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Originally Posted by bmaktabi
I was in this spot 3 month ago...and I am in an m3 now.The best decision that I ever made point blank.
I test drove the 550, 535, 335is, and c63 and e63. The Merks were out of the consideration as they are nice cars but not driver cars, just too mooshy for me.
The 5 series is big and heavy, but it has the torque and is sporty. I have to admit that I was more impressed by the 550 than the e63 on handling and overall package for the price.
The m3 is a dual personality car. You get a family car that by a press of a button or throttle gives you the performance might I say of a sports bike??!?
Steering response, handling, and chassis are incredibly nimble and capable. The engine is on a different level, this v8 loves to push the limits. I never owned a car that shines at rpm north of 7000, I did own bikes that revved that high and performed similarly to this m3. That's why I love this car.
This m3 is 9x is considered the last naturally aspired m3 engine, with time I predict it will be placed as high as the m3 e30 2.5 euro spec which made me love this car 20 years ago.
Test drive them both back to back for a good hour or so. They are both nice cars, I would pick the M3 anyday.
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I did the same thing. Went in looking at the 550. It was REALLY heavy and you can feel it, even with the sport package. The 535 is much more of a drivers car. I thought about the 535, but finally put down my cash for the e90 M3 ... my second one.