Don't forget, BMW intended to make this model compliant for all. It'll never be perfect for anyone except for the average "Joe". We as enthusiasts notice this right away, but nothing a few bushings, performance alignment and an LSD won't fix.
Took my buddy with an M3 CS for a ride the other day, he says my car is noticeably more "raw" and loved the way the car felt through the twisties.
Just a matter of perspective and willingness to venture further to obtain the "feel". All I know is, is that there performance baked into this chassis, which is worth a fraction of what we paid