Bro’s 6’6 complaining its a bit cramped

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah ik this guy is dumb

@BlakeLemoine-kg5te

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 😂

@badmanfromtown

Ай бұрын

Get his ass a Tahoe and stfu with your tall ass

@ishakoor786

Ай бұрын

Bro needs a van, not a sports car 😂😂😂.. I mean rs3 shits over the golf r, cmon bro get with the times.

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

​exactly lol@@ishakoor786

Like you said.. I noticed a lot of the things you were complaining about are nit picky.. You are a tall person so it is going to be different than most as far as head room etc. As far as 1/4 mile times, you're comparing a stock car to a tuned E85 car. your golf was on E and only ran .15 faster than the rs3. If you tuned the rs3 on E.. just stage 1 fully stock you'll run 11.2's .. Ask me how I know.. I have one. just an 8V.5.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Fair enough!

Power...Are you joking I am confused here you had mk8 Golf r that was a stage 1 E85...and you are compare it to a stock RS3...please sir tune and E85 the RS3...and make this make sense

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

This car has 85 more horsepower than a stock golf r. Since mine was tuned, I felt it would be proper to compare the performance since they’re probably making similar power.

@xtremeballr3488

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01the golf r on E85 was definitely making more power plus its a lighter car

@Tagomago12

23 күн бұрын

Did you not think to see if the car fitted you b4 committing to a 60,000 dollar bill

Basically at the end of the day the money you lost on the gulf are and the money you're losing on the R3 is basically called a stupid tax and everybody pays it at some point in their life hopefully this is the only big mistake you make

@Asapdev

Ай бұрын

Lolll

@verde629

Ай бұрын

He has a M2 in his garage as well so I’m pretty sure he’s not struggling financially lol

I just got my RS3 3 weeks ago. I LOVE everything about it

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Congrats!

@rw8945

20 күн бұрын

Got my 24 rs3 black optic in February. Took a while to bed the brakes (squeaky) but other than that, I absolutely love it

@RS35cyl

13 күн бұрын

Great! I have a 2019 RS3 and I love it!🎉

@speeddemon311

21 сағат бұрын

@rw8945 Steel brakes squeaky weird! I had zero issues from mine in 5k miles!

On my second RS3. Not meant to be kept stock which is well known. Can’t complain when you can run 10s as soon as unitronic is ready.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

We’ll see

@joeracer302

Ай бұрын

I am patiently waiting for Unitronic to figure it out, because I know when they do it’ll be done right. Until then I’ll enjoy having a warranty I guess lol, but I can’t wait to wake the engine up, and tighten up the shifts with a TCU tune also.

Wow I had no idea that we're the same exact height lol no wonder we both love Golf's cause it's one of the few cars we can fit in comfortably. I think your times will get better once it's broken in, great video brother I look forward to seeing how this car performs tuned.

The journey of your Golf GTI to the R is why I subbed to your channel. Sad to see her go 😢. Also shame you guys in the US don’t get the hatch back version of the RS3.

@tulmenkov

Ай бұрын

Me too. The golf r was perfect

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

It okay, we may get back into one if I like the Mk8.5 ;)

@slamminx3

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 Here's hoping! :)

you'll need to tune the RS3 to unlock its full potential, same way you did for the golf r.

@cmsniper81

Ай бұрын

Exactly. This whole take is bad and not worth buying if you’re not tuning it. At least need to do springs, intake and mid pipes and change those non black optics wheels. Looks take stock with no black optics or cf package doesn’t count either.

@theweekendgamer6294

Ай бұрын

You can't tune an 8Y yet unless you buy a different ECU. ​@@cmsniper81

@abdallahbowden2443

Ай бұрын

@@cmsniper81exactly I was thinking tf the whole time. This car sounds insane with the new ecu unlock…this dude is smoking meth

@Ron1nAirsoft

Ай бұрын

@@abdallahbowden2443 cant tune it, Ecu is still locked and no one has been able to get into it. Youd have to swap to a cyvex

@oliverriley626

15 күн бұрын

@@cmsniper81 might be a stupid question, but does this void warranty?

Did you not test drive the rs3 first? Just curious why if you loved the golf R you were so quick to jump into an rs3?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Just bad decision making

@porterreeve1823

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 I see. We’ve all been there man. I’ve made a couple dumb impulse decisions with cars so I get it. RS3 is a dream for me. I’m definitely not 6’6 so would probably be much more comfortable for me

@speeddemon311

13 күн бұрын

@porterreeve1823 The car is phenomenal, and I'm just 5 foot 8, and it fits me like a glove lol

You’re still young my guy, you’ll bounce back from this. I’d probably hold onto the car for a little bit so the initial sting of depreciation settles and when you’re not so much under water on it, then trade it in and maybe get back into a Golf R or replace it with something with a little utility. I currently own an M2 and a Tesla MYP. M2 is the fun car, Tesla is the commuter, grocery hauler with a nice 0-60. Awesome combo with both cars imo.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I'll look into trading in on a mk8.5 golf r or gti. Or I might just keep it if it doesn't make sense financially.

