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BMW M3

Test Date 29 August 2007  Price When New £51,330

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Verdict

This is not a faultless car. Its steering is mute, the driver sits too high and it will spend too much time at fuel stations. Its abilities on damp British roads are also reduced by being just two-wheel drive, and even though some people will crave the ability to feel the rear axle slipping about, the realities of motoring in this country cannot be ignored. It must be acknowledged that the Audi RS4 holds a decisive advantage in this respect.

But the M3 is not a blunt instrument; there are layers of sophistication, and as something in which to conduct your daily grind it will prove a thrilling companion. The others, in particular Audi, have all but caught the once uncatchable M3, but for those who love rear-driven machinery, this is still the best practical performance coupé on sale.

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