Looking for a commuter car advice on BMW options

[Mr Tidy]

I took a 120I out the other day, I was quite impressed with it nice 170 bhp motor. Recon it could have made a fine daily and I was close to buying it. But in the end I bought yet another Mazda.

My first daily after I got a Z4 was a Mazda - albeit a 1996 323f 1.5i! Mainly for the cheap road tax and a non-interference engine so no need to change the cam-belt unless it broke! But after 6 months it had to go as it was so boring, slow and wallowy.

Along came an E46 325ti Sport - much better. But I've just replaced it with an E91 325i - better still!

[JimsZ]

Wow, I go out for the day and a good few replies, thanks.

Lots of food for thought.

2nd car for commuting is my preferred option and keep the Z. Staying away from 4 pot deisels seems to be the feedback and going for a petrol or 3.0l deisel sounds the way t go. Want to go for a saloon or touring, coupe looks better but not as practical. 1 series is just a no for me, nothing wrong with it, just doesn't float my boat.

In no rush which is a good thing so going to keep my eyes peeled on a decent (ideally) sub 10k car. Might even look at a focus as had one as a company car and it just did everything well including 60plus to the gallon

If any one spots anything decent point it my way for consideration