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DNZ - you might have more fun with an M3 on the track. But not as an everyday car. If I had that kind of money for a track tool, I'd take an M3 over an RS4. But the M3 isn't the best compromise for everyday use. I suspect the RS4 will be faster on one of our rough roads (where we're likely to drive every weekend). This being said, 'cushy' doesn't really describe the RS4. Quite harsh I find.

Thanks - I hadn't had a chance to read the article. I tend to agree with the direction of the verdict. I have no doubt that the BM is the sharpest car. But I'm not a good enough driver to enjoy it every day, especially not in the wet. I owned an E46 M3 in 2002, but sold it after scaring myself s***less a few times in the rain. Shame really, as I think the M3 looks much better than the Audi.

Not sure how evo and CAR will rate the M3, but Autocar is one of the first to break with the tradition of 'BMW splaps Audi in the face at every new car release'. Still not sure whether to trade the Audi for a new M3. What do you think?