S4 Versus M3

[drfrank]

Hi all,

Considering buying an M3 but the S4 seems to be the more sensible choice.

Your views please

Thanks

[Ian187]

I looked at buying either one of these a while back.
All I can say is that they drove completely different.

I prefered the look of the M3, but I didn't like its metalic noise or the way it revved etc.
It felt like with the M3 you really had to take it by the scruff of the neck to get it to go (and it would if you did) whereas the S4 just wanted to go as soon as you even thought about touching the pedal - personally I prefered the drive of the S4 and prefered the ride as a day to day car, but I really did like the look of the M3 and with all the options I really wanted to like it more.

NB The insurance was terrible for the M3 compared to the S4 for me!

After all that I went and bought a 911 C4S and I still don't know which one I would have chosen!

[colinrob]

I had my heart set on an M3 SMG convertible after selling my TVR but drove an S4 and the acceleration and torque at low revs was so similar to the TVR that I bought the S4 convertible it is a fantastic all round car

[laingy]

think all of the top gear presenters preferred the S4 a few years ago.

[drfrank]

Thanks for the opinions.