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Create AccountGood to see consistency in Autocar's reviews... 4 stars in Aug 2017, 3 stars for car in Jan 2018
and 4.5 stars in their long term test 
Looks like they eventually saw the light 
Autocar long term test FL RS3 SB
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drgav2005
, Apr 27 2018 02:19 PM
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Posted 27 April 2018 - 02:19 PM
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Posted 27 April 2018 - 03:09 PM
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Helps justify decision to go from PFL to FL and what what I sensed a bit when did test drive, when I found the suspension (without mag ride) and throttle response better than my PFL (with mag ride).
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Posted 28 April 2018 - 04:43 AM
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Got as far as the "twin-turbo engine" and lost interest. I despair that they can't even be bothered to get the simple facts right.
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Posted 28 April 2018 - 06:29 AM
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Ah the famous Vicky Butler Henderson moment with the 8P where she did a Fifth Gear review and said the same thingGot as far as the "twin-turbo engine" and lost interest. I despair that they can't even be bothered to get the simple facts right.
No one must be checking these articles for accuracy before they are published.
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Posted 28 April 2018 - 06:34 AM
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Ah the famous Vicky Butler Henderson moment with the 8P where she did a Fifth Gear review and said the same thing
Sean.
Proof readers.......just can't get the staff these days ☹
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Posted 28 April 2018 - 09:28 PM
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Chris Harris's review of the original 8P RS3 is classic....The S button didnt open the exhaust valve no...on his it apparently firmed the suspension up. Meh
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