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View Poll Results: 2009 Carrera s Or 2011 M3 | |||
2009 Porsche Carrera s PDK sport chrono plus | 62 | 47.33% | |
2011 Bmw M3 ZCP DCT | 69 | 52.67% | |
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11-01-2011, 01:14 PM | #67 |
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Keep the 997 and sell me your M3.
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11-01-2011, 01:17 PM | #68 |
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Porsche. It's built from the ground up as a sports car. 3 series is too common.
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There is a lot of people on this board who has owned both and has come back to the M3. I for one drank the coolaid and was disappointed. Unfortunately didn't have the financial resources to dump the 997 and sold the car at lease end. I felt my M3 would tear my 997S a new arse hole, yes the 3.8H6 has a better torque curve and the newer motor with the 997.2S is an improvement but still feels lethargic next to the S65 powerplant. IMHO the only reason why a 997.2S beats a properly driven E92 M3 is the M3s complete lack of traction. Dave
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11-01-2011, 01:31 PM | #71 |
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I too think this is a pretty silly poll, but since you asked, I'd say M3. The only current Porsches that really interest me are the Turbo and Cayman R. I know some posters were flaming the guy about saying the lower end Carrera's not being that special, but I guess I have to agree. Also, I think the front-end of the 997 has just always looked odd - something about how the headlights integrate with the hood. The new 991 looks much more well styled.
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11-01-2011, 02:25 PM | #73 | |
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For the fun factor: 911 For the every day factor: M3 I'd keep the 911, personally. But that's just me. Or, as another member stated, sell both and wait for a 991 911 S.
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11-01-2011, 03:05 PM | #74 |
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I'd never get a Porsche that wasn't a 911 turbo/gt3/gt2. I find the standard porsches to be ugly, and the aforementioned above to look better but still find them a little fugly. However the realm of performance is massively different between the m3 and the 911GT's, and hence why id consider one. I just could never justify the price difference between a m3 and a 911s..
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11-01-2011, 03:46 PM | #75 |
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pretty bad timing on buying a 997. gonna take a bath selling it. better get it sold now or it will only hurt more as the 991's start hitting showroom floors. The 991S just did the same lap time as the 997.2 GT3 on the ring. maybe just sell both and get a new 991S.
as for comments on handling feeling the same? on what planet? there is a 500lb difference in weight and then rear bias of the 911. they couldn't be more different. yes M3 handles good. rotates well. forgiving as usual. but nothing like a porsche my friends. ever drive 3 friends on the track in M3? feel how sluggish it gets? thats M3 to a 997.1 C2S.
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11-01-2011, 08:16 PM | #76 |
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Dave the Porsche is significantly faster from a roll too. I ran em against each other and the Porsche pulls on the m pretty easily after 60. It's wierd sometimes I feel the m3 is the faster car but it's not. On the highway in third or fourth the Porsche feels a lot faster but at lower speeds the m feels like it picks up faster Unfortunately at this point in time I must get rid of one and even though I'm very attatched to my m3 I feel like its the one that must go. This is my fourth m3 and my first Porsche. I love the m3 but the Porsche is more fun to drive, steers and handles better. The sound system in the Porsche sux especially compared to enhanced stereo in my m, plus I'll be losing the extra refinement and quality materials in the m3. I really wish I can keep both, they are both amazing. Nissan gtr is out of the question, it ain't my style. I think I might keep the 997 and wait for the 991 and the f10 m5 and see which one to go for.
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If tomorrow, the Porsche suddenly disappeared from you garage along with the debt attached to it, how would you feel?
If tomorrow, the M3 disappeared along with the debt attached to it, how would you feel. The one you feel most relieved about not losing is the one you should keep.
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11-01-2011, 09:40 PM | #79 |
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You can DD that Carrera S. That gets my vote. I really want a 997 S. REALLY badly.
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Im trying to figure out a way to keep both, maybe give it to a family for a few days a week in exchange for a share of the payments. I just revved the m a few minutes ago and I just can not ring myself to letting it go. It's a beautiful beautiful car. The most beautiful bmw to date IMO. |
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11-01-2011, 10:21 PM | #81 | |
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The Porsche is surprisingly comfortable even on long drives. I absolutely love the seats, they are very comfy and perfectly placed. Quite honestly I like them better than the awkwardly positioned fat seats in my m3. The ride is a bit harsh over bumps especially since it's equipped with 20mm lowered suspension but it's not by any means brutal and can be drown daily with no problems. I just wish the sound system and pdk transmission were a bit more like my m3's. I hate how the car moves when u let your foot off the brake. |
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That is impressive! Can't wait to see what 991 GT3RS will do.
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"...A fool and his money are soon parted."
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11-06-2011, 08:25 PM | #86 |
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You're right. It is unbelievable how much performance you can get for your dollar from a GTR
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