@EnthusiastCarHangar

Ай бұрын

I agree I love my Tesla as well even I love my fun cars more.

golf mk8.5 r reveal on june 26… 👀

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I might just have to buy it. We’ll see if the RS3 grows on me

@SmokyHits

Ай бұрын

That’s the one I’m waiting for 🙏🏻🫡

I have a 2018 RS3 and respect what you are saying for sure. I am 5'9" so can't relate to alot of your problems with feeling cramped. I am not sure anything you do this car will make it more comfortable for you 😞 e85 golf R might have spoiled you 😀. Stage 1 E85 Uni on RS3 will put you at 592hp btw. I think once your break in period is over and you can get on it more (in cold weather preferably) you will enjoy it more. Modify the midpipes first thing, I think the 8Y seems to be much quieter than the 8V generation, and its not letting that 5 cylinder shine. and unfortunately I think that's really what it comes down to with the RS3, you paid a premium for that 5 cylinder engine. For me the noises and feeling from the engine really added excitement to my drive over my previous GTI. Almost any German car can get to similar power levels as stock RS3 with a tune, but the way the 5 cyl puts that power down with attitude is probably the reason I can't sell it. Hope you are able to find some joy in the ownership! But if its not the right car for you I am sure others will be happy to pick that car up close to what you paid for, and you can get the right car for you.

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

Extremely well said, and 100% agree 👍

No ECU tune for the 8y yet right? Same deal, been tough to crack. Still waiting anxiously for the tcu tune for my mk8.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

No tune, correct. I'm not concerned at the moment because I like to enjoy my cars stock for a while before tuning.. and Idk how long I'll have this RS3

@johnl.38

Ай бұрын

Unitronic is beta testing one I believe

bro your 6'6 and bought an RS3, like what do you expect. It's a great performance car buy maybe you should have bought an RSQ8 for your height.

@JVette01

29 күн бұрын

I was thinking F-450 instead… but on a real note, I didn’t expect it to be so much smaller than my golf (that’s on the same chassis and a few inches shorter)

Definitely a small car for a dude that’s six six lol

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I like smaller cars tho haha. My M2 has tons of space

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

@JVette01 m2 is no longer a small car, but I get your point!😃

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

@@speeddemon311 It definitely is dimensions wise. 180" long. Only 2" longer than the RS3 and a whole 8-9" longer than a mustang/camaro. Yes, its heavier now since its based of the m3/m4 chassis but it's still a small car.

@RS35cyl

13 күн бұрын

I’m only 5’4” and I fit perfectly in my 2019 RS3 🎉

@ryebird11

10 күн бұрын

@@RS35cyl short king victories

I'd be curious to compare depreciation between the 2. The RS imo is going to hold the value way more vs the Golf R. Drove my 23 for 17k miles and sold it for 1k > then I bought it for.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah rs3s hold value pretty well from what I’ve seen. However, all cars depreciate for the most part lol. They’re not investments

I’m 6’6” so i understand where you’re coming from. I’m getting some pole position FIA N.G’s that way I can sit lower in the car.

​ @JVette01 at 10:29 you didn't launch correctly; you need to see the rev limiter flash red before launching. When the rev counter flashes red it's indicating that proper boost pressure has built up. You soft launched it without building a lot of boost pressure. Could you please do it again properly and report back to us? Very curious to see if that makes a big difference in the Dragy times. Also, gotta make sure you have it in RS Performance/Dynamic mode with traction control and ESC fully off I believe. That should help.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I did have it in the proper modes.

I also have a pure white 8R. It has the stage 1 racingline ecu and tcu so it goes hard. I had been looking for an RS3 8Y for a while and decided to sell up for an RS3 around the time you did. The deposit went down a couple of days ago but watching this has made me also consider if I’m doing the right thing. Its about a 20k dollar difference but my R was a 21 plate and the RS is only 6 months old. The wide arches and the 5 pot noise is what’s been pulling me in. I have until tomorrow to go through with it or back out 😅

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Just drive it, see if you fit in it, don't rush, and see if it's the right car for you.

Is that speedo in Km/hr?, from that run looks like it took 9 secs for that century sprint.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

It’s mph lol

I went from an m4 to an rs3 and I didn't have any problems I'm 5' 11" you cant compare a stock car to a tuned one that makes no sense.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yes it does when stock vs stock is a 86hp difference

Hindsight is 20/20, the cheaper car will always feel like the better buy and our minds are programmed to find mistakes. I think you will come to appreciate your RS3 over time, it's an awesome ride. If not, just a learning experience (even if it's an expensive one lol). I just bought a base model 2024 GTI and love it, but my dream car someday is an R or one of these RS3s.

