D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:

G.Irish Wrote:Oh well, I still think if BMW built more cars like the E30 M3 instead of the E92 M3 the world would be a better place.

Wut? :evileye:

I guess I have a weird view of the m3s. E30 M3 and E46 M3 were race engines on the street, with harsh drivetrains, and bone-crushing suspensions. The E36 M3 and e92 M3 are good compromises. Torquey, smooth motors, heavier than their previous counterparts, but have split personalities. Cushy/nice around town (remember the E36 is 90s and compare relative), and then fabulously good in the corners/backroads.

I just drove back from NJMP in my mom's e46 m3 and was reminded how seriously hard that suspension is for a factory vehicle. Although high-strung motors are cool, I prefer the powerband in smooth powertrains such as the S52 and s65.

Remember, just my opinion even though I may piss off some purists.

Jake Wrote:The current 3-series (the F30 or whatever it is) is almost identically-sized to my old E34 535i.

It's unfortunate that every model has grown so much over the years. I think it really de-values the model name, as now the 1-series is what you'd want if you liked the old 3's.