for $23k you can get a used 2003 G35 Coupe 6 speed with with 280 hp and money brembo brakes and stock suspension that will shred twisties with the bavarian best. a bulletproof VQ 3.5 engine and reliability with 6 disc changer, nav, heated seats, dual climate contol ect... luxuries...plus...its just plain gorgeous!
i could be biased...but i shopped the bimmer for a while and after one test drive in the G35 coupe and all of my research and lust for the bimmer faded instantly. i am now proud owner of a 2004 G35 coupe 6MT with a couple of aftermarket goodies that have me sitting just over 300hp.