 I've owned BMW's (540IA, 528IA) 
Porsche's (930, 944T), Shelby Cobra's 
(427SC, GT500's) and many other 
American muscle cars dating back to 
1964. Although my 2002 M3 convertible 
with a 6-speed is fast and handles well 
I don't feel it is the "ultimate" BMW. 
As soon as I can dump my M3 that now 
sells for wholesale because of its 
reputation for blown engines I'll buy 
an M5 or Mercedes CLK 55 AMG.