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      08-23-2013, 04:09 AM   #1120
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Originally Posted by Carl L View Post
Really? First I've ever heard of this. Some of this may be subjective, but I'd still politely suggest you take the two to the track and give each a proper drive.
Yes, my 328 has very stiff steering, almost like there's no power steering. Every bump is felt on the road, in an attached way. I felt very connected to the road. And turns were just fun. Problem is I had to red line just to keep a pace. The M3 changed that in that it's all powered. So I can feel the M3 acting on my behalf-steering, suspension, brakes, which I can imagine would help me tremendously on the track but is a new feeling. Oh also, I noticed the 328 sits lower than the M3, probably due to the tires. First few turns in my M3 I felt very heavy and high.

I figure the 328 was one of those "fun" "sporty" cars, like the GTI or BRZ. The M3 is on a whole different strata of performance that takes a pilot to appreciate, not a girl or punk.

I only have 500 miles on her so far, so no track yet, not even over 6500 rpm.
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