I'll have a look, but not really a fan of the BMW 1I would go for a bit more speed myself, both 2016 automatics compared :
BMW 1 series 220 BHP
0-62 - 6.3
torque 332 lbs
VW Scirocco 180 BHP
0-62 - 7.5
torque 280 lbs
Have you driven one yet? Might be the best idea for the next step.
Get the feeling you're about 90% decided already
I plan on doing just that shortly. Far from 90%, in fact I'd prefer to be talked out of spending £20k altogether.
Maybe the 8-9k suggested spend would be better.
But still open to suggestions that fit what I want. Or think I want.