| I had an '01 330 cic and an '04 cic and now a '06 M3 convertible and the difference is night and day, particularly the engine. The 330s handled beautifully but just didn't have enough go power. The ride of the M3 is definitely "firm" but not punishingly so but the big payoff is running the engine up to red line.
Knock on wood, all my BMWs have been reliable but I've gotta think that repairing and M3 is going to be costly. Better budget for tires too! |