RE: E30 BMW M3 v. URQ

[Roger DeCoster <roger_decoster@yahoo.com>]

I have a friend who is considering the purchase of a 1989 BMW M3.  We
have an ongoing debate as to the merits/drawbacks of the
first-generation M3 as it compares to the ur-q, and have never seen
any data comparing the two.  It seems a natural comparison, as both
are purpose-built, flared-fendered, high-performance coupes.  I
contend that with a modest chip/spring upgrade that the ur-q will put
out the same h.p. (about 195) as the M3, with the added benefit of the
quattro driveline.  He contends that acceleration, roadholding, and
braking all go to the BMW, hands down.  I counter that if you really
want to compare the two, you'd have to *make* a BMW M3ix, and even
that would have an inferior driveline to Audi.  The truth is that
neither of us knows what the hell we're talking about, really.  So I
put it to you, those who have perhaps seen them go side by side or
perhaps own or have driven an M3 at Bondurant or some such place, to
give me some more bile to throw at this fine friend, and maybe a few
facts, too.

Quattroing thru the Snow, BMW in tow.
Roger


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