I remeber your first video a7 vs s7 and remembering this guys quality is too good... good to see your channel growing keep that going.... your channel is gonna blow up guaranteed!
Hi Noah, Man, this means a lot...giving me the 🔥to keep going and to put out the best content I can! Appreciate the love!! Put out your own vid and let me know the link!
The fixed suspension is perfectly fine around town. I have it in the UK on my S3 and test drove an RS3 with fixed suspension too. Mag Ride suspension is firmer except in comfort mode. The thing with the shift gauge colours on the virtual cockpit are because you're in full manual mode, when you're in auto and you press the paddle, it goes into temporary manual mode and will go back to auto if you stop using the paddles. You can get electric seats but for some reason they're only in the regular sport seats.
Great review dude 👍 Funny thing is I just got my 2018 RS3 with full options last Friday and I'm still watching reviews coz I can't believe I actually own one now 😂, after wanting any audi from the age of 10 years old watching the old group B rally cars destroy the competition 👌👍✌️
That’s awesome to hear man, you need to pinch yourself so that you know it’s real. It’s just an incredible amount of performance out of the box from a quality German brand.
@@ratedm90 haha 😂 3 years later and it's awesome, but it's even more interesting and more awesome! I'm now very modified and couldn't be happier with my achievements with the car 🤣
Hey Mike! What a cool video bro! I am a 270lb 6’ dude and am totally comfortable in my RS3! Actually I think my friends that are smaller actually feel less bolstered. Love the manual seats. Great review! I totally agree with everything and loved seeing your emotions when it comes to laying down the power! I’ve tracked my car and it is BEAST! It is the Jack of all Trades. Speed demon: very few cars are quicker. Snow Monster, Quattro + Michelin Alpin = unstoppable!!! And Family Sedan: I can STILL take my wife and kids to Costco and fill the trunk. (And still get 27mpg!). Nice review.
This comment makes me smile! I’m really happy you enjoyed watching it. It took a while to put all the content together and it’s hard to know if I should talk about specs so I try and touch on everything a little. The thing is just a great car, and my next video is delivering the vehicle to one of my TH-cam subs. Thanks for watching, and please sub! It would mean a lot!
That’s too funny, these are the two cars I’m cross-shopping right now, I guess actually test driving both will help, but before I do that, do you find the RS3 comfortable in the back? We go on road trips anywhere in the 4-5 hour range and it would need to hold at least 4 with gear. I’d probably grab a rocket box. Would love to hear your thoughts since you already did both!
@@architecturehappy S4 is a larger car. I had MANY people comment about legroom in the front and people were happy in the back. RS3 is much smaller. Also, if you're tall or have tall people, the RS3 could be problematic. I'm 6'0" and even with the seat all the way down, I come close to hitting the ceiling. Please drive both. They are very different cars. The S4 was incredibly beautiful but far too lethargic for me. The RS3 is more basic on the inside but much more of a drivers car. Also RS3 can be tuned up to 1200HP. There's much less tuning/mods available for the S4
nfavor That’s very helpful, thank you! Looking forward to driving both, I want the RS3 to fit my needs, because I know I’ll be addicted to the power and dynamics, but don’t want to be kicking myself when I need a bigger car for getaway trips.
@@architecturehappy Is the RS4 too much? It was for me and the S4 left a bad impression, to be honest. I don't know that you're coming from but I had a stage 2.5 GTI (IS38) before the S4. The S4 always felt noticeably slower than the GTI. BTW, if you end up geoing wwith the S4, I'd be glad to let you have my COBB box for it cheap. Even on E85, with the COBB, it still wasn't enough.
@@architecturehappy The S4 always felt like a car I could drive all day and never feel tired. It would be an amazing touring car, it's just that it never felt fast enough. I owned a stage 2.5 GTI before that and the S4 instantly felt slower. When someone pulled out in front of me and I had $19k damage, it was a fortunate way to sell the car. The RS3 is an absolutely amazing car in every way. The S4 was never the right fit for me and after owning the S4, I came to realize that I like smaller cars. Please let me know which way you go and what your impressions are!
My car history: ... Mustang convertible A4 S line A5 convertible And now A3 convertible Believe it or not, my favorite so far has been the A3. Indeed, there’s something to the power/weight ratio in this car that just works amazingly well. Also, Audi has been refining their gear-shifting modes over the years, and my A3 2018 just gets it perfect.
I absolutely love the video quality and you did mention a lot of informations about the suspension that most of the reviewers never talk about which i did like. I have a 2018 M4 I just got it for 5 months and I'm planning to change it with an RS3 very soon. The weather in Montreal isn't ideal for rwd + the m4 suspension has no mercy lol. The rs5 2018 is more comfortable than the rs3 tho, but the price isn't worth it. One thing I can tell you, if you get the REVO Stage 1 for 1150$ it will boost the rs3 to 480hp and it does 0-100 in 3.4 sec. Anyway thank you for the informations 😃👍
BassBoosterz thank you for your comment. It really means a lot. Its hard to know exactly what to talk about as there is lots of channels that talk about specifc stuff, so i just wanted to talk about someone who actually had one for 6 months!
I have a 2018 RS3. Had it new (got it from the dealership at 182 kms) since November 2017. I love the RS3. Had an S4 before. Anyhow, where can i get this REVO to up my hp tp 480. BTW i saw the specs on the 2019 RS3, and it seems Audi lowered the hp from 400 to 394. Strange.
