[CanAutM3]

The M3 begs to be pushed. Despite what some are saying here, I have not come across a Porshe 911 Carrera (S or not) a Cayman (R, S, or else) or a 350/370Z that has given me a serious challenge at the track. And my car is stock (except for camber plates).

Maybe you fell on an instructor that is not comfortable in high powered cars and he was holding you back too much. The M3 should be kept above 5000RPMs to pull properly. That is when you get in the sweet spot of the power band. It is true that it is a comfortable car, but the chassis is very well balanced. Every time I give rides to students, they are amazed on how the car can be controlled. As for the brakes, my buddy instructors that drive Corvettes and Lotus 7s are amazed on how the M3 brakes.

So don't give up just yet. Go back to the track and hope you'll get an instructor that will help get the most out your M3.