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Originally Posted by mhughett
I drove an M coupe last month and actually prefer the sound and feel of my engine to the M. It may not have the torque and horsepower but it's got plenty for what I need and it sounds better to me.
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I had the same impression when I test drove an M coupe in 2008...maybe 6 months after I bought my 3.0si coupe in what was probably my first pang of regret. The N52 is silky smooth and has great torque down low -- perfectly adequate as a daily commuter. The M's engine is, a word, brash. It makes you want to flaunt the law at every straight.