the m coupe is much more fun to drive. the 330CiC is a beautiful machine that shows much more detail and handwork than the m coupe (after all, it is built in germany on the new platform), but is really not particularly exciting on the road. it is smooth, powerful, tight, but not a thrill. with the coupe, i can't get the smile off my face every time i both see it and drive it. to my mind, the m coupe is an extradordinary value at $42,000, whereas the 330CiC, at around $47,000-$50,000 is rather pricey.