@JVette01

26 күн бұрын

Great point!

When I saw the first video with the rs3 I was like nooo the R was literally perfect. The complaints definitely make sense since you’re taller. Did you try sitting in one before trading in??

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I did, and thought I could make it work. However, I have to sit a certain way to not brush my head against the headliner which is kinda annoying.

Thanks for the candid video. I'll be honest, I found the decision to upgrade from the Golf R to the RS3 debatable because you already own an M2. Everybody is different, but I do need at least one car with hatchback practicality. Also, in general, going from a premium to an ultra-premium product is almost never worth the money. You would have probably felt the same disappointment if you had upgraded from an M240i to your M2. Nonetheless, I look forward what you make of the RS3 - I look forward to comparisons to your M2.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. However, the M240 to M2 is a big gap in performance for not that much more money. The Golf R vs RS3 is a 20k gap. M240i to M2 is like a 10k gap and even less if you option up the M240. It would make sense to just get an M2 from the get go.

@RevTiberius

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 I would agree that the price gap between the M240 and M2 is more reasonable than the jump between the Golf R and the RS3; the RS3 is also overpriced vis-a-vis the M2. I disagree on the M240i though. It's plenty of performance. The AWD version is actually quicker 0-60 than the current M2, and within street legal limits in general. Going from premium to top-of-the-line can be fun, but it's a privilege car makers charge a pretty penny for. IMHO it's mostly overkill. To be honest in my experience, even a GTI delivers 80%-90% of the fun of an M2, as different as the cars may be. Much of the difference is just brand prestige and make-believe. I'm not saying the higher-end cars aren't objectively better in some ways because of course they are. They are just rarely worth the upcharge.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I understand your perspective. However, having owned a MK8 GTI and now my M2, they are nowhere even close to be compared to one another. It's not 80-90% of the M2 at all. Even the M240 vs M2 is on a whole another level when it comes to handling, speed, looks, the trans tuning, and the engine.

Honestly this is a big upgrade from golf r 5 cylinder make way more power bolt ons and tune is what you should do

@geefim2144

Ай бұрын

He just explained why it wasn’t. You guys and your few ticks of a second

@S650Nathan

Ай бұрын

@@geefim2144 hey dumb fuck no shit I’m just reassuring him it was good

@Ron1nAirsoft

Ай бұрын

Cant tune it. Been years and tuners cant get into the ECU.

@S650Nathan

Ай бұрын

@@Ron1nAirsoft shut yo goofy ahh up

@speeddemon311

21 сағат бұрын

@Ron1nAirsoft ECU is now cracked! People worry too much it was bound to happen!

Can you tune those yet? When i looked into those awhile back there was no tuning yet.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

No

@scotfitzhugh6932

Ай бұрын

Yes, with Syvecs

Man, I’d just bought my black 2024 Golf R and found your channel the next day. Then saw you had traded your R in. I was kinda bummed out, but still watching the channel 🙏

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Congrats! You’ll love it. I’ll make plenty of videos comparing them so you’ll have relevant content 👍

@thewisehortsman2837

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 appreciate that brother! Already have 5.5k miles. Just installed a new hood strut, blacked out my side markers and added a spare tire. Can’t wait to tune this thing! I had a 2004 R32 in Black as well. That v6 is still the best exhaust I’ve ever heard! Always regretted seeking it, so at 59 I figure I’d bring back some youth 🤣

So the quarter mile difference with E85 tuned R is .15s and 1mph? And you could feel that? Plus you get to do this with a 5yr warranty? In a car that retains its value very well? With an amazing sounding 5 cylinder? And crazy tuning potential once the ECU is unlocked? Yes, you’re definitely screwed man 🤣 I’ve a 7.5 manual R and thinking about getting an 8Y RS3 or RS5 coupe. I’m also not 6’6 so shouldn’t be a problem. RS3 does look kinda bland and RS5 doesn’t drive as good as RS3 and is quieter, much heavier. RS5 coupe with the 5 cylinder would’ve been a no brainer.

When you explained how an NA engine works around 4k rpm, does that apply to every NA engine or this is just VTEC kicking in? lol

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Lots of N/A engines that aren't big displacement need RPMs to get going and feel quick. For example: 5.0 Mustang, Honda Civic, V6 camry, etc.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

The exception would be large displacement engines like the 7.3 V8 in the Ford super duty or the 6.4 in the Dodge vehicles, or the 6.2 V8 in chevys

I traded my 2016 STI in for a 2022 RS3, I personally love it. But did you say you paid 20k over MSRP for it?? I got mine at MSRP exactly how I specd it online. But I agree the power delivery at low RPM feels delayed/laggy but overall the only other car I was considering was a 2018 F80 M3 but I really wanted to stick with an AWD platform.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I'd pick the rs3 over the old M3 because the technology alone and the S55 is meh. However, a new M3 would destroy this car in every way possible. I did not pay 20k over lol, msrp, but still was super expensive.

