[phenoyz]

Originally Posted by newyorkm3

I can appreciate where you're coming from. If it were me, I would opt to drive the 323 until you're ready to get into something you know you'll keep for awhile. An e46 M car is one that you can easily keep for a long time and not feel bad about modding. My only issue with pouring money into the 323 is that you may grow tiresome of the lack of power.

On the other hand, it's so easy to fall in love with these cars that the sentimental value sometimes makes us do things that aren't sound decisions. It's clear that you love your car, and that's good.

I guess all I'm trying to say is that you should do what makes you the happiest and makes the most sense. If right now you're already getting bored with the power of the 323, I would say stop modding and start saving for an M.

If you love the car and would rather put the money you would spend on an M toward something else (a house, investments, expensive hookers), then keep her and have fun with it.