Would you buy M3 again or get something different ?

[Hans Delbruck]

Originally Posted by doba_s

If you would have an opportunity to buy an M3 again would you do it ?

Or would you consider getting one of these cars:

997 GT3 or GT3 RS
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I have a 997 GT3 (well, my spousal unit claims it ) and I would buy my C63 again over the M3, just like I did a year ago.

I need to get a pic of them together one of these days.

[MrHarris]

Originally Posted by Hans Delbruck

I have a 997 GT3 (well, my spousal unit claims it ) and I would buy my C63 again over the M3, just like I did a year ago.

I need to get a pic of them together one of these days.

Whys that? Is the C63 the daily driver or the fun car? I assume daily? I have yet to drive a C63, I guess the torque/added power is just that much more satisfying?

[Poofyo101]

c63 over m3? i dont agree
love my m3
wouldnt have done anything different

[Beck]

Last time I checked, the AMG was automatic. I know Mercedes is either working on, or has released an SMG type tranny, but I'll take my 6MT.

[KINGLEH]

well with the c63 its more of a daily comfort car... so i can see why he didnt want the M3.. he has a gt3 for sporting use...

M3 is kinda inbetween those 2 cars imo.. leaning towards the c63 side of course... so if you can only afford 1.. go with the M....

[bas2000]

Originally Posted by DarkstarZero

I'm ordering my 3rd M3 tomorrow. I owned a Mercedes AMG and hated it in comparison. I've driven many porsches but not the ones you've listed, I didn't really have as much fun driving them. They're different, not as practical either. Also the GT3 RS is only cool to porsche geeks and kids I think. Not sure it would be very exciting to a girl that doesn't know much about cars..

"Why is there scaffolding in the back?"
"Oh, it's in case I flip the car over."
"Why do you have a fire extinguisher?"
"For when the car catches on fire."

Yeah I donno if she'll get in.

+1 LOL

[ccristM3]

Originally Posted by doba_s

If you would have an opportunity to buy an M3 again would you do it ?

Or would you consider getting one of these cars:

997 GT3 or GT3 RS
997 TT
Caynee GTS
Bentley GT (my gf likes it )

What I like about M3 is that it is a perfect DD and can shine on the track as well !

i really like the bentley gt continental... but whats your budget... the m3 is so much more car for the money you know.... and if ur goin to spend 200 k u might as well go with ferrari f 430 or sumthin u kno

[Projectile]

Originally Posted by chriszeh

ive always wanted a p-car since i was a kid but have driven several, 996 c2s, cayman, 997 c2s, and was underwhelmed. i think if i did go with one it would have to be a gt3 in white with gloss black wheels! maybe next time.

Obviously the world is full of different people resulting different opinions. I try my best to understand how others can have the opinions they have, but this is one (in relation to a comparison with the M3 as per the original post) I can't possibly understand.

Over the past 5 years, I have driven a 996 Targa and a 997 C2S. I am getting an M3 coupe because I need a more practical car with a useable back seat.

Having driven both 911's and the new M3 extensively, in my opinion, the M3 is 7/10 the performer that the 911 is (and appropriately, about 7/10 the price).

Under 5000 RPM, the M3 feels slow; the 911 has noticeably more torque in the lower RPM range, which makes for more fun throughout the daily driving range (and better fuel consumption as a positive side effect).

The lower ctr of gravity in the 911 dramatically improves grip in turns. It feels like a go-cart compared to the M3.

The 911 has considerably more traction, and applies its power to the road better than the M3 does.

The 911 has WAAYYY better steering feel.

It is not as easy to drive a 911 fast. (The best way to appreciate this is to track a 911 and a Cayman back to back. The Cayman is much easier to drive - you don't feel the rear weight bias fighting your normal instincts. With practice though, the 911 is a more rewarding drive. If you don't want to track your car regularly and learn how to get the extra performance out of the 911, a Cayman really is a better choice.)

The M3 is a good compromise to me, but I am going to miss my 911.

Those are my $0.02

P

[newtom3]

Never drove a Porsche, but have driven a 430. I am ecstatic with the performance of the M3 E92. The engine truly is a marvel... it revs so free and easy up to redline, it's a ton of fun.

Maybe the Porsche is "WAYYY" better in some areas, but (and this is totally subjective) I just can't stand the 911 body, nor how I fit in it, no back seat, and the fact they are a dime a dozen around here. I can imagine the steering feel being better than the M3, but I have not been able to break traction on the M3... not that I have tried real hard though.

Anyway, I think BMW did a brilliant job on the car. Internally and externally the car is built well. At 4500 miles, it's just getting better and better every day.

[damiem3]

love my m3

[VanM3Lover]

Sometimes I do want more luxury and confort when using the M3 as DD, the M3 is still a 3 series, it has rattles and not all part of the car is of high quality. Then I think to myself, at least the car looks dam good and perform pretty well performance wise. So I might get the M3 again when choosing a DD.

