The BMW M3 is an amazing car. I recently traded in my 330Ci to see what life in the fast lane was about. I was not disappointed. I opted for the tiptronic SMG2 transmission over stick shift. This was only because I live in a place where shifting is a pain, and clutch replacements will set you back a mortgage or two. So far, this car has been amazing. It's a total babe magnet, and it looks sleek and powerful. I often get remarks about it from both sexes, admiring my taste for such a classic German sub priced super car. The only disappointment I would have with this car, is that since its my only car(my mistake), driving in the snow is impossible. Literally impossible. Plus the car is much more susceptible to rust due to where I live which makes it less desirable to drive.