Originally Posted by
98CoupeV6
Here's my viewpoint...
I love cars that balance performance with luxury/comfort. The M3 seems to be a moderately inexpensive way to get a really really good balance...
thats my angle, as well.
and I was pretty set on one until I drove it. It just didn't really fit me, and it seemed very tough for me to spend $10k or so on a BMW with 150,000 miles. Yes, they have some maintenance issues, but it's no big deal.
thats where I'm coming from, as well. when you say didn't fit, as in you weren't feeling it, or it was too small? :chuckles: I think I know what you mean.
Drive one...if you like it, get it. But as for me, I'm saving up a bit more cash for a TL 6-speed or an AV6 6-speed...the M3 just wasn't my thing. Maybe I need to drive a better maintained/cared for example, but it just didn't feel right. Beautiful cars for sure though, and pretty damn fast. The exhaust note is amazing.
the tl's and av6's with 6-spds are all too new for my pocketbook.
we have merc C230's every now and then for rental cars. they're a blast to drive, probably one of the best manu-matics out there. but they're absolutely shitty in terms of engine tech and reliability.
a test drive is in order, but I haven't got that far yet.