My Next Car #1: Should I Buy An Audi RS3?

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • The hunt for my next car begins! I have my first drive in the Audi RS3, and I really enjoyed it... Tune in tomorrow for the next test drive, and of course the main reveal of my new car THIS SATURDAY at 6PM UK TIME!
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Komentáře • 184

  • @hampshirephoto
    @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety +44

    Would you say an RS3 is a good Golf R replacement? 🤔

  • @davemurray2631
    @davemurray2631 Před 4 lety +22

    The 5 cyl sound is just amazing. That's it.

  • @pheasantpluckersson2138
    @pheasantpluckersson2138 Před 4 lety +29

    If your considering an RS3, I’d look for one in a desirable colour, with the upgrade supersport seats in black with red or grey stitching, with the RS exhaust and mag ride and as many other options as possible on it
    That one is poverty spec

    • @jonathanperkins4156
      @jonathanperkins4156 Před 4 lety

      Also , I know you will miss the digital dash from the golf R , so maybe a newer Rs3 with the digital dash .

    • @pheasantpluckersson2138
      @pheasantpluckersson2138 Před 4 lety +3

      Nicholos summers digi dash is nice but it’s a gimmick, that and 2017 > cars are still making 40k upwards
      I’d rather have the pre facelift, in a high spec, it’s just as good a car, and ultimately, an “original” not only that if he is going to tune it That all alloy block is an Achilles heel, plenty have blown up chasing more power

    • @stephenpeacock2627
      @stephenpeacock2627 Před 4 lety +1

      Nicholos summers Er no, I’d rather have the rs3 pre facelift than a facelift s3. Terrible advice.

  • @rossp2576
    @rossp2576 Před 4 lety +16

    The sound, look, performance of these are insane, Even though you haven't shown the other cars you're considering, I think you should get an RS3

  • @scottcampbell10
    @scottcampbell10 Před 4 lety +52

    Wouldn't buy an RS3 with that low of a spec, got to think of the resell value

    • @parbel0566
      @parbel0566 Před 4 lety

      scottymtb true

    • @scottcampbell10
      @scottcampbell10 Před 4 lety

      Bat man what?

    • @archiebarber9802
      @archiebarber9802 Před 4 lety

      Bat man child

    • @swb7161
      @swb7161 Před 4 lety

      Yea it’s already pretty old. Cheap!

    • @zaink7037
      @zaink7037 Před 4 lety

      If that was me I'd try to get it with unreplacable parts like factory tints and nardo grey paint. Wouldn't really care about seats or wheels as you could just change them out later. Cheapest nardo grey RS3 I've seen from £33k which is still a lot of money unless you have a lot of disposable income

  • @chrisclokey4840
    @chrisclokey4840 Před 4 lety +26

    Absolutely buy an RS3, but not that one. Very poor spec.

  • @AudiRSQ
    @AudiRSQ Před 4 lety +4

    I have just chopped in my 2016 Golf R DSG for a beautiful 2016 Audi RS3 Dynamic Pack / Nappa Leather / Black Pack - best thing I have ever done. Golf R was awesome, this is an overall big step up however

  • @calumsmith5517
    @calumsmith5517 Před 4 lety +4

    Sticking to hot hatch’s, A45 and RS3 are the only 2 worth upgrading too in my opinion

  • @bradleyrobo6507
    @bradleyrobo6507 Před 4 lety +2

    Rs3 is the ultimate golf r upgrade it’s beats every single hot hatch, try for a better spec one though. Deffo rs3

  • @Haydnz
    @Haydnz Před 4 lety +3

    RS3 is awesome! I'll be picking up an S4 Saloon/S5 5dr next year and this is making me excited for it 👍🏻

  • @saucemanautomotive8925
    @saucemanautomotive8925 Před 4 lety +1

    Buyy it m8, rs3 and that 5 cylinder is an amazing platform. You won’t regret it.