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

STI has the worst turbo lag of any modern turbocharged car, so the RS3 isn't nearly as bad as that Subaru lol!

@ttis3701

Ай бұрын

@speeddemon311 This is true. The stock map on the STI is terrible. Most get it re-mapped, getting greater linear power, and factory turbo spool is much quicker and smoother after.

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

@ttis3701 I had an STI for 8 years, and now I'm driving a 24 RS3, and it was a monstrous upgrade in every way lol

@ttis3701

Ай бұрын

@speeddemon311 it truly is agreed, it's literally the adult version of the STI lol

Nice rs3 I used to have a S3 but can I ask why have 2 cars or have this and an m2 when you could pick one car that’s even nicer. Just curious. Do what you want and what you like. I just wonder cuz I have an S4 daily and then I have a 03 cobra mustang for my toy. Sometimes I think I should get something else and just have 1 car. But the cobra is a classic basically so I don’t drive it much at all. You have enough income to support 2 really nice cars that’s awesome. Congrats on that.

Yeah at 6’6” the Audi 3s are too small for sure At 6’2” I looked at it years ago and said “ too small on the inside “ I like certain small cars too ( Supra ) but some don’t have the room on the inside

You dont have a sportback version in the US? That sucks mate

How do you like the performance vs. Your M2? I know these 2 are often cross shopped.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I will be making several videos on that. In short, I like my M2 way more.

Bro. 5.9 workout guy. Didn’t fit in my A3. Cramped feel. Couldn’t move my legs and still noticed the ergonomic issues you highlighted on doors etc. all Bothered me more over time in the car.

You can’t compare an e85 tune to a stock rs3. Of course the e85 tune will be faster, always is. But I’ll probably end up ordering a Golf R too once it’s revealed. Did you like the Golf R that much more then the GTI?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Golf R stock is 315 hp. RS3 stock is 400. This is why I compared my E85 Golf to the RS3. Stock for stock the RS3 is faster, and modded the RS3 is also faster. I was comparing MY golf to MY rs3.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

And yes, The R is much better than the GTI. See my videos. I made several comparing them when I made the upgrade.

I feel you. I had a 2019 golf R, tuned and slightly modified and all. Traded it in for an almost brand new 2021 Stinger GT thinking I wanted a bigger and more comfortable car but I regretted it so badly. I even still love my golf R to this date after I sold the Stinger for the M240. The Golf Rs are special cars. I don't know exactly what's about them but I just like them very much. Although I'm driving a more expensive car, I am still jealous of those who have a mk8 😂😂

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

The m240 is great so you made a good choice there! However, I do miss my egg as well

With 5700 da and 91 fuel your not going to get great times that is a given. My 24 stock ran 11.78 @ 116.97 in -360 DA and 52 degree out on 93 fuel. These little 5 cylinders like ethanol even on stock tune, you could easily run E20-E30 mix to help out with performance. Though not much you can do except for some bolt-on's or jb4 at this point for more performance. Uni is said to be releasing a tune but don't hold your breath. That is if you like the car, I can hear/feel you on your thoughts, I feel the same after getting my g87.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah, the conditions were bad. I'll be uploading a full dragy video once the conditions get better.

can this car beat a M340i in a drag and roll? Stock for stock?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I will find out soon. Working on that this weekend

@17Z4K17

Ай бұрын

Yes my stock golf R 2024 just pulls on a stock 340i, so s stock rs3 8y will leave 340i behind

@backtoshallabal6662

Ай бұрын

@@17Z4K17 damn. how about against a stock M3 CS?

@romanz2361

Ай бұрын

@@backtoshallabal666265k vs 119k sounds a little stupid to compare. Rs3 faster then regular m3. Slower then cs and comp

Now I understand why you hate this car lol. I got that impression of small inside when test driving it. I'm coming from a Golf R also. I had the RS3 on pre order for 2 years, and got fed up waiting. Cancelled it and bought the Golf R, was looking at getting the revised RS3 next year! All the issues you mentioned yes they are annoying for a car so expensive.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Just keep your golf r if it’s a MK8

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

If you're not too big for the car, it's perfect otherwise and a huge upgrade over the Golf R trust me lol

Did you not sit inside of an a3/s3/rs3 before purchasing?

