Has anyone on here sold their mk2 focus rs and changed it for a newer shape Audi RS3 ? If so whats your thoughts? I've got a itch to scratch but unsure if I'd regret it. Thanks Paul.
The mk3 doesn't do anything for me Robert. Like Webby said I want to stick with a 5 cylinder but something newer. I take it there mustn't be a lot of people whos done a move because of the lack of response.
I’ve never driven an RS3 but it seems like a different kind of car. Very quick in a straight line without a doubt and they sound great but I’m not sure how ‘chuckable’ they are? A few have turned up at track days and they look very understeery when pushed but I believe Audi managed to fix that on the latest cars. It’s definitely a car I’d want to drive before committing just in case you’re left feeling a bit cold. I should add that I’ve never really got on with VAG products, I am however trying to be objective here!
The RS3 is going to be the "better" car without a doubt, but once the newness has worn off how will owning and driving it make you (and your wallet) feel?
Truth is if you have an itch to then only you can decide if you need to scratch it and if you do if you regret it.
I personally wouldn't
Lazy driving for a start, I've seen and heard them as it's a common car in our horrid area
Too many about with kids thinking they are in a track
I had one years ago but it was the 2007 model and that was a proper machine
Not like today's computer on wheels
As you can guess I'm old and miserable but I like a good straight forward no nonsense gear change
On a plus side it's more practical IMO
The MK2 is still my daily use car but it's getting old now,
I personally wouldn't
Lazy driving for a start, I've seen and heard them as it's a common car in our horrid area
Too many about with kids thinking they are in a track
I had one years ago but it was the 2007 model and that was a proper machine
Not like today's computer on wheels
As you can guess I'm old and miserable but I like a good straight forward no nonsense gear change
On a plus side it's more practical IMO
The MK2 is still my daily use car but it's getting old now,
I actually agree with you. For all the impressive array of hot hatches and mega hatches available, so few of them strike me as drivers cars, particularly in the mega hatch category. It seems like winning the carwow drag race is all that matters these days. Yes a dual clutch auto is far more efficient than a manual gear change but it severely detracts from driver involvement, to me anyway. That's why the MK3 RS retains its appeal for me, there's nothing else quite like it. I'm not old or miserable, I am maybe stuck in the past though!
The mk3 doesn't do anything for me Robert. Like Webby said I want to stick with a 5 cylinder but something newer. I take it there mustn't be a lot of people whos done a move because of the lack of response.
For what it’s worth I came across a new RS3 on the road a couple of days a ago. We as enthusiasts know what they are but it did nothing for me sat in the queue of traffic, bland... way to pricey for my wallet too.
I owned a MK2 Focus RS for 5 years and a MK3 Focus RS for about a year and also two Audi S3 Saloons in between them. I now own a 2017 Audi RS3 Saloon. The MK2 RS is the best Ford I've ever owned and I've had loads of Fords of all makes. The RS3 is a fantastic car but I couldn't even begin to compare it to the MK2 Focus RS as they are totally different cars. The RS3 isn't as in your face as the MK2 RS but it ain't bland. I loved my MK2 RS and I love my current RS3 and I'm so happy to have owned the two of them.
Ive owned an RS mk2, mk3 and now just sold my RS3 saloon...
Favourite out of the 3 cars is a close one, but Id say the RS mk2 takes it on the looks and fun factor... the RS3 very close behind thought! Awesome noise from the RS3 with sports exhaust, the interior will be pretty hard to beat too! I personally think the handling on the facelift models is far better than what people say as well.
Id say your best bet it sorting a test drive in an RS3, theyre very different to live with day to day compared to the RS mk2... but then again a car 10+ years newer will be
I personally wouldn't
Lazy driving for a start, I've seen and heard them as it's a common car in our horrid area
Too many about with kids thinking they are in a track
I had one years ago but it was the 2007 model and that was a proper machine
Not like today's computer on wheels
As you can guess I'm old and miserable but I like a good straight forward no nonsense gear change
On a plus side it's more practical IMO
The MK2 is still my daily use car but it's getting old now,
Not an exact comparison but I own an 8V S3. Its a fantastic car, great handling, cabin is nicer than my MK2RS, handles well.
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