  • @bobsterd1973
    @bobsterd1973 Před 4 lety +1

    Eagerly awaiting these vids since you announced them, had my watchlist set-up for this evening but just jumped you to the head of the queue when I saw it available

  • @phil_motorbikes284
    @phil_motorbikes284 Před 4 lety +4

    The Rs5 would be just a dream
    But the rs3 is okay as well

  • @cheesesteakjimmy2076
    @cheesesteakjimmy2076 Před 4 lety +6

    It's got to be Rs3

  • @simontaylor3211
    @simontaylor3211 Před 4 lety +1

    Buy it Luke! Buy it! If I could afford to upgrade my S1 it would be an RS3 for the sound alone 💪🏻

  • @harleyjamesgeorge
    @harleyjamesgeorge Před 4 lety

    Haven’t watched your vids for a bit but just as I am about to buy a car. You are literally looking at the same ones I am. Thanks for these mate! 👍

  • @arjelkaca6301
    @arjelkaca6301 Před 4 lety +2

    The golf R was sold in just a week that car was great but rs3 are good too a good replacement in my opinion

  • @leejohns8976
    @leejohns8976 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow!!!!that rs3 is a hell of a car that engine and sound is amazing I would defo choose that rs3 I would love one of them 😁

  • @9NTrizzy
    @9NTrizzy Před 4 lety +3

    Should’ve tuned the Golf before u got rid. You would’ve unleashed a different beast🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @CaravanningwiththeCoxs

    Yes I love the RS3 but that RS is the same as mine and the manual and launch control is awesome and the standard seats are brilliant and they get you sat nice and low. Just make sure the cylinder head had been done. Cheers Oliver

  • @edwardwill1
    @edwardwill1 Před 4 lety

    Bought a car from Church’s Performance earlier this year myself, good dealership couldn’t fault them!

  • @smbmedia385
    @smbmedia385 Před 4 lety +2

    Definitely an amazing car definitely a dream car of mine keep up the great work and can’t wait to see your new car 🚗 👍🏻

  • @princek5270
    @princek5270 Před 4 lety +5

    Doesn't Sam lowkey look like Sam from seen through glass?😂

  • @rachelmongalo4931
    @rachelmongalo4931 Před 4 lety +3

    Yes it has a nice engine 🔥

  • @thomastate2082
    @thomastate2082 Před 4 lety +4

    If you go on church's the c63 is sold the lower a45 is reserved

    • @hampshirephoto
      @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety +1

      Thomas Tate getting detective, I like it! Hahah

    • @stephenpeacock2627
      @stephenpeacock2627 Před 4 lety

      Only an idiot would buy an a45 over an rs3, there is nothing special about an a45.

  • @raihanhussain4188
    @raihanhussain4188 Před 4 lety +3

    Yes RS3 with a big turbo

  • @iDriveNotxDrive
    @iDriveNotxDrive Před 4 lety +5

    Rs3 or s4 3.0 for a little less money🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @RenoveAutoService
    @RenoveAutoService Před 4 lety +1

    Hot hatches What else???
    The best choice!!! Performances price etc...
    For sure for me it’s a Seat Leon cupra

  • @sv-rh4dz
    @sv-rh4dz Před 4 lety +5

    Try a rear wheel drive car, much more rewarding and you will learn more about car control

  • @fbf01
    @fbf01 Před 4 lety +3

    For the sound yeh the PFL, but I’d go the FL. it’s far better 😎

  • @callummccubbing4506
    @callummccubbing4506 Před 4 lety +3

    Bar it not being the greatest spec. They're fantastic cars!

  • @ynyrjones9344
    @ynyrjones9344 Před 4 lety +2

    Yes.

  • @andrewscrogham6381
    @andrewscrogham6381 Před 4 lety

    Either an RS3 or a BMW M2 Competition. Go for the Face-lift model RS3 though with the Active Info Display + 396ps engine. I would test a both M2s the Normal M2 plus an Competition.

  • @heathbrowning34
    @heathbrowning34 Před 4 lety +1

    What a fantastic car they are! Looking forward to seeing the other 3 too. I’m a massive RenaultSport fan so I can’t wait for the Megane video 😁😁

  • @paulwynne1811
    @paulwynne1811 Před 4 lety

    BMW m140i is best. 3ltr rear wheel n sound is awesome when put a better exhaust on. It also won your test

  • @richardpearson6774
    @richardpearson6774 Před 4 lety

    That sound 🔥 Milltek secondary decat pipes with Audi sports exhaust 👌 sorted!

  • @nickyjohn9108
    @nickyjohn9108 Před 4 lety

    If you are considering a RS3 you need to spend the extra and get the 400bhp I test drove one and it was awesome... when I change the golf r it will be top of my list with the new A45 and golf r plus to come out. Mal keep the vids coming

  • @andrewlee5237
    @andrewlee5237 Před 4 lety

    Not sure why you bought the BMW, but it was good while it lasted, enjoy driving your new car whatever you end with.

