I say split the difference with an E82, whether it be a modded 135i or a 1M. I went from a Porsche 996 to a Cayman to a modded 135i, because I wanted a usable backseat, but all the rest of the BMWs were too big and heavy feeling. The 135i (n55)/1M is in the 3300 lb range and is about the same length as a Cayman. I actually prefer the driving position and interior of my 1er vs the 996 and 987, and maintenance is less expensive in the BMW.
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