2013 M3 or 2007/08 911 Turbo?

TailHappyM3 · 05-26-2012, 06:12 PM

In the spring of 2013 I'm planning to pick up my last toy car but not sure which to get. I have narrowed down my choices to a 2007/08 911 Turbo or 2013 M3. I figure either car will cost roughly the same money and essentially both will be outdated models anyways with the 2014 M3 around the corner but these are the only two cars that interest me. Of coarse, the M3 would be brand new with warranty etc but this still is not enough to persuade me to overlook a mint, used 911Turbo. What do you guys think?

P.S. Some of my past cars have included numerous M3 (including the E92) and a 911 GT3.

Darth One · 05-26-2012, 06:18 PM

turbo for sure. for a toy car it's a no brainer for me

ahmed_fawzy · 05-26-2012, 06:26 PM

You've already had an m3

py0413 · 05-26-2012, 07:17 PM

Find a turbo with CPO if still possible? A pre-owned turbo has already seen its biggest depreciation and a brand new M3 will take a huge hit when the new model rolls out in a couple of yrs. of course if you are leasing that's another story. Just my little opinion.

frenchM3dreamer · 05-26-2012, 09:18 PM

does the question even need to be asked? a 911 Turbo is a no-brainer compared to a M3, as a toy car !!

JulieDriving · 05-26-2012, 09:34 PM

You've already had an E92 M3 --> Porsche

Or the new M3.

cornutodeuce · 05-26-2012, 11:22 PM

997 Turbo, upside is for not that much money spent in upgrades yields vast increase in performance. This car has chip exhaust suspension upgrades...

NiceAndSlow · 05-27-2012, 03:32 PM

sorry but is this even a serious question?

Mr. ///M3 RD · 05-27-2012, 06:55 PM

well if as you say "mint, used 911Turbo" then go for it as Julie pointed out as well as others you already had the M3 so go for it and follow your heart.

In the end you will be driving her and only you need to be happy with your choice

ching · 05-28-2012, 10:04 AM

I'm a bit of a purist so I'd prefer a NA RWD car myself for a toy-car (keep the AWD Turbos for the daily driver since all DD-type cars these days are turbo charged and have a FWD or AWD).

But maybe get the 911 Turbo because it's more different than what you've had before?

e92livin · 05-29-2012, 11:42 AM

911 turbo for sure.

05-26-2012, 06:12 PM	#1
TailHappyM3 Lieutenant 43 Rep 534 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	2013 M3 or 2007/08 911 Turbo? In the spring of 2013 I'm planning to pick up my last toy car but not sure which to get. I have narrowed down my choices to a 2007/08 911 Turbo or 2013 M3. I figure either car will cost roughly the same money and essentially both will be outdated models anyways with the 2014 M3 around the corner but these are the only two cars that interest me. Of coarse, the M3 would be brand new with warranty etc but this still is not enough to persuade me to overlook a mint, used 911Turbo. What do you guys think? P.S. Some of my past cars have included numerous M3 (including the E92) and a 911 GT3.
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05-26-2012, 06:18 PM	#2
Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	turbo for sure. for a toy car it's a no brainer for me
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05-26-2012, 07:17 PM	#4
py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	Find a turbo with CPO if still possible? A pre-owned turbo has already seen its biggest depreciation and a brand new M3 will take a huge hit when the new model rolls out in a couple of yrs. of course if you are leasing that's another story. Just my little opinion. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	does the question even need to be asked? a 911 Turbo is a no-brainer compared to a M3, as a toy car !!
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JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	You've already had an E92 M3 --> Porsche Or the new M3. __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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05-26-2012, 11:22 PM	#7
cornutodeuce Private First Class 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: The Deux Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	997 Turbo, upside is for not that much money spent in upgrades yields vast increase in performance. This car has chip exhaust suspension upgrades...
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05-27-2012, 03:32 PM	#8
NiceAndSlow Viet Cong 11 Rep 257 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 228i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 C2 [0.00] 2001 Boxster [0.00] 2006 VW Touareg v6 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	sorry but is this even a serious question?
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05-28-2012, 10:04 AM	#10
ching First Lieutenant 11 Rep 315 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	I'm a bit of a purist so I'd prefer a NA RWD car myself for a toy-car (keep the AWD Turbos for the daily driver since all DD-type cars these days are turbo charged and have a FWD or AWD). But maybe get the 911 Turbo because it's more different than what you've had before? __________________ E90 BMW M3 interlagos blue / silver novillo - vrs type ii diffuser, ape performance air filter, ind ib reflectors, RAC RG63 gunmetal, 2 car seats and a baby on board sign
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05-29-2012, 11:42 AM	#11
e92livin Major 74 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (7)	911 turbo for sure.
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