[wjones14]

Q1: What made you buy your first BMW?
A1: Since 1974 I had owned mostly just American muscle: 3 Camaro Z28s and 3 Mustang GTs, plus a '65 Corvette 396 and '71 Olds 4-4-2 W-30 thrown in - all manual V8s. Was always curious about the "ultimate driving machine" and was ready for a change. Ordered a 2015 M235i 6-speed and went with the Performance Center Delivery. Biggest change from all my previous cars was finally owning a car with good grip and a luxury ride at the same time.

Q2: Do you have any regrets?
A2: Yes, two actually. One, the M2 came out the next year, and while nice, the M235i was not a real M car. Two, just could not get past the lack of LSD - first car I had ever owned in 40 years of driving without one. Eventually couldn't take it anymore, and traded the M235i for the Camaro 1LE.

After 3 years with the Camaro, seriously considering an M2. The Camaro is a riot to drive and has an exhaust note to match, but it just has too many ergonomic shortcomings.