Fair enough, statement retracted on the "enthusiast" bit. There are only limited true enthusiast that still exist, we should just get along.
Yes your right Volvo brought out the I6 transverse mounted so over 60% of the weight hangs on the front wheels. Must be nice!
Yes I agree Honda/Acura makes great shifter as well as great cars, once again another brand who puts feel and handling on the top of the list. Hence why BMW and Honda are the only brands I turn too.
Yes BMWs have been getting heavier and the feel is getting a bit lost with electric steering, to accommodate the auto parking folks, plus its a bit better on efficiency, which leads to more reason to pick up one of these classic cars like this E90.
I think one person wrote, time to buy a used 330i in 2006, as it may be the last time you can get a NA I6 with a manual transmission, and RWD. You got my vote Sir!