3dr vs 5dr

[C.A.R.]

3 doors, always. For me, the best looking feature on a 306 is the shape of the C-pillar and the rear quarter window. A 5-door loses this attribute (and the awesome bonus fake filler cap)

I agree with the OP, performance cars or sporty-looking cars look much better in 3-door guise as it is more coupe-esque.

RX-8: what's 2 lots of 1.5 doors?!
Focus ST: the old 3 door looked better, the new one is nowhere near as smart-looking as the 3-door only Astra VXR...
ClioSport: again uproar from current Renaultsport owners who don't want a 5-door

The 306 wheelbase remains the same no matter what the configuration so I call BS on it being more practical, in fact the door opening is much bigger on a 3-door...

5-doors for those who couldn't find or afford a nice 3-door
Estates for grandads
3-doors for the cool kids