I own both a Mazda 3 and an M3 and I can appreciate it for what it is. I absolutely love that car. It feels connected, responsive and I can easily zip around in it - moreso than any of the other compacts I’ve driven. When I bought it, I also owned an E46 at the time and I was impressed how similar they felt.
I feel like most M3 drivers aren’t really understanding that the vast majority of BMW’s range (not the Ms) are being tailored for the masses - non-enthusiasts, commuters etc. and this the reason BMW isn’t a benchmark anymore. 15 years ago, you could pick nearly anything out of BMW’s lineup and be happy as an enthusiast, commuter, family, or whatever else you are.
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