Which car dilemma ...

[ozonehostile]

The mini's are fun, the later r56 are probably a bit out of budget as they're still fairly new but the thing that puts me off them personally is how much you'd have to spend on one to make it nearly as good as your old megane. Plus the huge premium on parts just for being bmw. Good aftermarket part availability though, and they are a doddle to maintain. Engine out is a mornings work for example