Yes mate, similar type of deal. I had leased my old WRX and it seemed crazy to return a car after two years that had only done 12000 miles, when I actually would have kept it. So this time I opted to buy it, knowing I want to keep hold of it. Once its bought, it'll then be mine to do as i please with.
The M3 is a lovely motor. As much as I love the scooby, sometimes its nice to jump into something else - makes you realise how quick the scoob is and you dont take it for granted!
Next time though, i'm not too bothered about owning something. I will prob just lease a GTi/cooper s for a year.
As for the spoon