Not a fan of the exhaust sound, but love this car so much. It's has a perfect design , all the dimensions are set equal , no crazy lines what so ever. This and the m2 are my favourite light weight German sports car.
Great car! I’ve had mine for 6 months and still think it’s one of the best cars available. (Especially for the money). Can’t really find a fault with it. Very fast! I like it better than my father in laws 2018 RS5. This car does it all. I did a Lamborghini track day a few months ago and the instructor was jealous of my RS3 (as we were doing hot laps in a much more Expensive car). I think the RS3 felt quicker than a 2012 Gallardo. Thank you for the video. Just saw that the 2019 has a bit less HP. I think for emissions
I bought a brand new RS3 six months ago and I just love that car. The best car I ever have owned. It's fully equipped with all the goodies you can get:-) Had a trip to Germany last summer and tested the top speed at the Autobahn. Yes, it works and fully complies with my expectations:-)
i have an Audi A3 sportback and i love it ! Such a small car with great quality and comfort. I think Audi RS3 is the best compact car ever ! 5 cylinder sounds awesome
The difference between when you click the paddles and it says M and when you moved the shifter over to M: Temporary M Mode: clicking the paddles temporarily puts it into manual mode and will stick to the gear you put it in, however, if you rev all the way to the red line it will automatically shift for you and go back to automatic mode. if you don't click the paddles for a number of seconds it will also automatically default back to auto mode and choose the gears on its own. Manual Mode: when you move the shifter over to M the transmission will not shift for you, if you hit red line it will keep you in the gear you left it in but will cut off throttle so you don't go past red line. However, if you leave it in too high of a gear when slowing down, causing the RPMs to fall below 1k, it will downshift for you to prevent you from stalling the car
Trying to decide if the RS3 is going to fit my needs , iv watched a few RS3 vids now, this long term pov is one of the best real world reviews of daily driving the RS3 out there! Great work!!
I know a lot of people who owned the 8V RS3 for a short while then sold it. Some went to get the S3 instead. I believe the main problem is that there's not much power in the low end, making daily driving on the street a real disappointment.
Habib Yahya Canadian winters are notoriously hard on cars… It pains me but it’s so much nicer once the snow melts and the roads are cleaned up… The car stays in much better condition
Hey Mikes! I have an RS3 as well. It’s a great car. I’ve had it for six months, and there’s a couple things I’d love to know if you’ve experienced..... 1. In stop and go traffic, I see my oil temp climb over 215 degrees F. I get a system malfunction error and the rpm is limited to 4000. I’ve sent pics of the dash error and my dealer can’t figure it out. The car doesn’t store the error message either which makes it more difficult to deal with. 2. Winter tires for the front wheels. I ended up going to tire rack to order.
Nice review! Just shooting my first review of my BMW F10 M5 2 years ownership so am watching car reviews on TH-cam with even greater interest now. Really nicely shot and great relaxed talking and kept me engaged. Lovely shots, drone, drive by’ s etc. Plus my dad is getting an rs3 to replace his golf r so great to see an rs3 review. I’ve a funny feeling I’d enjoy an rs3 more than my m5. Haven’t been in an rs3 yet.👍🏽 Good luck with growing your channel! Subscribed👌🏽
I also own this car the 5 cylinder engine is one of the Greatest engines Audi has ever made .. and if you think that is fast stage 1 and 2 is crazy fast.. nice review
Valid question, i actually sold it to Alex who was looking for an Ara Blue and there wasnt one in the State/Province. So we agreed to a price and i sold it. I am actually on the hunt for an R8/Huracan, so once i find what im looking for ill post it. However in the meantime, i am driving an S5 Sportback! (which i will do a comparison with against the RS3)
Drove the RS3 at an Audi event in Toronto last summer, unfortunately it was too short and had a terrible route. The fancy dash does nothing for me, the engine sounds fantastic but I wasn't super impressed with the impression of speed from it. I have the basic A3 1.8T which I bought in 2015 so my daughter could learn to drive on an automatic but I could also have a decently nice car with a design (especially interior) that I liked. First automatic ever in 30 years of buying cars. On the RS3 drive I was thinking that, other than the sound, this car would be basically identical to my base model 98% of the time. Honestly, after my short drive I got back in my other car, 2006 B7 Avant 6MT that I've had since new, and was just like, wow, so much much better to just drive a stick in this tired old car than drive the gee gaws version. And mine at least has memory seats. Despite all the comments on here, some of us are married, and the biggest pain with the A3 is manually fixing the seats all the damn time. Anyway, all the commenters will now tell me about the tenths of a second faster the DSG makes the car and how nobody drives manual anymore, or how they would drive manual but they have to drive in traffic sometimes and it hurts their widdle leggies, but I would never spend money on a sports/performance car with an automatic. Currently trying to ditch the A3 and make the daughter drive a stick if she can't get her own car, and toying with getting one of either a 2019 Mx-5, M240i Coupe, or maybe a Golf R. They all come in manual, the first is that convertible with great handling but less power and utility, the second has great power and RWD, and the Golf R has decent power but I can still make it up the cottage hill in the winter if I want to 4 season the next car. I'd do a Boxster to balance the power and fun aspect but would have to go back a few years to get the price and the 6 banger. No Audi can make the list as there's nothing left with a stick - I hadn't even realized how long they screwed over their 'sports' cars to just being autos.
