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1. Test drive a Fiat 500 Abarth.
2. Test drive a Ford Fiesta ST.
3. The Mini has awful reliability. The FRS and BRZ are OK for the small stuff and good overall. The crickets are the main reason people complain. There were early problems with the early tunes and injector seals. That's long over. Most people running into engine failures are also running engine mods, doing track days, or running low on oil after filling at Jiffy Lube or getting improper repairs after accidents. Let's be honest: most people beat on these cars. Not so many middle-aged women driving them as commuters.
I have not driven the new Miata. I have flirted with Miatas for years, but I could never take one to bed. The FR-S and I went all the way on our first date. The GTI clutch is great. I don't know why it was bad for you. The GTI DSG deserves a try. You could always get a Golf R and have AWD. The WRX and STI sound perfect for you.
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