Help pick the 335's replacement

Porschefile · 10-31-2009, 01:29 PM

I'm sick of HPFP problems causing me to go to the dealer all the time and getting limp modes at the track. I'm thinking about just getting a NA car that won't overheat and have the various other problems the BMW has. For ~$30k-$35k you can get:

C6 Corvette
Cayman/Boxster ('05-'06 at that price probably)
E46 M3

I'll be driving the car 25k miles a year and likely doing a track day every month or two. Thoughts?

shipill · 10-31-2009, 02:24 PM

brand new s4

quagmire · 10-31-2009, 02:59 PM

If you really don't need seating for 4, pick up the Corvette( Z51 preferably)

aut0sh0cker · 10-31-2009, 03:47 PM

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...never seen such an even split before.

my advice: dont drive the porsche. if you do, you will buy it

footie · 10-31-2009, 03:57 PM

If you want the best car on the list above to do both daily driving, the occasional track day and still look the business plus make you feel great, then the only choice is the Porsche. It's the only one that will have the standard brakes to cope with track days and still drive home, it's also the one which will be easiest on the tyres and will also hold the best value after your done.

MTV · 10-31-2009, 04:39 PM

E46 M3

Garduna · 10-31-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MTV

E46 M3

+1

try testing out the Audi S4 as well

Cookiemonster · 10-31-2009, 05:06 PM

The Vette by far especially if your driving 25k a year. P cars and Bmws are expensive to fix and maintain.

BillLee · 10-31-2009, 05:36 PM

C6 Corvette

Crimson92 · 10-31-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

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...never seen such an even split before.

my advice: dont drive the porsche. if you do, you will buy it

Not true I test drove a 08 cayman s and bought a 08z4m

graider · 10-31-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

Not true I test drove a 08 cayman s and bought a 08z4m

i know why. the z4m is just so much better looking

OP, between those three I would go e46 m3.

Crimson92 · 10-31-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by graider

i know why. the z4m is just so much better looking

OP, between those three I would go e46 m3.

Uhm. There are some styling cues I like better on the Porsche. But overall feel and value per dollar the m won

footie · 10-31-2009, 07:58 PM

A dear friend of mine brought a Z4M coupe against my recommendation of the Cayman instead. At that time the Cayman S had under 300hp and was the slower in a straight line coupled with it's price gap made the Z4 too hard to resist.

Needless to say he wished he had listened to me because he hates his Z4 now, finding the thing extremely tiring on back roads where it requires far too much continuous steering input just to keep it on a straight line where bumps on the road constantly knock it off course (Ulster's back roads are not the greatest). At the track on the rare occasions he's had it there it was a real joy he said but in his words he doesn't spend enough time there to justify it's failings as a road car.

He has tried the new Z4 and found it a superior car on the road but doubt it will provided a similar joy on the track. Possibly the new M/sport package being tested will bridge the gap between the two as the new Cayman S is an expensive options when specced the way he wants it and the awful trade in price being allowed on his Z4.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 10-31-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shipill

brand new s4

I also like the Cayman.

Robert · 10-31-2009, 09:17 PM

Bmw just bought back my 135i as well, going with an 06-07 Cayman S. If I need more power I will slap on a TPC turbo kit in 2 years.
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Porschefile · 11-01-2009, 08:58 AM

I really like the Porsche's best but I don't know how much more it would cost to maintain than the vette. The choice between those 3 cars is pretty tough for me. I've driven a Cayman PDK quite a bit and it is the most fun 245hp car I have ever driven.

Feyd · 11-01-2009, 09:51 AM

How big of a dude are you (if you don't mind me asking)? I looked at Caymans because I think its a car with a ton of potential, but damn its tight inside (much tighter than my Z4 IMO).

I'd own one as a weekend car, but I just don't think I could own one as a DD. Plus when you look out at the a-pillar, it just looks like you have 2-3cm of side impact protection max.

In the end I chose the 135 because its got good power and torque, is surprisingly utilitarian and large inside while keeping its outer dims small and it feels nice and solid. Good luck with your choice, they all look like they have their +'s.

Porschefile · 11-01-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feyd

How big of a dude are you (if you don't mind me asking)? I looked at Caymans because I think its a car with a ton of potential, but damn its tight inside (much tighter than my Z4 IMO).

I'd own one as a weekend car, but I just don't think I could own one as a DD. Plus when you look out at the a-pillar, it just looks like you have 2-3cm of side impact protection max.

In the end I chose the 135 because its got good power and torque, is surprisingly utilitarian and large inside while keeping its outer dims small and it feels nice and solid. Good luck with your choice, they all look like they have their +'s.

I'm 6' 170lbs. I fit well in Cayman sport seats.

abisson · 11-01-2009, 10:35 AM

As much as I like the Cayman and I think its a great car... in my opinion a Cayman ... is a Cayman. Ain't no real porsche to me. I KNOW its such a GOOD car and everything. Put the 911 motor in there... it would be better than a 911. But its a Cayman.

