Before picking up my ZHP, I wanted an E36 M3/4/5. I made an offer on one that was in nice shape and couldn't come to terms with the seller. My initial, impression about it was that it wasn't very fast but handled well and brakes were fabulous. I think, though, I felt the M3 felt slow because of my Turbo'd E36 that I have in the garage that I just drove not long before the test drive of the M3. So I wasn't overly impressed. (I know, I shouldn't compare em).

I then test drove a couple of ZHPs and hey just felt much better to me. Felt tighter, accelerated quicker and handled similarly.

Just my $.02. I have no regrets not picking up the M3 and definitely no regrets picking up my ZHP last night.