Porsche 993 C2S vs BMW M3 CSL
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I'd like them both for different reasons, it depends how you're planning to drive it IMO.
Weekend pottering about, attending car shows, trips into the country with the OH then the 993 would be my choice.
For blowing off the cobwebs on destered roads, trackdays, the odd euro trip then CSL.
Weekend pottering about, attending car shows, trips into the country with the OH then the 993 would be my choice.
For blowing off the cobwebs on destered roads, trackdays, the odd euro trip then CSL.
Well I sold my 993 C2S (manual) last year. Prior to the 993 C2S, I had the widebody 964 Celebration (manual). I loved the looks of the 993, it really is a lovely looking car, though in hindsight I think I preferred the looks of my 964.
After a year or so with the 993 and quite a few spirited early Sunday morning drives down to Goodwood, I began to feel the car was a bit underwhelming to drive and dare I say it, a bit slow. I've been in plenty of 993's over the years, in fact mine felt a bit perkier than other examples, so there was nothing wrong with my car as such. I did realise though from driving so many 993's that if I'd owned a 993 C2 (narrow body) I would not have felt this way as the 993 C2 is a bit more "agile". It's quite a pure and analogue experience.
I then took the M3 CSL for a drive. Within a couple of minutes I realised the CSL would be my next car and I am fortunate to own a lovely example now. I honestly prefer the CSL in so many ways over the 993 (performance, handling, use of carbon fibre, interior etc), but the overwhelming reason is the engine and induction noise in the CSL. It screams. And keeps on screaming.
After a year or so with the 993 and quite a few spirited early Sunday morning drives down to Goodwood, I began to feel the car was a bit underwhelming to drive and dare I say it, a bit slow. I've been in plenty of 993's over the years, in fact mine felt a bit perkier than other examples, so there was nothing wrong with my car as such. I did realise though from driving so many 993's that if I'd owned a 993 C2 (narrow body) I would not have felt this way as the 993 C2 is a bit more "agile". It's quite a pure and analogue experience.
I then took the M3 CSL for a drive. Within a couple of minutes I realised the CSL would be my next car and I am fortunate to own a lovely example now. I honestly prefer the CSL in so many ways over the 993 (performance, handling, use of carbon fibre, interior etc), but the overwhelming reason is the engine and induction noise in the CSL. It screams. And keeps on screaming.
Nice photos HFLabos. ... I have also owned a 964 C2 previous and although do agree lack of power was a small issue and i dont doubt eventually will feel the same in 993 ,but my brother owns a CSL so regular use is not an issue, do we need 2 CSL in our family.???? I feel Porsche still has something to offer me, but WHAT. Just sold a 400bhp Audi rs4 b5. so a 996 turbo is to similar a 996 GT3 bit to expensive, 993 c2s bit over priced, 993c2 narrow body not special enough. What do u do nearly £30k must be one of these cars or not .....
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Tough choice but not exactly a bad position to be in!.
Tough choice but not exactly a bad position to be in!.
Very different cars. I'm on my 2nd 993 but have had 2 M3s (current and previous models) and have driven the CSL. the 993 would be (and is!) my choice. It is slower and older but still very good to drive and better looking IMO, although I agree with another poster that 964 better still (but only to look at unless you have an RS). I drive an automatic 3 series as my daily car and it is brilliant but the CSL would be too similar. The 993 is just very different and feels more special as a weekend car for that reason.
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