Also, the thing with Porsche is that everything is in fricking option... like BMW. No standard Xenon, Leather, Power Seat, Nav.. NOTHING.

How much do you want to spend? 60-70k?

Moxie · 11-01-2009, 10:43 AM

25K Miles a year?? Damn - you need 2 cars-

MisterSkiMask · 11-01-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

Not true I test drove a 08 cayman s and bought a 08z4m

We all make mistakes sometimes, the important thing is to learn from them, and help others to avoid making the same mistakes.

Nawaaz · 11-01-2009, 11:04 AM

Other --

At the $30-35k price range, go for the new 370Z, if you're ok with having a 2 seater.

If not, save up for a new e90 M3. You'll love it.

View Poll Results: Which car?
C6 Corvette	31	29.25%
Cayman/Boxster	33	31.13%
E46 M3	22	20.75%
Other (specify)	5	4.72%
Keep the 335i/modify it	15	14.15%
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10-31-2009, 01:29 PM	#1
Porschefile Major 59 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (7)	Help pick the 335's replacement I'm sick of HPFP problems causing me to go to the dealer all the time and getting limp modes at the track. I'm thinking about just getting a NA car that won't overheat and have the various other problems the BMW has. For ~$30k-$35k you can get: C6 Corvette Cayman/Boxster ('05-'06 at that price probably) E46 M3 I'll be driving the car 25k miles a year and likely doing a track day every month or two. Thoughts?
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shipill Major 409 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	brand new s4
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quagmire I am Gundam 186 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	If you really don't need seating for 4, pick up the Corvette( Z51 preferably)
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	1 1 1 1 1 ...never seen such an even split before. my advice: dont drive the porsche. if you do, you will buy it
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footie Major General 1094 Rep 8,013 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: No where fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW i4M50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	If you want the best car on the list above to do both daily driving, the occasional track day and still look the business plus make you feel great, then the only choice is the Porsche. It's the only one that will have the standard brakes to cope with track days and still drive home, it's also the one which will be easiest on the tyres and will also hold the best value after your done.
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Cookiemonster Captain 16 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI e92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (2)	The Vette by far especially if your driving 25k a year. P cars and Bmws are expensive to fix and maintain. __________________ 2007 335I sedan (retired) 2010 335xi coupe
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footie Major General 1094 Rep 8,013 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: No where fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW i4M50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	A dear friend of mine brought a Z4M coupe against my recommendation of the Cayman instead. At that time the Cayman S had under 300hp and was the slower in a straight line coupled with it's price gap made the Z4 too hard to resist. Needless to say he wished he had listened to me because he hates his Z4 now, finding the thing extremely tiring on back roads where it requires far too much continuous steering input just to keep it on a straight line where bumps on the road constantly knock it off course (Ulster's back roads are not the greatest). At the track on the rare occasions he's had it there it was a real joy he said but in his words he doesn't spend enough time there to justify it's failings as a road car. He has tried the new Z4 and found it a superior car on the road but doubt it will provided a similar joy on the track. Possibly the new M/sport package being tested will bridge the gap between the two as the new Cayman S is an expensive options when specced the way he wants it and the awful trade in price being allowed on his Z4.
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11-01-2009, 08:58 AM	#16
Porschefile Major 59 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (7)	I really like the Porsche's best but I don't know how much more it would cost to maintain than the vette. The choice between those 3 cars is pretty tough for me. I've driven a Cayman PDK quite a bit and it is the most fun 245hp car I have ever driven.
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	How big of a dude are you (if you don't mind me asking)? I looked at Caymans because I think its a car with a ton of potential, but damn its tight inside (much tighter than my Z4 IMO). I'd own one as a weekend car, but I just don't think I could own one as a DD. Plus when you look out at the a-pillar, it just looks like you have 2-3cm of side impact protection max. In the end I chose the 135 because its got good power and torque, is surprisingly utilitarian and large inside while keeping its outer dims small and it feels nice and solid. Good luck with your choice, they all look like they have their +'s.
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11-01-2009, 10:35 AM	#19
abisson Canada FTW. 184 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2016 VW R - Stg 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maple Syrup Country iTrader: (0)	As much as I like the Cayman and I think its a great car... in my opinion a Cayman ... is a Cayman. Ain't no real porsche to me. I KNOW its such a GOOD car and everything. Put the 911 motor in there... it would be better than a 911. But its a Cayman. Also, the thing with Porsche is that everything is in fricking option... like BMW. No standard Xenon, Leather, Power Seat, Nav.. NOTHING. How much do you want to spend? 60-70k?
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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	25K Miles a year?? Damn - you need 2 cars-
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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Other -- At the $30-35k price range, go for the new 370Z, if you're ok with having a 2 seater. If not, save up for a new e90 M3. You'll love it.
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