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2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R

The Good:
– Great power and handling
– Cabin space and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Pricey for its size
– Tight rear-seat access
– Limits obvious at the track

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2012 BMW 335i Sport

2012 BMW 335i Sport

The Good:
– Powerful engine
– Top-notch handling
– Cabin space and features
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Limited steering feel
– Styling errs on conservative side

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2008 BMW 135i Convertible

2008 BMW 135i Convertible

The Good:
– Sports-car handling
– Sports-car acceleration
– Sports-car fun
The Bad:
– Hard ride quality
– Cramped rear seating
– Very expensive

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2006 BMW 330i

2006 BMW 330i

The Good:
– Great engine
– Amazing handling
– Interesting gadgetry
The Bad:
– Rearward visibility
– Tight rear seat room
– A little on the expensive side

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2006 Audi A4 1.8T Multitronic

2006 Audi A4 1.8T Multitronic

The Good:
– Attractive exterior
– Tasteful interior styling
– Quiet highway ride
The Bad:
– Pricey for what it is
– At-the-limit handling
– Not really that fast

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2006 Renault Sport Megane

2006 Renault Sport Megane

The Good:
– Unique exterior styling
– Very powerful engine
– Good comfort-handling balance
The Bad:
– Interior control placements
– Understeers at the limit
– Grabby brakes

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2005 BMW 1-Series

2005 BMW 1-Series

The Good:
– Head-turning looks
– Excellent handling
– Luxury features
The Bad:
– Very expensive
– Small for the price
– Some think it is ugly

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1992 BMW 3-Series

1992 BMW 3-Series

The Good:
– Smooth engines
– Excellent handling
– German prestige
The Bad:
– Expensive to maintain
– Some pricey models
– Some electrical issues

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