I looked for the comments immediately after watching that bit 🤣

I kept waiting for a feral Mountain Thomas to come leaping from the side

Thumbs up just to make me laugh……ha ha …. Throughly enjoyable …..

See, I live here. I see those trees every day, they just blend into the background. So all I really saw was a British man walking along making hand gestures unforgivingly.

Man I started laughing and was like no James….. ur humor is what it is and I came back to the comments to this loveliness

JAX Automotive, i bet this Audi RS3 2022 looked cool.

perfect 5th is what the tone is called and theres a reason why people use the word perfect ;)

@@KankBankit’s a major 3rd but spread another octave, not a 5th, but the joke was funny!

@@AdamS32828you can have a major 5th too lol it literally adds an extra note to the 3rd but yeah idk mechanically if that makes any sense. Lol

Er du ❤atti

*leaves but yes

@@mediocreman2 my bad

It's Karsonnn

Those shots had the car looking like if it was in a “muthafkn postcard” as a wise man said once.

I think it almost certainly will be unfortunately. I'm actually picking up mine this weekend, and my tentative plan is to keep it forever. I work remotely so only put 5k miles a year on a car, if that. So even if I exclusively drove the RS3, it would last 20 years probably, if obsessively taken care of. I really don't want to go electric.

Why isn't the sportback offered in the US? Such a tragedy

@@Jake4G To me its all about what Audi thinks is popular in the US. Maybe they do a survey amongst customers and see sales data as to what is selling here, but its done similarly with all automakers.

I read that the next A3 will be an all out EV. So this is the end of an era, sadly.

I wish they'd bring a new TT RS

Same lol

If you'd go for a tiny, hard driving car like that means you have to be in your 20's. And only legit way you could afford one is if mommy and daddy are loaded...

@@TermlessHGW then FIAT 500 may do the trick.

@@DussyINC the Audi TT do the job better tho.

@@germanengineering204 hey, they say a man is as old as he feels. Women though are as old as they look...😁

I still have my mk4 r32 because of the exhaust note alone

5 cylinders engines are literally non existent nowadays.

What I don't like about this channel is that if your grandma's wheelchair isn't track-oriented, then it is a rubbish wheelchair.

Hey man i also a fan of those 5cylinder cars.

@@purwantiallan5089 to be fair anyone into cars probably likes the 5 cyl engines ! I was considering buying a Volvo c30 t5 but ended up with a NA 6cyl BMW 😂

LOL I love when people act like removing exhaust components is somehow impossible/a big deal

Just cut some bits off as long as it doesn’t drone u are golden 🎃

But what of its inherent instability?

Same headlights for me stand out the most

Audi docia bmw dla merc benz

v10 engines sound amazing too

We'd love to see that 😉

@@unitronic How did you get that car in Canada?

Yes please do this

@@sparkgrid It's only visiting for R&D :)

@@unitronic Ahh, I see… Nice

Audi RS3 is a 8/10 car for me.

Just ordered a 23 RS3, but have a 1, and a half year wait time to get it!

I got real lucky then ordered mine in June was told it will be here in December ordered it from Fremont California with no markup only on orders though.

@@dannysolano2133 congratulations!

Getting mine next week and not ordered (red)

@@germanengineering204 I placed my order in July (USA) then cancelled it a month ago. I was planning on trading in my '18 RS3 but much panic starting sinking in when it lost $5k in value within 5 months. So, I’m going to wait a few years and trade for a newer one that’s barely broken in. Smart boy I am. I paid $52,500 for it in 2018 with 8k mikes. 9 months ago it was worth $55k with 25k miles and a superficial front accident.

Have you seen the mark up on the Golfr or the Corolla GR? Between 20k and 30k “market adjustment” on them. That pricing puts them up to the RS3 pricing

Same here!

I'm taller too, I've sat in many Audi 3 models and I've always felt like I was siting too high in the car. I like to be closer to the ground and didn't feel like that when I test drove these cars

Absolutely agree. It really ensures I don't (or, sometimes, do) daydream about the car in the video.

I'm 6'4 220ish with a 2016 S4 and fit great in the front but terribly in the back. If the front seat headroom and steering wheel position is similar in the 3 models, taller people should be fine. I often drive with my seat not fully back, so someone with longer legs should still fit pretty good.

I will now call that shifter a limp biscuit.

It is beautiful but a touch of chrome here or there should really pop with all the black and grey.

Hate the blacked out look. It’s just creates a big void, no character or style.

i fee like the grill is too much with black optics package i want some definition in the front i agree with james that the previous gen with that quattro signage on the front splitter was rs3 perfection in terms of design

Amazing colour.

We support this statement! ;)

Just hit 1000 miles on my 2024, good to know the grins will endure.

Did you guys ever drove top speed over there? I do 160mph all the time here in Germany on the Autobahn and the tires and brakediscs are dying faster than Trump and Biden in a retirement home

@@scuffediceposeidon9178 HAHA, no we are not allowed to do that. Our highways are 55-75mph. So under 100mph...

