Trade M3 for Boxster Spyder?

[paradocs98]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

He took the top out of the little storage place in the car to race then, I take it? I suppose I understand removing everything for the purposes of shedding weight, but doesn't the top weigh like 10 lbs?

I didn't know there was a storage spot onboard the Box Spyder for the top. But, yes, it was on the ground in the paddock. He didn't have a lot of other stuff next to it, so it was probably pretty easy to not see, especially from the perspective of another driver. His mom was spectating, then hopped in her car in the paddock to drive off. I was walking by and we all heard a sickening "crunch" as she started moving. She stopped, slapped her hand to her mouth, and a passerby slid it from under her car, saying "Yep, it's dead."

[paradocs98]

Originally Posted by DocJohn

That's great! Any pics???

No...I think we were too distracted by the rolled Mini on No-name Straight and the Subaru on fire at the Left-Hander...

[Projectile]

Originally Posted by Karnidge

Just don't be upset when M3's are looking at you in the rear view.

I don't think it'll be possible to be upset over this for 2 reasons:

1. the Spyder is a very special car, and so immensely fun to drive

2. stock M3s will have a hard time getting past a Spyder in a straight line

[White person]

I would never trade in my M3 for a boxster may for a gt3 4.0 I would

[duk]

911 GT3 or bust

[clar]

Originally Posted by Echo M3

Interesting post. I have toyed with the idea of trading in my E90 M3 for a Cayman R or the '13 Cayman S. I really want to move from the large M3 to a smaller, more nimble two-seater. What is currently holding me back is the amazing V8 in our cars, and the practicality that the E9x M3 affords.

I feel the same for the V8 in our M3. I fear if i get a 991 C2S, i might miss the S65 so badly i would regret the move...

[6MT M3]

Originally Posted by navarrojiii

Need some opinions...

Let me start by saying that I love my M3. It is a technological marvel from the engine to the EDC, plus it's a sexy vehicle. I've owned an e36, e46 and this e92 M3 so I'm definitely a loyalist.... However the Boxster Spyder has really caught my eye!
My M3 is just my weekend car since I have a DD my job pays for, so practicality is not an issue for me. The spyder just seems like the perfect weekend car - the convertible top, superior driving dynamics, and just being fun to drive. Plus I live in So Cal where I rarely worry about inclement weather, not to mention I swear everyone and their mom drives an M3 here.
If the M3 was my DD there wouldn't be a question, it's so comfortable and great everyday but I really have an itch for this Spyder.
Should I pull the trigger?!
I feel bad I've only had the M3 for little over a year and I already want something else.
Thanks!!

Yeah I know what you mean! I would take the Cayman R or the Boxer Spyder if given the chance, but if I am going to have to keep the car long time, I would keep the M3 since its last N/A, first and last v8 m3, and possibly last coupe M3. I also understand the everyone have m3 issue... I often drive around and when I see a M3 I drive up to give them thumbs up and its either a mom or some college girl... I turn back and never look back for give them the thumbs up. I remember I met this girl once who owns a M3 and complained how stiff the ride was compared to her friend's 328i, she thought something was wrong with her car, made me want to slap her, people should stop buying M cars as status symbols. Oh wait thats "M"arketing.... sorry off topic... I need to stop drinking..

[CPB]

Originally Posted by navarrojiii

Need some opinions...
Should I pull the trigger?!

Sure! Try something new. The Spyder is a great car.

[767IJP]

Don't do it.

All personal opinion and personal taste but I think it's ugly. I like the look of the Cayman and the regular Boxster, but it looks "puffy" to me.

Step up not down get a GT3!

Good luck with your decision.

[mdosu]

as I need my M3 for more than just a fun car, I dont' think I woudl be very happy with a Boxster S or Cayman S.

I think the M3 engine note and exhuast is just intoxicating. Eveytime I get bored, I drop down a gear and give it some throttle and I fall back in love again.

[ching]

I've seen these cars at the track on I think the Boxster Spyder is a great car and I know the car is super quick in the hands of a good driver, particularly on a technical track. Light too.

