great car 👍💪
Two F's i maffs 🤣🤣🤣 cracking vid lads.
Nice to see, shame they didn’t put an EVL plate, not EVU
You guys are awesome and congratulations on the new car
Great video as always lads, but disappointed to see doris with his face mask not covering his nose, boris wont be happy. Think we need to investigate if you had a xmas party last december 🤔
Too big 👀 falls down every time he talks 😂🤷🏼♂️
What’s that coat collar Ben?😂 nice to be able to get an early car though
The black gloss interior looks a little scratchy, also in the 8Y you can’t use the DSG box as a sequential gearbox (up and and down) which is a shame… was great for launch control and back lane driving in the 8V!
Still mixed on the 8Y! I think the last RS3 has to great of a following!
Enjoy the car until next year 👍
I agree with the huge following for the last one but that it was around for a very long time both with the pre-facelift and facelift cars. Time will
Tell with this one 👍🏼
@@EVILGT looks a little like a Q2 mix, hopefully drives better! Heard good things about it being more playful finally 🚗 💨 have a great Christmas guys 👍 I love Manchester way 👍
They just get left in a field until there's room at the showroom for them, hence the muddy wheels and arch liners, mental when you find a field full of high spec cars 😳
That was true once upon a time but not anymore though bud. Dealerships aren’t running at anywhere near the stock capacity they once were. These things are only in port for a day or so waiting to be consigned before they are put straight onto a transporter now 👍🏼
@@EVILGT every days a school day, I was a kid when we were near Beverly there was a field full as far as the eye could see. SG Petch near me in york has a field next door with a collection of 200+ new cars as we speak .
What a class piece of kit looking forward to the sutul changes 👌
Got a carbon edition saloon on order in daytona. Yeah we've been shafted in the UK with the specs, the lack of interior highlights nearly put me off tbh and the fact you've to have that horrid wheel if you want any of the driving aids.
Great video guys! Waiting for my RS3 saloon Carbon black in Daytona Grey which should hopefully be here in April!
You guys have the best car channel on TH-cam 🤝👍👍
Cheers Elliot 🙏🏻
Looks good in grey guys, nice early purchase congrats 👏
Exterior looks mint, but the interior is a proper let down, going backwards and Audi seems confused on this .
It's all cost cutting related due to VW group having to issue large cheques for the diesel gate scandal. You can see it in the new Golf too which has a lame dash design with awful touch screen controls for everything.
Yes your right very interesting, love the sound of the 5 cylinder, looking forward to more 😀👍
Stunning car,love the colour , got say well deserved now let’s see wat mods you going put on ,,,, get it ready for next cannon run ???
Smashed it lads!
Called it 😂
Does look nice that! Very envious!! Can't wait to see more on it
Informative content lads ❤ 🤙👍🏻
Have this till June… trade it in for saloon and make money on this one.
Love that. Enjoy 👏🏻
Why does bens jacket look like osprey body armours neck protection 😂
Cracking choice! Can’t wait to see the green one later next year 😎
It must feel strange being the only guy in Manchester driving an RS3 without the obligatory Armani man bag 😂 I think you need a Germany tour nurburgring test👍
Hahaha wouldn't be seen dead with one! There's 2 🤣
Congratulations guys!
👌🏻😎👍🏻 nice, still think you should have got the green in a sport back
Saloon looks like a Skoda superb 🤣
And a hatchback looks like an A1 😂🤷🏽♂️ saloon looks way better
Matt at obsessed garage done this with his new gt4 a few months ago, but still! What a car, well done lads
You guys are smashing it. Awesome 👍😎
Looking forward to seeing the story unfold... Wheels look small for car though
Guys maybe f90 m5 next?….. keep up with the volume of content. Doing well guys well done.
Just to add, a dealer will let you have a vehicle like this, stickers on etc, i had my s3 brand new from audi and picked it up like this
Very nice love the colour nice spec was at James yesterday
Purely my interpretation, but it's funny to me seeing how blasé some people appear to be about picking up a brand new car, especially a car like that!
I've been fortunate twice in my life to have bought brand new albeit ordinary cars, and it's always with a sense of awe and intimidation at the showroom, like all my Christmas's have come at once mixed together with a sense of uneasy privilege. Just bought a used Audi from Macclesfield two weeks ago and loving it. The guys there were top-notch, couldn't ask for more, but I found it stressful. I think I might have a complex haha.
