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Originally Posted by quizly6
I drive both an m340i and also have a g82 m4, as well has had an f8x m4. The point of this post was to give my opinion on if an M340i deserved an m performance badge even though it's not a true M car. I don't think anyone here has said they are both the same tier of performance, my point was just that they are slowing bridging the gap. My e9x 335 was no where near half the car the e9x m3 was. However I could see similarities between my g20/g82.
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I'm on the same page as yourself. I see the steps in performance, no issue with M Performance model placement.
The discussion does include defining the performance difference and the $18,000 worth of price tag in the M3. Some drivers just won't see where the differences are, or may not measure them as worth the money.
I remember the UK discussions on the E9x 335i vs. M3. For many users, the 335i was the better daily driver, no doubt about it and saved some money in the decision. But all the reasons put forward in choosing the 335i never made the model a real alternative to what the M-car offered.