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C&D 997 v. M3 sparks some serious debate
There are some angry guys over here. I especially appreciated this comment by an especially interesting 997 owner:
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01-27-2009, 08:50 PM | #2 | |
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Added my two cents....I am crocrr on the forum: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...ml#post2233708
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01-27-2009, 08:59 PM | #4 |
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Protip: 6speed was sold to Internet Brands a while back and most of the legit people left there and moved on to teamspeed. What's left on 6speed are mostly strokes and frauds.
On topic, I really don't get the point of the non-S 997. It's not that much less expensive than the S yet it's missing a lot of big features not to mention it makes a lot less power. I'd take an M3 over a non-S 997 every day. But on the other hand I would take a 997S (the new version) over an M3 without hesitation. |
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01-27-2009, 10:18 PM | #6 |
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911s are nice.. but I never really got the craze. I like them.. but that rear engine weight in the back philosophy just never really hit home with me.
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I like 911's but other than the looks/bling factor, I think the non S Carrera is pointless. No doubt its a panty dropper, but thats not why I buy a car. I'd save some cash and buy a Caymen S, or spend a little extra and spring for the Carrera S. Now I don't think the M holds a candle to a GT2 or GT3 or even a Turbo. But the Carrera just isn't worth the price IMO. For those kinda dollars, the M3 isn't the only car I'm taking over it.
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I just don't see the jump being that big when you're talking upper 70k prices to upper 80k prices. Especially considering what that extra money gets you (pasm, better brakes, bigger engine, etc etc).
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I kinda miss the guy myself. Its a shame that be got banned over some 335i vaginal bleeding.
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lol that dude got banned?
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Totally agree. M3-----GT3----430Scuderia-------McLaren F1 As a DD the 997S should do the trick but I don't find it much sportier as a M3, the front lift is still there, and yes it feels more agile but you won't get 4 proper seats and 'lots of' legroom.And where I live the //M already is an 'arrogant poseurs car' in the eyes of many people, a 911 is totally out of place here....and I think it's overpriced a bit...and I really wanted a 997S.I really did. |
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Was in abingdon race track a month ago; passed a 997C2S and a 996C2S in the corners - felt the M3 can brake better into the corners.
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True, but quite a few people just want a 911 for the prestige and 70k is their upper limit and cannot stretch into the 80s. These folks could care less about PASM, brakes etc.
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C2S, GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 I prefer the RWD, so the Turbo is not an option. But It's the C2S that I'll most likely get next - can't justify spending over 100k on any car. Even if I can afford it - it's just insane. C2S is perfect for fun on a daily basis, track days, etc. If I really want to have fun, I'll look to rebuild my old FF car and take that at FF SCCA racing events. But those days are behind me for the most part. I may go to the Formula Ford 40th anniversary this summer at Road America though. Should be a blast. |
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What's the point of having a Porsche when you're over 50, you wont get chicks, you need calcium to heel and toe, mid life crisis, wife won't give you any, you have to pay to get 20 year olds so they even look at you, just a bunch of old timers trying to impress someone, I prefer having my M3 at 27 and my GT3 at 35.
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