M2C or used 991/997

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I have an M2C 6MT on order but I’m now consumed by an existential car crisis in that for the same money I could have a low mileage 7MT 991, and can’t help but think I’d be crazy not to do that. Who in their right minds would chose the M2C over a 991. Alternatively a late model 997 but I’m not convinced it would deal long term with being used daily in winter that well, with mud, salt and leaf mulch coating everything. Saw an M2 this morning and couldn’t help think how ordinary they look, whereas a 911 - any 911 - looks fantastic. Other option is to keep a 997 for weekends - I have an 140i at present which is a good appliance but nothing more and given that I’m not convinced the M2 will be an event to drive at 7/10ths, I could keep the 140 for a long term hack and use the 997 on high days. Thoughts?

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Welshbeef said:

Clearly you liked the M2C enough to put the order in what’s changed?

Hadn't realised how cheap 991s are. And that a growing concern that the M2C might not feel much more special than my 140 and might in fact be annoying as a daily with too firm suspension compared to compliant 991 suspension (or adaptive in my 140).

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Thanks All. Not remotely worried about theft. For what it’s worth I’d hoped the M2C would retain more of its values than a standard M2 or even a M4 as there will be fewer but I guess I see it as a keeper any way. Not interested in normal M2 as doesn’t have S55 engine. M4 too big and don’t like looks of them enough. I suspect I’ll stay with the M2C and hopefully get the 911 as well in a few years! Having said that I’m driving a 997.2 C4S and a 991 tomorrow (both manual) so who knows! I think the only thing that is worrying me in the M2 C is lack of adaptive damping as I love that at the moment and on bad roads really lets you press on.

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Eviltad said:

So has this been concluded?

E92 M3 to 991 C2 OR M2 is one of my regular ponderings so interested to know how they compare when driven.

Long hard decision, and I know 991/7.2 are both more special, but (boringly perhaps) I’ve stuck with my original decision and the M2C (manual) which I’m collecting later in the week. I’m looking now for an 997.2 C2 pure base model to complement it though, and not to hammer it with 20+k per annum miles which is what the M2C will do which is on per what swayed me.