2010 911 Coupe Vs 2013 M3

[MTrezzz]

Which one would you own? & Why?

[S65V8]

911 just plain Carrera or Carrera S?

[MTrezzz]

Carrera coupe fully equipped

[Transfer]

Me thinks someone doesn't understand Porsche so well. I'd take the M3.

[MTrezzz]

Whats wrong with a porsche???

[bga23]

If standard Carrera, I'd opt for the M3. But Carrera S over an M3.

[ThunderMoose]

I replaced my 2011 E92 M3 with a 2009 C2S. It only makes 385 BHP, but it is lighter and more nimble. I think a base carrera would feel noticeably slower than the M3.

[PhillyNate]

I love Porsche but would not take a base C2 of that gen over an M3. I know I'd regret that eventually.

[stylinexpat]

Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

I replaced my 2011 E92 M3 with a 2009 C2S. It only makes 385 BHP, but it is lighter and more nimble. I think a base carrera would feel noticeably slower than the M3.

Do you miss the M3 or like Carrera S more? Which is or seems faster?

[ThunderMoose]

Originally Posted by stylinexpat

Do you miss the M3 or like Carrera S more? Which is or seems faster?

I like the Carrera S more, but I don't think its a huge difference. M3 is just as fast running around town. I have not yet taken the Porsche to the track, but I suspect that's where the difference would be most noticeable.

To my mind, the M3 (or most sports cars) are an emotional decision. There are plenty of other cars out there that offer better mileage, comparable power, and better comfort at a fraction of the cost. The decision to go from the M3 to the C2S was more emotional than seeking to make big gains in speed or performance.

[E90ab335i]

Get the E92

[Ezio]

M3 sounds better.

[Fanta]

M3 with Warranty.
I like Porsche, but Porsche after warrant period can be pricey.

Play safe or not.
If money is not a problem, I drive a Porsche.

[bunnn]

Originally Posted by Skullbussa

Not sure I understand Porsche's marketing strategy with the base Carrera. $84k+ for a 350hp car. Sure, it's not as porky as a M3, but come on. 350hp? Doesn't the V6 in the Mustang make that much power?

If you only look at cars from an HP perspective than yes, and no the Mustang's v6 doesn't make that much power. I think it take's driving certain cars to understand where they stand in their price point.

[Alex07M3]

2010 911 C2s/c4s > 2013 M3 = 2010 M3 !!

[positiveions]

I'd get a nice used TT 911

[gongju]

Why not a 2011 Porsche GTS instead?

[Brucewonder]

Porsche was out of my monthly range, so i had to go with the M3

[NELSON.MLGB]

M3 for DD, I can't DD a car with no trunk.

[ToothDoc]

A really good condition low mileage 997.1 TT is about 80K these days. I'd rather get a 2008 TT than a 2010 C2.

[F1Venom]

I'd take a 911 Turbo or GT3 over an M3, but that's it for the Porsches'.

[bga23]

Originally Posted by Fanta

M3 with Warranty.
I like Porsche, but Porsche after warrant period can be pricey.

Play safe or not.
If money is not a problem, I drive a Porsche.

Porsche's are very reliable and while repairs are expensive it isn't as though working on a M3 is inexpensive.