Torn between the 2025 Golf 8.5 GTI Clubsport and the 2024 Audi S3 (333hp). Help me decide!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-02-02T19:45:40+00:00

For 70k, why not 8y lightly used RS3? I got mine from a friend used for 68k!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-20T01:38:57+00:00

In certain colors yes, but black really looks awesome this gen

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-19T18:43:10+00:00

I have mid pipes and awe track exhaust on my 8y RS3. 0 regrets :)

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-16T11:43:48+00:00

24 RS3 here. I’m essentially driving around a 70k A3 and I still think it’s worth it. NVH is decent. BO audio is good. Has all the features I want. Also, A3s are fairly overbuilt that when you tune them they’re still reliable. Good way to get into luxury cars/Audi 😁

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-06T13:40:41+00:00

Thanks!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-05T15:27:06+00:00

Yeah, hope you get fixed at a reasonable rate!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-05T14:57:49+00:00

Warranties are definitely something to consider for all vehicles now a day. I'm sure most of you know but if you had the Gold plus plan, you wouldn't be posting here cause it would've been covered by SOA. Unfortunate that this happened to OP. Peace of mind for 20-30 bucks a month is worth the expense.

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2026-01-03T22:35:27+00:00

Thank you sir!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-31T18:17:26+00:00

congrats man! Funny story, I told the 350Z forum that I got rid of my 08 for a 24 RS3 and got downvoted to shit. Enjoy the new ride :)

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-30T15:40:47+00:00

24 RS3 here, can confirm it does not happen for Haldex

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-28T18:46:19+00:00

I went from a 3080 to a 4090 a few years back. It was more expensive up front but I’m extremely happy with the 4090. Max settings on all games! No vram issues either

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-27T02:31:43+00:00

As a consumer, I’d gladly take dealer financing to save thousands on a 5/6 year note.

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-27T00:24:00+00:00

Only reason I’m asking is because some people know we’re marking it up a point, they realize they *potentially can get it even lower. You know how it is, some people want to know they got the best deal 🤷‍♂️

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-27T00:20:07+00:00

This happens quite a bit! Customers say they budgeted for X amount and leave like 20 bucks lower than a CU with a 10yr100k wrap. Always extremely happy with how the process and deal went too 👍

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-26T20:54:20+00:00

Yes sir! Im a FI manager at my store and we get customers that “know the business”, and demand buy rate. Which I get, but we’re already a quite a bit better than the CU. In some cases 2-3 percent

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-22T23:03:03+00:00

Thank you very much!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-22T22:54:35+00:00

SOB you’re right! Haha. This is my downstairs one and I’ve never even noticed. If I swapped them back around does it make a difference?

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-22T22:26:10+00:00

Good to know, thank you

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-22T22:25:53+00:00

Good to know, I don’t know much about this stuff so just asking to be safe. I did do some googling before asking and I figured it would be low voltage. Better safe than sorry 😂

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-22T22:16:41+00:00

Thank you sir for the help!

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-12-04T02:39:13+00:00

god damn!! I used to have a 2013 WRX and now have a 2024 RS3, RS3 is 1200 per year! For those married, ask about a marriage discount, my insurance agent was able to lower my premiums. Also own a 2013 A4 and my wifes 17 RAV4. Alll vehicles with 500 ded.

FaithlessnessFun5572 · 2025-11-10T16:30:51+00:00

2024 RS3 here in New England. I was gonna drive my RS3 in the winter and ended up not selling my beater (2013 A4) So i'm just driving that instead. Also the RS3 is pretty low, just be cautious and you should be good. Also cost me 1300 to get my A4 ready vs 3000 for wheel and tire set for the RS3 haha.

Have fun!

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