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Originally Posted by tturedraider
I agree 100% you should consider a Kona Limited. And Hyundai Motor Finance is offering 2% financing right now. Hyundai’s website makes checking local inventory super easy. I have driven a Kona Limited and it is fun! LED headlights, HK Stereo, active cruise control, 7 speed DTC transmission with sport mode (also helps steering), rear parking sensors in addition to the camera. Driving aids out the wazzoo!! 195 hp motor with 195 lb-ft of torque. The N Line has the more powerful motor, but lacks a LOT of equipment. The Limited is the one to get. The straight N has a really powerful motor, but I’m not interested in that much power with only FWD and AWD isn’t available on the N. https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/inv...Kona&year=2023
Agreed also with checking out the Bolt. Have you considered an i3? BMW Blog did a long term test right here in Chicagoland.
I’m also going to pitch the E84 X1 again. There are others out there (not many 35s) closer, but good Lord look at how gorgeous this one is and it’s not too far. I’d even go with you to get it!  https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing |
Coming out of the m3 it's really hard for me to not go for the more powerful N
but will definitely go do some test driving. I believe there's some Limiteds in inventory nearby so I'll go check those out.
Bolt is definitely on the list. The i3 is an interesting option. They're super cheap, but my concern is it's RWD and I'd like to avoid having to get a separate set of winter tires. I was planning to just do all seasons with fwd or awd which has worked out really well for me in the past.
As for the X1, it's just a bit too big. After my initial post I re-evaluated my garage and I really would like to stay within the 150-170" range.... with 175" being my absolute maximum.