@JVette01

25 күн бұрын

I did but just sitting in it doesn’t tell you the whole story

Good for telling it like it is. Would you ever consider the new 2025 Golf R to replace this?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Possibly depending on how it is

The only reasons you buy this car, whether its the 8y or 8v, is the engine and drivetrain. The potential of the 5 cylinder plus the awd system is incredible. Plus, the sound of the 5 cylinder is one of the greatest engine sounds. If you arent tuning and doing bolt ons youre wasting your time. IROZ is already doing crazy things with this model

2024 golf R owner here, the hot hatch is the better daily driver over an rs3 I plan on keeping my R long term if I had plans to replace it will be going to a rs6 wagon or a Porsche turbo/gt3 in my future 10+ years from now until then the golf R should do the job

Noooo! I wanted one to go along with my G87 M2. I'm in the northeast. I would drive it from November to March. I'm only 5'11" So I'm only concerned with performance. Which is better the R or the RS3? I never really considered the R. I will check it out.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Stock vs stock rs3 is better.

@davidogarro8344

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 Still going to test drive one. I'm sure the R was cheaper to mod.

I probably wouldn't have upgraded from a Golf R to an RS3 because the space is smaller and a tuned Golf R is kind of close to a stock RS3 in power. It sounds like the dealer gave you less of a deal because the Golf was tuned which is shitty. My issue with both is dealer markups.

I just watched your other videos and was bracing myself for why you didn’t like it. Obviously considering the money you had to pay plus being so tall, I completely get it and don’t blame you. Also, the turbo lag is an acquired taste and makes gaining speed an issue if you aren’t in the right gear or rev range. Everything else seemed pretty subjective so beauty is in the eye of the beholder at that point and I hope you enjoy your time with it for now in spite of those issues. I’ve had my ‘24 RS3 for 3k miles and I’m completely in love. I only hate the fact that it doesn’t have remote start, no 360 camera, and it takes considerably longer for the revs to drop upon starting compared to my ‘21 Mazda 3 turbo. Used to sit in the Mazda ~30 seconds after starting, now closer to ~60 seconds in the RS3. Only other cars I considered were a M340i and KIA EV6 GT. Given on my preferences and price. Can’t say I would ever consider trading it in at this point though. Already looking forward to modding mine bit by bit as time goes on.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your input!

I know this is off topic but did you have any issues with your 034 tune on the golf r? Considering getting a tune in the future and seeing if you would recommend it. Thanks!

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

No issues. I had an emissions thing come up but I don’t think it had anything to do with the tune and was fixed under warranty

@alexgreco748

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 Tuning VWs doesn't void warranty?

I almost traded my Golf R 20AE in on an RS3 as well, but ran into the same thing with the size of the car. I don't think most people realize how comically small the RS3 is, even more so on the inside. And that's compared to an already pseudo-small car in the Golf R. If I do ever trade of Golf R in, it will likely be for an M2 or CT4V BW or Giulia Quad.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

M2 all the way ;)

Very interested video,everything what you talking I agree,because I have 7.5 golf r with Akrapovic exhaust,after RS3 2020,and 2022 RS3 8y sold 6 months a go,and now I got Golf R 20Years in white colour and thes Akrapovic exhaust makes sound amazing.

@speeddemon311

20 сағат бұрын

@@OSKAR-ch7jk 😂🤣😂🤣

@OSKAR-ch7jk

11 сағат бұрын

It’s very funny😜

What drive mode were you in?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

RS Performance

So your not broken in yet and haven't been fully on it joe can you compare power?

@JVette01

15 күн бұрын

I have been on it already

@jmb1998

15 күн бұрын

@@JVette01 still have the same buyers remorse?

@JVette01

15 күн бұрын

Yeah I’ll be making an update video on it. I’m feeling better about the car than portrayed in this video. The main thing that’s frustrating is just the lack of low end torque and a few other annoyances at this point

Why not just daily the g87? That’s what I do. I would probably get a c6 z06 if I were to get a second car but idk how much I would rlly drive it

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I like having 2 cars. One daily and one fun

@InclineDumbbell

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 even better, a fun daily and a fun not daily

@wew5499

Ай бұрын

Yassss. Same same

A lot of valid complaints. Biggest reason to upgrade is the 5cyl sound, tuning overhead, port injection keeping the valves clean. The trans can hold more torque for longer, IROZ goodies, physical controls for climate and stuff. You seem to like low range torque which comes along with smaller turbo cars like the GTI. Common complaint amoung Golf R owners getting bigger turbos is the car feeling slower despite having more top end power. I think you also have a point about the RS3 being in break in period as well. Hopefully a tune is enough to change your mind but you sound really unhappy with it.

