"This powerplant has "instant classic" written all over it, and we can virtually guarantee that no one is going to be disappointed with the engine in the new M3."

(re: engine design) "....it's an exceedingly elegant arrangement. The only downside is that the M3's valve clearances are no longer self-adjusting; the new motor will require a valve adjustment....at an interval that's calculated by the ECU...best case scenario...as much as 25,000 miles."

"The BMW M engineers have addressed most of our complaints about the E46 3 series steering, and the result is very precise feedback through the wheel..."

Happy New Year, keep smiling, and don't believe the rumors!

JFrench
'00 528i