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Originally posted by kristian85
That's a very fine car--a really good friend has a mint '97 4-door 5-speed that's fine to drive. Much better car overall than the M-Coupe. Space, build quality, etc. Don't forget the M-Coupe uses the old E32 3-series rear suspension--yes, the ones from the 80's.
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Psst... Kristian, don't forget your Porsche uses an old suspension... thats only what, 20 to 30 years older than the suspension in the 1980's e30 3-Series BMW's? The M Coupes that I have seen seem to have a high fit and finish quality but if I'm not mistaken, they are made in the USA which may have explained why the fit and finish was off. I like the interior design of the M Coupe. There was a 240 hp M Coupe in the Drivers Ed at the PCA Club Race at California Speedway last year and the guy was absolutely spanking 911's with equal power and less weight. A friend of mine instructs with San Diego PCA and is generally regarded as a pretty damn good driver. He has a 73 RS look with a strong, fresh 3.2 and 2270 lbs. The M Coupe should have been a speck in his rear view mirror but his comment, "MAN! I have nothing for that Bimmer. I can't catch him in the straights, I can't catch him in the corners, and I can't catch him under braking."