New BMW 330d or used M3 - which would you buy?

I am thinking of replacing my 2001 BMW 530d with either the new 330d or a used 2008/2009 M3 saloon. I do 20,000 miles a year of motorway commuting mixed with sporty rural driving at weekends. Which would you recommend as a better all rounder for a keen driver?

Asked on 8 September 2013 by MaxBD

Answered by Honest John
I'd go for an E90/E92 335i manual or a current model F30 328i, but the 335i is a lot quicker.
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