The e36 was a disappointment, especially in terms of handling! That was the universal judgement by all the motoring journalists who drove it!

The only disappointment in the e46 is the steering. It's less communicative than I'd like.

http://www.m3forum.com/m3forumcgi/WWCcontests/subs3.pl?action=ShowTotals...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30859

http://www.bmwheritage.com/pages/models_e46.html