this poll is for a friend of mine and i am trying to help him out. i have been thinking about this as well. anyhow, my friend is 22 years old and wants to buy a new car. he is very interested with the m3 but is also VERY interested on the new upcomming audi rs4. now the rs4 being around the same price as a 05/06 m3 right now $55-$60,000 offers a larger engine, more hp and torque, and awd quattro. he is also interested in the 05 clk55 amg from mercedez benz. he is very confused on which to go with so i am making this poll to help him out. he lives in ny so he gets all 4 seasons and this car will be his everday car through rain, snow, and shine. my friend is not worried about the wait line or when he will be able to get it. he just wants to know which car he should stick with. any thoughts opinions would be nice as well. thanks guys.

 

If you post in MB forum, 99% of people here will recommand you to purchase CLK55, samething will happen in BMW forum for M3.
I will recommand CLK55 (I told you). I have experience on both CLK55 and M3. M3 handles better but overall CLK is a better made car. I just turn 30 years old, cutting every car on the freeway is the past for me. CLK is fast, handles great, and it's more comfortable than M3.

 

CLK55. It is 360+HP with a kick. The M3 is an OK car. Nevertheless, It does not have the space and comfort of the 55. Best of LUCK on your choice.