E92 M3 vs. 911 (996 s or 997 s)
Discussion
ZeroH said:
monthefish said:
Not to be really anal but 6t has 415hp officially, (according to brochure)
SAE - thats the US measurement and rounded up 1 for the american audience presumably !!German measure is DIN (ps) and this is what Euro brochures quote in, i.e. 420hp (DIN) which translates to 414.25hp SAE
tyeo86 said:
Whats the estimated cost? and will it decrease the value of the car over time? insurance?
You would keep your original exhaust anyway so at resale time you can swap back or sell original with the car - should enhance the sale and not devalue at all.
I have informed my insurer and the difference is marginal for me.
tonto1 said:
hhhpsmlh8 said:
I own a 997 Turbo and An E46 M3.. Both Coupes both manuals... Both great cars..
The Porsche though is the superior car and so it would be as it costs a lot more to buy so expectantly so
Truly fascinating insight and well worth resurrecting a 6yr old thread to share.The Porsche though is the superior car and so it would be as it costs a lot more to buy so expectantly so
I for one am looking forward to his next post in 2019
The 997 would give you a more sense of occasion. They always put a grin on my face - even just pootling to work. Your budget would just about get you into a base 997 Gen 1. Not scaremongering but Gen 1 997s do suffer from bore scoring, resulting in engine failure. It is rare but does occure & results in a new engine. If it was me & I wanted a 997 Gen 1 I would buy from a good indy & get the bores inspected (boroscope) and/or take the car to hartech to get the bores relined for peace of mind. Or, save up for a Gen 2 997. The gen 2 has a DFI engine & much less likely to suffer any engine issues. Depreciation is very slow on 997s. I kept my Gen 2 997 for a couple of years & sold for almost the same price as I paid for it. They are great cars & really get under your skin.
Edited by Andrew911 on Wednesday 22 March 10:20
Andrew911 said:
The 997 would give you a more sense of occasion. They always put a grin on my face - even just pootling to work. Your budget would just about get you into a base 997 Gen 1. Not scaremongering but Gen 1 997s do suffer from bore scoring, resulting in engine failure. It is rare but does occure & results in a new engine. If it was me & I wanted a 997 Gen 1 I would buy from a good indy & get the bores inspected (boroscope) and/or take the car to hartech to get the bores relined for peace of mind. Or, save up for a Gen 2 997. The gen 2 has a DFI engine & much less likely to suffer any engine issues. Depreciation is very slow on 997s. I kept my Gen 2 997 for a couple of years & sold for almost the same price as I paid for it. They are great cars & really get under your skin.
Seeing as this thread was started in 2011, I expect if he hasn't made his mind up yet he never will.Edited by Andrew911 on Wednesday 22 March 10:20
Rob996 said:
With these dug up threads I often ask myself what did the op finally do. I must get out more.
I sold the m3 and bought a range rover sport after I found out I was going to be a dad for the first time. Then just before my daughters birth I sold the RRS and bought a 996 c4s with PSE. Was great. Now she is 4 coming on 5 and I drive a 15 year old polo! Mind you I do have two kids now and a larger house.
Lol
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