R T Cooper 
2005 BMW M3 Coupe 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Still the Best
 Due to a lengthy involvement in "gentleman's " racing of sports cars, I am often enlisted by friends and acquaintances to find or evaluate the proper car for them, or for a family member.  BMW has remained on the primary list of possibilities for some forty, consecutive years.  My personal favorite (amongst worthy competition) for an enthusiast's road car is the BMW M3.  Since its inception, following on the heels of the mighty CSL race champion, BMW has not put a foot wrong in the development of this package.  Even in its current larger and heavier form it is race-course precise, extrordinarily well balanced, built to a quality level well beyond its price.  A bargain, actually 