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FC · 04-11-2017, 04:34 PM

Let me point out that the some elements are preferable though not deal breakers. The E90 M3, for example, has appeal and should be in the conversation, but it's certainly hurt by having so little of its performance envelope available at normal speeds without driving like an a-hole. That and range.

Interesting that the F10 M5 is that low already. I dunno, our CEO has one and it's nice but I don't love it and it looks big.

The main reason for this was a conversation with a co-worker about basically my previous thread on F80 M3 vs. New GTI. My argument was that there just isn't a lot out there, and for over 50K for a vanilla 3er, I might as well got for 65k and get a custom-ordered M3. Under 50k, I feel nothing touches the value of a GTI. This thread, I guess, is about what's in between that's worthwhile.

04-11-2017, 04:34 PM	#8
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,280	Let me point out that the some elements are preferable though not deal breakers. The E90 M3, for example, has appeal and should be in the conversation, but it's certainly hurt by having so little of its performance envelope available at normal speeds without driving like an a-hole. That and range. Interesting that the F10 M5 is that low already. I dunno, our CEO has one and it's nice but I don't love it and it looks big. The main reason for this was a conversation with a co-worker about basically my previous thread on F80 M3 vs. New GTI. My argument was that there just isn't a lot out there, and for over 50K for a vanilla 3er, I might as well got for 65k and get a custom-ordered M3. Under 50k, I feel nothing touches the value of a GTI. This thread, I guess, is about what's in between that's worthwhile. Last edited by FC; 04-11-2017 at 05:31 PM.