Trade M3 for Boxster Spyder? - Page 4

ROB_S2K · 07-16-2012, 02:34 PM

The Spyder was the only other car I considered. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice even though I love my M.

kwike92 · 07-16-2012, 02:48 PM

Keep it. If your looking for a car not too many people have, buy a Bugatti.

navarrojiii · 07-16-2012, 03:48 PM

So I eliminated the Boxster Spyder... It's just too small for me (I barely fit) and after much debating it's going to be only a 911 or bust.
So at the moment I'm considering a silver 996 GT3 or a super clean yellow 996 C4S I found. Aesthetically I think the C4S is the best looking and probably the best to live with, not to mention it's cheaper by $10k. But there's something special about the GT3! I only go to the track maybe 3 times a year so right now I'm leaning more towards the C4S.
Yes I know these cars are downgrades from an e92 m3 but I have a 2012 audi A3 as a company car and i want a weekend car that is more involving not necessarily faster.

frenchM3dreamer · 07-16-2012, 04:18 PM

i dont see how a Porsche, especially a GT3, could be a downgrade, but i'd love to have the same dilemna as you right now

but i'd probably get the Spyder...

graider · 07-19-2012, 04:22 PM

boxter spyder = no
new boxter s = yes

any modern vert with a manual roof that takes 5 minutes to put on is simply stupid IMO. by the time you done, your car is flood damage.

smmmurf · 07-19-2012, 05:18 PM

agree that new boxster is a large leap forward in terms of the total package

boxster spyder is probably still going to be unique and tactile considering it's a hydraulic steering porsche

PaneristiDriver · 07-20-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by navarrojiii

So I eliminated the Boxster Spyder... It's just too small for me (I barely fit) and after much debating it's going to be only a 911 or bust.
So at the moment I'm considering a silver 996 GT3 or a super clean yellow 996 C4S I found. Aesthetically I think the C4S is the best looking and probably the best to live with, not to mention it's cheaper by $10k. But there's something special about the GT3! I only go to the track maybe 3 times a year so right now I'm leaning more towards the C4S.
Yes I know these cars are downgrades from an e92 m3 but I have a 2012 audi A3 as a company car and i want a weekend car that is more involving not necessarily faster.

Huh? GT3 is def an upgrade to the M3 in terms of performance and dynamics even if its a close to 10 year old 996 which is such an amazing driving machine. Only thing you get in the M3 is more space.

graider · 07-23-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PaneristiDriver

Huh? GT3 is def an upgrade to the M3 in terms of performance and dynamics even if its a close to 10 year old 996 which is such an amazing driving machine. Only thing you get in the M3 is more space.

the 996 gt3 looks (both exterior/interior) rather dated compare to the new m3. so I can clearly see why someone would say the 996 gt3 is a downgrade. remember people buy car for the total package, not just certain specific performance/dynamic.

for example, if I'm going to spend 60-70k with my hard earned money. I want performance, tech, comfort, space, crash test safety, and modern look. the m3 meet all these criteria. the 996 gt3 doesn't. it is a down grade IMO.

PaneristiDriver · 07-23-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by graider

the 996 gt3 looks (both exterior/interior) rather dated compare to the new m3. so I can clearly see why someone would say the 996 gt3 is a downgrade. remember people buy car for the total package, not just certain specific performance/dynamic.

for example, if I'm going to spend 60-70k with my hard earned money. I want performance, tech, comfort, space, crash test safety, and modern look. the m3 meet all these criteria. the 996 gt3 doesn't. it is a down grade IMO.

Yes, its a close to 10 year old car. Just as an e46 m3 look very old too at this point.
My point was focused more on the performance and handling and driving is a big upgrade over the e9x m3.
Giving up the back seat and space are obvious in that youre moving from a luxo gt sporty car to a hardcore sports car. 996 gt3 doesnt even have abs or traction control.

hakaida442 · 07-24-2012, 01:41 PM

Several other track rats I know all say that the 996 gt3 has the best steering feel out of all of the gt3/rs cars. Now that doesn't make it the best of them all, but it shouldn't be lumped in with the other 996 cars.

07-16-2012, 02:34 PM	#67
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,523 iTrader: (2)	The Spyder was the only other car I considered. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice even though I love my M. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

07-16-2012, 02:48 PM	#68
kwike92 Major Drives: 2009 m3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 1,124 iTrader: (4)	Keep it. If your looking for a car not too many people have, buy a Bugatti. __________________ 2009 M3 DCT Matte Grills, Matte Gills, Paint matched reflectors, RPI scoops and filter, H&R springs, 18MM spacers in front, 15MM spacers in rear.

07-19-2012, 05:18 PM	#72
smmmurf Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (7)	agree that new boxster is a large leap forward in terms of the total package boxster spyder is probably still going to be unique and tactile considering it's a hydraulic steering porsche __________________ M3 Sedan LCI - AW/Black - 6MT - no moonroof - no folding seats - RAC RG63 - clear bra by Omega Werks SFR SCCA Spec Miata Champion & driving coach (NASA, NCRC, PTech, private)

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07-16-2012, 03:48 PM	#69
navarrojiii Enlisted Member Drives: 2011.75 e92 AW M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	So I eliminated the Boxster Spyder... It's just too small for me (I barely fit) and after much debating it's going to be only a 911 or bust. So at the moment I'm considering a silver 996 GT3 or a super clean yellow 996 C4S I found. Aesthetically I think the C4S is the best looking and probably the best to live with, not to mention it's cheaper by $10k. But there's something special about the GT3! I only go to the track maybe 3 times a year so right now I'm leaning more towards the C4S. Yes I know these cars are downgrades from an e92 m3 but I have a 2012 audi A3 as a company car and i want a weekend car that is more involving not necessarily faster.

07-16-2012, 04:18 PM	#70
frenchM3dreamer Captain Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 784 iTrader: (0)	i dont see how a Porsche, especially a GT3, could be a downgrade, but i'd love to have the same dilemna as you right now but i'd probably get the Spyder...

07-19-2012, 04:22 PM	#71
graider Colonel Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 2,406 iTrader: (0)	boxter spyder = no new boxter s = yes any modern vert with a manual roof that takes 5 minutes to put on is simply stupid IMO. by the time you done, your car is flood damage.

07-24-2012, 01:41 PM	#76
hakaida442 First Lieutenant Drives: 11 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Several other track rats I know all say that the 996 gt3 has the best steering feel out of all of the gt3/rs cars. Now that doesn't make it the best of them all, but it shouldn't be lumped in with the other 996 cars.