  • @stephenpeacock2627
    @stephenpeacock2627 Před 4 lety

    Yes they are great. Love mine. As an alternative brand new m4 cars are £48k

  • @k-man88
    @k-man88 Před 4 lety

    Rs3 is the way to go.. even better if you could stretch the budget to the facelift. Nearly sure the facelift is a mid 2017 car. My mate has a January 2018 rs3 with the new cockpit with a price tag of 101,000euro with the options he picked🙉

  • @christian1259
    @christian1259 Před 4 lety

    Absolutely you should! PFL not the 2018 lame upgrade.

  • @mrwick7961
    @mrwick7961 Před 4 lety +1

    yes you should, im lokin at gettin an s3 next, miss my old audi a3 3.2

  • @phil_motorbikes284
    @phil_motorbikes284 Před 4 lety +1

    Yes

  • @19BATMAN7
    @19BATMAN7 Před 4 lety +2

    A35 amg is his next car, yellow colour

  • @GamingCornerYT
    @GamingCornerYT Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve got an s3 java green, seems a good balance , an rs3 would be nice but I think an rs4 avant would be another level 👌🏻 but s3 for now is good

    • @welloilbeefhooked4984
      @welloilbeefhooked4984 Před 4 lety

      Just a quick question have you had any problems with your S3???

    • @GamingCornerYT
      @GamingCornerYT Před 4 lety

      Touch wood nothing as of yet!
      seems a solid car so far! they run hot 103-105c and up to 108c , but nothing of concern and normal, I’ve had the water pump and fuel pump done which needs doing at 50k the cars on 56k 2014 model going to keep it for another few years , the paint is an exclusive colour from factory so not seen another yet

    • @welloilbeefhooked4984
      @welloilbeefhooked4984 Před 4 lety

      @@GamingCornerYT Funny you mention the water pump, I have a vegas yellow 2015 S3 and the water pump went on it a few weeks ago and its still at Audi Wolverhampton being repaired, I had it back a few days ago but it had to go back as they had not got air out of the system or something and ended up over-heating, So back to Audi it went. I know its a common problem the water pump on VAG cars I just wondering if there is anything else in the works that could potentially break!!!
      Java green is a lovely colour, saw one in that colour a few years ago and it looks amazing in the sunlight!!!

    • @GamingCornerYT
      @GamingCornerYT Před 4 lety

      welloilbeefhooked
      Mine was overheating after pump change and it turned out coil pack had gone (coil 4) and needed replacing so have a look at that! , my car was overheating and not cooling (110-111c) and had a few overheat warning lights but seems great now!

    • @welloilbeefhooked4984
      @welloilbeefhooked4984 Před 4 lety

      @@GamingCornerYT Nice one, I'll phone the garage tomorrow, so fingers crossed they have the car ready. Sick of driving there Audi A1 courtesy car.

  • @sirchickenfood8561
    @sirchickenfood8561 Před 4 lety +1

    Quality and spec of These are just 👌in my opinion. Got a driving day tomorrow, driving a Lamborghini and a Bentley GT! Cant wait!!! :0

  • @munka1334
    @munka1334 Před 4 lety +2

    How would you get insured on an RS3 at 19/20? Or are you older, would be a lot of fun though if you could 😂

    • @hampshirephoto
      @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety

      Insurance is a nightmare! I’m 20 with 3 years NCD

  • @tyronelul2687
    @tyronelul2687 Před 4 lety +2

    This rs3 is missing the signature wheels

  • @WILDSAVAGE_SA
    @WILDSAVAGE_SA Před 4 lety +4

    Yes u should get an rs3

  • @Mark-ir9gl
    @Mark-ir9gl Před 4 lety +5

    Hope you did a proper test drive off camera 🙄👍😁

    • @grahamking6312
      @grahamking6312 Před 4 lety +3

      I agree this is the most boring video that you have done. Snooze!!!!!!

  • @maxacethetrader
    @maxacethetrader Před 4 lety

    Hot option...
    The A45 will still be your best choice for a hot hatch in my opinion

  • @STEVEBHPDEVON
    @STEVEBHPDEVON Před 4 lety

    Really nice the rs3 but seem to be a but up there in price compared to the a45 and others, especially with the proper seat and other goodies cheers Steve 👍😀

  • @thomasanderson4127
    @thomasanderson4127 Před 4 lety +1

    YES!!!!!!!

  • @alexanddebs
    @alexanddebs Před 4 lety

    Very friendly garage. Let me test drive a 440 bhp Ford Focus rs. Should have bought it! Big regret.
    Always have great cars in.great vid btw!

