I have to agree. Back in 2002 I bought a new M3 convertible, with flappy paddle gearchange, but found it so boring to drive that I sold it within 2 years. Even witht he hood down, I found that to get a sensation of speed, I had to be travelling at insane speeds, dangerous speeds really. Even at 100mph it only felt like 70. I found the Caterham much better in that department, at 70 it felt like 100, much safer and more fun. The M3w is the same, it feels fast at a sensible speed.