I'm with you there, buddy. I'm selling my VW 6 speed GTI because of lower back issues and LA traffic makes the the constant shifting a problem. Very sad, but at least the DSG will still provide speed.
although that was one of my concerns, after 8k on the car it felt pretty much like new.. i was thinking it would get shiny and super smooth...but nothing like that at all
We were returning home from Banff to southern Ontario. The speed limit changed from 110 to 100 km/h as we entered Ontario. So I changed my cruise down to 120 km/h and I came across an OPP car. I was pulled over. The Cop said do you know why I pulled you over which I replied no. He said you're from plate is ajar. I got out to look at the plate and told him some asshole in Banff did it. I didn't remove the plate as I didn't want a fine for that. He finished and said what a nice car you have. I thanked him and carried on my way to southern Ontario. I wish all Cops were that nice.
How does it compare to the RS7? I know they’re very different but I’m considering a higher mileage RS7 since it pretty much is more prestigious, roomier, and more powerful.
had both, kept the RS7. Not that the rs3 isn't a great car, do miss it time to time. The brakes where one of the main issues for me, at the time they didn't have upgrades (but don't think one should need to upgrade) but they do now. Its mostly fwd, not to fun for drifting or want a scare. If it had a torsen diff it would be sick!
Very good informative review, you have good knowledge of the car's options etc which is more helpful, but a few more scenes of the performance of the car would be better, like clips of it doing a 30 - 70mph, or foot down at 50mph, so we get a better idea of how quick it actually is. Thanks.
@6:30 I'm one foot taller than you, and I also fit very well in the RS3 ; ) I had the option to chose between manual or auto adjusted seats, but I got the manual ones, since it saves both money and weight. And it's not that hard to manually adjust them once in a while. I would also have gone for the magnetic dampers instead of unlocking 280 kph if I had to chose. But I didn't, so I got both : )
Zeruel82Mk2 lucky guy! You must get a lot more enjoyment out of most, knowing how much fun this car is. Most tall people don’t fit well in fast smaller cars, so that’s awesome. Makes total sense on the options. Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. Don’t forget to sub!
The car will auto upshift in D. In manual mode it will just bounce off the redline, thats why you get the color coded annunciations approaching redline.
Very much enjoyed watching your video, very informative indeed.... At present I'm in the market to change my SQ5 for either an RS5 or an RS3 so I'm watching reviews galore
Nice man! The Rs5 is more substantial but that weight works against you. How old are you? It’s a tough decision but I think the above question answers it. 18-30 RS3 30-45 RS5 45-60RS3 60+ RS5
The Audi RS3 is the modern Supra or GTR... Those cars were known at the time to beat cars well above its own price. It’s sad that Japanese manufacturers no longer have an interest in the sports car market apart from maybe the new NSX or GTR but they both cost well above $120k here in Canada.
Hey great video! I had a question regarding the magnetic ride suspension vs the fixed suspension that comes with the dynamic plus package. Have you experienced both in an rs3? I’m trying to get a sense of the fixed suspension vs the dynamic setting in magnetic ride. Much like you, I feel as though I would like to have the option for a softer ride in comfort mode at times, but I do have a significant interest in getting the dynamic plus package so that I get all of the performance (top speed & ceramic brakes)
Joel Malagon ceramic brakes aren’t a very good option if it’s a daily and you’re not taking it to a track frequently. I went with mag ride because I do a lot of city driving and that means a lot of shitty roads, there’s a very noticeable difference between comfort suspension and dynamic, hitting bumps in dynamic is a terrible thing, so I’m very happy to have the option to have the suspension tight or not
How does the driving experience compare in an RS3 to an S5 coupe? In terms of sound, throttle response, and overall driving enjoyment? I am looking to test drive both soon but I would much prefer a coupe over a Saloon, mostly because of looks and weight etc. Although I would prefer an Audi I feel the c43 amg is a better choice overall, but would love to hear peoples thoughts. Thanks
Nice review. I really like the drone shots from above. I have a drone and I know how difficult is to get those shots right, and it's just a few seconds of footage so that's why most car reviewers don't bother. What I think it's missing is what you DON'T like about this car. Obviously it's an amazing car, but after driving it for so long there must be some stuff you dislike. Thanks!
Great review I also love the rs 3 I have a gli it’s lots of fun to drive but want to get rs3 you don’t see many at Audi dealership they either sell quick or they don’t get that many
I have the 2018 S3 Sportback. I could have bought the RS3 but thought the S3 provides me with all I need in a day to day practical car. RS3 would make me neglect my 911. The basic differences between the two and the price difference really didn't warrant me getting the RS. I get enough fun out of the S with it's fully specced package (standard sports seats tho) and slick S-tronic box. My next 'practical' upgrade would be the S4. I would only ever chose Audi cars.
S4 for me was a little bit bigger plus I liked S3 styling more. I suggest the S5 honestly. S3 is wayyy more comfortable than an RS3. Do not believe me, another guy returned his RS3 for a S3 lol.
@@DaveThaBossDTB interesting about the guy returning RS3. I love the S4 as it's just the right size for covering daily duties and still have some fun on the twisties
Beautiful video, very easy on the eyes, nice delivery, informative. Very low key on the dealership Such a classy guy. I guess if I'd buy a used car from you I should at least Sub.
Only think i hate are :- 1. Auto stop. But u can use VCDS to change valve to kill it - 19 CAN gateway - adoptation - start stop - 12.1V 2. Wind screen washer 2 sec. Too long, i also use VCDS to - 09 Cen ele - adoptation - ENG141682 change to 1000ms - may require Security access code 31347. have fun guys
One correction, this car does not sit 4 comfortably. Also the suspension is hard as hell, I rode with my friend every day in this car and it is not comfortable! I think S5 is the best balance between performance and comfort.
