Took delivery of new RSQ3 today!

[Pickles]

Wifey traded her S3 on a PFL RS3 in 2016 & has been SUPER happy with it, she rarely gets beaten at the lights!
We keep in touch with our Audi Dealer from time to time, and usually during a service visit drop into the showroom to see what's happening, & some time ago we talked about what an RSQ3 would be like, but that was all, no selling/buying talk etc.
Anyway, about a couple of weeks ago, we got a call from our Dealer to say they had a "Dealer Order" RSQ3 coming in, & would we like to come in, so we did, but couldn't see the car beacause it was just off the boat!
It was nardo grey, panoramic roof, Audi black rings & carbon inlays,..pretty much what we would've ordered, it was missing matrix headlights & "dynamic" rear indicators (maybe of concern to some, but not to us), & has only one key, but Audi will definitely supply the other key when available.
Our PFL RS3 had needed a couple of tires, reg due in 8 days!, rear washer not working, out of warranty etc etc, so we did the deal. Immediate delivery in contrast to major unavailability/waiting times etc was a contributing factor too.
Took delivery today, but here's a bit of info that we were told,....Audi is suspending orders on RS3 (shortage of engines/engine parts we were told) as at today (all existing orders will be filled, but no new orders)
Anyway, the car was delivered in beautiful condition, Karen has a big smile on her face, so all is good!
Pickles.

[jnrdavo]

Nice one mate, pics or it didnt happen

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[Pickles]

Nice one mate, pics or it didnt happen

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Lol!..The next time karen gets it out of the garage, I'll take a pic.

[Muckman]

I wish they came in a manual these would be so much fun


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[Alister]

Congrats Pickles (Mrs Pickles / Karen).

Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how the two cars compare and of course see some pics of the new car.

[Pickles]

Here are a few images of Nadia, Karen's new RSQ3. We are not too flash on computers, but here's a few "sideways" pics to "prove" it did happen!
Nadia rear.jpg Nadia front.jpgNadias badge.jpg

[Alister]

Looks good - congrats again!

[Pickles]

Sorry about the "sideways" pics.
Haven't done many Ks to date, but we are VERY happy with the new car.
Like I've said, the car was delivered in faultless condition, & Karen was given plenty of time with Gary (Sales Exec) to explain to her anything different to our trade in RS3.
I've only driven the car once, & I like it. Obviously just a little bit "softer" than our trade in, but we expecetd that.
So, we're happy, more relaxed & more space in the front cabin, more space in the rear (SUV version). & just generally a tiny bit more "mild" than the RS3.
For what it is, if ya want an SUV type vehicle of this size & performance, I don't know of anything that could compare.
We've looked at the CLA 45,...Nice car, but the RSQ3 is more "relaxed", if that makes any sense.
Karen said she felt relaxed & "at home" in it, Straight away.......it loses nothing on performance, but provides a bit of extra stuff relative to space & practicality for our needs.

[jnrdavo]

Looked great, even sideways!

SUV'S are so popular and I can see why. Being over 50, a lowered S5 is good fun, but for longer trips, the Skoda Kodiaq vRS eats it alive for comfort and how you feel after 3 or 4 hours on the road.

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[Pickles]

Looked great, even sideways!

SUV'S are so popular and I can see why. Being over 50, a lowered S5 is good fun, but for longer trips, the Skoda Kodiaq vRS eats it alive for comfort and how you feel after 3 or 4 hours on the road.

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Yes, I agree, some form of comfort is necessary on longer trips.
The RS3 had a good number of adjustments for the front seats, as does the RSQ3, we find that the "thigh support" which slides out manually from under the front seats is particularly helpful. I think there is a greater range of lumbar support in the new car too. These are both minor issues/adjustments I suppose, but over a distance they can make a noticeable difference.
Pickles.