  • @bradleyrobo6507
    @bradleyrobo6507 Před 4 lety

    I do think rs3 but a45 are so nice! Deffo my upgrade after my 7.5 r

    • @welloilbeefhooked4984
      @welloilbeefhooked4984 Před 4 lety

      Problem is the mk7.5 R is such a great all round car anything else will cost more and probably be not as much fun!!!

  • @scottnodding3289
    @scottnodding3289 Před 4 lety +3

    Immense car but not sure about the alloys...

  • @connornixon2971
    @connornixon2971 Před 4 lety +2

    RS3 or AMG A45

  • @rosscaskie9768
    @rosscaskie9768 Před 4 lety +7

    Omg drive the thing the way it’s supposed to be driven🙈 😂

    • @hampshirephoto
      @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety

      But it’s not mine!!

    • @funnygamestv8162
      @funnygamestv8162 Před 4 lety +4

      hampshirephoto Which is an even better reason to drive it the way it should be.

    • @funnyvids4uman
      @funnyvids4uman Před 4 lety

      The reason i hate his fucking reviews when its so much potential to them...

  • @RSHugeMaul
    @RSHugeMaul Před 4 lety +2

    I cant wait till i get my 2017 rs3 Sedan! Almost there... just a bit more savings 😅

    • @hampshirephoto
      @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety +2

      I Am Over awesome!! Great cars

    • @RSHugeMaul
      @RSHugeMaul Před 4 lety +1

      @@hampshirephoto indeed! Will you only be testing other hatchbacks? If so, good luck finding another hatchie better than this one!

    • @hampshirephoto
      @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety +1

      Yep! 3 more test drive videos coming in the next 3 days

    • @stephenpeacock2627
      @stephenpeacock2627 Před 4 lety +1

      Had my rs3 saloon for over 2 years, one of the first in UK. Still love it. Alas don’t drive it as much as I want but it’s superb even after 2 years.

    • @RSHugeMaul
      @RSHugeMaul Před 4 lety

      @@stephenpeacock2627 damn! Good to hear, how is maintenance etc? Any big issues?

  • @gsltwfx7566
    @gsltwfx7566 Před 4 lety

    Yes bro. Go for it❤️

  • @AF-nf4yf
    @AF-nf4yf Před 4 lety

    Sedan rs3. Nardo grey. Black wheels.

  • @swb7161
    @swb7161 Před 4 lety

    I had that year RS3 and it was mega although I was a little older 27. Maybe go with an M2?

  • @gordonmccartney5648
    @gordonmccartney5648 Před 4 lety +1

    An M2 or an M2 comp would be a good alternative.

    • @steveb3914
      @steveb3914 Před 4 lety +1

      Gordon McCartney sure would be, but then its not a hot hatch

  • @Adz456
    @Adz456 Před 4 lety +1

    BMW M2 or RS5? One of those would get my vote 😉

    • @DaveThaBossDTB
      @DaveThaBossDTB Před 4 lety +1

      The pre facelift rs5 is awesome. No idea why but the revious gen rs5 looks so good. The proportions are amazing. The rear end is menacing and the front end is good as well once you add front canards. Might go from a 2017 s3 to a 2017 rs5 the yearbefore they facelifted to get that old audi lookand supercharger!

    • @Adz456
      @Adz456 Před 4 lety

      Dave ThaBoss Good choice mate! I find coupe’s a little more special and grown up than a hatchback. Mind you I am an older guy 😁

  • @19conell91
    @19conell91 Před 4 lety +3

    RSQ3

  • @BurritoSenor
    @BurritoSenor Před 4 lety

    test drove a golf r there about 2 months ago was good

  • @ThabangMore134
    @ThabangMore134 Před 4 lety +2

    I love this channel, inspires to start my own channel with my 2019 Polo GTI

  • @bradleyrobo6507
    @bradleyrobo6507 Před 4 lety

    Nardo grey, with nice alloys

  • @ajmark2031
    @ajmark2031 Před 4 lety

    So I guess other than the RS3 you are probably testing a A45 AMG, Focus RS (manual 'box mentioned) and the Megane RS? If it were me I wouldnt buy a pre-face RS3 as you'd always be thinking about the better handling and lighter 400bhp facelift and wishing you'd bought that.
    I wouldnt change my Golf R for any of them (had much faster cars in the past anyway) as the Golf is the best all rounder IMO and a great daily driver. :-)

  • @beginnerfilmmaker776
    @beginnerfilmmaker776 Před 4 lety

    I think he is gonna get the focus rs

  • @KING0SISQO
    @KING0SISQO Před 4 lety

    This is my dream car...if it had a MT

  • @jimmyjt16
    @jimmyjt16 Před 4 lety +2

    Is that an Irish plate on the RS3?

