My dealer says he can get me an M3 convertible much quicker than the 4.6. Two very different cars, and I don't know what I might do at this point. Is the M3 convertible that much less of a car than the coupe, which he said had LONG waiting lists? I could see where there would be less structure, and maybe some flexing, but I was surprised, thinking more would want the convertible. I want to get the paddle shifter too.