? Much difference in ride quality between M45 (2004) and 2007 M35?

[stieger]

Hi folks,

I was able to drive an M35 the other day, and the new car was nice. Curious how the M45 from 2003-2004 compares to the new M35? Is there any comparison? Is it truly meant to compare the M45 and M45, or are there more similarities between the new M35 and the old M45?

Stieger

[caug]

big difference. no need to compare, them different cars.old and soft vs. new and firm.

[szh]

Power is pretty much the same, but there are significant and clear handling improvements in the new M.

In general: more room, less unique styling, better suspension, more modern dash.

They are quite different cars ... just sharing a mostly similar engine, although the new M has reprogrammed the ECU and probably in the transmission TCU too.

Z