Sorry Steve, i Rarely do this, i just steer clear, but that has got to be the biggest load of sh1te ive ever read on a forum!
i guess you have never driven an m3? ive hardly been on a 2k mile road trip in every marque, but ive driven on for an afternoon to know its one of the most satisfying drivers cars out there.
Its linear power delivery is superb. the Engine in the e46 is an absolute joy, no doubt! on paper its "only" 320bhp or so but it is brutal all way up.
I really dont know how you can just dismiss the marque of "m3" to the sin bin because "only cocks drive them" jesus!
rant over!