That intro was class 🤌🏽
Cool car. Nice edit!
Excellent as always lads
So nice 😍. Can wait for the next video's 👌🔥
Why have black out windows and light sliver door post and on the side of the rear window? Looks odd and shame garages near tell you. If your car has been repair do to damage on delivery or at the garage and someone points it out after owning it just be straight with people from the start. Hope they removed the spring block out or that going to be one bumpy ride lol.
The door posts have stickers covering the black to protect it
I'd love one, swap it for a mint M140i ?
Congrats boys 🥳 gonna have a father-son RS3 drag race When the saloon arrives?
Very nice beat archie to it aswelll 😂👍now Ben is happy 😀 allow the fanboying to start 😀👍
Buzzing for this!!!!
love the rs3 congrats looks lovely
Think my Nardo 2018 hatch looks and sounds a lot better . Not much different in performance too . My next car won’t be an Audi with the way their going on the exterior look on their hatchbacks .
The locked ecu and muted exhaust has not persuaded me yet to part with my high spec pfl rs3
8v looks well tame and dated compared to 8y.
@@luciussander8217 8Y looks shit looks like a Standard A3 S line can’t even tell it’s something special
Nice whip lads, is it true the ecu is locked on the new rs3
That’s what is being said yeah 🤷🏻♂️
@@EVILGT I’m sure you’ll change that 👍
Yes lads buzzin!
‘S’ cars are the same, my S8 had 37 miles on when I collected it. Love this but think your saloon in green will blow it out of the water in terms of looks.
Is that a new coat?
We recently purchased a new daily driver and like you requested it to not be touched/washed. In car dealer fashion they did not listen to our request and went ahead and cleaned the car.
End result after taking it directly to a detailer was that the paintwork had some serious scratches,which looked like they were from someone using a rubber blade to dry the car.
This was on top of a 2 inch,down to the metal scratch that was just inside the door by the kick plates.
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Well done guys, good choice can't wait for you to take it for a b road blast
How? I heard main dealers weren't allowed to sell launch editions until March.
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Yessssss. More content boys 🔥🔥🔥
Get an exhaust and tune on it before 100 miles 😆 Nice purchase lads
Can’t wait to actually afford to buy one
Tasty motor boys! Audi know how to do it 👌🏻
Guess I'm a true supporter haha. Ppf is definitely worth it on a car like this
RS3 What a motor love the colour dream motor bud 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
We have had quite a few customers ask us not to clean their new cars , we actually have a detailing company will come in and prep them 😀 p.s you need a bigger face mask lol 😉😆
Well jealous, looks very nice. Shame about the spec and I don’t like the round steering wheel.
Been waiting for this for a while... and did look into replacing my 2016 RS3 with a new one, but with no discount offered by audi. The extra 25k to upgrade was a bit of a turn off. The launch edition would have been my choice btw. Does Mike have any spare launch editions he wants to get rid off at RRP and not the massive inflated 20k uplift
You are crazy if u want to get this mess instead of the one you have. If you want an upgrade get a facelift as this is a downgrade.
@@weg5856 0 arguments lol
@@weg5856 Interior of new car does nothing for me. The OPF has killed the sound, so its unlikely that i'll ever upgrade. So 15,000 mile 2016 model is a keeper.
50 odd grand and you don’t Evan get a flat bottom steering wheel it’s basically the same as my a3 saloon s line ahahah
Yeah something to do with the assistance systems as to why you can’t have it on that car. The RS3 is available with a flat bottom steering wheel just not that high of spec 🤷🏼♂️
Great car and so glad they kept the 5 pot engine.
did you say that you still getting the green one or is the Daytona grey ones it now?
Yes the green one is still coming 👍🏼
The title made me crease
Comment for Ben: if the car rocks up like that to dealers and they wash it. If there’s scratches. What do dealers do. Will they just t cut it or order a new panel for the car
Depends on whether it’s fixable or not mate. It can be rejected but that’s very very rare. 99/100 it’s easily fixable to the expense of Audi or the transport company depending when/who did it 👍🏼
Are you guys borrowing this until you get the saloon or are you not getting the green saloon now?
Yeah just having it until the green one arrives
Is it true the ECU is locked on them ?
I assume so yeah 👍🏼