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Originally Posted by Big_CG
What a comparison- I always wanted to drive both cars back to back to see what one is the best drivers car. Of course the 235 has the modern tech but the m3 has the legendary V8
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I actually drove the two back-to-back at the same dealer.
Pluses for the E92 M3 - more engaging to drive, much better steering feel, firmer suspension, better sounding engine (fun to wind it up to 8k RPM), better seats and interior quality.
Pluses for the F22 - More torque, feels faster driving it under normal conditions, feels lighter, modern tech.
Ultimately I wanted something newer and the F22 won, considering fuel economy is about 50% better, lower maintenance costs, insurance, etc.
To the OP, did you consider the cars currently for sale on this board? There are quite a few manual M235i/M240i that are posted here.
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Gone, but not forgotten: 2017 m240i, 2016 GTI PP, 2013 Camaro SS, 2009 G8 GXP, 2008 G8 GT, 2007 335i, 2003 530i