So, I got my RS3. Haggled a nice 10% of list price, and came with loads of extras. Un-registered and 60 miles on the clock.
I love this car. It was either this or the 1M, and I surprised myself by choosing the RS3. Firstly, I would say to compare this to the 1M doesnt make sense to me. They clearly have a different intent in their purpose. The closest car Audi produce to the 1M is the TT RS. The RS3 is a practical 4 door car, designed for the dad who wants performance without the headache of the missus.
This car is seriously fast - and very easy to drive fast. I didn't want a car that flicks the back end out when you apply throttle on a bend. I've just owned one of these. Loved that, but not what I want from an every day car. I also wanted to buy a car that was comfortable, easy to drive when I'm hungover or tired, yet stupidly fast when I plant it. The build quality is extremely good. The ride is excellent. The S-tronic box very clever. The engine is absolutely fabulous. The grip is superb. And I can load my shopping plus other people into the back of it. I can take it out in the wet and the snow. It's an all-in-one package for me.
Yes, it's not a raw drivers car, but I have found it very addictive. The Vee is still the most fun car I've driven.
Go onto Ford website and price up a fast petrol mondeo estate, with the extras to match the RS3. It comes in at 35k.
Ummmm - no brainer!
Of course, there are plenty of other bargains that can offer the same, but for me, I just wanted this car. Very happy with it. I felt compelled to write this because most of the reviews are quite unforgiving and I dont agree with the context they compare the car in.
I wonder if the Phase 2 RS3 will iron out the criticisms of the Phase 1................ sound familiar?
