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Old 07-17-2007, 08:46 PM
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So at my local Audi dealer there is a 2007 Red 3.2L Quattro A3 that is fully loaded for just over $40,000! Today I went out and test drove a BMW 335i. OMG this car is unbelievably powerful, and guess what? It costs around the same as that A3. Now $40,000 is more than I am looking to spend but it seems like you get more car for the money from BMW. I still love the A3 but now after this test drive I might hold out for the BMW 1 series (though it won't be in hatchback form[:'(])
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 08:50 PM
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Time to join the BMW forum bud [:'(]... you've turned to the dark side! [sm=icon_beat.gif]
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 08:59 PM
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Time to bring the S3 to NA.
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:10 PM
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Time to join the BMW forum bud [:'(]... you've turned to the dark side! [sm=icon_beat.gif]
LOL maybe. Sometimes I wonder if I don't enjoy the process of shopping for the car better than owning the car. I am so damn indecisive.
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 09:18 PM
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Time to bring the S3 to NA.
As much as I hate to admit it, I'd still put my money on the 335 against the S3. Test drove it, that car is fast... Then again, don't like the interior, don't like the brand, and don't like seeing the same car every block around Toronto. The 135 is just ugly IMO.
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 09:09 AM
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As much as I hate to admit it, I'd still put my money on the 335 against the S3. Test drove it, that car is fast... Then again, don't like the interior, don't like the brand, and don't like seeing the same car every block around Toronto. The 135 is just ugly IMO.
I agree..being in toronto theres a 325-335 around every corner. And alot of 300's with an M badge on them ....funny stuff.
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 02:39 PM
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All good and well. But, being a former BMW owner.
Let's see them put an 12 gallon shop vac from Home Despot in their trunk and drive it home. There are many factors which went into my purchase of the A3.Being a homeowner- there were certain factors above and beyond performance. Yes - there is the BMW 3 wagons. But - that's another price jump.
Just my 1.5 cents (aftertaxes).
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 03:48 PM
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So shop for an A3 that is not so Fully Loaded and enjoy!
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 03:56 PM
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So at my local Audi dealer there is a 2007 Red 3.2L Quattro A3 that is fully loaded for just over $40,000! Today I went out and test drove a BMW 335i. OMG this car is unbelievably powerful, and guess what? It costs around the same as that A3. Now $40,000 is more than I am looking to spend but it seems like you get more car for the money from BMW. I still love the A3 but now after this test drive I might hold out for the BMW 1 series (though it won't be in hatchback form[:'(])
your choice but they are both good but the Audi has better aesthetics personal choice of course
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 08:21 PM
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I agree totally with JBA3. Sure, you CAN load up an A3 over $40k, but you don't have to. My 2006, which I bought used for under $24K (premium package and nothing else) is going to run just the same as your $40k test driver.
 



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