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thekunk07

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finally getting myself a car and want something small and fast and reasonable. any better suggestions?
 

GQgeek

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I think that a 3 series is the right car for you.
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JayJay

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The GTI looks nice, handles well, is priced decently, and has ample power. I think it would be a lot of fun.
 

thekunk07

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^i concur.
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i bought a mini cooper S clubman a few months ago and it's awesome. they can be had for around the same $$$ as a GTI and they've got more personality imo. I did really like the GTI when I drove it too though.
 

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Originally Posted by imageWIS
If you can afford it, a 135i.

I'd pick the GTI over the 135, though I'd take the 130iM over the GTI. Unfortunately, we didn't get the hatchback 1-series.
 

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If you like GTI, take a look at Audi S3. It's more expensive but better than GTI in every way.
 

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Originally Posted by epb
Unfortunately, we didn't get the hatchback 1-series.
This really pissed me off. Have a buddy with a GTI, and my sister has a rabbit. Both love them. I had a 20th anniversary GTI a few years back that I liked a lot. Wish they were RWD.
 

otc

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Big fan of the GTI

I like the A3 too...but I think I actually prefer the GTI (especially considering the price).

If you want to go more expensive, instead of the A3, look at the the R32
 

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Is the R32 still close in price to the STI? I like the R32, but would much prefer the STI.
 

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I think they are still close in price...the STI would win in the performance aspects but not if you are looking for the creature comforts.

I was in an STI and an R32 a few weeks ago (chicago auto show) and there is no comparison between the beauty of the VW interior and the plastic clunkiness of the Subaru.
 

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