Been looking forward to this one mate :-)

Finished watching now, really good mate, loved the real life story line, love the nitty gritty stuff etc... Can't wait for the next one now :-) Cheers

I picked up my low mileage 2018 RS3 saloon for under 40k ... the price increase just doesn't seem tempting enough for the upgrade to me. Mine is a fast runabout, if I wanted sideways I'd have bought an M2 Comp.

Thanks for the video, I have to say as a former 8V owner it pained me to see the car so dirty and then when you wiped the exhaust with the dirt crunching on it I cried lol 😂

I always liked the hatch but this time sedan looks good as well. I wonder if both hatch and sedan drives the same?

Not sure how many people who buy an RS3 drive around in efficiency mode all the time. A more realistic mpg would be making use of the four wheel drive.

they seem to use a excessive amount of road salt in the UK :-(

Like the video but wow you go on about that Club Sport, maybe ease back in future with just one or two mentions.

I just think for £61k its a let down, think of all the second hand cars you could buy...

Got one on order cant wait

Great video very informative on what a daily drive would be like having that, I Really like the saloon version, looks more business like rather than boy racer especially in that colour ... that version looks like a carbon edition with all the black front, window surround, mirrors and boot spoiler, Its normal to attract idiots I get it now in my TCR 🤦‍♂️ Was it actually fun to drive ?? did it have a rear reverse camera and sensors all round it ??

Gotta say, that dab of oppo at 3:40 seemed to be a little alarming for you!

Newcomer to the channel here, but love the content! One small bit of feedback though, regarding your audio. A little too much road noise/background noise/distortion in some parts of the video. Maybe a lav mic would help in those situations? Either way, excited to see what else is in store

What tyres are on the car? I have Bridgestone and haven’t noticed a major overhang.

My Golf GTi CS45 has the same wireless charging problem. Oh and the RS3 is well over 100,000 euros here in Ireland.

I prefer that steering wheel than the flat bottomed one they carried over from the 8V.

I do love an RS3 but so much money even for a 2012 example. Looks good in yellow too. Watery McDonalds Hot Choc, a very common problem over the years, great when it’s right and certainly my choice within the Big Mac meal during the colder months!

Just watched 2 videos in a row where you asked Malcom his age!! Poor Malcom he’s doing better than most! Maybe it’s a running joke 😂 ....”hello Malcom how old are you ? “ 😮😂

Would be nice to up your game and get a higher quality mic with noise cancellation. Just my opinion, which may not mean diddly, But hopefully it may still be worth two cents.

Your video (watched a few times now). Has convinced me to get back in an Audi RS product. Currently running a Club sport 45 . Lovely car but prefer 4WD . Amazing how much they dropped in price !! Aug2024

It's a beast, love how the new RS3 looks!

How much fuel did you burn through on this test

15:18 excellent synchronised body swaying mr and mrs wizard, very reminiscent of the bridge of the starship enterprise. . . I get it, this is a film set and you’re not actually driving! 😎

3:40 that right there is why I have a set of alloys with Michelin crossclimates just for the winter months😂👌

Good to see Kate with her thoughts.. looks like you did more then one launch control with Kate judging by the change in swept back hair from road footage to launch control footage . Good to see Andy Wight man get in camera shot with his UpGti at C&Machine.. always one to find a camera he is lol

Great video Andrew, 40 minutes passed in a flash so must have enjoyed it! 👌

Thank you for making this week of ownership video and make it real life and down to earth. Nicely edited and made. I know what you mean, even if we can afford to buy cars like this, the criminals and jealous people that want to steal, vandalise our pride and job just takes the cream off the top of own such cars. If I was going to buy one, it would deffo be the sportback in Kimora grey like you briefly tested a while ago. Will look forward to the next driving video on this.

I’m with Toby the cat golf r 8 all day.

The best sedan in the word...

Should be in Jcb yellow as youre lunch venue is owned by them.

Brilliant review as always Andrew 👍🏻 Great detail and entertainment watching this 😃 can see you put a lot of effort into making these video’s, especially when trying to also run a business etc! Look forward to your future videos as always 🤙🏻

RS ownership in the UK ... yes, after I got my RS5 I then bought a 15 year old A4 to potter around in to bad car parks & parts of town I don’t want to park the RS in ... that’s the downside to the dream of owning them ... parking stress

I really like the Python Yellow colour. I can’t decide between that and Turbo Blue! 😊

So, what, as an alternative buy a gti clubsport (an ugly, boring golf) and a boxster gts (not practical)... really? I know from experience that running two cars isn't cheap and if they are 'older' , then factor in higher running costs as well. Seems like a pretty odd thing to say, given there are several alternatives to an rs3 at the same price point, which also offer the same practicality and level of performance, e.g. amg a45s, bmw m2c or even a low mileage rs4 for not a lot more. Also, gripes about the rs3 interior and you recommend a golf, which really does have a naff interior 🤣

