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Audi 2019 RS3 on order January 5th 2019 ...
Hello,
I have actually now as of yesterday (Saturday 1-5-2019) placed my order for the 2019 RS3. I did this with Audi Nashville part of the Sonic Group. I have been waiting on the G/M (General Manager) to give me a confirmed call on my trade-in and he did that yesterday (Saturday). I said yes and he (Robert Hartman) and one of his salesman (Trey Lee) drove over to my house and picked up my trade and also we (Officially) signed the Buyers-order. I have previously owned several of the S4s which I loved years ago. And some other older Audi cars many-many years ago I'm an older fellow. From my understanding they (Audi) might be actually starting or already started production this month. Given that's the correct information I was told my RS3 will be here between 90-120 days (March-April) once the order is placed this coming week. In my case even though this might come across some as strange that time frame I don't really mind as it will give us time to further set aside more Cash for the purchase. I have looked into the TTRS like 1 1/2 years ago but being an old "Muscle-Car-Guy" I decided to get my last Muscle-Car and it was a Challenger Hellcat. Lots and lots of fun and I had it for 1-year and drove it a total of 2,148 miles so it was not worn-out that's for sure. LOL !!! This time around since my wife (Cathy) has a new VW Golf R which she loves and of course I have put a lot of the miles on it as well. I decided to step away from a Coupe as I want what I refer to as a User-Friendly, easy to see out of Sedan. The RS3 is FAST, Nimble, Quattro, with all the Modern amenities so this time around I decided it was really the ONLY-Choice !!! Below are pictures for those interested. The Golf R is going to have what I would call, A-Big-Brother. (Left to Right) Robert Hartman G/M, Me & Trey Lee Sales. (Left to Right) Trey & Robert ready to leave with the Hellcat back to Audi Nashville. 2019 RS3 actual build. Tango Red Metallic RS Design Selection Interior Driver Assistance Package Technology Package Dynamic Package Red Air Vents Extended Leather Package RS Front Floor Mats Red Seat Belts Audi Sport Carbon Inlays Audi Adaptive Cruise Control Forward Collision Warning Incl, Autonomous Emergency Braking, for Adaptive Cruise Control "High" Audi Side Assist and Audi Active Lane Assist High-Beam Assistant Mirror Camera for Adaptive Cruise Control Audi Connect Audi Virtual Cockpit (12.3" LCD Full Digital Instrument Cluster with up to three Visual Modes: Infotainment and Classic. S, RS and R8 Models also offer Sport Mode Bang & Olufsen Sound System MMI Navigation Plus MMI Radio Plus with ten speakers and single CD player with MP3 playback capability 19" 5-Arm-Blade-Design Titanium wheels Front Red brake Calibers Rear Red brake Calibers RS Model oval exhaust tips Tango Red Metallic A very-very Happy Camper, Terry . __________________ If it's not "FAST" I'm out !!!
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Up-Dated, January 19th 2024 Mitsubishi New 16-Seer, 24,000 BTU Split-Unit ... for Heating/Cooling & Humidity control of Home Theater Marantz Pre-Amp Processor: ... AV8805 Panasonic DP-UB9000 New ... HDR 4K UHD Blu-ray Player: Roku: New ... 2022 Ultra HD-4K-HDR-Atmos Streaming Player JVC RS4100 New ... Laser Projector Lumagen Radiance Pro New ... 4242 18G Ultra HD Video Processor Stewart Filmscreen: New ... Stewart StudioTek 130 G4 123" 16x9 W/4-Way Remote Masking JML Speakers ... 2-JM Lab Utopia Mezzo Front, 2-Side Utopia, 2-Rear Mini Utopia Focal Sopra ... Center Channel Triad Atmos New ... 6 Triad Custom Repeat Gold 8 Mini Monitor Plus in-ceiling speakers W/Matching Flat Black Grills SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofers New ... 4 PB-16 ULTRA Subs Transparent Speaker Cables ... Transparent TW Plus HP 10-2 W/Plus Bricks Classe' Amps ... 2-CA201, 1-CAM-350, 2-CA-M400 ATI AT526NC New ... ATI AT526NC 6 Channel Amp for 6 Triad Atmos in-ceiling speakers A/C Power New ... All Separate 20-Amp Circuits W/Dedicated Hospital Grade Receptacles Richard Gray Power Conditioners New ...1- RGPC-1200S, 9-RGPC-400S Panamax MB1500 ... 2023 New 1500VA UPS Battery Backup for JVC RS4100 laser projector Eaton ... Ultimate Home Surge Protection CRITEC TDX100M New ... Modular Series Home Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor HT Components/Gear Cooling ... 3-sets of Z-Fans, Cool-Stack I, Suncourt Variable Speed Thru Wall Fan ATM ... Active Thermal Management Cool Stack 1 Exhaust Fan Assembly Home Theater Component Mid Atlantic Rack ... Slide-Out 50" Track Sanus CFR1620 ... Modular open-frame component rack with Middle Atlantic 4-Post H/D Shelves Room Acoustic ... Acoustic Innovations panels Seating ... Ekornes Stressless Wave Rosco Velour Black 6003 ... 2-coats of Black primer. Then 2-coats of Full-Strength Rosco #6003 UN-Diluted to complete Dedicated Home Theater Area Shag Rug New ... Liliah Deep Black Low-Shag by Andover Mills 12' x 15' Rectangle Area-Rug Custom Calibrated H/T New ... Chad Billheimer on September 4th 2023 did my JVC RS4100. The results were 100% Totally Awesome I Highly recommend his services. https://www.hdtvbychadb.com/home-1.html
Last edited by tigerhonaker; 01-06-2019 at 08:46 PM. Reason: Spelling of course as usual. LOL !!! |
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Congrats on the new ride. Quite a change from the Hellcat.
