[mousefarmer]

I have been nursing along a 2007 328i E90 series BMW that has about 130k miles on it. It is is great in many ways but the gas mileage of 20MPG or so isn't the best and the car won't last forever so am wondering what to get in the next 3-4 years or so.

I am looking for a modern equivalent that is similar but with better gas mileage, doesn't have to be new.

My first thought is a used Tesla Model 3 for $25k or less. It looks OK and is sort of sporty even though I'm not a fan of the button free interior, poor parts market and high insurance rates.

Is there a car that looks cool like an E90 that gets better gas mileage and isn't too expensive, maybe a hybrid car of some sort? Anyone?