Best Driver's Car '07: BMW M3-6th place on Autocar-Video Link

DJ · #1 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007, 10:47 PM

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallp...AR=227669&CT=V

Sideways!

Verdict

This is not a faultless car. Its steering is mute, the driver sits too high and it will spend too much time at fuel stations. Its abilities on damp British roads are also reduced by being just two-wheel drive, and even though some people will crave the ability to feel the rear axle slipping about, the realities of motoring in this country cannot be ignored. It must be acknowledged that the Audi RS4 holds a decisive advantage in this respect.
But the M3 is not a blunt instrument; there are layers of sophistication, and as something in which to conduct your daily grind it will prove a thrilling companion. The others, in particular Audi, have all but caught the once uncatchable M3, but for those who love rear-driven machinery, this is still the best practical performance coupé on sale.

iLLGT2 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-07-2007, 02:14 AM

WOWWWWWWW, makes me want to cry :(

trovan · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 07:13 PM

not sure if the verdict is really out. this review seem positive but points out some issues. can't wait for their arrival here and get more feebacks.

WizeGi///M3 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007, 10:07 PM

AWD lovers should not be allowed to review RWD sports coupes

I am not a huge fan of the styling, but can't imagine it falling this short. A close of friend of mine who is a sales manager @ Audi and has extensive seat time in the RS4 has stated on numerous occasions that the car isn't worth 75K and that the e46 M3 is a much better car to drive.

So with this little tid bit, I can't see an RS4 decimating an e92 M3.