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      03-22-2018, 02:59 PM   #89
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991S 6spd. Problem is I never want to sell the M3. It's a problem.
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      03-22-2018, 10:16 PM   #90
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Like Longboarder I have some fancy cars, but I wanted a car that would reward skills on the track and yet wouldn't be a financial disaster if it was totaled (here in Oregon, unless you buy separate insurance for the track, you're on your own). I have 3 sons (7,11,15), and I want AutoX and track days to be something we can do together. The '10 997.2 GT3 became worth too much, so in came a pristine '11 e90.

I already had a C6 Z06 and don't want to see that interior again.

So nothing else would substitute for a ~$40k S65.
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991S 6spd. Problem is I never want to sell the M3. It's a problem.
Its not a problem time and a multi-car garage can't fix.
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      03-22-2018, 11:21 PM   #92
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Its not a problem time and a multi-car garage can't fix.
This is true. This is also on the radar.
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I'm planning on keeping my M3 for the long run. Love looking forward to letting that V8 scream on the weekends.

That being said I plan on adding either a 991.2 Carrera T or a 718 GTS or used Cayman GTS to take up the second bay in my 2 car garage.

The cars that's outside is my Trail team FJ Cruiser, my wife's VW CC (will replace with something electric in a few years), and my soon to be mine electric M3

I need to cut back on the number of cars but they all have their uses....
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I wonder if all the 991 and 997 guys on the P car forums say "my next dream car is the E9X M3". Or do they say "I'm looking to get a DD or beater E9X M3". Hopefully they even know who we are.
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I wonder if all the 991 and 997 guys on the P car forums say "my next dream car is the E9X M3". Or do they say "I'm looking to get a DD or beater E9X M3". Hopefully they even know who we are.
Oh, they know who we are alright... at least the ones who track their cars do
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I wonder if all the 991 and 997 guys on the P car forums say "my next dream car is the E9X M3". Or do they say "I'm looking to get a DD or beater E9X M3". Hopefully they even know who we are.
The P-car forums talk about Maclarens, Ferraris, etc as part of their identity. There is little or no discussion about E9x BMWs, even among the track aficionados.

I'll admit, I am not a BMW fan at all. My i8 ownership was too sleep-inducing. My drives in F8x Mx, M5s, and even an M6 GC left me severely wanting. I stuck with E63s, Panameras, etc.

But the S65... there's only one 8600 rpm V8 available out there in pristine condition in the $40k-ish or less.

E46 does do anything for me. Even the E9x chassis is....... meh. But the S65. There aren't other engines out there in a price range that one can beat on the track surrounded by others of questionable skills.
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      03-23-2018, 02:56 PM   #97
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Like Longboarder I have some fancy cars, but I wanted a car that would reward skills on the track and yet wouldn't be a financial disaster if it was totaled (here in Oregon, unless you buy separate insurance for the track, you're on your own). I have 3 sons (7,11,15), and I want AutoX and track days to be something we can do together. The '10 997.2 GT3 became worth too much, so in came a pristine '11 e90.

I already had a C6 Z06 and don't want to see that interior again.

So nothing else would substitute for a ~$40k S65.
Ive been looking at c7 stingrays corvettes for awhile and found a super low mile (10k) 2007 Z06 for $35k at a chevy dealer close by so on a whim i checked it out.. simply put the interior SUCK's to say the very least, i totally agree its hard to get past since its so dated... however ...speaking of visceral... its a true beast weighing in at only 3100 lbs and all that torque! the LS7 427 small block is simply killer killer killer and is more fun in a street car than the s65 in my opinion. 0-60 in first gear? are you kidding!!! torque city folks.
Those who have never driven on will never really understand. read up on these guys and go for a spin in one, i promise they will make you smile or crap your pants ... they are a bargain if you can get past the interior.

That being said i wouldn't trade my m3 for one although a c7 will be my next ride.
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      03-23-2018, 09:56 PM   #99
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I wonder if all the 991 and 997 guys on the P car forums say "my next dream car is the E9X M3". Or do they say "I'm looking to get a DD or beater E9X M3". Hopefully they even know who we are.
I attended one PCA autocross last year in my E92. The car actually got a lot of looks from the Porsche guys, my thought was a lot of those guys probably had one before.

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The P-car forums talk about Maclarens, Ferraris, etc as part of their identity. There is little or no discussion about E9x BMWs, even among the track aficionados.

I'll admit, I am not a BMW fan at all. My i8 ownership was too sleep-inducing. My drives in F8x Mx, M5s, and even an M6 GC left me severely wanting. I stuck with E63s, Panameras, etc.

But the S65... there's only one 8600 rpm V8 available out there in pristine condition in the $40k-ish or less.

E46 does do anything for me. Even the E9x chassis is....... meh. But the S65. There aren't other engines out there in a price range that one can beat on the track surrounded by others of questionable skills.
Are you out at PIR this year? I only got one event in last year because I needed to finish up my Master's. I am planning on doing more PCA autocross and start trying track night in America this year.
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      03-24-2018, 07:21 AM   #100
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458 Speciale. Or E36 M3 GTR.
Im sure the 458 Speciale will be around 40k in a few years LOL!
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      03-25-2018, 10:49 AM   #102
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Im sure the 458 Speciale will be around 40k in a few years LOL!
I'm not thinking about price, rather on experience that car provides.

Maybe E63 M6 as well if I want to get lazy.
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      03-26-2018, 11:03 AM   #104
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I attended one PCA autocross last year in my E92. The car actually got a lot of looks from the Porsche guys, my thought was a lot of those guys probably had one before.



Are you out at PIR this year? I only got one event in last year because I needed to finish up my Master's. I am planning on doing more PCA autocross and start trying track night in America this year.
I'm going to do as many as I can schedule.

Just did the SCCA AutoX this weekend with my wife in the E90. Such good transition handling!
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      03-26-2018, 02:48 PM   #105
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Seeing used c7 corvettes coming down into the 40k and lower price range.

Underrated post. See also: C6 Z06.
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Underrated post. See also: C6 Z06.
2 days ago i replaced my m3 for a 2018 stingray c7 corvette. As far as modern cars go i can't stay married to one... they keep making more!

But thats just me
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2 days ago i replaced my m3 for a 2018 stingray c7 corvette. As far as modern cars go i can't stay married to one... they keep making more!

But thats just me

Welcome to the club! How is yours configured?
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Welcome to the club! How is yours configured?
Hey thanks!...i am barley in "the club" Ha!.. mine is just a base stingray stripper Lt1 no z51 or anything near as cool as your GS . Hell i dont even have the dry sump 500 mile break in oil change to look forward to. I didn't want a used one so money was a big factor for me.
I'll work my way up in the future. But this as is is very satisfying!
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