[wtwo3]

FINALLY got a chance to drive it. Also saw one in dravit grey today.

Driving impressions:

- This car LIVES in the 60 mph+ range. Before that it's like a wild animal trying to get loose but not fully awake yet. I wouldn't say there's lag, but it REALLY wakes up at higher speeds.
- Handles incredibly. Very flat and feels extremely light for such a heavy car. If I didn't know it weighed nearly 4k lbs I'd have guessed it was 3,500 lbs or below. High speed cornering just offers endless grip. Where my m340i begins to lose grip, the G80 just taunts you to keep pushing it harder.
- Steering is better than the m340i but still somewhat on the numb side. That was a bit of a letdown as I was hoping BMW would have worked some magic. That being said it is very precise, it just doesn't communicate as much as I'd like it to.
- It's VERY tail happy... kicking the tail out is almost too easy.
- It's loud but doesn't make popcorn like my m340i (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences).
- The suspension is definitely better than my m340i. In comfort mode it soaks up bumps much better (whereas my m340i with the static m suspension crashes over bumps in comparison), but in sports+ you really start to feel the road.
- I wouldn't blame anyone for wanting AWD. Especially as a daily driver and wanting to experience some of that power at lower speeds. I'll have to drive the AWD version when it hits dealerships to see if I truly lose anything in dynamics.

I will be the first to admit how much I love my m340i, but I also recognize it isn't a true M car. This experience today absolutely confirmed it. Totally different experience. While the m340i is a rocket ship and handles pretty damn well, the M3 makes it feel like it's stuck in molasses in comparison. EVERYTHING is quicker... throttle response, steering inputs etc. It's not just an m340i on crack... it's a purpose built sports car.