Grew on me throughout video, but still would go for a Golf. :)

Think this is a great style of video Andy absolutely loved it great POV! Much prefer the new rs3 to the old one i like hot cars to shout about and I think the last one always looked understated and not different enough from a regular good spec a3! Not going to be the case with this new one! How ever £60000 that’s an insane amount in my opinion! Love the work mate 👍🏼

To repeat other people’s comments, great video, very informative and definitely worth the wait. And thanks to Mrs Volkswizard too, it’s always good to have a second opinion. Hope she’s recovered from your launch control tests! The inclusion of comments and opinions from visitors to C&M was a really nice touch too, particularly as these days the views of my 27 and 31 year old sons are very pertinent compared to my 80’s blinkered view of cars. 👍🙏🏻

Day 3: Alan Partridge!

Another great video Andrew 😊 The road noise would put me off, other than that, great car. Good to see your good lady in the car. Warm regards

Great car Andrew (not in that spec though), but you're right about not being able to leave it anywhere. Think I'd please you're mate Joe, and go a bit more under the radar with an M340i Touring. i must be getting old.....

Great video Andrew. Entertaining and informative and covering lots of ground you don't see anywhere else. I particularly liked the section with Mrs C and her feedback. I think the Apple Car Play issue might have been an Apple issue, as they had an update in this area this week. Personally it was good to hear that it is a great long distance car too as I regularly cover a 1-day 650 mile trip and had concerns in this area. Just need to save a few more pennies and I'm in! Thank you.

The Golf GTI TCR or R are the better choice 100%

I’ve been watching/reading up on the new BMW M240i xDrive lately and now the new RS3’s interior suddenly looks dated.

15:15 ‘it’s very comfortable’ *bounces nearly out the window

I missed Kate’s fashion advice first watch - erm she is very correct re colour -choice and pretty accurate re the driver wearing the sheep lol 😝

Brilliant video love the yellow and that five cylinder engine bay makes a difference in a world of 4 cylinder turbos - subjecting the boss to RS3 launch 🚀 control perhaps a less wise choice lol 👍

Does the matrix light on the Golf R automatically dip/shade out oncoming traffic?

Great video Andrew, really enjoy this longer style 👍 The dirt that the car accumulates would drive me insane, I would be hosing it down after every trip 😂 Great roads to drive about in the Cotswolds too, ive taken many a drive down there whilst visiting family (Broadway is my favourite) but never visited Caffeine & Machine or indeed Gilks Garage, will need to remedy that on my next trip 😉

I have not lived in the UK for 16 years.what a shame when you have spent all your hard earned money on a nice car and then worry that some low life is going to break in your house and steal it. OFFER buy a car your choice and receive a free gun. wow what a cocked up country!,

Obviously a lot of interest in this newie among we VAG peeps. Day to day life with a 2022 RS3, this is the definitive video on the web I'd suggest. Thanks Andrew, nice meeting you Mrs Chapple. And thanks Audi UK.

Kinda piiiised me off that they don’t give the red stitching but the us and Germany get it🙄

Another great video, I do like the "real life" videos that you occasionally do. It's an honest review too - it's testament to the quality of the content that Audi UK gave you that car for 7 days, knowing that you wouldn't just gush about how wonderful it was! Interesting that you pointed out the road noise - my Wife says exactly the same about her A3 Edition 1 35 tfsi. That's got the same 235/35/19 tyres as the Mk 7/7.5 R, but my golf is noticeably quieter (might be down to the actual tyres though). Must be horrendous with that amount of rubber on the RS3. It's so bad that we're seriously considering buying 17" or 18" wheels & fitting Michelin CrossClimate plus tyres (or similar) to it. That's not really an option for the RS3 though, I guess🤣. It's certainly lairy though - fair play for not editing out the bit where you almost went into the ditch! I'd also be wary of using it during the winter - it would be nigh on impossible to put winter wheels/tyres on it (I suppose 18" wheels, but the tyres would be difficult to source). I'm of the same opinion as you - nice car, but I wouldn't rush to buy one. I'm no fan of saloons, but it does look strangely nice in RS3 - for what is, basically, a Mk8 VW Jetta (not that there is.....!). Probably the colour too - I like it. Almost as loud as the previous RS3 in Viper Green (which I'd definitely have). Sportback rules, though - more practical. The big steering wheel is annoying though - my Wife's A3 has a lovely flat bottom wheel, but basic cruise control. Strange.... In short: I'd keep my 7.5 R & use the cash for a modern classic. A relatively new version of the previous RS3 is something I'd quite fancy though - not quite as good to drive, but nicer to look at & sit in.

My m2 has 400 HP and I’m lucky to get 20 mpg.

The GTE sold already?! Thanks for all your videos - always honest content and enjoyable.

