Still suprised about the vast difference in opinions regarding the e46!
IMO the 46 felt heavy even though the Z is similar in weight it feels lighter. The rack wasn't quick enough and was only really sorted in the run out CSL and CS models.The standard brakes were shocking and needed uprating. The engine sounded like a tractor on tick over even after a Vanos rebuild. I looked after it, dealer inspections done to schedule etc etc.
I literally swapped it for the Z, couldn't wait to get rid of it. I do however like the E92 M3 and thought it was a vast improvement all round.
The Z makes me look out the kitchen window constantly, it's a damn fine looking car.
The seats support me just right, the wheelbase is short enough for rear end slides to be caught like a go cart. The steering feel and lock aren't the best I've experienced but it's damn close.
The noise on the HFC and Miltek sounds great.
Some say the Z seating is to high, coming from the M it feels like I'm sat on the floor which is great.
I love the rear haunches viewed through the mirrors, it's reminiscent to a Porsche or the Racing Puma I once owned, lovely.
It's a positive car and attracts nice comments, in the M people thought less positive thoughts I'm sure.
The Z forum is one of the best I've used, Cutters was a less pleasant experience.