[DARK_M3]

That'll be so cute! I say go for it!

[PaneristiDriver]

Absolutely! A Cayman R isnt much slower (traps ~111 mph), and the handling, balance, suspension geometry and precision of it is on a completely and utterly different level than our M3s (have a friend who owned a Boxster Spyder and now has a Cayman R). There is no comparison as far as handling goes. The Spyder and R are world class performers on the track and off. Handling-wise, they are right up there with the best, the GT3/GT3RS/GT3 RS 4.0.
As far as the Z4M goes, it cannot compare. Even a 2006 Cayman S Gen I dominated the Z4M Coupe or Roadster in every aspect and the Spyder and R are again far, far above that level.

[Team Plutonium]

I love all the "get the GT3", and "I'd only get the GT3 RS 4.0" comments.

[Stealth ///M]

Why not get an e93 M3?

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I love all the "get the GT3", and "I'd only get the GT3 RS 4.0" comments.

I know, right? As if a $200,000 Porsche should be compared to an M3, Cayman R, or boxster spyder. Might as well throw the 458 spider in for consideration too, OP.

[Echo M3]

Originally Posted by Sleeper519

^^^ This, exactly.

I still love love my M3 but have lusted after the Cayman R recently, too.

I track my M3 though, and really appreciate the practicality of loading up my DD with all my track wheels, tools, jack, canopy, cooler, etc, and going to a weekend event. All the Porsche guys are jealous when I show up and dump all that crap out in the paddock (sort of like that old schtik with the dozen clowns getting out of a Volkswagon beetle). They have to trailer it (heaven forbid) or skimp on all the track gear.

I'm not really a vert guy, but if I lived in Cali I might go for the Spyder, too!

Good point. It is awesome, how much we can fit in our cars. It's great to observe , over the past three years, all the bemused and surprised looks from other cars as I drive by with all sorts of crap loaded into the back seats and trunk: plants, bedposts, wheels, track supplies, camping gear, suitcases, etc.

At the same time, I only go to the track 2-3 times a year, at most. So, as Mkoesel rightly pointed out, it does not make sense to own a four-seater if I really do not need it. I can always rent an SUV or borrow a friend's car for these sorts of mundane trips. And if I ever move out of one of the worst cities in the world for a driving enthusiast, I will certainly get a second car for the 'extra' duties.

Originally Posted by clar

I feel the same for the V8 in our M3. I fear if i get a 991 C2S, i might miss the S65 so badly i would regret the move...

I don't know how I feel about the new C2S. I love it from an aesthetic point of view. However, I fear that the 911 is going the way of the M3 (larger, longer wheelbase, more isolated driving experience). As far as the 911 is concerned, to have the same driving experience as a Cayman R or Boxster spyder, you would need to move to the GT3, which is at a completely different price point.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Stealth ///M

Why not get an e93 M3?

Probably because he listed "superior driving dynamics" as one of the reasons why the Boxster Spyder has his attention. The E93 M3 will be a step backward from the E92 M3 in that regard, not a big leap forward like the Spyder will be.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Probably because he listed "superior driving dynamics" as one of the reasons why the Boxster Spyder has his attention. The E93 M3 will be a step backward from the E92 M3 in that regard, not a big leap forward like the Spyder will be.

Four hundred extra pounds over an E92 would not be the direction to go in for the guy looking at a Boxster Spyder.

[warp10]

My dad has a Boxster Spyder and I have driven it many times. Awesome car for canyons and track. Yes the top is a pain in the arse to put up, but it is not that bad once you know how to do it. Spyder is a great car and if the financing was better when I was looking I would have ordered one, instead of the M3. Just my .02.

[VamosBimmertech]

NO, i dont consider a boxster a porshe

[Thrumcap]

If I didn't need a back seat, the new Boxster S looks very appealing. It is definitely a "real" Porsche now and to me the best looking of all of them. If only it had another 50-80 HP.