That’s why I always lease cars. Too many toys out there, the lease is not a permanent relationship and buying and selling with 2k on the odometer is a big dent to the wallet to say the least. In fact I think the new “subscription” model some manufacturers like Volvo and MB are offering will be a huge hit. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cne...uying-leasing/ In any case, good luck with the RS3! It will be a fun ride. |
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Terry.......Congratulations on the 2019 Audi RS3. This vehicle will pamper you unlike the Hellcat. Here's to many happy, comfortable miles of driving pleasure.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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What? I have to ask - Why the quick sale of the Hellcat?
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Congrats, but the hellcat probably still smells new. Entirely different cars ...???
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Last one was a Bright Yellow Corvette. Yes, HUGE hit on the Hellcat buddy !!! Quote:
I'm looking forward to it coming in. You asked and I don't mind answering with why it's gone. (1) My age has a lot to do with it and where I live and drive (2) It's a BIG car (3) Major pain in heavy, bumper to bumper traffic and that's the way it is where I live (4) Had to always back it in so when leaving I could see how to pull back out (5) The Challenger Hellcat has one Major thing that I could not get use to, HUGE-BLIND-AREAS that you could easily hide a full-size Crew-cab pickup truck in (6) It has the POWER but telling it like it really is you couldn't really use it without losing your license (7) Lastly, the Hellcat always made me extremely nervous with it's size and I think age plays a role in the things I have mentioned Quote:
Yes, the Hellcat had just over 2K miles on it and it was as clean underneath as it was on the upper-side. Totally Detailed and had CQuartz Ceramic Pro multiple coats Professionally installed by a Certified Dealer. Someone is going to get a heck of an Awesome Muscle-Car no doubt. Terry Below guys is a picture of the (Actual) RS3 in Tango Red Metallic from my build on the Audi USA Site. .
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Up-Dated, January 19th 2024 Mitsubishi New 16-Seer, 24,000 BTU Split-Unit ... for Heating/Cooling & Humidity control of Home Theater Marantz Pre-Amp Processor: ... AV8805 Panasonic DP-UB9000 New ... HDR 4K UHD Blu-ray Player: Roku: New ... 2022 Ultra HD-4K-HDR-Atmos Streaming Player JVC RS4100 New ... Laser Projector Lumagen Radiance Pro New ... 4242 18G Ultra HD Video Processor Stewart Filmscreen: New ... Stewart StudioTek 130 G4 123" 16x9 W/4-Way Remote Masking JML Speakers ... 2-JM Lab Utopia Mezzo Front, 2-Side Utopia, 2-Rear Mini Utopia Focal Sopra ... Center Channel Triad Atmos New ... 6 Triad Custom Repeat Gold 8 Mini Monitor Plus in-ceiling speakers W/Matching Flat Black Grills SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofers New ... 4 PB-16 ULTRA Subs Transparent Speaker Cables ... Transparent TW Plus HP 10-2 W/Plus Bricks Classe' Amps ... 2-CA201, 1-CAM-350, 2-CA-M400 ATI AT526NC New ... ATI AT526NC 6 Channel Amp for 6 Triad Atmos in-ceiling speakers A/C Power New ... All Separate 20-Amp Circuits W/Dedicated Hospital Grade Receptacles Richard Gray Power Conditioners New ...1- RGPC-1200S, 9-RGPC-400S Panamax MB1500 ... 2023 New 1500VA UPS Battery Backup for JVC RS4100 laser projector Eaton ... Ultimate Home Surge Protection CRITEC TDX100M New ... Modular Series Home Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor HT Components/Gear Cooling ... 3-sets of Z-Fans, Cool-Stack I, Suncourt Variable Speed Thru Wall Fan ATM ... Active Thermal Management Cool Stack 1 Exhaust Fan Assembly Home Theater Component Mid Atlantic Rack ... Slide-Out 50" Track Sanus CFR1620 ... Modular open-frame component rack with Middle Atlantic 4-Post H/D Shelves Room Acoustic ... Acoustic Innovations panels Seating ... Ekornes Stressless Wave Rosco Velour Black 6003 ... 2-coats of Black primer. Then 2-coats of Full-Strength Rosco #6003 UN-Diluted to complete Dedicated Home Theater Area Shag Rug New ... Liliah Deep Black Low-Shag by Andover Mills 12' x 15' Rectangle Area-Rug Custom Calibrated H/T New ... Chad Billheimer on September 4th 2023 did my JVC RS4100. The results were 100% Totally Awesome I Highly recommend his services. https://www.hdtvbychadb.com/home-1.html
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The Audi RS3 in red looks great. Congratulations
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Terry, shedding nearly 1000 lbs, gaining the sure-footed and legendary Audi Quattro all wheel drive system for all road and weather conditions, as well as having the unique 5 cylinder sound in a car that will be much more nimble and quite a back road point and shoot missile, are all very positive trade offs going from the muscle car to a well designed, sporty daily driver.