  • @tomosjohn230
    @tomosjohn230 Před 4 lety

    AMG A45 is the ultimate hot hatch

  • @stephenpeacock2627
    @stephenpeacock2627 Před 4 lety +1

    Quite why anyone would buy an a45 over an rs3 is beyond me, mental.

  • @HS786UK93
    @HS786UK93 Před 4 lety +2

    2016=out of warranty=performance mods?

    • @hampshirephoto
      @hampshirephoto  Před 4 lety

      👀

    • @stephenpeacock2627
      @stephenpeacock2627 Před 4 lety

      Yep and it’ll go to 1000bhp on the same engine and clutch. Obviously it’s still best to upgrade. Realistically the golf r and s3 will go to approx half that.

  • @diaxz4667
    @diaxz4667 Před 4 lety

    Amazing car, but you literally cannot seem to feel the speed in them as much as you can in other cars!

  • @zedgar9787
    @zedgar9787 Před 4 lety

    If you buy it your channel would multiply ten fold

  • @5staranis800
    @5staranis800 Před 4 lety

    If you are going to get an rs3 get it in nardo grey and tune it dont just wrap it and sell it on like other youtubers or even get a c63s

  • @garethh81
    @garethh81 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve just paid £45k for a 18 plate With everything on it inc carbon engine bay

  • @thefinalseries
    @thefinalseries Před 4 lety

    How’s a 20 year old lad like you afford an RS3? Presumably the bank will own it but even so the payments will be quite hefty! When I was 20 I had a £1300 Celica 😂

  • @thorben8170
    @thorben8170 Před 4 lety

    I like the Pre FL RS3 over the FL. In my opinion it looks more bad than the FL. The PRe FL is the bad boy and the FL a sunny boy from the look. And the sound is also better than the FL. For me, I would buy pre FL

  • @mrdanielknight
    @mrdanielknight Před 4 lety

    I wouldn’t buy a pre-face lift RS3, certainly with that spec. If you can, get a late 2017 car instead. They look a bit better being the facelift and have updated tech like virtual cockpit etc. Also, A45s do not compare to RS3s, at all.

  • @khadijasiphone6349
    @khadijasiphone6349 Před 3 lety

    I decided to friended you now

  • @scally881
    @scally881 Před 4 lety +1

    Get the rs3 saloon

  • @tyjakkty8668
    @tyjakkty8668 Před 4 lety

    i think thats a no brainer,so that will be a yes then

  • @Miffy_GPT
    @Miffy_GPT Před 4 lety +1

    why is a35 amg not a option

    • @tracktimevideos5164
      @tracktimevideos5164 Před 4 lety +1

      Have you driven one? Not very involving and such a chintzy interior.

  • @Smartsparky
    @Smartsparky Před 4 lety

    Love your videos but this was a bit meh..... think I would have been more interested had we seen the road as a posed to the dash.

  • @hulk_rs6601
    @hulk_rs6601 Před 4 lety +1

    Yes or an rs6

  • @mikesear482
    @mikesear482 Před 4 lety

    Hahah how is a golf r estate a comparison to an rs6 😂

  • @jacko9739
    @jacko9739 Před 4 lety

    Rs3 bro 😜😜😜

  • @pedrocoelho8977
    @pedrocoelho8977 Před 4 lety +1

    Alfa Giulia QV

  • @renerios1056
    @renerios1056 Před 4 lety

    Yes but not the hatch. Buy an RS3 saloon or ttrs

  • @rafalraf4580
    @rafalraf4580 Před 4 lety

    m4

  • @inter7373
    @inter7373 Před 4 lety

    Get an s4 3.0 and remap it

  • @roadreg1820
    @roadreg1820 Před 4 lety

    Wanna have a good test drive of my M140i?? :)

  • @markb_
    @markb_ Před 4 lety

    Should have... but not that one

  • @garethh81
    @garethh81 Před 4 lety +1

    Not a pre facelift

  • @Ma77y_H
    @Ma77y_H Před 4 lety +1

    FL interior is so much nicer. I can’t stand that crappy little pop up sat nav. Looks terrible compared to the golf 7.5 interior

  • @archiebarber9802
    @archiebarber9802 Před 4 lety

    Those wheels on an RS3 just make it look so plain and boring

  • @grahamking6312
    @grahamking6312 Před 4 lety

    This is how you do a test drive
    czcams.com/video/YbDBztca1WQ/video.html