Why I sold my BMW M4 and switching to an RS3
05-14-2018, 12:50 PM
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Congrats op. I too have had many top end cars within their class. Integra Type R. Evo MR, M3. Had some others in there like 328's 335's, but i recently went over to Audi when the RS3 launched here in the US. I too felt like BMW has been all about volume and their cars are "throw away." I think the technology in Audi is far superior to BMW and the fit and finish feels a step above what BMW offers. I basically agree with your stance and your experiences.
you are absolutely correct.
For example, if I walk into the BMW Showroom, it is so busy and filled with people they are selling cars left and right like hot cakes.No one looked at me or acknowledged my presence, no one offered me a glass of water or coffee. It's like a self service center.
On the other hand, when I walked into Audi, the first thing I loved is that beautiful aroma they have, I think it's unique to Audi this air fresheners they use in all Audi showrooms make you feel like you just walked into a 5 star hotel. It only has like 2 or 3 customers at most in side and I got proper attention and treatment. I felt like I was a VIP in there. In BMW I felt like I was walking into Walmart or Best Buy. At least that's how it is in Dubai, no wonder why there are such quality control issues.
Guys the post I made is just the tip of the ice berg. I don't want to bore you with all the details but I can type pages literally of how horrid BMW service is.
Check this, so when I ordered my 2018 M4 in March and took delivery in July, after a long wait, I went to the showroom like a kid in Christmas, I saw my car and I was shocked by how beautiful it looked at first with all the M Performance parts that I ordered like splitters and rear diffuser, etc.
I then noticed that there are huge swirl marks on the bonnet so I told the delivery guy what the heck is this? He said don't worry sir we'll polish it for you. I then said fine but how can a brand new car need polishing and it has swirl marks all over the hood? He said sorry sir maybe it's the cleaners they might have cleaned it with a dry towel! I was just shocked but let it go because I couldn't wait anymore to get my car. After a week when I came back to my senses, I sent a huge complaint email to the dealership about this and they polished the car for me completely for free rather than the initial polish they did at the dealership with a little cotton swab on the swirl marks.
05-14-2018, 12:53 PM
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05-14-2018, 12:54 PM
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awesome, @snappy so you picked up the one you mentioned before?
truly amazing cars, and as a previous M owner, you will absolutely love the RS3
truly amazing cars, and as a previous M owner, you will absolutely love the RS3
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05-14-2018, 01:01 PM
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Speaking of breaking, what is the break in period 2000kms until I can floor it?
Also, I was told that the virtual cockpit has Apple Car Play but does it have Android Auto?
Also, I was told that the virtual cockpit has Apple Car Play but does it have Android Auto?
Last edited by Snappy Phoenix; 05-14-2018 at 01:20 PM.
05-14-2018, 01:22 PM
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05-14-2018, 01:34 PM
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Not outdated at all and you are absolutely correct about what you wrote in your reply. I don't disagree with it at all. But here's the difference. I do drive at the limit regularly. I have lots of deserted canyon roads at my disposal free of law enforcement where I get to properly enjoy these cars and then there are the tracks. I drive these roads in many different cars and there is a world of difference between when I drive it in the R8 vs even the TT-RS. Track width and low to the ground weight makes all the difference. I'm also from Europe, so I drive the German Autobahn regularly. I did European Delivery with my RS5 for example. If you don't have the same opportunity to drive these cars like I do, then you are absolutely right. Most of these cars are overkill for regular driving or even the occasional spirited driving for most people. It sounds like you've found the vehicle that suits YOUR situation and driving style best. I feel a lot of people are not honest to themselves about what fits their situation best. I don't understand folks who buy high performance cars and then spend most of of their time in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the way to/from work. I've given up commuting a long time ago and most of my driving these days is for pleasure. Of course I've got to run my daily errands and that's why my primary car is still the RS5. Best all around package I've ever driven so far.
I think this is more psychological than any real difference that you can tell in canyons. More personal preference than anything else.
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05-14-2018, 01:34 PM
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05-14-2018, 04:19 PM
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05-14-2018, 04:49 PM
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You can enjoy an X3 M40i in the canyons as well. Also a race track. You don't need a micro-sized, super-small car to have fun in the canyons. And the RS5 is heavy car. There are purists that would say that your RS5 doesn't provide the proper feel due to its weight I think this is more psychological than any real difference that you can tell in canyons. More personal preference than anything else.
I think this is more psychological than any real difference that you can tell in canyons. More personal preference than anything else.
05-15-2018, 07:28 AM
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It does have andorid auto, you can use the USB port under the HVAC controls or in the arm rest. It doesn't have wireless android auto like BMW has, but to me i prefer the higher quality audio you get when connected via USB.