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Message: [QUOTE="JC_Dude, post: 11469829, member: 261589"] So what are the qualities you're looking for in a hot-hatch? Because as far as I'm aware a hot-hatch is a car that combines the practicality and refinement of a hatchback with power of a sports car, which I think the M140 does very well. Yes, I have checked the pricing and this thing is reasonably priced. It costs around the same as the Golf R, Audi S3, Focus RS, etc. Does it cost more than a base 3-series? Yes, but the base 3 series (318i, I don't give a **** what the US offer is, the 1-series is not on sale there) has well under half the power and no equipment compared to the M140. As to your scenarios: What if I wanted speed, comfort, practicality and build quality for ~35k pounds (which is around the price of a loaded M140 after dealer discounts)? Why have 3 cars if I could have 1? [/QUOTE]