There are also couple of German reviews, where it's compared to the Golf GTI amongst others.
None of them questions the 125i as the #1 choice for sporty drivers, but it's more expensive and less practical than the Golf.
Apart from the M135i, I also think the F30 328i steals some of the spotlights..
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2013 F21 125i Estoril Blue M Sport
2002 E46 320d Steel Gray M Sport
1986 E30 325i Royal Metallic Blue
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