5 likes and 5 Dislikes on my Audi RS3 in 1 year of ownership.

[@Oaky]

My favorite thing is the size. It's the perfect balance of power, luxury and practicality

[@williammacguire2364]

I agree, it is an awesome size. Great car.

[@HappyUmbra]

Pop Up Screen is best for suprising codrivers...people who enter my Car for the First time are always shocked when the Screen Pops Up of nowhere😂

[@williammacguire2364]

Agreed! I get a lot of comments like : “wait…what?”

[@bucks_in_6]

Motegi MR140, 18x8.5 ET 33 clear the non carbon ceramic brakes. I have them on my 19" RS3. i went with 2 sets of them one with Continental 245/40/18 for summer and Blizzaks in a 235/40/18 for winter. So far they have been a great choice. I also blew out a tire on the stock 19's and instead of putting on the junk Pirelli's went with this option. It was a little more expensive for the full wheel option, but worth it in the long run. More comfortable and more options for tires if there is a failure.

[@williammacguire2364]

Thanks for the comment. I’m going to check out those wheels. I recently put four new Michelin snow tires on and I already have a screw in one of them. I might consider switching to a set of 18s, now knowing that they clear the carbon ceramic brakes. I love the idea of having two sets of wheels and tires so you can have the same look all year around.

[@paulf7803]

The TTRS is an awesome car, I've owned one for several years now. I have a 2018 with all options. It ran an 11.64 @ 119mph at my local dragstrip completely stock. It's a few hundred pounds lighter than the RS3. I shopped a RS3 when I was looking for my TTRS. The interior quality of the TT is just much better than the A3 platform. That was one of the biggest selling points for the TTRS for me. It also looks like a baby R8 from the front. Just be prepared to lose some of the practicality of a four door sedan. The rear seats are unusable 911 style.

[@williammacguire2364]

I think I’m sold on the TTRS. I love the interior of the rs3 and an even nicer interior in the TT sounds great. I think I can deal With 2 doors. I use the hatch more than the back doors. How accessible is the rear storage for daily use?

[@k0unitX]

@@williammacguire2364 I recommend removing the rear seats, then you have a 2 seater with a huge hatch. Not to mention you shave off 50~60lbs too

[@williammacguire2364]

This did cross my mind haha. I can’t decide. The rs3 has been an awesome performing car.

[@Dhill630]

Just bought a white 2018 RS3 with the dynamic plus package and black optic package.

[@williammacguire2364]

@dhill630 awesome! Congratulations!! I want to hear what you think! I still have mine and it’s been really fun to daily drive.

[@9to5high]

The unavailable audio is due to the Bluetooth. Disconnect your Bluetooth from your phone and connect your phone to CarPlay and it’ll fix it

[@williammacguire2364]

I will look into this! Thank you!

[@midwayarcherywi]

Agree about not being able to lower the infotainment screen. It’s an unnecessary distraction most of the time. I’m curious why you think a TT RS is an upgrade? Aside from the body style, which is a styling preference, the mechanicals are the same.

[@williammacguire2364]

Upgrade is a loose term. I think the ttrs is slightly nicer inside, better wheel etc. and it’s slightly more of a sports car, with two doors. It could be consider lateral movement I guess.

[@cameron-kroeker]

Great video, great car! I have the 2019 RS3 and definitely agree with the infotainment system. Wish I could put it down while driving. To bad nobody has cracked the code yet on that one. Also, still rockin the stock wheels not a fan either. I like the new ‘22 RS3 stock 19" 5-Y-spoke wheels with matte black finish. Wonder how’d they look or if they’d fit 🤔

[@williammacguire2364]

Thank you! I think the new y spoke wheels look great too, and I’ve actually thought about putting those on the car. I like the factory + look. I I can’t believe they haven’t cracked the code on the screen either. A friend of mine had a 2019, RS three, and his screen was obviously fixed in place, and that didn’t bother him until he got in my car and watched me put mine down. Then he was mad that his stayed up haha.

[@9to5high]

@@williammacguire2364someone was able to code it ! The infotainment system stays on in the background but on the 2019 up the system already still stays on when u click the off button it just turns the brightness to zero basically

[@ss10million]

The mechanical seat complaint is totally reasonable. It's a luxury car auto seats should be expected lol.

[@williammacguire2364]

Agreed. It even has an auto sunroof and windows.

[@jackfauster5813]

How has the car been in the winter, besides the roads? I'm from Michigan so bad roads are something I'm used to. I'm interested in getting an rs3 but would like to know how it does in the winter? Also if you want to do wheels id recommend Neuspeed wheels.

[@williammacguire2364]

The RS3 is fantastic in the winter. The extra power is awesome and totally usable as long as you have a good set of snows. I just put on a set of Michelin Alpines and they grip quite well. One thing to make note of, is if you get the dynamic plus package with the carbon ceramic brakes, they do need a few minutes to warm up before they are working fully. If you hit a car wash in the winter, be prepared to roll through the first stop sign hahah. not literally, but they do have to be warmed up. I’ll check out the nuespeeds. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Swingkat13]

I was going to ask the same question. I’m considering trading in my 2019 STi on an RS3.

[@lcambilargiu]

You look a bit cramped driving that car. I had the opportunity to drive the c7 S6 for a while and honestly as a 6' 200lbs guy the sizing of that seemed great. I agree with you about steering and handling. The only thing I didn't like about the S6 was that it consumed more fuel than I wanted to buy. And so I now daily a c7 A6 TDI. Its perfect... except that its a bit laggy. 😅

[@williammacguire2364]

Yea… it’s a touch small for me but it works. I am thinking of upgrading in the coming year to a 2 seater and I’ve been looking at alternative daily drivers. I think I’ll stay in the Audi line up, and might go for an S series car. I’m not sure if I need it that sport for a daily or if I should just go A series for daily and let the 2 seater be for sporting around and race car stuff. Thanks for the comment!

