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Originally Posted by slicknickis3
How is it as practical?? Well for starters it's only got 2cu ft. less cargo space than the oh-so-practical hatch, the back seat is also more roomy in the 128i than the GTI. A more usable back seat seams more practical than a non-usable one. 128i seats four comfortably compared the the claimed 5-seater GTI. It offers more usable features and ammentities wraped up in a better built package. What's your definition of practical?
The BMW is a better car in almost every facet then the GTI. I don't dislike the GTI as I think it's an awesome little car, it's just not up to BMW standards.
I can't speak for the OP, but if he were looking for the fastest/blistering mode of transportation for the money, he'd be better served getting a Yamaha YZF or Kawasaki Ninja... He's looking for a fun to drive car that is going to give him years of service. Of his options, the 128i is probably his best choice.
While Hyundai has finally figured out how to make a somewhat excited car to drive, the Genesis platform is no-where near BMW/370 rigidity/strength. The driving dynamics aren't there either. It's a good car for a first attempt and as a Eclipse/Base Mustang/G6 coupe competitor, it's not so bad
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The GTI has useable storage space though, with a nice big hatch to load in and you can fold down the rear seats to take home large items. Try fitting a decently sized TV or piece of furniture in the back of the 128i. to me, practicality is being able to use it to do assorted things you might want to, like buy stuff and take it home.
The Gen Coupe Hyundai has the same or more structural rigidity as the E46 M3. They built it to more rigid than that car. I've personally driven them, and they're damn good (for 10k less than a comparably equipped competitor). It's definitely not the best, and some things still don't feel right, but it's really not a bad car.
But I'd have to say the 128i is just not gonna be that fun to drive. It's HEAVY with a curb weight of like 3300 pounds and only 230hp. I'm sure it'll carve corners fine, but not that quickly, and not as fast as say, an S2000, RX8, 350Z, etc.
If it were the 135, that'd be one thing, but the 128... there's definitely better choices for the money. IMO at least. There's definitely something to be said for owning a BMW as a trophy or something, but I dunno. Why not just get a 2 seater like the Z4 or an Audi TT?