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Originally Posted by Steved
That was actually quite a succinct and accurate comparison. The fact that there were no mind-blowing conclusions very much reflects how it feels to compare them in reality.
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I also don't have a problem with that review - it is far preferable for someone, after listing the cars' peculiar characteristics, to admit that it is a tough job to choose between them, than to try to conjure up a devastating story out of thin air (even if it makes it less entertaining).
The truth is that both cars probably give you a pretty similarly sized package, even if they each have their own way of doing it. I personally would not be too concerned about being on the "wrong" side of the Audi/BMW fence.
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Originally Posted by Just_me
The M3 gearbox will be better once the miles is running in. I bet the M3 in this test hasnt been driven in yet therefore the gearbox might be a little harsh or not smooth in the beginning of the cars lifecycle. Wait for more miles.
I know my manual gearbox in my previous car become better after some time.
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FWIW, I don't know the age of the car they tested, but after 1,000 miles in my M3, the gear-shift has improved so much that it feels like a different car - the shortish throw has gone from feeling tight, slow and notchy to being clean and quick, but not loose. If the Audi is actually better than this it must be very good indeed.