He may have had the fixed suspension. In comfort mode it is not bad at all. I have S3 and if the people are under 5’6’ they are not uncomfortable in the back. I drove to Vegas for 3 hours with 4 people in the car. Tight on luggage space though, wish we got the sport back.
Here is a free piece of info 4 ya. It is now color coded only in manual mode, SPORT so U know U have to shift when U forget to. A regular tach in most cars have yellow bars b4 red line 4 shift points, or nearing danger limit.
Was it so understeering that they put wider in front and not all 255s? I love that car, and that color... I don't like open roof. My favourite sedan on the market. Here in Italy we have too many stations, 70% are SPBs and other names that won't make you feel castrated. This to me is the best family car to get.
I remeber your first video a7 vs s7 and remembering this guys quality is too good... good to see your channel growing keep that going.... your channel is gonna blow up guaranteed!
Hi Noah,
Man, this means a lot...giving me the 🔥to keep going and to put out the best content I can! Appreciate the love!! Put out your own vid and let me know the link!
i had to come back with another thankyou!! It made me smile (again)
5 years later, I'm watching this and it's still more informative than most other newer reviews.
What a little rocket, what a legendary engine!
I’ve just picked up an s3 (2014) in JAVA green (Sportback) seems great so far, an Rs3 would be nice but happy with the s3 for now :)
The fixed suspension is perfectly fine around town. I have it in the UK on my S3 and test drove an RS3 with fixed suspension too. Mag Ride suspension is firmer except in comfort mode. The thing with the shift gauge colours on the virtual cockpit are because you're in full manual mode, when you're in auto and you press the paddle, it goes into temporary manual mode and will go back to auto if you stop using the paddles. You can get electric seats but for some reason they're only in the regular sport seats.
Great review dude 👍
Funny thing is I just got my 2018 RS3 with full options last Friday and I'm still watching reviews coz I can't believe I actually own one now 😂, after wanting any audi from the age of 10 years old watching the old group B rally cars destroy the competition 👌👍✌️
That’s awesome to hear man, you need to pinch yourself so that you know it’s real.
It’s just an incredible amount of performance out of the box from a quality German brand.
Congrats man! Wish I'm next just like what you went for
What’s it been like?
@@ratedm90 haha 😂 3 years later and it's awesome, but it's even more interesting and more awesome! I'm now very modified and couldn't be happier with my achievements with the car 🤣
@@lateralbeats sickkkk dude! Those 5cyl sound awesome! I heard it on an Audi ttrs.
Hey Mike! What a cool video bro! I am a 270lb 6’ dude and am totally comfortable in my RS3! Actually I think my friends that are smaller actually feel less bolstered. Love the manual seats. Great review! I totally agree with everything and loved seeing your emotions when it comes to laying down the power! I’ve tracked my car and it is BEAST! It is the Jack of all Trades. Speed demon: very few cars are quicker. Snow Monster, Quattro + Michelin Alpin = unstoppable!!! And Family Sedan: I can STILL take my wife and kids to Costco and fill the trunk. (And still get 27mpg!). Nice review.
This comment makes me smile! I’m really happy you enjoyed watching it. It took a while to put all the content together and it’s hard to know if I should talk about specs so I try and touch on everything a little.
The thing is just a great car, and my next video is delivering the vehicle to one of my TH-cam subs.
Thanks for watching, and please sub! It would mean a lot!
I'm 6'4" and very happy with my RS green rs3
27mpg!?!? I get 17-24 depending if im city driving or on highway.... 24 If on highway, also get like 5 mpg when I first start the car
I sold my B9 S4 for a 2019 RS3. I'm so much happier with the RS3! Glad to see that you enjoyed yours as well.
That’s too funny, these are the two cars I’m cross-shopping right now, I guess actually test driving both will help, but before I do that, do you find the RS3 comfortable in the back? We go on road trips anywhere in the 4-5 hour range and it would need to hold at least 4 with gear. I’d probably grab a rocket box. Would love to hear your thoughts since you already did both!
@@architecturehappy S4 is a larger car. I had MANY people comment about legroom in the front and people were happy in the back. RS3 is much smaller. Also, if you're tall or have tall people, the RS3 could be problematic. I'm 6'0" and even with the seat all the way down, I come close to hitting the ceiling. Please drive both. They are very different cars. The S4 was incredibly beautiful but far too lethargic for me. The RS3 is more basic on the inside but much more of a drivers car. Also RS3 can be tuned up to 1200HP. There's much less tuning/mods available for the S4
nfavor That’s very helpful, thank you! Looking forward to driving both, I want the RS3 to fit my needs, because I know I’ll be addicted to the power and dynamics, but don’t want to be kicking myself when I need a bigger car for getaway trips.
@@architecturehappy Is the RS4 too much? It was for me and the S4 left a bad impression, to be honest. I don't know that you're coming from but I had a stage 2.5 GTI (IS38) before the S4. The S4 always felt noticeably slower than the GTI. BTW, if you end up geoing wwith the S4, I'd be glad to let you have my COBB box for it cheap. Even on E85, with the COBB, it still wasn't enough.
