I recently test drove the new BMW M3 on the Nurburgring. As with most BMWs it look like a bland everyday car - until you drive it. Wow, what a car! The speed is mind-blowing. Considering you are in a four seat coupe, it can be thrown around like a proper sports car and unless you take off the electronic wizardry it is willing to forgive the lesser driver. I prefer Mercedes but after driving this M3 I am now not so sure. Again, wow!