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Nick M3 · 03-15-2016, 10:47 AM

Well, you've excluded the Focus ST, which would at least be a lot cheaper than the RS although it still comes with that awful interior. (K won't even consider the Focus RS for the same reason.)

GTI is the clear leader in terms of a comfortable, decent car with power and a manual and an LSD. And VW is in a *very* different place in terms of the reliability these days.

The Mini just looks so stupid that I'd have a hard time considering it.

There just isn't much out there. We've been having this problem in terms of looking for replacements for the iX. The shell is getting TIRED. It wouldn't shock me if the answer ends up being pay up for another iX.

03-15-2016, 10:47 AM	#3
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	Well, you've excluded the Focus ST, which would at least be a lot cheaper than the RS although it still comes with that awful interior. (K won't even consider the Focus RS for the same reason.) GTI is the clear leader in terms of a comfortable, decent car with power and a manual and an LSD. And VW is in a very different place in terms of the reliability these days. The Mini just looks so stupid that I'd have a hard time considering it. There just isn't much out there. We've been having this problem in terms of looking for replacements for the iX. The shell is getting TIRED. It wouldn't shock me if the answer ends up being pay up for another iX. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo