Selling the M3

Terraforce1 · 06-06-2012, 11:10 AM

The Boxster is a looker, but I'd rather say wait for the new Cayman! If not, just get a 2nd hand GT3

GreeKon · 06-06-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alms211

....And whatever makes you sleep at night.

You wouldn't want to pull up to the stoplight in the same 911 as the doctor/lawyer yet you pull up to a stoplight now in the same M3 as the college kid.

Meh...atleast the college kid will do something interesting and make me laugh. That way I can start a new thread and share my experience with all of you. (half of which are probably college kids to begin with, Lolzzz)

gthal · 06-06-2012, 12:34 PM

Although the Boxster isn't for me personally, I would bet it will prove to be better than the M3 in most meaningful ways on a track. It just comes down to what you want/value. The new version is also very nice to look at.

Dave07997S · 06-06-2012, 12:43 PM

I personally think you are making a mistake. However, its your money if you sell the M3 and get the Boxster, enjoy it in good health.

If you were talking about a 997.2S or even 991 different story, but not a Boxster.

Dave

Denk · 06-06-2012, 02:24 PM

Ach du lieber Gott!!! Itsa cutie pie but not what I'd give up an M3 for.

Erhan · 06-06-2012, 02:40 PM

Unless you need a convertible, I'd wait for Cayman S.

M3 Montreal · 06-06-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Erhan

Unless you need a convertible, I'd wait for Cayman S.

Plus 1!!

Wait for the Cayman S or R! A d then and that crazy turbo another guy posted recently.

If I didn't have a kid and need 4 seats I would go for it!

New Cayman S is definitely a beautiful car!

LarThaL · 06-06-2012, 06:05 PM

The new Boxster is a totally different car than the outgoing model. I love it. Still, I would wait for the new Cayman.

Darth One · 06-06-2012, 06:43 PM

Are you really buying a car based on what you see in YouTube videos?? Without seeing or test driving it first ?

X2Board · 06-06-2012, 06:59 PM

You guys can rag on the Boxster all you want. My '99 986 was one of the best handling cars I've ever owned, and even with the 2.5 it showed its ass to many cars with a lot more power when the road got twisty.

But... I would not sell an E9X M3 to buy one now, even with all the advances made since then.

muskamatt · 06-06-2012, 07:23 PM

Just read OP's username. After that, this whole thread will make sense.

GreeKon · 06-06-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

Plus 1!!

Wait for the Cayman S or R! A d then and that crazy turbo another guy posted recently.

If I didn't have a kid and need 4 seats I would go for it!

New Cayman S is definitely a beautiful car!

Cayman R is BEAUTIFUL.

I'd do it.

bates1325 · 06-07-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erhan

Unless you need a convertible, I'd wait for Cayman S.

Plus 1!!

Wait for the Cayman S or R! A d then and that crazy turbo another guy posted recently.

If I didn't have a kid and need 4 seats I would go for it!

New Cayman S is definitely a beautiful car!

If the 981 cayman R would have: air conditioning, a stereo, and even more important, door handles... I would be all over it.

PaneristiDriver · 06-07-2012, 08:07 AM

While I love the Boxster (handling is in a different realm than anything BMW), I would get a Cayman S or R. Those handle even better and certainly make anything BMW has look clumsy and lazy on its feet in comparison. But the Boxster does make a great back road carver or track car and works if you dont need much space as a DD.

Stronie · 06-30-2012, 05:56 PM

I would never.

toper · 07-01-2012, 02:07 AM

All i can say is test drive...you'll know know as soon as it's over whether or not you'll want to pull the trigger.

Georgeair · 07-01-2012, 05:21 PM

Don't do it! Lord man, that thing looks like something awful mated with an MR2. no no NO!!!

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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	Ach du lieber Gott!!! Itsa cutie pie but not what I'd give up an M3 for.
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Unless you need a convertible, I'd wait for Cayman S. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 444 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	You guys can rag on the Boxster all you want. My '99 986 was one of the best handling cars I've ever owned, and even with the 2.5 it showed its ass to many cars with a lot more power when the road got twisty. But... I would not sell an E9X M3 to buy one now, even with all the advances made since then.
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muskamatt First Lieutenant 9 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Just read OP's username. After that, this whole thread will make sense. Last edited by muskamatt; 06-07-2012 at 01:07 AM..
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PaneristiDriver Banned 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Here and there iTrader: (0)	While I love the Boxster (handling is in a different realm than anything BMW), I would get a Cayman S or R. Those handle even better and certainly make anything BMW has look clumsy and lazy on its feet in comparison. But the Boxster does make a great back road carver or track car and works if you dont need much space as a DD.
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