I really think the only thing that intrigues me to the future M would be the width of the car.....there is something about the wide body. The 235 has way more power then I can use or need and coming from a 128 might be frightening.....
I can't wait till they build mine and with that I will always probably ohhhhh when I see a M.....but on my budget I will never own one and i am sure the 235 will satisfy in every way.
Nice piece you wrote