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05-14-2012, 12:43 AM | #1 |
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Thinking about replacing m3 with 997 Carrera S
both were dream cars while growing up (e46 M3 and 996 carrera)
Finally bought an 08 E92 a couple months back to replace the Z4 coupe I had previously. M3 has been great so far, but I have this "other side is greener" feeling. The last couple of weeks I've been thinking about replacing the M with the 997 carrera S. I don't really drive the car much during the week so mostly during weekends. Has anyone owned both cars? 997 can be livable as the only car? |
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I've driven both and the 997 can be livable as an only car but the M3 is better at it. The ride in the S on the street is good but the M3 is better. And both are awesome on the track. It really is a matter of preference. Drive a S and see which you like better.
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05-14-2012, 03:04 AM | #5 |
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I agree. If you must own one car the m3 can do it all, but if you want to have a higher driving experience get the porsche. I have a 991 on order and its really expensive. I will have to hold on to this one for a long time, but I think the upcoming m3 will be no slouch. with a turbocharged engine and improvements to dct, it will be a really great bargain assuming you can get one out the door for around 75k or so.
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I went the other way..from 997.2S to M3
Could not be happier!! It is true that you should experience a 911. It is a cool car and very different than the M3. Not many things are really "different" nowadays! But I dare say that the 997 is inferior to the M3. Just my opinion, so don't shoot me. I made a list of all the good/bad from street to track, and all I got was that the brakes on the 911 are awesome and better than the M3...... In most ways, the Cayman might be a better way to go, since the chassis is so sweet! I gotta say, The 991S is an awesome car. (surely my next one!!!) |
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It sounds like this is a weekend car. If you were going for a 911, wait till you can get a GT3.
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05-14-2012, 10:41 AM | #11 |
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Depends on the year you want, look into as 997.2. 997.1 is waste for some one in your position.
obviously a porsche has the wow factor, make sure u upgrade to a newer year |
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I am on the exact same boat. I either want a 993 or a 997 TT to replace the M.
And in my case, i just want something great to look at and drive once in a great while.... -I don't track -It won't be a DD BUT, I want it to be timeless and pretty respectful (i.e: 993).... I have been searching ultra low mile 993's for a while now....but then 997 Turbos are very amazing as well.
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I have a convertible as my daily driver so my opinion is based upon comparing the convertible to a 911. If this is just a weekend car, I'd go for the 911. I've had a 997S and a 997 turbo and currently have 997.2 GT3. I'd take any of them over the M3 convertible if just a weekend car. As a daily driver, any M3 really hard to beat. It is just so utilitarian compared to a 911. However, if push came to shove and I could only have 1 car, i'd still go with any 911 over my M3 convertible. To me, its a different animal. Just more raw, engaged and entertaining. But I'm very fortunate to have both and thank God and my wife every day.
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Have you driven a 997? That's a pretty good place to start. They are pretty different cars but both very good cars (IMO). I own two 911s (a 997.1 C2S and a 993 C4S) and a 2011 E92 M3 that I use as a DD. I'd be happy to talk to you about my experiences with both cars but dont have the time to write out a long post. PM me if you want to chat and I'll give you my cell number.
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The M3 is a better DD but since you only drive these cars on the weekend, I would recommend you look into a used GT3 or Cayman R. The 997.1s isn't too different from the M3 performance wise so I don't think the trade is justifiable. Maybe you can look into a 996/7.1 turbo as well, those are really fun as well.
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The only thing that has me really worried is not having the 2 extra seats in the back if some friends want to come along for a ride.
Even though there are 2 "extra" seats in the 997 even a midget will have a hard time fitting back there, would you agree? with the 991 coming out, prices on 997 C2S have been dropping (but not much). This might be a perfect time for me before I get married next year and little ones will eventually come along. |
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also, I don't think i'll need that much power to justify the $$ for a turbo 911.
I've only gotten to 8000rpm a handful of times with the M3 so far. |
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I vacillate with this dilemma on a daily basis. That is until I actually go out and DRIVE the M3. It goes away only to return at some later date.
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If it was my only car or DD, I truly think the M3 is the best out there. I just recently sold mine to pick up a 997 Turbo however. I was driving the M3 as my DD....I do not drive the Turbo as my DD. I've also owned a 997S. I think it is a better car from a "sportscar/weekend" car standpoint. From a performance standpoint, I think the 997.1 and E92M3 are very comparable. Looks wise, Porsche 997 wins. I just would never own an M3 to use a weekend car. Not saying I am right or wrong....just my opinion. |
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