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no secret that BMWs have been longtime favorites here at RTM (not to mention the
rest of automotive press), and many of us consider the compact 3-series to embody
best what BMW is all about: balance, luxury, connection with the road and sexiness,
all in equal measure. No wonder that BMW hasn't changed its tagline, "The
Ultimate Driving Machine," since a gallon of gas cost less than fifty cents
and James Bond drove Aston Martins. Still
not satisfied, however, with the stellar 3-Series, BMW let its legendary M Division
tinker with coupe and convertible 3-Series variants, resulting is some of the
sexiest cars you can get for less than six figures. In fact, at less than $50K
for the coupe, and about $55K for the convertible, the mighty M3 represents a
bargain-if performance means anything to you, that is. With 333 horsepower flowing
to its rear wheels, the M3 drives with the kind of immediacy usually found only
on cars costing much, much more. What about brakes? How about handling? C'mon,
this is the ultimate "Ultimate Driving Machine." Just hang on and stop
asking silly questions. Distinguishing
the M3 from lesser Threes are flared fenders, a more aggressive front spoiler,
metal-trimmed side air vents and truly huge 19-inch wheels. The interior gets
upgraded seats, various feature upgrades and metal trim throughout. It's not a
warm environment, but then, not all sexy people are warm. Rather, to sit in an
M3 is a no-nonsense affair, no joking allowed. Heck, just one look at it and you
can see that this car means business. And
after all, what's sexier than something (or someone) that really knows what it's
doing?
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