[@diyarcakir6902]

Is your rs3 stock? Or what modifications do You have

[@williammacguire2364]

The car is currently stock. The factory warranty just expired though, and it might be time for some upgrades!

[@CEOLISSS]

I think your back lights should be on when parked with the engine running. Maybe you coded them off?

[@williammacguire2364]

As far as I know, the car is completely unmodified or tuned. It came from an Audi dealership and was sold with factory Audi warranty.

[@BickfordsRs3]

I have a stage 2 s3, and always have th rs3 in the back of my mind.. should I upgrade?

[@williammacguire2364]

Power wise, your stage 2 s3 should be comparable to the rs3. However, the rs3 is the better car. It's a better starting platform, and since you like to mod, you can mod the rs3 really well. Iroz motorsports is running 800-1000awhp cars on the street all day, no issues. The 5 cylinder also sounds awesome. I recently sat in a 2018 rs5, with the twin turbo v6 and it sounded good, but not as good as the rs3, in my opinion. The rs3 is not that much of a price jump from the s3, and I think if you can comfortably afford it, you should do it.

[@abdullahisalihu3990]

Me too i just bought a 2018 for the same reason

[@williammacguire2364]

It was worth it. Definitely a good decision.

[@JCe92m3]

I’m thinking of getting one as a daily, how’s the MPG?

[@williammacguire2364]

It’s actually really good. I easily hit 30+ on the highway and even with sporty driving around town it’s not bad. When you throttle down and run it in boost though, it burns gas. Lots of it. Haha. I came from a 2.0 4 cylinder and it got the same highway mileage and didn’t have near the power of the rs3.

[@JCe92m3]

@@williammacguire2364 glad to hear it, love my 6 speed B8.5 A4 as my daily but I want a little more spice

[@williammacguire2364]

I just checked today and I get an easy 30mpg on the highway and around 9.5 when I’m driving quickly haha.

[@iiReCoii]

I’m thinking of trading my evo x for one of these. What do you think ? I’m really tired of the hard ride and manual grindy shifting

[@williammacguire2364]

@@iiReCoii I haven’t driven an evo but I have really loved my rs3. I have the fixed suspension and it’s pretty hard. Most people and passengers don’t like it, but I love it. You can also get the rs3 with adjustable mag ride and it’s way softer and has a comfort setting. As far as shifting, the Audi dual clutch is awesome. It’s super fast and gives you that super car feel.

[@iiReCoii]

@@williammacguire2364nice. Yeah i have seen other videos on how smooth this car shifts. Amazing really. Thanks for the feedback.

[@williammacguire2364]

You’re welcome! Feel free to ask anything about the rs3. I’ve had it for almost 3 years now and I’ve had a lot of seat time with it. I’ve put about 30k miles on it.

[@bapr3887]

Ultimate driving cars are only awd cars.

[@williammacguire2364]

Are they? Rs3 is a great car. No doubt about it.

[@Deeceptive]

Rwd are more fun

[@bapr3887]

@@Deeceptive Its only your preference, so why wasting time to write about it? Fun for everybody is something different.

[@abdullahisalihu3990]

Drop to 18" i have the same problem going through tire. I call it 4 door coupe

[@williammacguire2364]

It is like a 4 door coupe! So far I’m up to 3 ruined tires.

[@niklasl5652]

the rs3 8v dosent have a 360 camera only the new 8y

[@williammacguire2364]

This car has the 360 radar/sensors. My bad if I misspoke on that one.

[@niklasl5652]

⁠​⁠@@williammacguire2364I was just wondering because the rs3 8v dosen‘t have a 360 camera. So you upgrade the car with a radar sensor for a 360 around view ? Did you do a video about it ? (Sorry for my english i am form germany)

[@williammacguire2364]

No apology needed, friend. My car, and other cars in the US, have built-in radar systems that will show the distance to objects. For example, if you drive close to the parking curb, the car will beep, and a photo of your car will be shown on the screen displaying how near or far away from the object you may be. It is very basic, and I believe it utilizes the same system to control the auto-adjusting cruise control, and the start and stop feature for traffic.

[@Rs3mocha]

Bought my car cash, only owner, for 3 years now From what i noticed, people don't actually own these cars They just living a temporary lifestyle they can't afford. And they modify the car even though it belongs to the bank I just take it with a grain of salt. I just wonder how long they gonna own the car😂

[@williammacguire2364]

Interesting. You might be right. This car is paid in full, thankfully. I don’t like the 5 or 7 series so for me the only upgrade path would be r8 or maybe ttrs like I ‘mentioned but that’s kind of lateral movement

[@Rs3mocha]

Bro your problems with the rs3 is that you're a big boy lol You right its a compact sedan Perfect if you're 5'10 155 lol😂 Those seats kill me too lol

[@williammacguire2364]

Hahaha there is truth here. I’m a little big for the 3 series.

[@sebastianc09]

great video man! did you mod your RS3 at all? it sounds incredible

[@williammacguire2364]

Thanks! It's still 100% stock. Do you think I should I tune it or upgrade to a TTRS?

[@Pantovinator]

@@williammacguire2364 interesting, you reckon a TTRS would be an upgrade to an RS3?

[@williammacguire2364]

@@Pantovinator well, I suppose it’s more of a platform change than an upgrade. The TTRS, in my opinion is a few percent more of a “sports car” than the rs3. I love the rs3 though. Excellent car.