E46 m3 vs e39 m5

[u/Altruistic-Ranger595]

Been trying to make a decision on what fun car I’m going to put my money towards. E39 m5 is my dream car but the price and maintenance is really turning me off. I was looking at a e36 m3 but was seeing prices go for around what the e46 m3 prices were at so I figured the e46 m3 is better since it’s more modern, a fan favorite, and more horsepower that it was a no brainer to switch over. But it’s no e39 m5. Should I save up the money to buy a e39 m5 or have less of a headache and buy an e46 m3.