After bringing in my F30 335i in for service and getting loaner F30 320i, there's a huge gap in quality of materials between mine and the lowest base model. It feels like a completely different car, the steering is definitely lighter in all modes (eco -> sport). First couple hours with the loaner and I hated it. But then something happened, I started tossing it around had lots of fun with it
. It's much lighter and more balanced than mine. That being said, there's a huge gap in quality of materials, feel of the steering, feel of the seats etc... between base model and higher spec F30s and I'm wondering if you're taking into account that you're comparing a loaded E92 vs base F30.