All joking aside, having owned both types I would say:-
1. Lease your choice if possible
2. A good 206B3 is reliable, safe and has a lot of margin for pilot error other than on start
3. 44 good fun, but little margin for error, need rapid reactions and feels "flimsy" all round
4. In turbulence I want a B3
5. Passengers - love the B3. Even with the bulkhead, they have more room than a 44
6. Despite the jokes that a 44 feels the same as a B3 in auto - thats cr*p. Ignore the forums and try for yourself. Its chalk and cheese and B3 wins. An auto in a B3 is a non-event
7. The 44 I had I lost money on when selling after 2 years. The B3 I made 15% profit after two years use. (Still would lease in future!) + I did more hours in the B3
8. The cyclic... when duals out and passenger in left seat - far less room for a sudden whack as passenger see's a river to the right!
9. B3 is a real helicopter. 44 is a fun training toy for getting ready for turbines but not a full time option in my opinion (IF you have the choice)
I'll get my hat...