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This is one of the most honest and well-written reviews I've seen. Seems pretty par for the course with what the press has been writing. Congrats on the purchase.

I'm also in the same conundrum. I'd prefer 4 doors but the G20 is far from satisfying me the way E-chassis 3ers did. Like you, I hoped it would be a true driver's car again but knew hydraulic steering was gone for good, and that market demands have changed vastly this decade. The G20 is simply too large and the steering, while it adds some artificial weight in turns, is just so far from how natural the E90 was. The only alternative is the Giulia which has a mediocre interior and typical FCA build quality. The S4 and C43 are nice cars but like the G20 are pretty "numb" cars. Luckily a coupe will suffice for my lifestyle, so I'll likely opt for the M2.

But as you said, relative to the competition in 2019, the G20 comes out on top.