I would love to own an M3 some day, I really like the E46.
I currently own a 06 R53 Cooper S with the Dinan signature package: exhaust, strut, S3 suspension , boost package, etc. It's a lot of fun to drive I don't ever plan on selling or trading it in for anything else. I don't know if there are any other Mini enthusiasts here but I think it's safe to say all other S models just really went downhill in performance and body style.