Traded my M3, Saying goodbye....

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

Hey guys, I haven't really posted anything for a while, but remember I started reading and became part of M3post since 2007 just before the launch of the e92, I had my M3 since 2008, I really enjoyed reading a lot of useful information here, some great posters, which are no longer here. Just wanted to thank everyone who made DIY, helped me and others decide on exhaust, pulley's everything, I read M3post everyday, it was great time with my M3 and even though I don't live in the US I felt part of the M3post community, I sold my M3 a couple of weeks ago and bought the Porsche 991 Carrera S, which after a test drive left me without any hesitations to part with my baby, I've drive M3's since I was 20, so it was a big step saying goodbye, but I'm so happy I could get the C2S now I gotta wait till it comes in November, I don't want to start a flame war between these, but my options came to the new M6 or paying the difference and getting the P-car, after a track day with the M6, I had way too much doubts, and on my personal thought don't like the new M direction, but my post was to thank everyone who made this 5 years at M3post so memorable, thanks again guys

M6 is a POS I race them through Old Topanga. It's a joke. But your Porsche couldn't hold a candle to the epitome of the 3er either, the M3.

[tibra1]

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by snowghost

M6 is a POS I race them through Old Topanga. It's a joke. But your Porsche couldn't hold a candle to the epitome of the 3er either, the M3.

quit drinking the kool-aid?

[Mueller944s2]

Originally Posted by snowghost

M6 is a POS I race them through Old Topanga. It's a joke. But your Porsche couldn't hold a candle to the epitome of the 3er either, the M3.

Good one! Now let's be serious.

[loflier]

Originally Posted by Mueller944s2

Good one! Now let's be serious.

How's the weather? further west, towards Baton Rouge? How you holding up in NOLA? Stay safe

[KKM3]

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

They really are, I was really surprised how different it felt from my M3, both great cars, but different, I love how it looks, I really did some research on my options, and PDCC is amazing tech, as is adaptive cruise control, I just dont think I'll really feel the difference for 6k, I considered SPASM, but I think the sport suspension that's just more stiff should be enough, but, wow, everything is an option, I did ordered some more, which are more cosmetic, P crest on headrest, some cosmetic stuff, I would like to know more on how you feel about the 997-991 difference, coming from an owner, as this whole P-car 6SOL is all new to me, I actually didn't havethe time to research as I did with my M3 reading this forum months before release, there was one last spot for November-December delivery and I just sold my car and went with my dream, after test driving it for about two hours I was sold, for the options I did had time to do some research, so I'm pleased with how it went, did you see the configutaror already has the 30 plus hp option? Man P prices are insane, I'm so happy I could get my dream car, and the options I wanted, could've added a few more, but I won't spend that much, so many options, wow, stiches, leather, man, so much

I have owned many bmws over the years. 4 of them m3's. 1 e36 1 e46 and 2 e92's. Growing up I was always fond of these cars and always felt that bmw cars in general felt better than anything else. Quite honestly, I never imagined owning anything else. I was never really a fan of Porsche, never liked the styling and the sound of the flat six was a big turn off for me. There were several factors that ultimately led me to buy a Porsche 911. The biggest reason was its relative light weight, small dimensions and sporty character. I absolutely can not stand driving a big heavy car everyday and the more I drove the latest generation m3, the more I realized how much of a pig it's turned into since the e36 days. Don't get me wrong, I still love my fat m3 but I missed having a light sporty car like my old e36. There's just Something about my 997 that sort of makes me feel like I'm driving my old beloved e36 and I don't get this feeling in the new 991. It's a terrific machine, sounds amazing and with pse sounds better than my e92 with m performance exhaust but I'm not willing to shell out close to 120k car I'm not absolutely in love with.

Ps. I hate the cheap material they use in the dash and doors of the 991. I would not be able to get the car without full leather, it just looks too cheap and would piss me the f*** off down the road.

[ChinoOrtega]

I created a thread to thank everyone here who posted about new parts, DIY, very constructive posts, which I read for 5 years, I wanted to thank the mods, the people who posted such info,(subzero, pencilgeek, south) many are no longer here but they who helped me pick which upgrades for my M3, how to set up my equalizer for optimal sound, etc. I know some about M3's, I've driven them for over a decade as a DD, got my first M3 e46 at 20, in 2001, awesome car, I have a couple of trips to M school, track days, all really cool, I loved my M3, we all agree it's a fantastic car, we all bought it, but let's not confuse things, the one that wouldn't hold the candle, is the M3. I wanted to share with my fellow M3 owners the car I just bought, and I'm so happy about it.
I didn't, since my first post tried to start a flame war, I respect your opinion about the M3 vs 991, but I dont care about which is what, sound, handling, we all cherish what we drive, we love cars, GTR's, Z06, M3, M6, P-cars, all of them, that's what it is all about, the love, passion for cars, and to recognize each car has it's own merits as it has it flaws, we buy what we want to drive, and work hard for what we want to drive later down the road,
thanks for all the support guys, love this forum, thanks again

[CPB]

Congrats on the new car! Now go register at rennlist.com.

