CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)

[WhiteGTI]

I seem to recall not long ago that 5th Gear put an Audi RS3 against the BMW 1M Coupe around a racetrack and even in the wet the BMW beat the RS3! Goooooo BMW  

[PDT]

Plenty of 500hp 135is in the States, it won't be long before the newer version is somewhere close.

But that's American horses which are 10% more powerful than our UK horses (when measured on a dyno)

[tony_danza]

LOL.

Like their downhill 1/4 miles that only operate when a tailwind is in town 

[Oli]

Do you know I still want an RS3 though! Strange I know, but for out of the box performance and ease of getting to it, I don't think it can be beaten. It is ideal for my wife, and very safe with the 4wd. Residuals are rock solid as well. I am still test driving the M135, but I think my mind is already made up!

Ive been speaking to a dealer today, who is offering me a good discount.  I have been offered three similarity specced new  cars, one in Suzuka, one in Ibis and one in Daytona.  I'm straying toward Sukuza, what would you go for?

[Hedge]

Suzuka Grey? Yup. Although there is something about the red.

[Poverty]

All 3 colours will look good, but whites getting long in the tooth now tbh sick and tired of that colour (last two cars where white wish I had a metallic)

[andrewparker]

Look what happened to the fronts on the RS3!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1208908&mid=0&i=300&nmt=RE%3A+Chris+Harris+video%3A+BMW+M135i+vs+Audi+RS3+&mid=0

People are suggesting you can get a decently specced M135i through a broker for sub £27k. Unbelievable value for money.

[Oli]

Suzuka Grey? Yup. Although there is something about the red.

I like the red also, but he is only offering a standard car, and I want a little spec at least. And I don't want a black car

Here are the three potentials;


Suzuka grey, light and rain sensors/auto dim, interior light package, privacy glass, black roof rails, folding door mirrors, BOSE, cruise

Ibis white, Light and Rain sensor/auto dim, through load, privacy glass, electric front seats, dimming door mirrors, lumbar support, BOSE, cruise control.

Daytona Grey, same spec as ibis above

Sorry for slightly O/T

[Hedge]

It has to be Daytona Grey then. 

[Poverty]

daytona will look best when polished and waxed.

Suzuka grey novely wears off quickly.

You might also get pulled over at times as the car is listed as grey but to most people it looks white until its actually sat next to a white car. Has happened to my mate a few times.

[Oli]

But that grey above has the Matt aluminium styling pack, the one I've been offered doesn't. It makes a big difference to the front.

Still, need to sell the 35 first.......

[Hedge]

Retro fit Oli. 

[R32UK]

This just makes you laugh really... what a con job the Rs3 is!! After that review I can see sales tailing off. I think the really shameful thing is the bmw should be compared with the s3, but instead murders the rs3.

if/when the M 1 series comes out, audi really are going to have to look at themselves 

Is there really any like for like car where audi are better than BMW.... not really 

[Poverty]

Murdered? The rs3 lapped quicker on much inferior tyres. Supersports are worth 1.6 secs a lap over the average track.

[R32UK]

Murdered? The rs3 lapped quicker on much inferior tyres. Supersports are worth 1.6 secs a lap over the average track.

at 3/4 of the price... i think its fair to say it was murdered. what scares me more is how poorly it drives. no doubt its a good a-b car, but at that price you need a little more for your money.