BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE V AUDI A3 CONVERTIBLE

Shaun · 09-08-2008, 05:22 PM

Sorry to mention the A3 convertible on this site - but when I was buying my new car I thought I might have got the Audi A3 Convertible.

Thank god I didn't...

Parked my BMW in a car park the other day and there was an A3 Convertible parked opposite the BMW made the A3 look rubbish. Even my wife who thought she would prefer the Audi as she used to love the A4 cab (before we got the 1 cab) said the audi looked plain and not a proper car like the 1 Cab. Mine looks like a million dollars compared to it.

SO SO glad I made the right choice!:w00t:

x97Melbourne · 09-08-2008, 05:23 PM

post a picture of the A3 cab..i havent seen one

VFX · 09-08-2008, 05:30 PM

bigslick82 · 09-08-2008, 05:52 PM

autocar uk did a comparison between the a3 and the 125 (I think) in which they prefered the audi.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallp...AR=232539&CT=V

To me, the a3 isn't as good looking, not as good build quality, and not as much of a driver's car as the 1 series. Proof yet again that drivers prefer a driver's car. Congrats!

uofmtiger · 09-08-2008, 06:20 PM

He said the BMW needs the twin turbos.

I-One-Da? · 09-08-2008, 06:31 PM

A3 vert reminds me too much of the VW Cabrio. Kind of a chick car look to it:iono: Not trying to hate, just my opinion.

I think that it is tough to pull off a small car in a vert without looking too chick like. The 1 Series is one of the exceptions for me. It has a great stance and mean look to it.

In all honesty though, the only converts I really like are two seater roadsters:iono:

Dr_Jones · 09-08-2008, 08:58 PM

EOS ftl

BimmerKid87 · 10-22-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

EOS ftl

The Eos is way better than the A3 'vert...The Audi is SO ugly. The A3 in general sucks, It needs to be replaced with a proper (non Golf-based) model asap.

Vigier · 10-22-2008, 10:32 AM

Right choice indeed!
I even prefer the VW EOS above the Audi A3...

bman6074 · 10-22-2008, 10:55 AM

the audi looks fat and stubby.

123D-M · 10-22-2008, 11:07 AM

The Audi looks like a bathtub.

bman6074 · 10-22-2008, 12:02 PM

The rear part from a side shot looks like a chrysler PT cruiser convertable

bimmerfile · 10-22-2008, 12:08 PM

When I was looking to replace my Z4 last Spring, I did look at the EOS and would have considered the A3 Cabrio had it been available.
Both the EOS and A3 Cabs look fairly good with their tops down.
The A3 cab does look a little wierd with the top up (see pic below). Looks a bit out of balance - the top covers too much of the trunk - IMHO.
The EOS looses a lot of its trunkspace with the top down - that and FWD were deal breakers.
The 128i cabrio was an easy choice for me.

amybang · 10-22-2008, 01:41 PM

Ha! Audi also has white with red leather. My CA and his boss were soooo wrong when they were trying to convince me that AW/Coral wasn't really a combo that anyone would want, and why should I wait 8 weeks when I could have something better sooner.

Anyway, A3 wasn't around when I was test driving. But the A4 vert wasn't as much fun as the 128 vert. And the EOS trunk room, don't get me started. The VW guy tried to convince me I would be taking my suitcase out of the car with the top down. Putz.

amy!

JohnnyTT · 10-22-2008, 03:45 PM

The A3 is cute.

I can definitely see my girl driving one of those. But a girl in my vert... now that's just sexy.

Bringinthewolf · 10-22-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyTT

The A3 is cute.

I can definitely see my girl driving one of those. But a girl in my vert... now that's just sexy.

Hey Johnny, you still got your hand on her leg?

Zuzu · 10-22-2008, 04:40 PM

No comparison in looks or performance...especially to a 135i vert..

ptack · 10-22-2008, 08:47 PM

I think the A3 looks a lot better with the top up than down, but that's not why you buy a vert. Down it reminds me of a Saab vert which is about as boring as you can get.

BimmerKid87 · 10-22-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

I think the A3 looks a lot better with the top up than down, but that's not why you buy a vert. Down it reminds me of a Saab vert which is about as boring as you can get.

Saab vert KILLS the A3 in the styling dept...

ptack · 10-23-2008, 07:17 AM

Sorry, I was thinking of an older model Saab. My mother-in law has one.

amybang · 10-23-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerKid87

Saab vert KILLS the A3 in the styling dept...