@@architecturehappy The S4 always felt like a car I could drive all day and never feel tired. It would be an amazing touring car, it's just that it never felt fast enough. I owned a stage 2.5 GTI before that and the S4 instantly felt slower. When someone pulled out in front of me and I had $19k damage, it was a fortunate way to sell the car. The RS3 is an absolutely amazing car in every way. The S4 was never the right fit for me and after owning the S4, I came to realize that I like smaller cars. Please let me know which way you go and what your impressions are!
My car history:
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Mustang convertible
A4 S line
A5 convertible
And now A3 convertible
Believe it or not, my favorite so far has been the A3. Indeed, there’s something to the power/weight ratio in this car that just works amazingly well. Also, Audi has been refining their gear-shifting modes over the years, and my A3 2018 just gets it perfect.
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STILL... one of my favorite cars. Hope to own one, some day. Thanks for the review!
It’s a great go kart!
I know this grill, on FB S3/RS3 group?
I absolutely love the video quality and you did mention a lot of informations about the suspension that most of the reviewers never talk about which i did like. I have a 2018 M4 I just got it for 5 months and I'm planning to change it with an RS3 very soon. The weather in Montreal isn't ideal for rwd + the m4 suspension has no mercy lol. The rs5 2018 is more comfortable than the rs3 tho, but the price isn't worth it. One thing I can tell you, if you get the REVO Stage 1 for 1150$ it will boost the rs3 to 480hp and it does 0-100 in 3.4 sec. Anyway thank you for the informations 😃👍
BassBoosterz thank you for your comment. It really means a lot. Its hard to know exactly what to talk about as there is lots of channels that talk about specifc stuff, so i just wanted to talk about someone who actually had one for 6 months!
Thats crayyyyyzzeee on the Revo tune, its amazing that you can stay or beat most super cars! (2015's and older lol)
I have a 2018 RS3. Had it new (got it from the dealership at 182 kms) since November 2017. I love the RS3. Had an S4 before. Anyhow, where can i get this REVO to up my hp tp 480. BTW i saw the specs on the 2019 RS3, and it seems Audi lowered the hp from 400 to 394. Strange.
Me too I live in Montreal and ive totaled my rs3 last week due to bad weather make sure you invest in a good set of winter tires
Montreal has the worst road, potholes everywhere. got be really careful when driving rs3.
Amazing car.
By the way, the colours you get under manual mode, they are audis version of shift lights...
Not a fan of the exhaust sound, but love this car so much. It's has a perfect design , all the dimensions are set equal , no crazy lines what so ever. This and the m2 are my favourite light weight German sports car.
Great car! I’ve had mine for 6 months and still think it’s one of the best cars available. (Especially for the money). Can’t really find a fault with it. Very fast! I like it better than my father in laws 2018 RS5. This car does it all.
I did a Lamborghini track day a few months ago and the instructor was jealous of my RS3 (as we were doing hot laps in a much more
Expensive car). I think the RS3 felt quicker than a 2012 Gallardo. Thank you for the video.
Just saw that the 2019 has a bit less HP.
I think for emissions
I noticed that too. So it wasnt my imagination. Makes my 2018 RS3 a really great buy with the 400 ponies
2019 RS3 has 394 hp.
@@jakem4219 currently in the market for rs3. do you guys recommend leasing or buying ? thanks
How’s your brakes ? Apparently they are pricy as hell to change and very frequent
I bought a brand new RS3 six months ago and I just love that car. The best car I ever have owned. It's fully equipped with all the goodies you can get:-) Had a trip to Germany last summer and tested the top speed at the Autobahn. Yes, it works and fully complies with my expectations:-)
Lucky!!!!
RS5 Vs RS3 Thoughts? Could you compare it?
Thanks for this video. Just in time for me. I'm collecting a PFL RS3 in 2 weeks, upgrading from a stage 1 S3 8V...
Sweeeeeeeerrtttt!!! The motor on the RS3 is world class.
i have an Audi A3 sportback and i love it ! Such a small car with great quality and comfort. I think Audi RS3 is the best compact car ever ! 5 cylinder sounds awesome
Cliff Burton ın kardeşiyim you planing to mod it like new wheels and lower the car little bit
The difference between when you click the paddles and it says M and when you moved the shifter over to M:
Temporary M Mode: clicking the paddles temporarily puts it into manual mode and will stick to the gear you put it in, however, if you rev all the way to the red line it will automatically shift for you and go back to automatic mode. if you don't click the paddles for a number of seconds it will also automatically default back to auto mode and choose the gears on its own.
Manual Mode: when you move the shifter over to M the transmission will not shift for you, if you hit red line it will keep you in the gear you left it in but will cut off throttle so you don't go past red line. However, if you leave it in too high of a gear when slowing down, causing the RPMs to fall below 1k, it will downshift for you to prevent you from stalling the car
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Also in temporary manual you don’t get the multicoloured build up colours are you pass 5,000 rpms.. like you do when you are in full manual mode!
You’re a great reviewer and presenter, keep up the great work.
Trying to decide if the RS3 is going to fit my needs , iv watched a few RS3 vids now, this long term pov is one of the best real world reviews of daily driving the RS3 out there! Great work!!
Awesome video! I finally got into a Nardo exactly a year ago and yeah, no regrets.
Interesting feature with the shift warnings!
I know a lot of people who owned the 8V RS3 for a short while then sold it. Some went to get the S3 instead. I believe the main problem is that there's not much power in the low end, making daily driving on the street a real disappointment.
Real high-quality review… RS3 owner here that has it garaged for the winter so I really enjoyed this video! Subscribed!
