Its a beautiful car and after a nice tune it will be competitive with the STI/Evo market esp after a nice turbo upgrade so watch for it, 2 door that is.. I used to have a VW before my 135i, and all I can say is that the one thing BMW's lack is a community and a following like VW/Audi's have. Not to say there is not following because obv we wouldnt be on forums, but its just not the same...just a little rant haha