@ColinRobinson666

Ай бұрын

Also you're definitely not helping my case of wanting to trade my 7.5 R for a Mk8 R

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

7.5R to 8R is a big upgrade! Do it. And yes, we’ll see as time goes on if the car gets quicker and I like it more

Sorry to hear that. When I drove my stage 2 FBO Mk7R and a stock RS3 8V2 back to back, the RS3 felt sluggish especially in the low to mid range. This made it less enjoyable as a daily. I guess the 8Y still suffers from the same issue. Mind you, tuning the RS3 will improve that, … and get you in the 500hp territory. If you don’t plan to go that route, the 8.5 is around the corner.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Definitely considering both options

Being tall definitely makes a difference in room/comfort. I know first hand, although I’m not quite your height. And unfortunately I know about buyers remorse. At least the RS3 will hold its value and it won’t be as bad as it could be with a car that loses value quicker. Who knows, maybe you will fall in love with it once it breaks in.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

That sucks man. I’ve definitely been there too. I regret getting rid of my clean low miles fiesta st a couple years ago. That car was something special

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah it sucks when you get rid of a perfectly good car. Even while buying it, I was like.. what am I doing lol

Well the golf 8.5 is just around the corner you can always get one of those plus there's suppose to be a clubsport version rumored.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I would get the R because AWD

@Adreyan

Ай бұрын

Clubsport version probably not coming to NA 😢

I also have a 20th AE DSG R, why I subscribed and enjoy your videos. At your height it makes total sense, all this talk of tuning, modding is moot when you can't do anything to add height or visibility to a car. The 20th AEs will remain special in that they will also always be sought after by those that track and need room for a helmet, etc.

@mikeromano453

Ай бұрын

100%

I went to check out a new S3 few days ago, and I felt the overall interior space was cramped (I’m 5’8”). The auto transmission and AWD did make the car feel quick from a launch, but it didn’t feel much quicker on a roll than my 2022 GTI manual with EQT stage 1 93. RS3 would likely show more significant performance difference. Very interesting since I’ve heard only positive feedback from other videos and Fb posts of those who have moved from MK8 R to the RS3

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

If you're 5'8 you should be fine. However there isn't alot of wiggle room (width wise) for your legs and stuff. I'd just recommend stepping up to a Golf R if you're craving more performance and want to be able to put the power down. S3 doesn't really make sense. Almost the same price as an rs3 and way more expensive than a golf r for no performance gain.

@lolcandy

Ай бұрын

I didn’t have issue with head room, but the leg room was noticeably narrower compared to the GTI. I got thick thighs and my right knee was rubbing against the transmission tunnel, not fun.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

This.

Sorry to hear brutha. If you can find one, have you thought about the Audi S3 sportback?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Nah not interested in that. I’d just get another golf r

@majinsbo

Ай бұрын

The prefacelift S3 sportback is inferior to the golf r

@themaskedsingercucucachu8225

19 күн бұрын

@@majinsbo only in posted times, the materials its made with are better. that counts for me :) Buying the 2025 S3 for my wife, and taking back the RS5 i gave her.

Interesting!, as a Mk8R owner for 3 years now. I had not find nothing better all around car still. The only is the RS3 hatchback that is close. But fun that you notice all the small bad things with the RS3... Thanks from Sweden :)

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yep, I notice the little idiosyncrasies since I was so used to driving my golf r everyday.

Did you drive the Audi RS3 8Y before placing your order?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

No. Nothing to drive at that time

@daveearnshaw6874

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 Missed out on a 2 month wait because I couldn’t drive or view a RS3 8Y.After 2 months finally got to drive a car,placed deposit and waited another 6 months for next shipment.Well worth the wait.Looked at Golf R Mk8 but capacitance controls on steering wheel,lack of manual buttons on dashboard for essentials and never been a fan of inline 4 cylinders even though I can appreciate the performance of the EA888 engine.

Also the lower octane and it’s not broken in. They could have something in the factory preset to not let you launch it. Don’t quote me on that just a thought. Like it’s in protection mode. I know other cars that limit the rpm

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

No, I can still launch it. Now it's broken in and its still a little disappointing. However, I'm learning this car is extremely sensitive to heat so maybe come winter time it will be better.

Did you buy the RS3 without test driving it first??

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

5 min test drive doesn’t tell you how it will be to live with the car everyday

@dominathor

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 fair enough

I thought the widows were tinted? Anyway, you should go with black badges. 👍 Just remember, 5 cylinders. 😉

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I like the chrome. And yes, they were, but in my previous video, I mentioned this one would be coming out that was shot prior.

@moochiezpitt

Ай бұрын

Okay, I must of missed that. 😩

Did you order this car without ever test driving one or what?

