With all this talk about the M2, did anyone cross-shop the Audi RS3?

[robvas]

3600lbs, 394hp, it is an AWD 4-door, but it's priced similarly to the Dark Horse, can be had with the same Trofeo R tires, torque-biasing rear diff so it can go sideways, unique 5-cylinder engine...

0-60 is 3.2 seconds, quarter mile goes by in 11.7 seconds at 118 mph, manages 30+ mpg on the highway, the 2022 model C&D tested did the Lightning Lap within 1 second of the Dark Horse/Mach 1

Plus, you can mod them to run 9's or 10's on the stock turbos.

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[Junkyard Dog]

I like Audis, but, no. I actually traded in an Audi to purchase my Dark Horse.

Nothing at all against the Audi. Like I said, I like them. They are comfortable and perform well. I like AWD, especially. But I really wanted a Dark Horse, so I bought that instead of another Audi. This is my first Ford, ever.

 

[LouG]

I've just seen NZ pricing for the Cupra Formentor VZ5. This is basically an RS3 in a SUV/Coupe body style. $NZ119,990 as against $132,000 for an RS3.
I believe the US is getting Cupras now, this is an interesting alternative to an RS3.
I still would rather have an RS though.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

I believe the US is getting Cupras now

I don't think so.

 

[LouG]

I don't think so.

That's strange. Maybe VAG changed their minds. Might cannabilise the VW/Audi brands?

 

[Rocket Man]

think your Mustang might be expensive to maintain after warranty? Try a German car. I keep my cars so no thanks.

 

[Dave2013M3]

As an owner of a G87 M2, no I didn't crosshop. Mainly because of no manual. Not to mention I wanted a 2 dr. not a 4dr. Not into AWD as well.

 

[NegativeMultiplier]

Audi wasn't even on my radar, let alone an RS3. I wanted a 2 door, and Audi's 2 door offerings are lackluster to me.

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