M3 drop top sleek, racy - just not very practical

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The ride in this small convertible, which weighs in at nearly 4,000lbs, is extremely comfortable. Braking is stellar, thanks to largediscs and a high-performance tuned anti-lock system.
All that power and weight lead to horrible gas mileage. I got 16.1mpg while the trip computer was a more optimistic 17.1. The EPAsays 13 mpg city and 19 highway are the norm; buyers will pay a$1,700 gas guzzler tax.
There were tons of options, from 19-inch performance tires($1,200), which help with that ride and further enhance handling,to the technology package ($3,250) that includes the navigationsystem, M Drive (allows drivers to set many functions to suit theirdriving style) and electronic damping control.
Inside, the M3 is swathed in black and gray leather, including thedash front and a well-padded multifunction steering wheel.
The gray leather seats are powered, including the lumbar support.Plus there are two memory settings and the seat