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Originally Posted by Imperial328i
Yeah it's tough. Budget for F30 replacement is low. 25-30k. I was thinking maybe Jetta GLI? Now that it is on the MQB platform.
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That is a good choice, the GLI may be FWD, but VW has tuned the MK7 GTI (assume GLI drives very similar so every time I say GTI it likely applies to GLI) to be a very fun car. Actually it does a bunch of stuff better than a 3er, mostly due to its compact size and more "roudy" nature. EPS steering on the GTI is excellent and super quick and agile. The trans is nice and snappy and the suspension is still very compliant, a great little city car honestly.
Also you can get great deals on leftovers. My friend bought his son a loaded GTI Autobahn for under $30k, and because it was a 2019 model he got the 6/72 warranty.
Definitely check out the GTI/GLI, I think that would make a great combo as you still have your harder edge RWD 6MT sports coupe, but also a fun and efficient little city car that can still provide a smile.