RS3 8v - good options?

[hungry_hog]

Looking to get one of these, have an F80 M3 at the moment but fancy 4WD, better sound and to scratch the Audi itch

Any views on essential options - I am thinking Audi sport exhaust, sports seats, B&O and virtual cockpit

There seem to be two groups of cars:
205-16 era - 30k-35k
2018 or later - 40k+

Any views on whether the later car is worth it...have heard the earlier model sounds better
Also saloon vs sportback..I don't really need the sportback and the saloon looks better IMO but that pushes me towards 2018 models

I think Ava blue looks the best

thanks

[Dr G]

Dynamic pack on early cars, and Audi Sport pack on facelift worth having.

Styling pack (particularly black) really adds to the visual interest, and sunroof remains very desirable.

Throw Super sport seats in and you've got a full house. A car specified this way will attract a premium, particularly so in a good colour combo.

Virtual cockpit is standard on facelift cars and wasn't available before.