@JVette01

9 күн бұрын

Yes because there was nothing to test drive. When it finally got here I only took it on a short 5 min test drive so I didn’t get a good idea of what it would be like to live with

Did you test drive the RS3 before buying?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yes. 5 min test drive doesn’t tell me how it’s like to live with the car daily though

@speeddemon311

13 күн бұрын

@JVette01 I see they made you do a 5 minute or so test ride but wouldn't allow for longer? I took my RS3 out by myself for as long as I wanted pretty much honestly!!

I know ur pain bro, I sat in the rs3 and my head touches the sunroof side opening, I’m 6‘7, currently driving a mk3 tts it’s better on headroom, but looking to get out of it bec I always feel my spine being crushed

@JVette01

26 күн бұрын

Golf r you’ll be able to fit in!

As a Golf R owner that watched your videos as I was getting g ready to buy mine….I had a feeling you’d really miss the R….i absolutely LOVE mine

Back in 2018 I was seriously thinking about getting the RS3. Was super jealous and fortunate that my neighbor got one of the first ones in Las Vegas. Test drove it and was not impressed as I should've been. Hence the reason I got my 2018 S5 Sportback. More luxurious and decent size for a daily. I do like the hardcore looks of the RS but shocked that the engine wasn't what i was expecting as well.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Those S5's are nice dailies! I unfortunately don't fit due to headroom.. lol

I think if you had the option of getting the hatchback that we don’t get in certain countries, you would’ve liked that one better instead because it’s the more competitive hatchback golf r

Thnaks for the vid, bro! Been watching for a while. Have a '22 Golf R and was recently considering trading for the RS3 too, until i saw the $30k extra I'd have to shell out. Sorry you're not loving it. I was really surprised you traded for it since you have an M2. But like the other comments, maybe you can keep the miles super low on it and trade it for the Mk8.5. just hope youre not losing too much money out of all this... 😢

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah we'll see haha. Thankfully resale value is pretty good. I might end up liking it.

Golf R really is a great all around package. I love my mk7.5 even though I constantly look at getting something else with technically more performance (RS3, M3, M2, C63 etc…). Luckily I remind myself for the price paid, cost to run the car, practicality and performance (mine is also tuned) there is very little out there that makes sense to trade into. Hopefully you can modify the RS3 a little bit and enjoy it more throughout your ownership! New 8.5 is just around the corner ;)

Hope the RS3 grows on you! How do you like the RS3 compared to a M240i xdrive?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I’ll make a video possibly in the future going over that

@redsiricer

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 Sounds good, thanks!

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

I own both cars, and the RS3 is on another level of performance and looks and sounds much better! RS3 is so much fun to drive!!

@raduiancu2159

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 Please do that. I think a lot of people are looking into that comparison. RS3 vs M240i xdrive

Did you not test drive one 1st before committing to it?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I did but it was very short and there was still a bunch of plastics on the interior

@caneytt

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 sounds like you bought the wrong car

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah I’m warming up to it but it’s definitely not as good of a daily as my golf was

oh shoot! you must live fairly close to me. i live 5 mins from that exit you took by south point casino.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Neighbors!

This man needs an exhaust and a tune to get rid of some of that buyers remorse! I hope they unlock the ECU/TCU soon.

Damn, the biggest killer for me is the locked ecu/tcu :( such a shame. That being said if you bring it to Cali let me race it lol awesome car and i wanted one but now that i get your take on it i might just go for a golf r next or S3

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Golf R for sure. S3 not worth it at all unless you just want the Audi name. RS3 would be a good option for you though if you like modding since it gets fast with mods (when it’s finally unlocked)

The RS3 came out long before 2022. I think you meant it was designed that year. Mainly esthetic changes, the power and engine are the same.

@JVette01

12 күн бұрын

I was referring to the 8Y generation in the U.S.

Its all good bro! I was upside down with my m340i but couldn’t walk away from the m2 deal I had set up.. you live once! Enjoy it

I have a Golf R and my friend has an RS3, in addition to the things you mentioned, some of the differences where I thought the Golf R was better were: Golf has a nicer steering wheel (flat bottom, heated, dimpled only at the grips so there is some visual/textural contrast). Golf has more settings for things and more customizations of the instrument cluster. The ambient lighting is nicer in the Golf (all of the light strips are tucked away instead of the very visible white strips in the RS3). Golf has ventilated seats but the RS3 seats are much nicer. Golf has room for a spare tire. I did like the seating position in the RS3 better, I felt a bit more connected to the car but I'm short so that may have something to do with it, the Golf seats don't really hold me in very well and it feels more like a small SUV.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Good observation. I agree with most of what you said as well

Didn't test drive before buying?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah. Can’t really get a good feel though on a 5 minute test drive

what was the quarter mile of ur golf R with all the tunes on ?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I compared it to the golf r with the same bad conditions, but I've gotten in the 11's at over 114mph on the e85 tune. This is with 75 degrees or so, 2500 ft elevation and 4k ft DA. With great conditions, it will definitely do better, but so will the RS3. It seems they're pretty even right now.