Ai Miyashita and Rina Tennoji, both members from NACHERRY also a fan of Throttle House, man

@@purwantiallan5089 sounds good😎

Those intros are always on target...

Can't get a 5 cylinder with manual anymore. Probably been 20 years since you could.

@@superchargedsteve3411 I have a 2012 ttrs with a 6 speed. Rare, but you can

Wish TH review Audi S1 Quattro 1986 and Audi Hoonitron S1.

It literally is that. Just split the V10 in half and throw a turbo on it and boom you have the DAZA

I would prefer a solid 6 cylinder over any 4 and 5 cylinder engine here.

Definitely.. should have more power at that price point. All depends on what VW is charging for the options and also, not sure how much it is for a tune.

@@ilovesundays10 S3 is 10k less and properly quick too.

Enter, the S3

quick tune can change that but then you gotta void warranty

I like Ferrari, but they are overpriced by about $150k. Porsches are great, but about 35% too expensive. Every vehicle is more than I want to pay, but that doesn't mean they are overpriced...just overpriced for your wallet or personal preferences.

Exactly. I feel the same way 100% that guy with the glasses from straight pipes always making corny jokes and sounds like he knows what he’s talking about it’s super annoying

Congratulations

wow glad saw your comment! I was tossing up between rs5 s6 rs3 or Genesis g70 etc but im not sure! How you finding that new shifter? its so annnoooying they removed normal tiptronic, it looks girly and tacky its so small wtf lol hows the car tho over all? i like that exhaust is not too loud. it matches the more lux look the car has now

Countdown

How do you like your M2 bro?

@@fzr1000981 Ya I actually just got word 10 minutes ago that it arrived at the port in RI. So I should get in the next few days. Maybe a week. Pretty stoked.

@@plant-based_papi6503 The M2 is a crazy fun car, and more exhilarating than the Audi, but overall I actually like the Audi more. The interior is better in the Audi, and the stereo is infinitely better. Plus, I moved to a more northern climate, so the RWD is kind of a pain the ass now unfortunately. But I'm definitely going to miss the clutch. I really wish Audi would offer the RS3 with a manual.

@@hlf_coder6272 word is new RS3 needs a subwoofer added, I'll be curious what you think. Was your M2 stock? What are they giving you for it?

TH always the best in terms of intros.

Any and everything is possible good sir. Good day to you!

Dude, throw your bmw away. The new Rs3 is 10 times better. I'm from Germany and drove it. Quattro power over m bmw all the time

The A3 is the entry level.

Gen 3 Coyote Mustang is faster and has a higher top speed for only 35k to 50k depending on what options the 5.0 has. RS3 is only faster from a dig/stand still run. Coyote reels that ass in.

Good point

@Alaberti true, I was mainly referring to the 3 series in general. Anytime you can take the entry level car an option it out to over 60k it just 🤯. For the past 15 years I've driven nothing but Ford F150 XLTs which isn't necessarily the entry level Ford truck but it's FAR from the top of the line. 15 years ago you could get a brand new XLT for around 30k. Now it's over 60k 🤨

@@GrimReaper1675 Why search for an argument on KZfaq I just don't get it!

Same with most performance cars though. Many can reach 700+whp.

Yeah, I think stage2 is a must - seems like best balance and reliability. Supporting mods to max out stock turbo. (fmic, downpipe, intake) and you are in 510-550hp range depending on the fuel.

Golf R is more in line with the S3 though.

Definitely. The R has much less power

If I can ask, is your GLI one of the new models? I'm only asking because my 2015 mk7 Golf R is getting up in its years and it's time to sell it, and as much as I do enjoy AWD, I'm in South Florida where the weather's beautiful, and the roads are smooth as silk so AWD is really not necessary. I've already had an MK6 GTi and now the mk7 golf R, and there's no way I'm spending 50k for the mk8 golf R or 40K for the Autobahn GTI. And that's where the Jetta GLI jumps in because it seems to include everything the Autobahn GTI does, in sedan form, with in my opinion a much better and more usable interior with actual buttons and knobs as opposed to the mk8 GTI, and even if it is down on HP a little from the GTI I'm sure the GLI is still plenty quick and enjoyable with the DSG. So I was just wondering if you're happy with your GLI, if you would recommend it as a daily if there's anything that you don't like about it, and if I may ask what year is it and what did you end up paying for it? I would want adaptive dampers, and I'm not sure if you got those, but for me it's pretty important as I got very used to them and spoiled with them in the golf R. Thanks in advance

@@Daveyboy_GolfR yep. I have a 2019 GLI Autobahn in pure gray. Love it. It’s tuned now to stage 2. It has its typical areas where you wonder what VW was thinking (mostly material choices on the interior),but overall it’s a bargain for the price I paid. The sticker on mine was $31k. I paid $25k. VW was giving them away at the time, but things have changed. I see people paying close to $38k for them now, but some I see are around 33k. I think that’s crazy. It’s not a $38k car. I would say that if I were to get one now, I’d probably get a 21. I don’t care for the 22 face lift and the 21 Autobahn has basically all of the features you want unlike my 19 which didn’t have DCC and a few creature comforts the 21 has. Hope this helps.

