having owned both the e30 and currrently e36 m3, I have 2 say that the e30 handles much better. it is a lighter car with finely balanced handling and perfect for the Nurbering curcuit. However, the engine sounds like a bag of nails in comparison to the E36, which is not as track friendly as the e30, but then again it is much much more refined. u need to make your own mind up, but it still can't decide, when i drive the e30, i want one but when i drive the e36 i'm glad i own that one. maybe i should just own buy an e30 as well!!