Does it really matter?

[lucid]

Originally Posted by kem

It goes both ways. The new M3 looks great overall, but the front bumper kinda sucks. Of course thats just my opinion. But I'd love to see a M5-like bumper on the m3.

I am indifferent to the M3 bumper, but I don't think it looks hideous--meaning it would not affect my purchasing decision. But that grill on the RS4 is another story. Anyway, this is all opinion...

[M3onTwomps]

Originally Posted by RI_RS4

Sure, for 5% of all M3 drivers, who can actually drive to the limits and experience a well-balanced chassis. The remaining 95% just want to believe in the M-essence. They will never truly experience it.

I don't think you have to drive the M3 to the limit to experience the M-essence. I would know. I have one.

[13eastie]

Originally Posted by RI_RS4

Sure, for 5% of all M3 drivers, who can actually drive to the limits and experience a well-balanced chassis. The remaining 95% just want to believe in the M-essence. They will never truly experience it.

Are we to understand that you are in that 5%? Or perhaps you are in the 5% of RS4 owners truly experiencing the "RS Essence"? Please can you explain this comment regarding a car which it is certain that you have not yet driven?

Or are you just making these numbers up?

[NavNurs]

In the end, it is simply a car. A thing designed to take you from place to place. Whichever one makes you smile in the end is good enough. Price points, performance, styling, and on and on can all be debated over and over and over while we wait. There will never be an end to the pointless discussion of which one is the best. If a pumped up Passat makes you smile, great. If you think the M3 doesn't, who really gives a schitt? That is why there are Passat boards.