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I'm selling to get an M3/4 so here's my perspectiv (archive)
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Posted by SteveMD330iFS on January 22, 2001 at 07:54:36:

In Reply to: E36 M3 vs E46 330i posted by MikeA on January 21, 2001 at 22:53:40:

The 330i is too cushy even with sports pkg. I should know as I have one. I have test drove 2 M3/4's in the past 2 weeks.

The 330i has a vague clutch (and becoming notchy for some reason) and even vaguer steering. The M3 has wonderfully weighted and communicative steering. Ditto the clutch and throttle action.

The 330i will out-brake the M3, no question. The engine is a torque monster. However, it does have some rpm "hang" on the first to second shift, apparently due to emission requirements.

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