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Message: <blockquote data-quote="M3ac" data-source="post: 465920" data-attributes="member: 21378">Somehow, the grass always seems greener on the other side...even for myself (sometimes it does cross my mind). But one thing I realised is, no doubt the e90 320i only has 156HP and 200NM of Torque, the near 50:50 weight distribution, the rear wheel drive feel, the precise neutrality of the steering feel coupled with the quite revvy 4pot engine.... I still think the 320i is still a very rewarding car to drive as it is a very capable and quite enjoyable. As for the Golf GTi Mk6, its  front wheel drive, nose heavy, extremely torquey... (200HP with 280NM of torque with the newly improved DSG gearbox)...its a different car. Its very nice by itself. So I would not compare it with an e90.Albeit the very torquey VW range of cars (Passat CC /Golf CTi and the likes), with all due respect (I do love these cars, mind you), but they are still one notch lower than a BMW and not of the same league. THe only issue for us as Malysians is that the price bracket are very similar to the bimmers, thats the only similarity....But of course, in terms of handling (btwn passat cc and Golf GTi), it has to be GTi anytime. The Passat CC is still too soft and nose heavy when you take sharp corners.I am still a rear wheel drive advocate, if there is a choice, try to keep your e90 320i and work towards getting the GTi as a fun zippy torquey mean machine..... Good Luck in your quest, ...Go where not many has the privillege to go.... Remember this, a bimmer is always known as the UDM since yesterday, today and hopefully forevermore.... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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