[HermanL]

Hi fellow bimmerpost members. I am getting bored with my 335 and have been contemplating about switching to either an e90 M3 or S3/Golf R, maybe S4/S5.

e90 M3 has always been my dream car, I always long for a powerful naturally aspirated v8 small sedan. but since now I am living in upstate New York where I see 6 months of snow, an AWD seems to be better suited daily driver, although lots of people on said M3 would do fine in snow with proper winter tires.

S3 on the other hand is newer, more nimble, more usable on street and has Quattro. Rationally I know S3/Golf R would be a more practical choice but I don't think it will be as thrilling to drive. I might be interested in S4/S5 as well, but they just seem to big and heavy compared to an S3 or even m3.

I am pretty torn between these cars, it would be great if someone could help me reason through my decision. thank you!