Last weekend I sold my 2023 BMW i4 M50, and then flew out to Ohio on Tuesday to take delivery of this beast, a 2023 RS etron GT and turned right around and drove the 9hrs (500miles) home back to PA. The car is incredible, but the deal was a unicorn!! I’m admittedly a huge BMW fanboi, but I have always liked Audi. The GT now shares the stable with my wife’s iX. I look forward to learning from memebers here and just hope my GT experience is an enjoyable and reliable experience.
New PA Owner: 2023 RS etron GT
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New to this forum and trying to send you a PM. Won’t let me yet….
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Just replied, GL!
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Just saw this thread. Interesting because I have had my GT with performance package, in Daytona Grey, for two and a half years (lease up in six months, buyout will be much too high) and am considering the i4 M50 next. I have loved the GT, and to this moment think it's the most beautful looking exterior on the market. But technology shortcomings and glitches, somewhat cramped space, average seating ergonomics (for me), terrible peripheral visibility, the perpetual glass roof (too intense in the summer), and its tire-eating qualities have left me a little disappointed. My wife just picked up a BMW 330e, which got caused me to get acquainted with the M50, and it just seems like a more comprehensively designed EV sports sedan. I love the Audi brand but am seriously considering the M50.
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After living with my GT for the past 3 months, I still feel the same as I mentioned above when comparing the GT to my previous i4. That is, I really do miss the 1-pedal drive and solid brake feel when needed, instant boost, smoothness/quietness, and overall driving dynamics compared to the BMW. I always find it interesting the marked differences between my GT and feel from driving my wife’s iX.
That said, my GT is so special, unique, incredibly quick at speed, and gorgeous. It also handles great. The interior materials w/full leather is also superior to the crap leather in the i4 IMHO. And then of course, you obviously can’t forget the deal and what I paid (I mean stole it for Lol)!
Believe it or not, I need to start planning on what I’ll be replacing the GT with in the coming months if I plan on a custom build. As much as I love changing out my cars, I would consider an i4 M50 again, as I’m curious what the LCI will bring in July ‘24. I really wanted to love the i5 M60, but performance-wise it is nearly identical to the i4. Do I dare admit I’m also curious about the Tesla Model 3 Plaid (yikes!). Or I might just wait it out the last minute or extend my GT lease up to 6mos and be on the hunt for another “unicorn” deal.
Overall, I would recommend the i4 M50, but I think after owning at GT, you’ll miss the attractive design and specialness. Not until BMW comes out with their dedicated, genuine ///M quad-motor 3er (or whatever they end up calling it) will I be eagerly banging down their door to take my money!
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Insightful comments. My GT still makes me smile in so many ways. It is everything you have mentioned and very easy to live with as a daily driver. I’m in upstate NY and will say that it’s probably the best car I’ve had in the snow (with dedicated snow tires). On the other hand I’ve too often felt like a beta-tester on this early version (Summer ‘21) and the service people were at a loss on dealing with the glitches. Overall it’s an exciting, innovative, and boldly designed performance GT.
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It was getting pretty heated over there for awhile
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Congrats I picked my 24’ GT last week. How is your back up camera resolution on the GT? I think mine has issues.
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Yesterday I grounded the lease and turned in the car. I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I flew out to OH to pick up the car and immediately drove back 500 miles to PA. Overall, my RSGT was flawless and it will be missed.
Dealership where I grounded the car told me they are sending it back to Audi bc Audi wanted $93k for the car and the SM said that’s what he would initially retail the car for. Residual was $109k
If anyone needs a mint set of OE 20” summer take off tires, I’m selling the set from the car:
Dealership where I grounded the car told me they are sending it back to Audi bc Audi wanted $93k for the car and the SM said that’s what he would initially retail the car for. Residual was $109k
If anyone needs a mint set of OE 20” summer take off tires, I’m selling the set from the car:
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Just logged on to my acct and received my final bill (disposition fee) from AFS. Was surprised the tax rate on the disposition fee was based on PA 6% sales tax and not the 9% used for the lease. Nevertheless, paid and acct is closed.
Now someone take these 20” summer tires from me…need room in the garage. I’m motivated to unload
https://www.e-tronforum.com/posts/83075/
Now someone take these 20” summer tires from me…need room in the garage. I’m motivated to unload
https://www.e-tronforum.com/posts/83075/
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I guess Audi Neillo bought my car, and is asking $99k LOL
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Used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT For Sale Sacramento CA | Roseville | A2698AD
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Even crazier, they increased the asking price from $99k to $100361! And it still has the el’cheapo Falken AS tires installed LOL
Call me crazy, but I reached out to them to see if they’d buy the 20” OE Summer tires I’m still trying to unload!!
Used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT For Sale Sacramento CA | Roseville | A2698AD
Research the used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT for sale in Sacramento, CA, near Roseville. Call or visit our used car dealership for more details. A2698AD
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Total bargain compared to this one:
www.chicagoautoplace.com
They must have washing machines in the back for currency.
Used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT quattro For Sale (Sold) | Chicago Auto Place LLC Stock #H8793
Used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT quattro Stock # H8793 in Downers Grove, IL at Chicago Auto Place LLC, IL's premier pre-owned luxury car dealership. Come test drive a Audi today!
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They must have washing machines in the back for currency.
Wow! You can lease a new one with an adjusted capital cost of 11%-12% and $20,000 incentives right now. Might as well get a new one at that point.Total bargain compared to this one:
Used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT quattro For Sale (Sold) | Chicago Auto Place LLC Stock #H8793
Used 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT quattro Stock # H8793 in Downers Grove, IL at Chicago Auto Place LLC, IL's premier pre-owned luxury car dealership. Come test drive a Audi today!
They must have washing machines in the back for currency.
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I’m still loving the Taycan. It has such a presence and the handling is phenomenal. Not as quick as the etron GT RS, but the sum of its parts makes up for a better overall car IMHO—if you get one, just don’t settle for the base. It just looks so good. That said, it’s not perfect (no car is), and does seem to have a bit more hiccups than the Audi. Just little things that come and go, like screens not loading up, a phantom warning here or there, but thankfully mine doesn’t seem to be affected by major recall (HV battery). I’m sure by the summer I get bored and will consider transfer the lease, but I’m torn about at this point.
Unrelated, but this past weekend I did just pick up a new 2024 FIAT 500e clown car as a beater. I wanted a small 3rd BEV to tool around in, and for $17/mo, how could I pass it up! Lol
Did you just say (type) $17/month? At that rate I suspect a lot of us would be interested in getting one to complement the e-tron GT. Can you share any further details?
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