u/Change21

Hey everyone

I’m a loooong time bmw guy - 17 years to be exact - owned a bunch of different models and most recently graduated to my first M car, a 2025 M2 in Java Green with carbon roof, carbon buckets etc. An amazing spec and an amazing car but…

A nearly 500hp rear wheel drive car, as awesome as it is, I’ve found to be pretty unnecessary. It was a great milestone purchase and is an incredible machine to drive but I’ve used it as a daily and it’s been total overkill.

I live in a wintery city and have a short commute to work so I’ve started to feel pretty silly using it as a commuter car. There’s almost no opportunity to really utilize the m2’s capabilities but at the same time i really am a driving enthusiast and dont want to lose the joy of a special driving experience.

This has led me to the rs3. I’ve always liked Audi’s aesthetic and had the impression they’re a serious rival to bmw in driving experience and performance. It would be great to be back in a sedan with all wheel drive and I like that the rs3 is both menacing but also potentially subtle (or at least more subtle than my bright green m2).

I wanted to ask:
what’s been your ownership and driving experience like?
Is the 5 cylinder engine really as satisfying as the reviews make it out to be? (It sounds amazing)
Have there been any aspects you’re disappointed in or problems you’ve encountered?
Is there anything else I should know?

Thanks for any input it’s greatly appreciated and if all goes well I’ll be joining your community soon!