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Originally Posted by Robin_NL
Well I had a E90 M3 6MT. Compared to my ex E46 M3 it felt heavier, less alive at low revs and way too low MPG 
The 1M does those things + 30% compared to the E46 M3.
Compared to the E90 M3 it's just as fast or faster, has a way better turn in, more tossable/driftable and is 50% more alive in the power range plus 20% better MPG. At least....
This is my 10th BMW and the best... |
About the power availability in the lower rpm band. Playing between 3K-5K rpm in second gear = full power available on the fly + cool sound (especially with the Akra exhaust) whilst the speed remains rather 'acceptable' for the men in blue and other road users. With an M3 you gotta climb North of the the 5K rpm zone to achieve a similar (but not equal) result but you inevitably enter the
"Loose Your Driving License" Zone in town.
Hence, IMHO the 1M offers more fun if used as daily driver.