Conclusion
Being the best at what you do is very difficult. Staying on top and continuously being the best is even harder. Having driven nearly all of its direct competitors, I can safely say that the 2006 3-Series still offers the finest and most complete compromise (without any) between luxury, prestige, quality and driving enjoyment.
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Good stuff:
Steering
Ride
Build quality

Not so good stuff:
215 hp a little sheepish
Competitors:
Infiniti G35
Audi A4
Mercedes C-Class
Acura TL
Lexus IS
Cadillac CTS




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