Yeah the V8, 550bhp I believe. I sold my E46 M3 last year, probably one of the worst decisions I've made, I miss that car so much. I just got engaged last year too, so this seemed like the last chance to get in something un-practical before an SUV looms with having kids etc. Either that or I manage to convince the better half to keep a sports car and get hatchback for town and practical use....
Good call and wise choice.
I've always regretted chopping in my hatchback (A3) for a smaller car (Fiesta), but it wasn't a decision I had much choice over at the time (had to trade it in as turbo was going, Fiesta was the only trade option the guy had!). Every time I drive it with any kind of purpose I get the 'small car' feeling. It's not as bad as some others (it is a 1.6 zetec-s), but still. Annoys me even more the last 3 years since we went down to 1 car, as it's the 'only' choice! Her indoors/voice of reason, keeps saying no. But I'm 40 soon, surely I'm due a mid life crisis GT-R/Gallardo?!
I'm more likely to get the Volvo XC60 past her, aren't I?!?
I wouldn't feel too bad. The E46 M3 was one of my childhood 'will own one day' cars, but now I think they seem quite chavvy, probably because most have been ragged to death and poorly maintained.
Totally agree and one of the main points why I've never owned a beemer - the image & nearly every one I've encountered on twisty roads cannot drive. Although I came close to getting an E82 once...
Maybe that's a german car thing - amazing torque but rubbish around corners?! My A3 was similar, but the heavy 2.0L Diesel lump at the front kept it honest and was partly what I blamed it on (Quattro was fun but could never get it to step in when oversteering). My friend likes his german cars (previous golf gti nut) but hated his S3 as it got through tyres like hot meals. He's got an X5 M-sport now and says it's a faster drive around here & far more economical (on tyres!)
But the Venge is faster right?
It's now becoming more obvious why he went the aero bike route!
