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juddholland, we've had very similar experiences!
My safety experience was based on handling of a 325i. Driving down a dark four lane road at about 75 large pick-up appeared in the left lane (mine) as a came around a bend. No lights, no flares, standing dead still and very close. I knew my right side was clear and managed to react as I was trained and steered quick, hard right and then immediately counter-steered to keep on the road. No braking to use all traction for turning. It was very close and a very sharp swerve. The BMW reacted perfectly with just a hint of a growling squeal as the turns pushed the limits, the car kept the proper attitude allowing me to complete the second turn, and settled back in like nothing happened. I, on the other hand, had the post-incident-adrenaline-dump and almost lost it in the car afterward!
I imagine there are others cars out there that could have handled this severe correction similarly, but I'd never owned or driven one. Anything else I'd experienced wouldn't have reacted so precisely and would likely have lost control and rolled even if I'd manage to miss the truck. 75 into the back of the truck would have been a very bad day. That situation has been a big factor in my assessment of the value of these cars and their sport suspensions for my family -- I expect similar to your thinking after your accident above. Beyond just the fun, something that actually makes us safer out there!
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