So I'm looking to purchase an e36 M3 sedan and test drove one yesterday and it seemed that the clutch and engine felt very slow/non responsive. My only other BMW experience is with a manual e46 325i and 2008 128i, but these cars felt completely different (infinitely better).

The car in question is a 1997 M3 sedan automatic to manual conversion. The clutch engages smoothly and the transmission shifts smoothly, but the throttle (position mainly) seems way off/slower than I expected. I am use to BMW throttle being pretty similar to Audis (I drive a 1993 and 2000 S4), which this was not.

I'm hoping someone local may be willing to let me swing by and give me a ride, and even possibly permit me to take a slow lap around the block. I'm really just seeking a baseline feel of how the e36 should drive, normal throttle position/acceleration and heft/resistance of pedal(s). The car I drove still has the automatic rear diff, so I don't know if this changes things any/much.

I understand this is an odd request, but please let me know if you'd be willing to help me out.