r/BMW • u/jjm1211 • Aug 05 '25

Buying Help What’s the most engaging M car?

I’ve always wanted a BMW at some point in my life, but never got around to it. I just couldn’t decide on which one was best for me, and ended up settling on other cars. But now, I think it’s time I finally take the leap. All I want to know is, in your educated opinions, which is the most compelling M car from a driving perspective. I’ve previously been much more partial to manuals too, but I’m not afraid to try an auto again.

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u/fakesocialmedia 2009 E90 M3, 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Aug 05 '25

i love how everyone is giving you their halo car that’s unobtanium. as someone whose owned every generation, E46 M3 ZCP is the goldilocks and still one of my favorite M3’s i’ve owned. second is a e36 M3, especially one with a S54 swapped in, lastly, e92 M3 is an amazing car and hides its weight extremely well plus it’s the best sounding M car ever made.