Used Porsche or New M3?

joyriiide1113 · 08-17-06, 02:13

Im planning on trading in my car in another 12-18 months. Obviously I have all the time in the world to read car forums, reviews, stats, reliabilty ratings, records, ect. But for sh*ts and giggles, which one would you guys get.

Used low milage (under 10k) Porsche 911 "S" or Brand new M3 (scheduled to come out in another year).

The porsche is everything porsche is known for, but the new M3 has some promising figures, along with their already exhisting M3. The porsche has better reliabilty, more exotic, better handling, and almost the same power the new M3 is soon to boost.

The new M3 will be 400+ HP from a naturally aspirated engine.
The Porsche "S" is still a porsche.

So which would you do? Used Porsche, or new model M3?

Remember, I have like 18 months to really start thinking, but this is just for fun.

2.5RS · 08-17-06, 02:24

Is it something you will drive all the time or just a weekend toy? If all the time I'd get the BMW, but I'd go with the Porsche if its a weekend thing. I don't know why I'd do it that way, just a gut reaction.
Good luck! Sounds like it'll be fun either way you go.

- Andrew

joyriiide1113 · 08-17-06, 02:51

All the time. Gf has a four door and I really want a coupe before it comes a time that I can't. KNOCK ON WOOD!

andyman · 08-17-06, 03:02

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Originally Posted by joyriiide1113

....I really want a coupe before it comes a time that I can't.

Hey man, experience here... That's the TRUTH!

IMHO, it doesn't matter which one so long as you DRIVE THE BEJEEZUS out of it!!!

... while you can.

Ben Kenobi · 08-17-06, 03:56

If memory serves me correct, aren't you 19 years old ? Also within the past year or so haven't you had a MINI, BMW 3 series and now a BMW X5? Why the need to change vehicles so often? Are they hot or something? How are you affording these vehicles? Aren't you a college student? Is Horatio Crane or Sonny Crockett looking for you? Hope that wasn't too many questions.

P.S. Porsche always has a capital letter, it doesn't come and go.

rayporsche · 08-17-06, 05:03

I love those M-3's, it's probably everything a Bimmer should be...that been said and obviously been vias, I'll go Porsche... there is no substitute !!!

P.D. And yes you could always find an excuse to drive it every day, as it is good to have a four door sedan for those hot days...

Accumulator · 08-17-06, 05:31

IMO the two choices are *so* utterly different that when you get some (preferably serious, maybe on-track) seat time in both you'll find that one appeals a lot more than the other. Cars suit some people and don't suit others, never mind how great the cars in question are.

But buying *anything* brand new is gonna cost you compared to buying something that's already been titled. Sometimes the had-it-since-new effect is worth it to me, sometimes it's not.

landcruiser · 08-17-06, 06:04

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

But buying *anything* brand new is gonna cost you compared to buying something that's already been titled. Sometimes the had-it-since-new effect is worth it to me, sometimes it's not.

Not to mention, you're talking about the first model year of the new M3. Given BMW's quality issues, not sure that's what you want to do. Porsche OTOH was just rated #1 by JD Powers.

Of course I'm a little biased

odonnellb · 08-17-06, 06:09

I drove a c4s and a cayman today (i liked the c4s a lot better) But i would take them both over an m3. I few months ago i went on a test drive day with my dad and we drove a boxster s, m3, 6 series, and a 911. The 911 was my favorite, then the boxster s, then the m3, then the 6 series. Yeah he bought the 6 series haha. Best year round car of em all i guess. But yea driving a porsche is way better than driving a bmer(sorry bmw owners, still very nice cars my mother has a 330xi). Its just ab etter experience, and theres nothign like the sound of a porsche engine. So in conclusion, used carrera s baby. My dads thinking of buying a used c4s because he doesnt want to fork over 100k.(yea you guessed it hes sick of the 6 series)

odonnellb · 08-17-06, 06:12

oh yeah, dont throw out the s4 or rs4, i drove the s4 a few weeks ago and man was that a car. Gorgeous too. Plus awd for those of us who are lucky enough to have snow.

jmsc · 08-17-06, 06:45

Never driven an M3 but did test drive an M5 (400hp) and a 7 (400hp+) series during their summer test drive experience 2 years ago. Owned a 996 for 5 years. Both had the power and braking of my 911 but both lacked the handling, sound and the balance of the Porsche.

1. BMW is a serious sport sedan and the Porsche is a serious sports car. I choose the Porsche because its more fun to drive.

2. new is new and old is old. I would choose the BMW and its 4yr warrantee.

3. a sports car > than a sports sedan. I take the Porsche 911 especially in the twisties.

4. Porsche > BMW. In quality and in paint.

5. BMW cost < than Porsche. Well, that's up to you and your banker.

joyriiide1113 · 08-17-06, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Ben Kenobi

If memory serves me correct, aren't you 19 years old ? Also within the past year or so haven't you had a MINI, BMW 3 series and now a BMW X5? Why the need to change vehicles so often? Are they hot or something? How are you affording these vehicles? Aren't you a college student? Is Horatio Crane or Sonny Crockett looking for you? Hope that wasn't too many questions.

P.S. Porsche always has a capital letter, it doesn't come and go.

You can say that I have had many doors opened for me and I have taken full advantage. Im a student and work full time as a paralegal.