[michaeldorian]

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Steve Dinan's supercharged 500+ hp e46 M3 is currently for sale. The car is totally dialed in. Why don't you consider that?

I saw that car. I think it had a red interior. Not a fan of colored interiors. It is definately sweet though!

Originally Posted by jgorscak

I think I can help you here... Well, hopefully.

I'm the proud owner of a 2004 996 GT3 and a 2008 E93 M3. Only my M3 isn't exactly stock. The previous owner put the RS46 Stroker Motor package from RD Sport in California and changed out the differential. The car is pretty sick and the torque is amazing.. (400+ ft/lb) It's a DCT.

I use the two cars for completely different things though. The GT3 is my track car and is set up that way. The M3 is my everyday street car. The GT3 in my opinion is a much better track car than my M3 even with all of the power that the M3 has. (Too heavy, convertible). The M3 is just so comfortable and a joy to ride on the street. I'm coming from a E46 M3 (6MT) and an E36 M3 (6MT) before that so I'm pretty familiar with BMW. (And for those of you wondering, I would never buy a 335!! It's just a different vehicle all together. M Power baby!!) The GT3 is a much "rougher ride" although the 997 GT3 is much more street friendly.

So I guess it comes down what will your primary purpose for the car be? The 997 GT3 is a much better car for the street than the 996 GT3 IMO and is also great track car. I've been contemplating selling both for a 997 GT3 myself. But I think what I'm going to do is wait a year or two and get a 2010 GT3 to replace both

Hope this helps

07 GT3 and save for 10 GT3 were the 2 most voted options. After more research, I agree with your statement about the 10 GT3. I think that is the car that can really replace both. PASM is suppose to be great and with the front lift kit, you can get around the hard spots. I'm heading down the path of just waiting it out for a year or so, save some pennies and go 10 GT3.

Originally Posted by masitr

I vote GT3. That is what I would have bought if I didn't just buy your car and had extra cash. I can't wait to get the car, too bad I will probably be at Sebring when it is delivered.

for you. Great guy, good luck on your next purchase.

It was a pleasure dealing with you too. I'm sure you will enjoy the car. Drive it like you stole it! You'll love the Rogue Octane SSK. It is definately an improvement.