Now i see your answer!
Why do you garage it during winter if i may ask? That kind of defeats the purpose
Habib Yahya Canadian winters are notoriously hard on cars… It pains me but it’s so much nicer once the snow melts and the roads are cleaned up… The car stays in much better condition
Hey Mikes! I have an RS3 as well. It’s a great car. I’ve had it for six months, and there’s a couple things I’d love to know if you’ve experienced.....
1. In stop and go traffic, I see my oil temp climb over 215 degrees F. I get a system malfunction error and the rpm is limited to 4000. I’ve sent pics of the dash error and my dealer can’t figure it out. The car doesn’t store the error message either which makes it more difficult to deal with.
2. Winter tires for the front wheels. I ended up going to tire rack to order.
Shawn Lynn No none of that-it’s been pretty darn good and I put about 14,000 km on it in the first year.
Nice review! Just shooting my first review of my BMW F10 M5 2 years ownership so am watching car reviews on TH-cam with even greater interest now. Really nicely shot and great relaxed talking and kept me engaged. Lovely shots, drone, drive by’ s etc. Plus my dad is getting an rs3 to replace his golf r so great to see an rs3 review. I’ve a funny feeling I’d enjoy an rs3 more than my m5. Haven’t been in an rs3 yet.👍🏽 Good luck with growing your channel! Subscribed👌🏽
I don't see how this was a "long term test review", but i love the car anyways.
Great RS3 stunning colour 400hp I think this is the perfect combination
Great Review
I have been blessed to find and buy a nice 2020 RS3 Nardo Gray
Love it! Love it!
Great car. Currently have a 2020 RS3 Nardo Grey from New and have put 50,000 kms on it
Just bought one. I am happy.
Cannot go wrong with this beast!
I also own this car the 5 cylinder engine is one of the Greatest engines Audi has ever made .. and if you think that is fast stage 1 and 2 is crazy fast.. nice review
Thanks for your message l, glad you liked it!
This car is amazing! I'm in the market for one now. This car is over engineered from the factory. Forged internals and a dual fuel system
Absolutely love this car. Great video I’m currently working on my other half to hopefully get one soon keep the videos coming 👍🏻💙
First time watching your video, one of the best RS3 reviews out there! Subsribed!!
Thanks man,
Much appreciated!
Lol you were giving the steering wheel a deep tissue massage.😂😂😂
Hows the RS3 holding up? Any reliability issues?
I want to buy the RS3 but If you like it, then why did you sell it?
IT'S A LONG TERM TEST DRIVE! USE. YOUR. EARS.
Valid question, i actually sold it to Alex who was looking for an Ara Blue and there wasnt one in the State/Province. So we agreed to a price and i sold it. I am actually on the hunt for an R8/Huracan, so once i find what im looking for ill post it. However in the meantime, i am driving an S5 Sportback! (which i will do a comparison with against the RS3)
@@ACCELER8TV Prolly one the coolest cars on the market today.
Loveeeeeeee the exhaust so many chargers & challengers I feel over do it but rs3 is perrrrrrrrfect
Drove the RS3 at an Audi event in Toronto last summer, unfortunately it was too short and had a terrible route. The fancy dash does nothing for me, the engine sounds fantastic but I wasn't super impressed with the impression of speed from it. I have the basic A3 1.8T which I bought in 2015 so my daughter could learn to drive on an automatic but I could also have a decently nice car with a design (especially interior) that I liked. First automatic ever in 30 years of buying cars. On the RS3 drive I was thinking that, other than the sound, this car would be basically identical to my base model 98% of the time. Honestly, after my short drive I got back in my other car, 2006 B7 Avant 6MT that I've had since new, and was just like, wow, so much much better to just drive a stick in this tired old car than drive the gee gaws version. And mine at least has memory seats. Despite all the comments on here, some of us are married, and the biggest pain with the A3 is manually fixing the seats all the damn time.
Anyway, all the commenters will now tell me about the tenths of a second faster the DSG makes the car and how nobody drives manual anymore, or how they would drive manual but they have to drive in traffic sometimes and it hurts their widdle leggies, but I would never spend money on a sports/performance car with an automatic. Currently trying to ditch the A3 and make the daughter drive a stick if she can't get her own car, and toying with getting one of either a 2019 Mx-5, M240i Coupe, or maybe a Golf R. They all come in manual, the first is that convertible with great handling but less power and utility, the second has great power and RWD, and the Golf R has decent power but I can still make it up the cottage hill in the winter if I want to 4 season the next car. I'd do a Boxster to balance the power and fun aspect but would have to go back a few years to get the price and the 6 banger. No Audi can make the list as there's nothing left with a stick - I hadn't even realized how long they screwed over their 'sports' cars to just being autos.
The world has changed my friend. No auto can replace the rowing of the gears. Hands down.
I'm with you there, buddy. I'm selling my VW 6 speed GTI because of lower back issues and LA traffic makes the the constant shifting a problem. Very sad, but at least the DSG will still provide speed.
Thanks for the video. Thinking more and more going with the RS 3 next time I purchase a vehicle. BMW Corp. has really let me down lately. Cheers.
Just wondering if you ever wear out your steering wheel?? 😂😂
although that was one of my concerns, after 8k on the car it felt pretty much like new.. i was thinking it would get shiny and super smooth...but nothing like that at all
Thinking the same the way he rubs it! up & down! Don't think he got your joke though. lol
Springbank and Commissioners? Are you based out of London??? Just bought one of these. Loving your review.
