I has the exact opposite, between the F82 M4 or the G22 430 with the M package and decided to go with the G22. I have regrets but honestly enjoying the fuel efficiency rn (SoCal- gas is about 5.15 in my area)

I think the e46 m3 is hands down prime time BMW. The e92 has the V8 but the lighter weight and the styling is what made the E46 stand out IMO

The 7 series is listed too. I don’t really like Motor trends since they’re very opinionated. The Ioniq 6 for example was a POS during my test drive, and the model 3 is the same car tho.