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Old 01-23-2014, 03:26 PM   #1
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Default Modern equivalent of '95 clubsport 318ti?

It's time to move on from my 318ti and buy a new car. I'm looking for suggestions about a newer car (around model year 2011 or newer probably) that will feel like my 318. Looking for small and nimble, sporty and good looking, but slightly under powered.

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Old 01-23-2014, 05:54 PM   #2
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Mini Cooper?

BRZ/FRS?

Fiesta?
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Old 01-23-2014, 06:37 PM   #3
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If I was looking for something newer and not BMW I'd probably looking towards Mazda.
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Isn't the company line, "there are no equals to the TI"?

I'd think RWD and compact would ristrict your search substantially.
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1 series BMW? they are basically the new 318ti.
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Old 01-23-2014, 07:45 PM   #6
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1 series BMW? they are basically the new 318ti.
Until they put the drive wheels upfront.
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Until they put the drive wheels upfront.
Then you get the 2 Series.
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I'm sure that you're not looking for a roadster, but there are many similarities between ti's and Z3's, especially the early 1.9 engine models. Bimmer Magazine recently ran an article, "Most Fun Under $5,000" The three cars: ti's, Z3's, and E-30's.
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2011 or newer, the closest thing I can think of would be the BRZ/FRS as already mentioned. It's pretty much the same weight as a ti, rwd, definitely sporty, and has an "underpowered" 200hp/151ft lbs.
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+1 The new Subaru/Toyota is a pretty close ringer..
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I think the Volvo C30 is a nice coupe,
Lots of glass, Quiet and peppy,
Handles well and lots of performance support.
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One of the Mazda hatches..
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I've had a couple of the Mazda's as rentals, was not impressed.
The ergonomics just didn't work and i HATE blue dash lights. (This bit not limited to Mazda..) Dont care if they look cool they eff up night vision..
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I guess the Mazda2 can be a 318ti equivalent too. It is basically a Fiesta with a few changes. It is small and fun to throw around. It may be too small when going from a Ti though.

I think the Mazda3 is a little too big to compare to a 318ti. I drove Mazda3's a lot during the summer due to my job. While I enjoyed the shifter of the car and the responsive steering, I still felt I was a little disconnected from the entire car.
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