We were returning home from Banff to southern Ontario. The speed limit changed from 110 to 100 km/h as we entered Ontario. So I changed my cruise down to 120 km/h and I came across an OPP car. I was pulled over. The Cop said do you know why I pulled you over which I replied no. He said you're from plate is ajar. I got out to look at the plate and told him some asshole in Banff did it. I didn't remove the plate as I didn't want a fine for that. He finished and said what a nice car you have. I thanked him and carried on my way to southern Ontario. I wish all Cops were that nice.
You sit so high up, can you even see the digital dash?! Nicely produced vid!
Just barely, I never look at it. I just listen
S3 does have that cluster, that is unless my car isn't an S3!
Think he meant the g meter and the other one on either side
Nice review and one of my favorites Audis. Let me know if you re ever planning to get involved with Detailing products.
Thanks for the nice comment!
Great footage - what camera(s) and editing software do you use? Cheers.
Would u get this for long term? U think its somewhat reliable compare 2 other Audis
Fully agree with you... have done a similar series on the RS3 but in German on my channel
Oh nice man! I’ll come and check it out!
You're wrong about the dash layout. All S cars get the central rev counter sport option. They just may not have the torque dials.
Yes, i was saying that the g-meter option on RS & R8 vehicles...all S cars totally get the center ring! your right!
Your review is really in depth. Good job this video earned you a subscriber (me)
Finally a good review. But I hoping to see also something about service and running costs
Great point, I’ll remember to include that on future videos
How does it compare to the RS7? I know they’re very different but I’m considering a higher mileage RS7 since it pretty much is more prestigious, roomier, and more powerful.
had both, kept the RS7. Not that the rs3 isn't a great car, do miss it time to time. The brakes where one of the main issues for me, at the time they didn't have upgrades (but don't think one should need to upgrade) but they do now. Its mostly fwd, not to fun for drifting or want a scare. If it had a torsen diff it would be sick!
I'm thinking of buying an RS3 saloon. To that goal your review was very informative and helpful, thank you!
Very good informative review, you have good knowledge of the car's options etc which is more helpful, but a few more scenes of the performance of the car would be better, like clips of it doing a 30 - 70mph, or foot down at 50mph, so we get a better idea of how quick it actually is. Thanks.
Okay good to know, I will make sure that happens on the future videos!
@6:30 I'm one foot taller than you, and I also fit very well in the RS3 ; )
I had the option to chose between manual or auto adjusted seats, but I got the manual ones, since it saves both money and weight.
And it's not that hard to manually adjust them once in a while.
I would also have gone for the magnetic dampers instead of unlocking 280 kph if I had to chose. But I didn't, so I got both : )
Zeruel82Mk2 lucky guy! You must get a lot more enjoyment out of most, knowing how much fun this car is.
Most tall people don’t fit well in fast smaller cars, so that’s awesome.
Makes total sense on the options.
Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it.
Don’t forget to sub!
Great review man! Is there anybody under 6ft tall who doesn’t love this car? 😂👏👍
Perfect choice lad! It's a hell of a car for that money! 😄
Yes!
Nice video.Thank you for your time and effort of putting it together.
thanks for your kind words, its hard to talk about everything about the car, but figured would do something thats pretty geenral
Thank you for this great video with important in depth info
Great review! such a good car
Thanks!
Great video Mike. Makes my videos look even worse! Those drone shots were amazing
Thanks man! Appreciate the nice comments!
The car will auto upshift in D. In manual mode it will just bounce off the redline, thats why you get the color coded annunciations approaching redline.
Would love to pick up one of these one day
The quality on this though!
Appreciate that!
RS3 ordered. Audi sport edition will the exact spec I wanted. Now to wait until September when I get it
Congrats dude, one day I'll get one of my own.
That’s sweet! Grab one while you can, won’t be around forever
Wow man awesome explanation s and awesome car. Great video. I’m subscribed
Very much enjoyed watching your video, very informative indeed.... At present I'm in the market to change my SQ5 for either an RS5 or an RS3 so I'm watching reviews galore
Nice man!
The Rs5 is more substantial but that weight works against you.
How old are you?
It’s a tough decision but I think the above question answers it.
18-30 RS3
30-45 RS5
45-60RS3
60+ RS5
I'm 52... So I guess its a RS3
Yes!
I would get an Rs3.
The energy it produces is crazy!
they all come with red calipers unless u get the sport's package w/ the ceramic break which have dark grey calipers. Nice Car!
Good job man! Keep it up and all the best...
Much appreciated!
Would love to see a RS3 in Solar orange!! And being from Canada the RS3 is the only sensible car compared to the competition.
that would be amazing! I havent seen one in person yet
My wife's car, great video Mike.
What a fun car! Im going to miss it thats for sure! Thanks for watching and im glad you liked it!
The Audi RS3 is the modern Supra or GTR... Those cars were known at the time to beat cars well above its own price.
It’s sad that Japanese manufacturers no longer have an interest in the sports car market apart from maybe the new NSX or GTR but they both cost well above $120k here in Canada.
Exactly! I don’t think people realize how fast this car is for the $$ especially when you can get one for 50k usd
@@ACCELER8TV they are now in 2022, for a 2018, 60k!!!!
Hey great video! I had a question regarding the magnetic ride suspension vs the fixed suspension that comes with the dynamic plus package. Have you experienced both in an rs3?
