Which one would you pick?

[BMWDave]

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Which would you pick and why?

[850CSi]

The Audi's better-looking in and out; The Bimmer's RWD, smaller, and lighter.

Gimme the Bimmer.

[giant_mtb]

The Audi's a little better looking on the outside (a bit more "normal" compared to the Bimmer) but the interior of the BMW is deffinitely a big advantage over the Audi.  

So basing my opinion on looks and interior, I'd probably choose the BMW because I'd probably spend more time inside the car where it shines in beauty compared to the Audi.

[Raghavan]

BMW cos it's lighter, RWD, betterlooking, better interior, smaller, and basically everything else.

[Secret Chimp]

El Audi para mi.  

[BMWDave]

I happen to like the Bimmer interior and exterior more, (more aggressive), and the fact that its lighter and has RWD signs the deal.

[ifcar]

Unless the BMW is much more expensive (always possible) I'd take it over the A3. Minus iDrive.

[BMWDave]

Bimmer starts a 15,995 pounds, and the Audi starts at 16,015 pounds.  Both are for the lowest end models.

[ifcar]

Bimmer starts a 15,995 pounds, and the Audi starts at 16,015 pounds.  Both are for the lowest end models.

If the Audi remains more expensive in the US, then that adds another reason to chose the BMW.

A BMW with a price advantage, that's a new one.    

[BMWDave]

Bimmer starts a 15,995 pounds, and the Audi starts at 16,015 pounds.  Both are for the lowest end models.

If the Audi remains more expensive in the US, then that adds another reason to chose the BMW.

A BMW with a price advantage, that's a new one.  

It sure is  

[Raza]

What, is this based on looks alone?  Are we talking about the 130i or 120i?  A3 3.2?  

[R33 GT-R]

Bimmer, I like the exterior lines more than the Audi.  Interior is close but the Bimmer has the edge for me.  Since we're not drifting these vehicles AWD or RWD doesn't matter.  I live down south and we see snow once every 8 years so no need for the AWD.  

[Raghavan]

Bimmer starts a 15,995 pounds, and the Audi starts at 16,015 pounds.  Both are for the lowest end models.

If the Audi remains more expensive in the US, then that adds another reason to chose the BMW.

A BMW with a price advantage, that's a new one.  

   

[TBR]

I prefer the A3 cosmetically, but the mechanicals of the BMW are better so the 1-series is my choice. However, I probably wouldn't buy either of these cars.

[BMWDave]

I prefer the A3 cosmetically, but the mechanicals of the BMW are better so the 1-series is my choice. However, I probably wouldn't buy either of these cars.

Why not?  Do you have something against a hatch in general?

[Raghavan]

I prefer the A3 cosmetically, but the mechanicals of the BMW are better so the 1-series is my choice. However, I probably wouldn't buy either of these cars.

Why not?  Do you have something against a hatch in general?

maybe it just doesn't float his boat.  

[Lebowski]

I'd take the Audi.  My only peeve w/ the A3 is FWD standard, while adding AWD would add to the cost.  I'd prefer RWD to either, but I don't think that is enough to convince me to take the Bimmer over the A3 (I think the A3 outdoes it in other areas, looks and interior being among them).

[TBR]

I prefer the A3 cosmetically, but the mechanicals of the BMW are better so the 1-series is my choice. However, I probably wouldn't buy either of these cars.

Why not?  Do you have something against a hatch in general?

No, I am actually a big hatch fan, I just don't care for how either one of these cars looks. The rears aren't very well done compared to the likes of the previous gen SAAB 9-3.  

[Raghavan]

I prefer the A3 cosmetically, but the mechanicals of the BMW are better so the 1-series is my choice. However, I probably wouldn't buy either of these cars.

Why not?  Do you have something against a hatch in general?

No, I am actually a big hatch fan, I just don't care for how either one of these cars looks. The rears aren't very well done compared to the likes of the previous gen SAAB 9-3.

will the Sportcombi be competing with these two?