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Should I swap my BMW 3-Series 1.8 for an Audi S3?

I currently own a BMW 3-Series 1.8 F30 M Sport diesel which is great on fuel but I fancy an Audi S3 instead. What should I do?

Asked on 15 January 2017 by jasone8

Answered by Honest John
An S3 is a very quick 150mph + car and quick on corners if driven properly by tucking it in to the apex and accelerating hard. If you lift off in a corner it understeers strongly. Forget mpg. You'll be looking at about 30mpg.

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