I’m trying to get a sense of the fixed suspension vs the dynamic setting in magnetic ride. Much like you, I feel as though I would like to have the option for a softer ride in comfort mode at times, but I do have a significant interest in getting the dynamic plus package so that I get all of the performance (top speed & ceramic brakes)
Joel Malagon ceramic brakes aren’t a very good option if it’s a daily and you’re not taking it to a track frequently. I went with mag ride because I do a lot of city driving and that means a lot of shitty roads, there’s a very noticeable difference between comfort suspension and dynamic, hitting bumps in dynamic is a terrible thing, so I’m very happy to have the option to have the suspension tight or not
hey, love your content
Thanks man!
Will keep it coming!
How does the driving experience compare in an RS3 to an S5 coupe? In terms of sound, throttle response, and overall driving enjoyment? I am looking to test drive both soon but I would much prefer a coupe over a Saloon, mostly because of looks and weight etc. Although I would prefer an Audi I feel the c43 amg is a better choice overall, but would love to hear peoples thoughts. Thanks
I’m going to do a review to compare the difference as I’m driving an S5 at the moment... which is what I bought right after the RS3
Great review
I found a red one owner 2017 RS3 with 23k miles for $51k. Is is a good buy? I’m coming from a infinity G37
Nice review. I really like the drone shots from above. I have a drone and I know how difficult is to get those shots right, and it's just a few seconds of footage so that's why most car reviewers don't bother. What I think it's missing is what you DON'T like about this car. Obviously it's an amazing car, but after driving it for so long there must be some stuff you dislike. Thanks!
That’s coming when I review an S5 sport back!
Appreciate the comments of the effort it takes to run drone shots! Thanks to the best in the business @ianmcalpine
cheers man, nice review
Appreciate it!
You can get the virtual cockpit with almost any audi if you tick the option
yes! for 2019 models, they are offering it as a standalone option in certain vehicles! thanks for your comment!
When will the 2021 model come out with the refreshed interior
I wish the RS3 came in a hatchback form like they do in Europe/Asia.
Great review I also love the rs 3 I have a gli it’s lots of fun to drive but want to get rs3 you don’t see many at Audi dealership they either sell quick or they don’t get that many
I have the 2018 S3 Sportback. I could have bought the RS3 but thought the S3 provides me with all I need in a day to day practical car. RS3 would make me neglect my 911. The basic differences between the two and the price difference really didn't warrant me getting the RS. I get enough fun out of the S with it's fully specced package (standard sports seats tho) and slick S-tronic box. My next 'practical' upgrade would be the S4. I would only ever chose Audi cars.
S4 for me was a little bit bigger plus I liked S3 styling more. I suggest the S5 honestly.
S3 is wayyy more comfortable than an RS3. Do not believe me, another guy returned his RS3 for a S3 lol.
@@DaveThaBossDTB interesting about the guy returning RS3. I love the S4 as it's just the right size for covering daily duties and still have some fun on the twisties
Beautiful video, very easy on the eyes, nice delivery, informative. Very low key on the dealership Such a classy guy. I guess if I'd buy a used car from you I should at least Sub.
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!
Hell yeah man great review
Thanks Ian! Much appreciated!
Love the RS3 but I had to option for the 2 door coupe... 2018 TT RS ;)
Someone should make count record every time this guy blinks
Only think i hate are :-
1. Auto stop. But u can use VCDS to change valve to kill it
- 19 CAN gateway - adoptation - start stop - 12.1V
2. Wind screen washer 2 sec. Too long, i also use VCDS to
- 09 Cen ele - adoptation - ENG141682 change to 1000ms
- may require Security access code 31347.
have fun guys
Thanks for the codes!
One correction, this car does not sit 4 comfortably. Also the suspension is hard as hell, I rode with my friend every day in this car and it is not comfortable!
I think S5 is the best balance between performance and comfort.
He may have had the fixed suspension. In comfort mode it is not bad at all. I have S3 and if the people are under 5’6’ they are not uncomfortable in the back. I drove to Vegas for 3 hours with 4 people in the car. Tight on luggage space though, wish we got the sport back.
Here is a free piece of info 4 ya. It is now color coded only in manual mode, SPORT so U know U have to shift when U forget to. A regular tach in most cars have yellow bars b4 red line 4 shift points, or nearing danger limit.
Good review,
A little walk around might be helpful, lights and stuff.
Very well done, more cinematic angles/ music would be a nice touch. And I didn’t get a whole lot of negatives of this video. Great work though 👍🏽
Wait I have a 2019 Audi Rs3 and I tried searching for the lap times and stats settings but I couldn’t find it, where do I go to find it?
I really love this car 💔 I can’t even sleep thinking about it
*06:40* Anyone who asks such a question, SHOULD NOT buy an Audi *RS3*
I wonder if the RS3 is reliable in the long term (years not months). Is there any common issue with these that are a big deal?
I don’t think so!
@@ACCELER8TV gotcha. Good content and will be looking out. Thanks
How’s the reliability on these RS3’s?
Very good
Motors are bulletproof
Was it so understeering that they put wider in front and not all 255s? I love that car, and that color... I don't like open roof. My favourite sedan on the market. Here in Italy we have too many stations, 70% are SPBs and other names that won't make you feel castrated. This to me is the best family car to get.
Thanks for you comment! It is an awesome car!
@@ACCELER8TV I forgot to mention: no chrome was the best choice ever. I hate chromed cars! I had my GTI front lights opened and coloured bright red.
Great review!