Buying a new car - BMW 3 Series or Audi A3?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my choice to the Audi A4 Avant 3.0TDI black edition or the BMW 330 D X drive M Sport Tourer. Which car do you suggest I buy?

Asked on 11 March 2014 by AJ Suffolk

Answered by Honest John
New A4 next year so the current model is under 'old model blight'. So use that to get a discount on the A4. The 330D will probably offer more punch and better economy, but you won't be short-changed with either. M Sport means low profile tyres and easily damaged, expensive tyres and rims.
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