G80 M3, 911, what am I missing?
Discussion
Hi all,
Thinking of changing the current Tesla Model 3 Performance in the next couple of months.
Had it a year and a half and it's been great, but I had a couple of M Cars before it and feels like a massive letdown despite being fast - need to go back to something petrol and exciting.
Past cars:
F56 Mini Cooper S
M140i
F82 M4
F90 M5
My favourite to drive was the M4, but the M5 was just stunning in every way and the perfect daily. The M4 was a handful and I think that's why I preferred the drive.
Logical choice could be a current-gen M3 or M4 with the switchable X-drive. Surefooted when left in 4WD but a handful in RWD MDM mode. I don't normally modify my cars, but the figures the S58 engine cars make with a remap are very tempting and would make it more powerful than anything I've had before. It would also be nice if it felt quicker than the Tesla since I'll be back to paying for fuel.
I was pretty set on one of these, ideally the M3 as I think it looks better - however an M4 with Ultimate pack and the carbon bucket seats would be similar price to a basic spec M3.
Someone in work suggested a 911, which I assumed would be out of my price bracket on finance. I've ran a few quotes with the broker I use and an early 992 shape Carrera S is similar money to the M3/M4 due to the higher GFV. This seems like a step up both in outright price and category, but I'm not sure it actually offers more. If I went Carrera 4S it wouldn't have the switchable 4WD like in the BMWs - so imagine this would have tonnes of grip and perhaps get a bit boring?
The 992 is obviously classier, but down on power, less toys, less configurable, likely more bland in spec as I can't stretch to a GTS.
For most I think this would be an easy choice and they'd go 911 when comparing with a BMW. However there's plenty of arguments for both sides and I've already had a couple of M Cars. I only need the back seats for my 2 small dogs on occasion so size of the 911 is a non-issue. Unsure what reliability would be like outside of warranty being a 2019 or maybe 2020. My BMWs have been faultless.
Other consideration would be a late 991.2 GTS, as these are similar money too and would let me get a more interesting spec. Don't know how these compare with a 992 S.
Open to other suggestions. Budget is really finance dependent but happy to explore options in this price range.
Thinking of changing the current Tesla Model 3 Performance in the next couple of months.
Had it a year and a half and it's been great, but I had a couple of M Cars before it and feels like a massive letdown despite being fast - need to go back to something petrol and exciting.
Past cars:
F56 Mini Cooper S
M140i
F82 M4
F90 M5
My favourite to drive was the M4, but the M5 was just stunning in every way and the perfect daily. The M4 was a handful and I think that's why I preferred the drive.
Logical choice could be a current-gen M3 or M4 with the switchable X-drive. Surefooted when left in 4WD but a handful in RWD MDM mode. I don't normally modify my cars, but the figures the S58 engine cars make with a remap are very tempting and would make it more powerful than anything I've had before. It would also be nice if it felt quicker than the Tesla since I'll be back to paying for fuel.
I was pretty set on one of these, ideally the M3 as I think it looks better - however an M4 with Ultimate pack and the carbon bucket seats would be similar price to a basic spec M3.
Someone in work suggested a 911, which I assumed would be out of my price bracket on finance. I've ran a few quotes with the broker I use and an early 992 shape Carrera S is similar money to the M3/M4 due to the higher GFV. This seems like a step up both in outright price and category, but I'm not sure it actually offers more. If I went Carrera 4S it wouldn't have the switchable 4WD like in the BMWs - so imagine this would have tonnes of grip and perhaps get a bit boring?
The 992 is obviously classier, but down on power, less toys, less configurable, likely more bland in spec as I can't stretch to a GTS.
For most I think this would be an easy choice and they'd go 911 when comparing with a BMW. However there's plenty of arguments for both sides and I've already had a couple of M Cars. I only need the back seats for my 2 small dogs on occasion so size of the 911 is a non-issue. Unsure what reliability would be like outside of warranty being a 2019 or maybe 2020. My BMWs have been faultless.
Other consideration would be a late 991.2 GTS, as these are similar money too and would let me get a more interesting spec. Don't know how these compare with a 992 S.
Open to other suggestions. Budget is really finance dependent but happy to explore options in this price range.
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