E92 M3 vs. 911 (996 s or 997 s)

[tyeo86]

Help required guys.

I recently bought a M3 E92 coupe 57 plate and i'm very pleased. All mod cons, excellent performance great looks.
However over the last year I have been toying with the idea of buying a 911 but recently decided against this because of the retro interior, i.e no ipod connector or bluetooth.

I have thought recently though that a fast 911 could be great and not having a ipod connection isnt the end of the world.
What I would like though is peoples thoughts on the merits of a 996 s or 997 s compared to my current car. I'm after noise (sports exhaust is a must, however are they loud without)straight line power and street cred! Running costs compared to my car now and whether the M3 is better than the above.

Please Help

[tyeo86]

GT3 is over my budget tbh.
£28k is about it. I'm interested in a 997 s but not sure what options i'd have to have on it to make it better/quickly/louder than the m3.

[tyeo86]

I could prlly push 30k but thats why i'm looking at a 996. is there much difference in the speed on the 996 s and 997 s?

[tyeo86]

Will the 997 carrera S feel and be fastest than my m3? also louder?

[tyeo86]

996 tt could pull a caravan with that torque

[tyeo86]

Can i get a PSE fitted after market on to a 997 carrera s

[tyeo86]

[report] [news] 08:27
OP, how about going somewhere like Scuderia Systems and getting a Tubi exhaust for your M3? It might make it sound nicer, improve the driving experience at lower speeds, and overall have a lower outlay. You can trade up to a better 911 later on when it is more affordable.

I have a Tubi Rumore on my M5 which sounds very throaty V8 at low revs with an italianate wail at high revs without sounding like 'Max Power' either.



Whats the estimated cost? and will it decrease the value of the car over time? insurance?

[tyeo86]

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[tyeo86]

The scuderia systems tubi exhaust upgrade for the M3 sounds awesome this will be purchased if i'm not impressed with the 997 carrera S.

[tyeo86]

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