Maybe. But the Saab was crap to drive. And revving it onto the freeway in the test drive, the engine flooded the passenger compartment with smog. Ick, ick, ick. My friend test driving with me told me it was just burn-in and all cars do that. But it was the only one I test drove that did. And it had a lot more miles on it than some of the others I tested.

amy!

warmtoes · 10-23-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amybang

Ha! Audi also has white with red leather. My CA and his boss were soooo wrong when they were trying to convince me that AW/Coral wasn't really a combo that anyone would want, and why should I wait 8 weeks when I could have something better sooner.

amy!

What a bunch of putzes. AW/Coral is a great combo like my TiAg/Coral. Obviously sales people being sales people and trying you to get something off the lot.

09-08-2008, 05:22 PM	#1
Shaun 118i ES Convertible 6 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE V AUDI A3 CONVERTIBLE Sorry to mention the A3 convertible on this site - but when I was buying my new car I thought I might have got the Audi A3 Convertible. Thank god I didn't... Parked my BMW in a car park the other day and there was an A3 Convertible parked opposite the BMW made the A3 look rubbish. Even my wife who thought she would prefer the Audi as she used to love the A4 cab (before we got the 1 cab) said the audi looked plain and not a proper car like the 1 Cab. Mine looks like a million dollars compared to it. SO SO glad I made the right choice!:w00t:
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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	post a picture of the A3 cab..i havent seen one __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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bigslick82 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 209 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	autocar uk did a comparison between the a3 and the 125 (I think) in which they prefered the audi. http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallp...AR=232539&CT=V To me, the a3 isn't as good looking, not as good build quality, and not as much of a driver's car as the 1 series. Proof yet again that drivers prefer a driver's car. Congrats!
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09-08-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
I-One-Da? That One Guy 12 Rep 391 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	A3 vert reminds me too much of the VW Cabrio. Kind of a chick car look to it:iono: Not trying to hate, just my opinion. I think that it is tough to pull off a small car in a vert without looking too chick like. The 1 Series is one of the exceptions for me. It has a great stance and mean look to it. In all honesty though, the only converts I really like are two seater roadsters:iono: __________________ \| Alpine White \| Coral \| Gloss Black \| Paddles \| Sport \| Comfort \| Heated Seats \| I-Pod \| Performance Rotors \| Shadowline Grill \| GB E-Brake \| GB Gear Selector \| 35% Tint \| BMS Intake \| GP Thunders \| Debaged \| Bimmian Black Roundels \|
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Dr_Jones Major 70 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	EOS ftl
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10-22-2008, 10:32 AM	#9
Vigier New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	Right choice indeed! I even prefer the VW EOS above the Audi A3...
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10-22-2008, 10:55 AM	#10
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10-22-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
bimmerfile Colonel 621 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X2 F39 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	When I was looking to replace my Z4 last Spring, I did look at the EOS and would have considered the A3 Cabrio had it been available. Both the EOS and A3 Cabs look fairly good with their tops down. The A3 cab does look a little wierd with the top up (see pic below). Looks a bit out of balance - the top covers too much of the trunk - IMHO. The EOS looses a lot of its trunkspace with the top down - that and FWD were deal breakers. The 128i cabrio was an easy choice for me. __________________ 2019 X2
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10-22-2008, 01:41 PM	#14
amybang ... and Orca too! 29 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible (AW/CR) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belmont, MA iTrader: (0)	Ha! Audi also has white with red leather. My CA and his boss were soooo wrong when they were trying to convince me that AW/Coral wasn't really a combo that anyone would want, and why should I wait 8 weeks when I could have something better sooner. Anyway, A3 wasn't around when I was test driving. But the A4 vert wasn't as much fun as the 128 vert. And the EOS trunk room, don't get me started. The VW guy tried to convince me I would be taking my suitcase out of the car with the top down. Putz. amy!
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10-22-2008, 03:45 PM	#15
JohnnyTT Captain 29 Rep 750 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 3.5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	The A3 is cute. I can definitely see my girl driving one of those. But a girl in my vert... now that's just sexy.
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10-22-2008, 04:40 PM	#17
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	No comparison in looks or performance...especially to a 135i vert..
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10-22-2008, 08:47 PM	#18
ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I think the A3 looks a lot better with the top up than down, but that's not why you buy a vert. Down it reminds me of a Saab vert which is about as boring as you can get. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Sorry, I was thinking of an older model Saab. My mother-in law has one. Attached Images __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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