[pharmdphd98]

Congrats on the 911. You are one of the rare sentimental guys who have visited this forum....probably too much so.

[Optherion]

Congrats on the new 991. Don't let the jealousy of the fanbois ruin it. I am a former e92 m3 owner as well, 2009 and 2011. Still come on the forum but dont see the same old members I used to see. Hang out now on NAGTROC (GT-R) I myself am waiting for the 991 GT3 already told my GM I want one. If you enjoy the car, that's all that matters.

[ChinoOrtega]

Thanks Optherion, I remember you, nice, awesome cars, I thought there was no one left from 2007-2009, the 991 GT3 will be a beast, there's a couple of vids at 6PO about how it has PDK, you can hear the gear changes so fast, I just wanted to say thanks to some guys, like swamp, south, pencilgeek, subzero, who helped so much, but wow this forum has changed

[car_fan]

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

The thing is, prices here are way up, there's no Lambo dealer in Central America, and maybe a bit too much at 32, my M3 was $120,000, the 991C2S was $173,000 with some options I added, the Audi V10 is above $230,000, and I don't have that much to spend on one car, I'm a big fan of Porsche, but all I have owned are BMW's, I just had to have a 911 and it seemed the 991 hit it right on the nail, it really was a joy to test drive it, I really pushed it hard, I was really cross shopping between the 991 and new M6, after a track day with the M6 held by BMW, I really didn't like it, or it was just not love at first sight, the moment I saw the 991 I was blown away, the M6 didn't do it for me, I know some might not like it, but I just love it, to be honest with you, I really like the car, I'm not a fanboy of any brand, but this car is really special, maybe when I get married, I'll go with a Panamera Turbo or M5 for the extra space, but untill then, I'm just gonna enjoy the 991, like I did my M3,
thanks guys,
just for the joy of it, I recommend you test drive one, and don't be guided by magazines or videos, just try it out, and be the judge

No Justification required whatsoever - you made the logical progression

That's an excellent choice I will consider one down the line at some point

[Mueller944s2]

Originally Posted by loflier

How's the weather? further west, towards Baton Rouge? How you holding up in NOLA? Stay safe

Ugly. The coast of my town is under water as usual, my sailboat is sitting higher than the land. So everything is ok here, south of New Orleans the water is to the second story of the houses. Luckily its only a Cat 1 but it'a moving at 6mph so we'll be dumped on for 24 more hours. In case anyone was wondering, the Z4 is doing great, and my neighbor's E92 is as well! Happy Katrinaversary yall!

[M3Denver]

Originally Posted by Stallion150

Congrats! that is awesome...man i'm glad I live in the US because those prices outside are nuts :P

Obama's policies would eventually make it that way for us with socialized everything, and everyone getting "fair shares"

[Carl L]

Congrats! M3s are great cars, but the 991S has had absolutely stellar reviews and should give you even more driver enjoyment. Maybe you'll be back in a few years for the F82 but in the meantime you have bought an amazing machine.

[Mueller944s2]

Originally Posted by M3Denver

Obama's policies would eventually make it that way for us with socialized everything, and everyone getting "fair shares"

+1,000,000!

[positiveions]

congrats

[e92_m3]

Pics would be nice.

Very nice purchase man!

[ChinoOrtega]

I'll post pics when it arrives on November, thanks

[OC ///M]

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

Hey guys, I haven't really posted anything for a while, but remember I started reading and became part of M3post since 2007 just before the launch of the e92, I had my M3 since 2008, I really enjoyed reading a lot of useful information here, some great posters, which are no longer here. Just wanted to thank everyone who made DIY, helped me and others decide on exhaust, pulley's everything, I read M3post everyday, it was great time with my M3 and even though I don't live in the US I felt part of the M3post community, I sold my M3 a couple of weeks ago and bought the Porsche 991 Carrera S, which after a test drive left me without any hesitations to part with my baby, I've drive M3's since I was 20, so it was a big step saying goodbye, but I'm so happy I could get the C2S now I gotta wait till it comes in November, I don't want to start a flame war between these, but my options came to the new M6 or paying the difference and getting the P-car, after a track day with the M6, I had way too much doubts, and on my personal thought don't like the new M direction, but my post was to thank everyone who made this 5 years at M3post so memorable, thanks again guys

Felicidades Chino!
I also look back fondly at the comaraderie during the good 'ol days, so it's sad to see another long-time member go.
Enjoy the 991S and be sure to post a pic or two of that awesome machine after November.
Salud!
OC

[krnnerdboy]

Congrats!! You can never go wrong with a 911 and the 991 is drool worthy! I wouldn't look twice at an m6 if I were cross shopping a 991

[CSanto]

Originally Posted by chriszeh

lucky guy. most everyone on here is drooling over the 991.

Everyone knows this is 100% truth