I do like the tach being on the HUD display, but otherwise I'm thrilled with my Golf R

Didn’t you test drive the car before you decided to buy it??

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah but didn’t get a good feel in a short 5 minute drive.

I'm literally close to being in the same boat you are. I'm in a 22 Golf R and am seriously considering an RS3. Ugh I really want that 5 cylinder and I dig the way it looks but I also really, really love my Golf R. The biggest thing for me is I don't like the 2025 RS3 facelift from the spy shots and so my time is running out to get one of these. So idk, I'm soo sooo conflicted. But for the 20-25K difference idk. ughhhh 😭😭 Wish there was a way to drive it for a week before buying lol

@JVette01

25 күн бұрын

That would be nice haha. Definitely test drive it and see if you like it because I would just stay in my R if I could redo it

Buddy I’m so so sorry you’re not happy with the trade in. 😢 I’ve been there before too. We all make mistakes. I traded my 2012 Golf R for a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. I was so disappointed. Maybe you can trade it in for another Golf R in the future?

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Perhaps

very refreshing video - respect for being honest! overall i think the RS3 is more special than the Golf R (probably the last 5 cylinder car that will be made), but your gripes mostly stem from not being able to test drive one thoroughly before buying it. id also suggest holding off a bit and tuning the car too so you get the full experience. good news is you shouldn't lose your shirt on this should you chose to trade it in.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

True. These seem to hold value very well. Perfect for me since I wanna get out of it within a year

I was just thinking of trading in my golf R 20th year anniversary for a rs3 After watching your video, you convinced me on keeping my golf. I’ll just get my golf tuned.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Just keep the golf unless you like the way the rs3 looks and you want the 5 cyl

I don’t think these 2 cars compare, also what I’ve found with the audi models is the exhausts get louder as miles go, the car also gets faster I live on 1,7m elevation in South Africa 🇿🇦 and I have an 8v2 S3 that would lose to my mates golf 7R, I also did feel that the 7R was a lot less claustrophobic cause of the large windows but I didn’t like that Anyways after 10000km and we raced I had 3 passengers, he outlauched me and I caught and passed him like the car had a tune Regardless, the car also now had pops when revving on P

IMO u have to tune it if ur to get a RS3. It’s annoying but Audi / VW love to under power their cars probably on purpose for reliability. Do some basic mods & you’ll know why this car is the better one

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah I know modded it's fast... however, I'm using it as a daily and don't want to sacrifice reliability.

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

@JVette01 Just stage 1.E85 and your opinion will completely change guaranteed, my friend!

Got the chance to sit in a 8Y A3, and I do have to agree it feels quite crammed in there. Love the 5 cyl sound, and on the bright side it's a unique and nowadays rare powertrain. Don't know how the future will look like, but if you do end up keeping it long term there's the possibility it will return your investment with the collectors market.

@speeddemon311

Ай бұрын

Collector for sure!

I testdrove a 8v rs3 last year and it was very underwhelming and wasnt as fun as i thought it would be. I think the new bmw m cars are much better.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

For sure. However, the only M car in this price range is an M2, which I have and like alot more.

I have had my 2022 Golf R for almost 30 months. I wanted a manual and I have never regretted that decision; yes, I know the counter argument! I think I love it more today than when I bought it and I just don't see anything else out there that I would trade my R for.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

That's exactly how I felt. Buying this car was out of the blue and tbh way too rushed.

I think a tune will change your mind. And adding E85 will make the RS3 noticeably faster than your M2

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Time will tell. Right now, the M2 will dog this thing

That 111 trap speed surprised me that thing fall off hard top end I bet the 60-130 is in the high 12 -13s

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Wish you to get something better ..

So I know your a German car guy but I have been watching you for a while. I've owned a EA888 car since new (b9.5 audi a4 and still have it at 80k miles) and it was great but it did feel a little dull. I now have a 2024 Integra Type S and really do like the car. There is surprisingly a lot of character and emotion driving the car. It is not the fastest, especially from a dig but if you want a daily driver with some character it is great. I would love to see your thoughts on driving a new civic type r or a new integra type s.

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

I’ve actually already driven a civic type r and civic si. In a few days from now, I’ll be posting a review of a 2023 Si and comparing it to a GTI

@Car00071

Ай бұрын

@@JVette01 sweet man! One of my buddies had a mk7.5 R 6mt tuned and really enjoyed my stock ITS driving characteristics. He was just 93 tuned by IE but even switching drivers the stock ITS was faster for some reason. Gen 4 EA888 seems like a different game though!

@JVette01

Ай бұрын

Yeah Gen 4 GTI/R is so much faster than the old one with the IS20/IS38