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Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: BMWDave on May 28, 2005, 11:09:07 PM
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Which would you pick and why?
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: 850CSi on May 28, 2005, 11:10:40 PM
The Audi's better-looking in and out; The Bimmer's RWD, smaller, and lighter.

Gimme the Bimmer.
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: giant_mtb on May 28, 2005, 11:13:38 PM
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.
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: Raghavan on May 28, 2005, 11:13:39 PM
BMW cos it's lighter, RWD, betterlooking, better interior, smaller, and basically everything else.
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 29, 2005, 01:01:52 AM
El Audi para mi.  
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: BMWDave on May 29, 2005, 05:54:01 AM
I happen to like the Bimmer interior and exterior more, (more aggressive), and the fact that its lighter and has RWD signs the deal.
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Post by: ifcar on May 29, 2005, 07:02:56 AM
Unless the BMW is much more expensive (always possible) I'd take it over the A3. Minus iDrive.
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: BMWDave on May 29, 2005, 07:07:29 AM
Bimmer starts a 15,995 pounds, and the Audi starts at 16,015 pounds.  Both are for the lowest end models.
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: ifcar on May 29, 2005, 07:17:44 AM
QuoteBimmer 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.  :praise:  
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: BMWDave on May 29, 2005, 07:18:20 AM
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QuoteBimmer 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.  :praise:
It sure is :rockon:  
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: Raza on May 29, 2005, 08:51:41 AM
What, is this based on looks alone?  Are we talking about the 130i or 120i?  A3 3.2?  
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Post by: R33 GT-R on May 29, 2005, 08:59:36 AM
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.  
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: Raghavan on May 29, 2005, 10:41:42 AM
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QuoteBimmer 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.  :praise:
:lol:  :lol:  
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: TBR on May 29, 2005, 11:38:27 AM
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.
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: BMWDave on May 29, 2005, 02:12:48 PM
QuoteI 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?
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: Raghavan on May 29, 2005, 03:34:07 PM
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QuoteI 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.  
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Post by: Lebowski on May 29, 2005, 03:36:44 PM
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).
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: TBR on May 29, 2005, 04:24:56 PM
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QuoteI 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.  
Title: Which one would you pick?
Post by: Raghavan on May 29, 2005, 04:35:34 PM
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QuoteI 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?
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