[newtom3]

you M3 owners with rattles must have a different vintage than my 09 e92, cause I have experienced zero rattles or any noises whatsoever, save one left front speaker which buzzed a bit during loud bass notes, but the dealer fixed that in with a new tweeter.
Otherwise the fit/finish I have been very impressed with.

[Bluesummer]

I would probably go for a 997 TT
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[Raja Ventureshield]

Originally Posted by doba_s

If you would have an opportunity to buy an M3 again would you do it ?

Or would you consider getting one of these cars:

997 GT3 or GT3 RS 120-180k
997 TT 130-150k
Caynee GTS 90-100k
Bentley GT (my gf likes it ) 150-200k

What I like about M3 is that it is a perfect DD and can shine on the track as well !

most of these cars are at least 20-130k higher. i don't know how many people cross shop these cars. i really love the continental (my fav.) the cayenne gts is fun DD, the 997tt is everyday GT and gt3/rs is track toy.

the m3 is a bit of all of them. but if u can pull away those cars, get the GT man. i love that car. GIAC chip and u got a locomotive in ur hands.

[cj350]

I would go for a ctsv imo...... or infact I would get the new coupe E class

[Raja Ventureshield]

Originally Posted by cj350

I would go for a ctsv imo...... or infact I would get the new coupe E class

ctsv is respectable, but damn that company is gonna be gone soon. lol.

the new e-class in white looks hot. i have to see in person first before i give final verdict.

-R

[footie]

Originally Posted by Projectile

Obviously the world is full of different people resulting different opinions. I try my best to understand how others can have the opinions they have, but this is one (in relation to a comparison with the M3 as per the original post) I can't possibly understand.

Over the past 5 years, I have driven a 996 Targa and a 997 C2S. I am getting an M3 coupe because I need a more practical car with a useable back seat.

Having driven both 911's and the new M3 extensively, in my opinion, the M3 is 7/10 the performer that the 911 is (and appropriately, about 7/10 the price).

Under 5000 RPM, the M3 feels slow; the 911 has noticeably more torque in the lower RPM range, which makes for more fun throughout the daily driving range (and better fuel consumption as a positive side effect).

The lower ctr of gravity in the 911 dramatically improves grip in turns. It feels like a go-cart compared to the M3.

The 911 has considerably more traction, and applies its power to the road better than the M3 does.

The 911 has WAAYYY better steering feel.

It is not as easy to drive a 911 fast. (The best way to appreciate this is to track a 911 and a Cayman back to back. The Cayman is much easier to drive - you don't feel the rear weight bias fighting your normal instincts. With practice though, the 911 is a more rewarding drive. If you don't want to track your car regularly and learn how to get the extra performance out of the 911, a Cayman really is a better choice.)

The M3 is a good compromise to me, but I am going to miss my 911.

Those are my $0.02

P

Oh how our opinion are so alike.

Especially the experience of the Cayman vs 997 on a track. As a car you can simply jump into and drive reasonably close to it's limits the Cayman is probably the best track car for the ordinary man, the 997, especially in rwd form requires much more practice to get right.

You may feel that the 997 is ultimately the more rewarding but in my opinion tracking one is a bit like playing a round of golf, you string a few shots together and you feel on top of the world, only to slice your next one and bring you back to earth with a bump, well that's the pot luck you have taking corners in a 911. It's best to still approach it was a smooth driving style of slow in and fast out, try to man-handle one, even to recent ones and you best be bloody quick witted.

Give me a Cayman any day on the road, it's much more balanced and manageable, especially equipped with a LSD and it's got every bit the steering feel. The only thing missing in my opinion is the kudos of owning an icon and the price tag to match.

[///M Pow3r]

Originally Posted by linsm3

This coming from a girl but I was almost killed merging onto the expressway from a stopped postion because of traffic. I had to gun it and the car just pulled back and starting bucking, I can't explain it. I read on the forum about the DCT lag and didn't know if it applied to this situation and went to BMW and got the software update. It seems al little better now but still in 2nd I have problems, is there a new update, I'm going to bring it in and have it checked out again. Sometimes I WISH I had gone with MT but I do a lot of city driving and it would be a pain in the a** I've done tons of exterior mods on the car and absolutely love it except for the DCT issues. It's all round fun to drive, I can fit people in it and all my endless shoppng bags too. I was going to go the Porsche route but there are tons of them in my area and besides I didn't want a 2 seater and I don't mean to typecast but I tend to see guys and girls for that matter who have major attitude and seem to buy them for the name and not what they are capable of doing on the road. FINAL ANSWER, I'm glad I have this car, it's super fun to drive.

If you're in S5 and downshift manually to second it really helps minimize the lag, at least in my experience. I pretty much always drive in S5 for the throttle blips.

[eclipsisNA]

My next car will be another M3, only this time with DCT.