That does look like a fun car you can thrash and run up and down the gears in . I had a test drive in a 135 I six speed convertible. Loved it. Also had a drive in a 235M and also really liked it. Oddly the one that didn't do what I expected was an M3 Sedan with the V-8 and 6 speed. Found it quite lethargic and heavy till the revs got up there, then things happened too fast. I'd love a hatch or small 128 sized BMW wagon with a manual ,next to no extras and AWD. They don't make one though.