E46 M3 AA Stage 2 or 996 turbo

maximus54 · 02-14-2007, 11:05 PM

I have to decide between a E46 M3 with AA Stage 2 supercharger system or a 996 turbo. Which would you choose, and which would win in a race?

kudsim · 03-19-2007, 12:55 PM

I would say a 996 Turbo, Love the looks and its an AWD if you live in East coast its a plus, but being in FL... Def. would drive both and see how I feel inside an E46 with stage II AA SC is WOW but then again where are u gonna use all this power on real streets on a Moded M3? I cant even use my stock M3 much and NOT get a ticket :-P

ihsanshaik · 03-19-2007, 01:09 PM

TURBO!!!!!!

NaViT · 03-19-2007, 01:17 PM

Porsche

DrewKo · 03-19-2007, 04:15 PM

If you want any hope of carrying anything in the car besides you, then the M3.

Last E92 M3 · 03-19-2007, 08:02 PM

...why am i seeing these porsche, specifically 996 vs bmw M3 threads?

010101 · 03-20-2007, 03:43 AM

996. It's not some tuned car that will give you problems down the road, and give you a difficult resale. A 996 will hold its value MUCH better. It's a more timeless design. The M3 looks more dated IMO. You get a shorter wheel base, better handling and AWD which is desirable with that much power. The 996's shifter has a better feel.

Despite what drewko said the Porsche actually has plenty of space. It has the rear seats, plenty of headroom, a fairly large front trunk and predrilled roof rack holes so space shouldn't be an issue.

GotAlottaCash · 03-21-2007, 09:40 PM

hey maximus, you wouldnt by any chance live in naples and drive a phoenix yellow M3, would you?

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03-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
kudsim M3K Drives: E46 M3 Coupe SMG + Borla Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	I would say a 996 Turbo, Love the looks and its an AWD if you live in East coast its a plus, but being in FL... Def. would drive both and see how I feel inside an E46 with stage II AA SC is WOW but then again where are u gonna use all this power on real streets on a Moded M3? I cant even use my stock M3 much and NOT get a ticket :-P

03-19-2007, 01:09 PM	#3
ihsanshaik Banned Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 3,578 iTrader: (5)	TURBO!!!!!!

03-19-2007, 01:17 PM	#4
NaViT Banned Drives: 04 M3/E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.Florida Posts: 3,411 iTrader: (11)	Porsche

03-19-2007, 04:15 PM	#5
DrewKo Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Montego Blue Saddle Brown Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,569 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	If you want any hope of carrying anything in the car besides you, then the M3.

03-19-2007, 08:02 PM	#6
Last E92 M3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,507 iTrader: (0)	...why am i seeing these porsche, specifically 996 vs bmw M3 threads?

03-20-2007, 03:43 AM	#7
010101 Lieutenant Drives: still deciding what to order Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 423 iTrader: (0)	996. It's not some tuned car that will give you problems down the road, and give you a difficult resale. A 996 will hold its value MUCH better. It's a more timeless design. The M3 looks more dated IMO. You get a shorter wheel base, better handling and AWD which is desirable with that much power. The 996's shifter has a better feel. Despite what drewko said the Porsche actually has plenty of space. It has the rear seats, plenty of headroom, a fairly large front trunk and predrilled roof rack holes so space shouldn't be an issue.

03-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#8
GotAlottaCash Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i/ 08' 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 540 iTrader: (4)	hey maximus, you wouldnt by any chance live in naples and drive a phoenix yellow M3, would you?