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      04-27-2023, 09:35 AM   #1
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      04-27-2023, 09:39 AM   #2
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I always find it interesting that the M340 is compared to the RS3. The RS3 is smaller, lighter, and has more power (IIRC). Not to mention full RS vs M-lite. If the M2 was AWD...rip RS3. Although, IMO the RS3 looks substantially better than the new M2.
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      04-28-2023, 11:10 AM   #3
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The tunability of the rs3 is bonkers. I wish we had the hatch here, I'd consider it.
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      04-28-2023, 12:02 PM   #4
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Just diff classes of cars. Not really comparable. M2 far better comparison even with two less doors. Back seat in both is basically non existent vs a 3 series where at least somewhat existent. If they made an rs3 where you could send all power/torque to rear wheels, now that would be fun.
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I always find it interesting that the M340 is compared to the RS3. The RS3 is smaller, lighter, and has more power (IIRC). Not to mention full RS vs M-lite. If the M2 was AWD...rip RS3. Although, IMO the RS3 looks substantially better than the new M2.
Lol, the M2 weighs 3800lbs and it's RWD... Imagine if it was AWD, it'd be a fat pig. RIP M2! haha
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      04-28-2023, 01:25 PM   #6
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If they made an rs3 where you could send all power/torque to rear wheels, now that would be fun.
they need to rotate straight 5 90 degrees to do that
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      04-29-2023, 11:09 AM   #7
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Lol, the M2 weighs 3800lbs and it's RWD... Imagine if it was AWD, it'd be a fat pig. RIP M2! haha
It is a fat pig, but it wouldn't matter in the end.
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It is a fat pig, but it wouldn't matter in the end.
You made the claim that the M2 would be a better comparison for the "smaller and lighter RS3". Your comparison is based on a misrepresentation of the M2 which is NOT smaller or lighter than the m340.
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You made the claim that the M2 would be a better comparison for the "smaller and lighter RS3". Your comparison is based on a misrepresentation of the M2 which is NOT smaller or lighter than the m340.
Regardless the M340i is not a direct competitor to the RS3. People mention M2 since it's the smallest M car BMW makes today. M2 is far more sports oriented than an RS3 as well. RS3 barely out performs the G42 with the B58 engine. In the end BMW really has no true competitor for the RS3 since G87 doesn't come with AWD but regardless of that G87 should be the better driver's car based on how the G42 XI compares with the RS3.

I don't see the appeal of an RS3 but then again I am not a fan of AWD nor Audi cars in general except for aesthetics on a few of them.
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Regardless the M340i is not a direct competitor to the RS3. People mention M2 since it's the smallest M car BMW makes today. M2 is far more sports oriented than an RS3 as well. RS3 barely out performs the G42 with the B58 engine. In the end BMW really has no true competitor for the RS3 since G87 doesn't come with AWD but regardless of that G87 should be the better driver's car based on how the G42 XI compares with the RS3.

I don't see the appeal of an RS3 but then again I am not a fan of AWD nor Audi cars in general except for aesthetics on a few of them.
The biggest and mainly only appeal of the RS3 imo is the 5 cyl Daza motor. I can't see why anyone else would buy it. It's a FWD based AWD system that under steers no matter how you put it. I guess it doesn't look like shit like the M2 does so that's a plus? Nice interior on new Audi's plus the virtual cockpit is arguably better then ID8 or whatever BMW has going on.
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You made the claim that the M2 would be a better comparison for the "smaller and lighter RS3". Your comparison is based on a misrepresentation of the M2 which is NOT smaller or lighter than the m340.
I meant rip RS3 as in the M2 would put a big hurt on the RS being able to put all the power down even if it was a bit heavier because of it. There's a reason why the smaller RS3 is compared to the M340 power & 1/4 mile time-wise and cost of course.
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      05-01-2023, 05:47 PM   #12
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Regardless the M340i is not a direct competitor to the RS3. People mention M2 since it's the smallest M car BMW makes today. M2 is far more sports oriented than an RS3 as well. RS3 barely out performs the G42 with the B58 engine. In the end BMW really has no true competitor for the RS3 since G87 doesn't come with AWD but regardless of that G87 should be the better driver's car based on how the G42 XI compares with the RS3.

I don't see the appeal of an RS3 but then again I am not a fan of AWD nor Audi cars in general except for aesthetics on a few of them.
Don’t really agree m2 is far more sporty. Rs3 gonna be quicker around Nurburgring and def quicker straight line.

Rs3 did ring in nearly same time as f80 m3 cs and faster than prior gen m2 cs. It’s very fast.
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      05-01-2023, 06:15 PM   #13
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Sporty and fun is quantified differently by each person. You can certainly have fun an RS3 and have fun in an M2...pick your poison.
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      05-03-2023, 07:54 PM   #14
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Hate to say it because I’m not a fan of audi.
But, I think the rs3 is the better looking car here.

Perhaps the better car all around.
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      05-06-2023, 08:47 AM   #15
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The rs3 is an A3. No comparison. Everybody still tries 30yrs later to compare themselves to the 3 series.
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      05-06-2023, 10:19 AM   #16
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The rs3 is an A3. No comparison. Everybody still tries 30yrs later to compare themselves to the 3 series.
That's silly. I guess an M3 is a 330i as well? I wouldn't compare an RS3 to an M340i either, only because they aren't the same class of car. I can see how some might, based on price, power, and ability.
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i want an RS3 lol. the sound!
but i have 3 kids and a lot of stuff. oh well.
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      05-25-2023, 10:26 PM   #19
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I test drove both and, while the experience was a lot more fun/engaging with the rs3 (with that amazing sounding 5cyl), it’s backseats and trunk were effectively useless for a 4 door sedan
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