Having read all the posts on this thread I have to agree with the paint or rather the quality of it. I have noticed that "orange peel" appearance and even more so on the odd occasions the sun comes out!
This is my first M and prior to it had nothing but "sensible" cars so really not in a position to compare with R8's etc. Had mine now for nearly 6 months now so i guess the "honeymoon" period is over. That said, I have really enjoyed the car despite its little "niggles" which maybe too strong a word. But like Foosh says and I agree with him "It's not the best at any single thing, but it doesn't have any glaring weaknesses in any area"
Its the best car I've ever had and at the moment I wouldn't swap it for anything..........unless someone out there wants to do a straight swap for a Bugatti Veyron??????
Flapps