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Originally Posted by davis449
I edited my statement accordingly because I saw how that came off. But I stand by the OP's apparent spending limit as justification for it being on the list. M235i is an ugly car, IMHO, and I'd rather have an S3 that's just as fast, has a better AWD system, and retains a dual clutch trans. (not that I think the ZF 8 in the m235i is a bad trans., I just much prefer dual clutches to conventional autos). It's not like there's an advantage the BMW holds over it anymore (i.e. it USED to be the steering).
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Well the M235i xDrive does have about 20+ more horsepower, 2 more cylinders, and .3 seconds on the 0-60 time. You are right it should be on the list but I have pretty much ruled it out (the S3 at least, jury is out on what the RS3 ends up offering) because of my personal preference for the M235i's appearance and specs.
edit: also doesn't the S3 have a haldex system like the golf r, which would mean it is FWD car for the most part (except when the rear wheels are needed for traction) as opposed to the rear biased M235i.
edit 2: can you explain to me why you prefer a dual clutch, I have never had one before but the ZF8spd in my 335i shifts incredibly fast, is there something else to a dual clutch the ZF doesn't offer?