The CTR will come down to how you like the power delivery, also, the seats are great but many say they gave them a bad back, I did until I got used to it.

Off the power they are very placed and quiet, but would think the Focus ST would be more refined and modern feeling.

The BMW E46 is a good shout, love the M sport 320/330d's in teh graphite grey on the mv2's, still a very nice looking car, grunt when you want it, but with all the creature comforts.

If you are doing 1,000 a month, maybe look at what you really want, powerful cruiser, or track style handling for the b roads?

I went from the CTR to the A3 and never looked back, currently considering moving on to something newer, but going to be hard to let it go tbh.

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