@@Daveyboy_GolfR I have a 22 GLI and absolutely love it. I have a pure gray with the black package and it’s beautiful. Plenty of power and the same tuning opportunities you’re familiar with with the r. Biggest difference is it won’t launch the same as an awd car. I spent 33k for the autobahn (only trim for 22) but unfortunately my ventilated seats were deleted due to chip shortage. I live in Houston so to compensate I did ceramic tint all around and it’s been fine. The ac blows cold af so no complaints. Like OP I too hope to move up to an rs3 one day but I’ll be happy with this car for years. Also for 22 the updated front end is less appealing than the 21 but the exhaust actually sounds good stock (unless you’re into really loud exhausts).

@@ryanblacklock3005 I'm glad to hear everything you just said because the Autobahn GTI MSRP is about 40K and at this point I would prefer a sedan. And the fact that the GLI now comes strictly as an Autobahn edition with adaptive dampers and everything else for $8,000 less than the GTI sounds fantastic. As far as power goes, back when I got my Golf R in 2015 I did the whole APR stage 2 tune and all the bolt ons and I'm hitting 60 in 3.51 seconds but I never even launch the car or for that matter never can really go more than 50% throttle with cops everywhere around here in fort Lauderdale so 228 HP with 260 lb feet of torque sounds fantastic, with then you were 7 speed DCT compared to my 6-speed DCT, as well as the big panoramic sunroof that you have and all the bells and whistles for just a little over 30 grand is sounding like it just made the top of my list. Best part is it didn't follow the GTI and Golf R in terms of removing all the knobs and buttons, which I can't stand. So I appreciate the info you gave me, and I just hope that I can find one where the dealer doesn't have any markups above MSRP. If that's the case then I'll absolutely grab myself a black one. Oh yeah and the fact that it has the ventilated seats living here in Miami. And I personally love the way it looks, so won't be spending a fortune on aftermarket aesthetic mods or tunes or any of that. Just the ceramic tint all around as you did is a must have living in such hot places. Again I really appreciate hearing firsthand from a GLI owner. Thanks again

@@ryanblacklock3005 and no I'm definitely not into really loud exhausts as I'm not trying to attract the Broward sheriff's. They love stopping people with exhausts like on the Elantra N. I actually like the fact that it pipes in a little growl into the cabin giving me the illusion of some extra aggression without grabbing too much attention. 👍

8V looks infinitely better... most true Audi enthusiasts will agree that every generation has been better than the last till this monstrosity. Audi lost themselves like BMW did with respect the design.

@@lsevent monstrosity? Bro try driving the new one before making stupid nonsensical comments. If you don't like the new body style that's your choice however ANYONE who's had the previous model will tell you the new one is much better.

Yeah as someone who had an 8V now an 8Y, the 8V isnt even in the same league as the 8Y. 8Y is better in every single way.

Versus* But yeah, the 8Y is better than the 8V across the whole range in every way IMO.

@Bp keep trying to create problems on the internet because you have no life lmao. I literally own a ‘17 RS3, and ‘17 and ‘18 were the most desirable model years of the previous gen. I aint say I hate the new gen, its just got a lot of stuff that i don’t care for.

New one looks much more sporty and special and handle miles better thanks to the New diff. Still 8V is amazing car.

@@TheEryk03 It looks more sporty, sure, but it's also reeeeeally overstyled. The front is one gaping hole of black since they don't paintmatch the grill surround on the RS3, only the S3 and A3. And nothing about the huge fake vent on the back looks aggressive or good lol. Also, from what I've heard, the handling isn't really "miles better" because of the new diff. It helps for sure though. Mechanically, it's a nice car I just can't get along with a lot of the changes they've made. I much prefer the more lowkey design of the 8v and the simplicity of the interior, as well as how analog it is.

@Bp i dont think it does that at all lol. I think its simply a matter of preference- and although I like the overall design of the new gen, I prefer my retractable knob-operated infotainment, lack of gloss black, and actual shift knob. Also my flat bottom alcantara wheel, and the beautiful lack of gloss black anywhere. Not everything newer is necessarily better. Having a preference isn’t a “cope” lmao especially when its a preference a lot of people in the community have.

@Bp right back atcha bud. I ain't got nothing to say to you other than the fact that I stated a personal preference and you somehow got hurt by that lmao. Idk what the need to be so aggressive is over a literal opinion but all good lil bro. Here's to hoping you mature into someone with common sense and social skills at some point in life.