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Message: <blockquote data-quote="melvyn" data-source="post: 424299" data-attributes="member: 11736">1. Volskwagen Golf Gti MK6 - great performance, but look too feminize to me2. Volskwagen Scirocco - great coupe, nice sharp, but not convinient to me3. Mercedes C200K - low maintaince fees, new model, but bored to driving itAgreed, the compact hatchbacks are not so practical for a mature adult, more for kids/ girls. With regards to Mercedes Benz, they don't make proper drivers' cars, the setting are all wrong in every Benz! Steering ratio & weight, seating position, accelerator setup, etc. But hell, they make very reliable trucks and busses.I understand your budget is somewhere around the 320i mark, and for the money that you are about to spend. I would highly recommend you consider the 320d. All the pros out weigh the cons. The engine noise and low-ish Hp issue can be over come by a new RAM air-intake, 2.5" cat back exhaust and ECU piggyback. Results, 210Hp, 410Nm and a nice blow-off noise. All that cost around RM$3500. You will also get a much more fun and personalised car to drive. Not to mention the total cost is still far less then a brand new 325i.I traded my 2007 325i for the new 320d as the fuel consumption is far superior, the engine has less problems (verified by friend in Munich), and the ///M body kit as an added eye candy. When I say less problems, I mean for the first 3 years (within warranty), beyond that the maintenance cost can be rather steep. Where as the 2.5L Inline engines started giving me engine oil evaporation problems on the 2nd month of ownership, requiring regular refills to prevent engine damage. I have experienced this problem in both 325i and 525i. Annoying!Anyways, happy shopping.</blockquote>

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