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12-28-2008, 01:22 AM | #45 |
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Point taken, I must have missed that but my points are still valid even when two cars seem to be identical in perforance as is the case in this test. The m3 and 997 give totally different experiences behind the wheel and it's still up to each person as to whether the Porsche is worth it. Another point worth noting is brand loyality, magazines favour the company spending the most in ads, it's something I have notes in UK rags and I doubt the States is any different, so take every reviews overall result with a pinch of salt. |
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12-28-2008, 07:33 PM | #46 | |
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The M3 beat the 997.1Turbo and GT-R with price and usability in mind, not outright track performance. The new 997 with pdk might have given consumers better performance/usability in ratio of its price. Plus they were looking for an excuse to compare two trick transmissions. |
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12-28-2008, 09:23 PM | #47 | |
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12-28-2008, 09:29 PM | #48 | |
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12-28-2008, 11:01 PM | #49 | |
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12-29-2008, 12:56 PM | #50 |
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Well, as some of you will know I had an M3 on order for some time but in the end cancelled that and bought a runout base 997.1 Carrera for the same money as my (heavily optioned) E90 would have cost.
What I can tell you is that the two cars are quite different to drive and that strongly influenced my final choice. Like others have said the M3 is much more oriented to comfort - with performance and handling as well. The 911 though is a sports car, pure and simple. It's lighter, you have more feel through the controls, and the fact that you feel what the car is doing on the road is a plus, not a limitation. It's comfortable enough to be used as a DD but I certainly wouldn't have bought it as my only car. If that was the case I would have stuck with the M3. In fact when I realised that I didn't have to compromise the decision was a no-brainer. |
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