[MrKipling]

Originally Posted by clutch-monkey

before any UK users say it, FQ400>Sti

Sorry mate, what do you mean?

I think I would have to devise some kind of flip-up way of choosing between an Evo and an M3. I'm completely in agreement with 2ndclass as to relative merits of a Scoob and the Evo - and with the methods of picking one over the other - it's purely a decision for the heart; the brain would just get confused if you asked it. Although the Evo is a bit more tail happy.

In the end I think I would take the CSL if it counts, manual gearbox and 18in wheels M3 if it doesn't - I just love the straight six noise (old skool racing cars baby) and the purity of the approach: great chassis; 50:50 weight; rear wheel drive. It's all about balance in that car - and there's the oppurtunity for more 'real-world speed' fun in a rear driver with little in the way of driver aids, and I'm not talking about power oversteer. You have to be hammering along in one of those road rally cars to really feel involved (and I have driven them) whereas the M3's limits are lower, so can be enjoyed more at speeds that don't mean gaol time!

I'm also a big fan of German engineering.

On a different note, I saw my first M5 on the road (not a motorway) yesterday and I love it! I pointed it out to a few of my mates, and they couldn't figure out what I would be bringing their attention to! It looked great.