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Originally Posted by Boz335i
First of all I just want to say is that the comment about DCT just being another auto is laughable and shows to me that they haven't driven one.
Comparing an M3 to a 135i is a tricky one, if you just want to race one in a straight line then you will win over 1/4 mile, not by a lot, but a significant amount more with a tune (referring back to the 12.7 last month at the pod, M3 would be around 13.3). You have a 240kg weight advantage which will be telling.
Put some bends in then no chance, M3 is a track ready car, with a very nice soundtrack.
For me, modding is addictive, so if you're into that, then get the 135i. The only thing that needs changing on the M3 would possibly be a upgrade to an aftermarket exhaust. I've never tried an M3 with DCT but I can imagine that it would be awesome.
I have a rule, that I never go to test drive a car that might make me disappointed with mine, unless I've got the money in my pocket to buy it.
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Agree 100%. Especially the last paragraph. There's no better way to make yourself dissatisfied with what you already have than test driving something newer and better.