Used Audi RS3: A 400-HP Bargain Near Civic Prices

The piece highlights the Audi RS3 as a standout used-performance buy: pre-facelift 2016 models can be found for roughly $26k–$36k with high mileage, about the price of a base Honda Civic, while later facelifted cars cost more. New RS3s start around $67k, and TT RS pricing isn’t as aggressive. It’s a tempting way to get near-R8-like thrills for far less, but buyers should weigh aging-Audi maintenance costs and reliability risks.