Johnny should definitely be happy with his purchase. But "beating an M-car" doesn't need to be part of rationalization.
The argument that the M2 won't be as fast as the Golf R in the snow or rain is silly. People aren't buying RWD sportscars for January track dates.
My econo-bomb WRX would eat a Ferrari's lunch in 8" of snow. sik!
So get a Mustang GT350R and be properly quick.
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