Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2002

Luxury Sport Coupe

Winner: BMW 330Ci
"A compelling package of speed and style."

Three years into its current model run, the BMW 3 Series shows no signs of letting up. It doesn't matter what you want. Coupe, convertible, sedan — they're all good. The 330Ci coupe features its own sheetmetal and is slightly longer, lower and wider. An inline six-cylinder engine makes 225 horsepower and 214 lb-ft of twist and can be mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. Plenty of features are available, including heated seats, a GPS navigation system and a Premium package that includes Montana leather, a moonroof and myrtle wood trim. We suggest that you take the 330Ci for frequent jaunts on winding back roads, as it is here that you'll experience the endorphin surges that come with world-class handling. To further the excitement, order the car with the Sport package, which includes a sport-tuned suspension, sport seats and bigger wheels and tires. Finally, don't let this category deceive you — this is the coupe we would buy if we had more than 30 grand to spend, but you can have one for just under $35,000.