Even acceleration wise, the RS3 will get you there just as fast as the Hellcat since we all know AWD rules in everyday driving and "stop light challenges". With 3.9sec 0-60, the Audi will do it all day long vs the Hellcat that requires optimal conditions to hook up and produce those numbers. 394/354 hp/torque with a 7speed dual clutch tranny. Sounds like a perfect street combo in my book. I really enjoyed my Audi S4 and it had less... All in all the RS3 makes much more sense all things considered. Last edited by PHC1; 01-07-2019 at 01:54 PM. |
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No-Worries I don't at all sharing the real FACTS to other adults. The RS3 will be with me for a great many years for sure I love the Quattro and the Sedan that is truly usable. Quote:
You gave stated things as I also see and think about the RS3. The Hellcat I wanted as my last Muscle-Car but honestly it just does not fit with my overall needs. The RS3 is going to be KILLER buddy. Terry
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Up-Dated, January 19th 2024 Mitsubishi New 16-Seer, 24,000 BTU Split-Unit ... for Heating/Cooling & Humidity control of Home Theater Marantz Pre-Amp Processor: ... AV8805 Panasonic DP-UB9000 New ... HDR 4K UHD Blu-ray Player: Roku: New ... 2022 Ultra HD-4K-HDR-Atmos Streaming Player JVC RS4100 New ... Laser Projector Lumagen Radiance Pro New ... 4242 18G Ultra HD Video Processor Stewart Filmscreen: New ... Stewart StudioTek 130 G4 123" 16x9 W/4-Way Remote Masking JML Speakers ... 2-JM Lab Utopia Mezzo Front, 2-Side Utopia, 2-Rear Mini Utopia Focal Sopra ... Center Channel Triad Atmos New ... 6 Triad Custom Repeat Gold 8 Mini Monitor Plus in-ceiling speakers W/Matching Flat Black Grills SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofers New ... 4 PB-16 ULTRA Subs Transparent Speaker Cables ... Transparent TW Plus HP 10-2 W/Plus Bricks Classe' Amps ... 2-CA201, 1-CAM-350, 2-CA-M400 ATI AT526NC New ... ATI AT526NC 6 Channel Amp for 6 Triad Atmos in-ceiling speakers A/C Power New ... All Separate 20-Amp Circuits W/Dedicated Hospital Grade Receptacles Richard Gray Power Conditioners New ...1- RGPC-1200S, 9-RGPC-400S Panamax MB1500 ... 2023 New 1500VA UPS Battery Backup for JVC RS4100 laser projector Eaton ... Ultimate Home Surge Protection CRITEC TDX100M New ... Modular Series Home Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor HT Components/Gear Cooling ... 3-sets of Z-Fans, Cool-Stack I, Suncourt Variable Speed Thru Wall Fan ATM ... Active Thermal Management Cool Stack 1 Exhaust Fan Assembly Home Theater Component Mid Atlantic Rack ... Slide-Out 50" Track Sanus CFR1620 ... Modular open-frame component rack with Middle Atlantic 4-Post H/D Shelves Room Acoustic ... Acoustic Innovations panels Seating ... Ekornes Stressless Wave Rosco Velour Black 6003 ... 2-coats of Black primer. Then 2-coats of Full-Strength Rosco #6003 UN-Diluted to complete Dedicated Home Theater Area Shag Rug New ... Liliah Deep Black Low-Shag by Andover Mills 12' x 15' Rectangle Area-Rug Custom Calibrated H/T New ... Chad Billheimer on September 4th 2023 did my JVC RS4100. The results were 100% Totally Awesome I Highly recommend his services. https://www.hdtvbychadb.com/home-1.html
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Terry, of course looking forward to your impressions and well detailed write-up since we have come to expect no less from your automotive as well home theater acquisitions. Always a good read.
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