Reading this article on the new M3 from C&D, a couple things stood out:
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...-m3-coupe.html
BMW est 0-60 of 4.8sec - Given BMW's history of overdelivering, I suspect mags test out 4.4-4.5. That my friends is 335i PROcede's territory given the ongoing slew of real world data from the PROceded folks! Niiiiiiice! (in Borat speak)
Est Price of $60,000, about 10K more than e46 M3, that seems about right. That means a 15-20K difference between the E92 335i and M3.
We know there will be a difference in handling and feel between the two not to mention the M3 exclusivity and badge. Now the question to all of you is how much is the difference in handling, both subjective an objective worth?
Don't flame me, I just want an thoughtful and interesting discussion . . .