I've always loved the shape of the 3-series, and esp. the E46. Compared to the A4, the 3-er is more masculine, yet refined and not overly aggressive looking. The style 44 wheels that come with the SP are beautiful and give the car a lot of personality. I’ve noticed that at traffic lights, a lot of other driver get carried away staring at the wheels for so long that they don’t even notice it’s green light and just keep sitting there on green. The interior is very roomy, probably bigger than what I personally need in a car. The all-around visibility is perfect, in spite of the car's slippery shape. The trunk is small but it's fine with me - I was able to fit in my golf bag (incl. driver) perfectly. There is plenty of room for the rear seat passengers, although the rear seat is violently shaped for two adults. The interior really grows on you and the more I get used to it, the more I like it. All the controls seem to have been designed to please the driver. Every single control has a well-defined pressure point that lets you know what you're doing w/o even looking at it. The controls layout is intuitive and easy to get used to. The blinker lever is perfectly weighted and easy to reach. The seats that come w/ the SP are perfect, I seriously doubt if it's possible to design more comfortable and supportive seats. All controls are easy to read and you know you are looking at a driver's dashboard when the tach numbers are larger than the speedo numbers. Storage space is limited but all I really need is space for a lot of CDs and some maps. Even the cupholders are great. I love the black 'ette - it's actually charcoal gray with a hint of bluish tint that complements the Orient Blue exterior. The high-gloss black trim adds an extra sporting touch to the interior. The only complaint that I have as far as layout is concerned is that the emergency brake is too light at first and then it tightens up too fast. It's likely the dealer can regulate this easily. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing on the interior or exterior.
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