996 GT3 vs BMW M3 CSL

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Having previously owned a 2003 BMW M3 CSL, which I truly loved to bits but had to sell it for a house purchase I am now back in the hunt for something special and I keep toying with either another CSL or to try out the 996 GT3.2.

Does anybody have any view on the differences between the two, or somebody tried both and can give a comparison ( other than pointing out manual vs. SMG )

I don't track my cars, it would be more for weekend fun but I do get drawn to the Clubsport package on the 996 for some reason.

Many thanks!

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Thanks for the responses, i guess since life is short its best to try new things and the GT3 surely cannot disappoint. In the CSL i had it had sorted suspension (intrax ), AP brakes with fast road set up so i was a bit spoilt and a stock car may not be as good as my old one unless i embark on expensive upgrades.

Only downside to the Porsche i can see is the lack of rear seats as I've got two boys....but it wouldnt stop me getting one.

Next challenge is to find the right car....

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GreatPretender said:

Nice conundrum to have!

Yes, very true, funny that when you are searching for a car you don't sit back thinking how great a problem it is to not have decided on what car to buy, and that you are lucky to be in a position to lay down large cash on a toy...you end up getting stressed that you cannot make your mind up and/or when you do you cannot find a bloody car!!

Anyway, Im not desperate and will continue to search for the right GT3 ( or GT2 - again a different debate but I do like rarity ). I think other posters are right, the M3 CSL is a box ticked, it doesn't make sense to do it again.

My boys are 7 and 9 and wouldn't be anything like regular passengers so the rear seat issue isn't a problem.

Thanks to all posters, for ever great advice on PH

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PH never fails to deliver great advice, and thank you Pip for the very generous offer to try both cars ( impressed that you actually have both CSL and GT3!!! ), I'm based almost permanently abroad but travel home quite often, so logistically would be difficult but will let you know.

Now starting to worry GT3 may be too harsh, so turning attention to a GT2. If anybody knows of a good one (standard, not a BHP monster) with sensible miles pls let me know.

Two cars pop up in searches, one at 911virgin, and a black one at The stallion in my price range.