In other words, you are implying that I do fall into that "do as I say, not as I do" brigade 
As for the M3, I do about 2-3000 miles a year in it, 90% of those being non-urban miles. I'm putting out far fewer emissions over a year than the average car user.
And they'd be correct. However, the truth always appears biased to those who are hurt by it.
Michael.