Really interesting comparison. I had a tuned N55 135i and adored that motor, but didn't love how compromised the stock suspension and tires were having come from an E46 M3. So, I made the right call and picked up a low-mileage E90 M3 and just love it. Hands down my favorite car that I've owned, and to me (kids on the horizon but not here yet) it's a perfect daily. But I had been looking at a used OG M2, and if I had my druthers, would own one right alongside my E90 M3. I haven't driven one yet, but it seems like it's a perfect spiritual successor to the E46 M3, while sounding better and likely being more reliable than the M2 Comp. Really appreciate your perspectives!
But almost 40 cars before you're 28...?
Wow, that's...a lot of money.