Stunning car and great vid! Now with my Mk8 GTI gone I`m about to place an order on, unfortunatley not an RS3 saloon, but just A3 saloon. Struggling a bit with the spec though. Aiming for Florett silver with black optics, but now i just might consider Python yellow😍

I'm a big Audi fan but I jus can't get my head round buying this over BMW M3 😕

Nearly put it in the fields 😝

when you said that your`e going to "stick to speed limits" do you mean the speed limits us public stick to or do you mean F1 speed limit`s, and judging by that photo of you in the golf "on the way to work" do you ALWAYS wear your helmet on pubic roads ???

Alcantara steering wheels - why? After 8-12 months Alcantara wheels look shiny and cheap, and feel crap. And, unlike leather, Alcantara can never be restored to good-as-new. And it’s a rip-off when OEMs charge extra - Alcantara is *cheaper* for OEMs compared to leather! Very interesting vid, useful insight, great car, but FWIW I’d prefer the hatch version.

I just cant get on with the styling of the mk8 golf or these audi a3 rs3 cars.....i think the word i would use is too jaggedy. The colour on this is putrid. Nice underneath but id buy the previous gen cars....those are the ones i would look back at after locking them up but not these new gen styled cars.

MPG seems decent. I struggle to get 40MPG in my 7.5 GTI PP unless I drive extremely conservative in ECO mode.

Love this video on the Audi beautiful looking car but I think your right the wagon

Can you get heated steering in UK on any of the new A3/S3/RS3?

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As you suggested, plenty of ownership stuff to get to grips with. I thought the tyre-noise was the biggest issue. Driving 400 miles in a day would have my ears ringing. Ear-plugs would be a must. On the other hand I really liked the colour though it seems others drew their own conclusions as to your choice. Sometimes you just can't win. Overall, a great video!

Absolutely brilliant video Andrew.. these 7 day tests do give everyone a better understand of living with a car and I’m sure also for yourself . Nice to see mrs c in a video 👍

What was the fuel consumption if you drive it normal not to sporty?

Really really enjoyed this one Andrew. That 40 minutes absolutely flew. Brilliant watch 👌🤙

Great Video! Interesting to see a week in the perspective of a daily driver driving a super car. Not really fan of the new look and styling. I prefer hatchbacks or wagons, so am biased against sedans. I don't dislike them at all, I think most are very capable and practical with most looking quite nice. Happy birthday to your lovely wife! I bet she wasn't all that thrilled by the launch, but quite enjoyed the lunch! Be safe and have fun driving always!

That colour is glorious

I take my Skoda to Birmingham no way will my RS3 ever leave the safety of the Shires. Great long-term review shame you could not keep it longer.

I am warning to this but still prefer the old rs3. I'm actually surprised at the mpg

Another great video Andrew, fair enjoyed that one.. what a beezer of a car. 👏

Small alloys

I know it’s is a minor detail, but this car needs the flat bottom steering wheel as standard

I phone audi, volkswagon (all of them) and ask to borrow a car and they all tell me without exception to f*** off, I don't get it

Great video, an RS3 is definitely on my list at some point 👍🏻

Are ventilated seats an option?

Same CarPlay issue with the Tiguan R… (One of a number of software glitches!)

Mate you almost stuffed it in the bush

Got rid of my Edition 1 Saloon after less than a year due to the road noise, you just dont expect it in a "quality" brand like Audi. The Tiguan R I have now is much much better.

I dont know if it's just me but that yellow just looks to light not enough strong yellow if you know what i mean

What's the white mk8 golf at the back of the unit? 👀

Brilliant stuff Andrew 👏 👌

Awesome meeting you at C&M mate 👌

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. This travelogue was worth the wait.

My son went over to c&m last Saturday , he saw the maserati, the rs3 having wider tyres on the front is weird!

Polish people ?

Just wash it mate xD

Great vid, away to test drive one with my Dad tomorrow, he is seriously considering it

Really enjoyed this one Andrew, £70k fully specd is pushing it though but one hell of a motor.

Why can I see the body colour on the inside of the doors?

Good video as always. Didn't really notice the time at 30 minutes plus. Not sure about the price when spec extras come into play. Be a choice between this and the M3 for me and I think the BMW would just edge it. Top job and thanks. T.

Really enjoyed your comprehensive review Andrew 👌

Good to see the Corrado too :)

Fair play for keeping the oops moment in the video 🙊

Great informative video nice to see how it got on in real world day to day driving, but a microphone would be a welcomed upgrade for your set up

These cars really do need rally mud flaps! AUdi should make some cool OEM ones that are rally style.

Sorry I do not like saloon A3/S3/RS3's they look like a scaled down A4's much prefer the Sportback. Also prefer the previous model (8v) but I'm perhaps biased. The grill on the new model looks as if it has had a Botox injection and that colour? Not for me thanks. Besides that great video

I’ve got the Sportback, it’s definitely a different level of Idiot magnet than my old M140i.