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Re: BMW M3 or Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
From: Darren Hall <tsumi(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: BMW M3 or Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 19:46:05 +0000 (UTC)
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On 2/7/04 20:51, in article 5e584fa7.0407021151.3b08eef1(at)posting.google.com,
"Tyler" <tuber1487(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
> After about a decade of investing, I finally have enough money to buy
> a sports car. You can`t even imagine how much I have anticipated the
> day I would have enough money to spend on a car like this. Needless
> to say, I want to make sure I make the correct decision regarding
> which car to purchase. I have it narrowed down to either a BMW M3 or
> Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe. Every time I see these cars, I melt. I am
> utterly obsessed with the M3. My friend has one and it is one of the
> most beautiful cars I have ever seen. Then there`s the Porsche. How
> can you not love a car with the reputation of the 911. I love the
> looks of this car to the point of obsession as well. Now here`s the
> dilemma...which to buy. I have a test drive of both scheduled for
> next week in Atlanta and will have to test both before making my
> decision, but what would you guys choose? I know they are both sports
> cars but, in terms of upkeep, which would be the least hassle? The
> Porsche`s engine compartment appears to be very difficult to get at
> (from nonmechanics POV). I love both of these cars but only have
> enough $ for one. Could anyone provide some suggestions please? I
> know both are great cars, I just want to be sure to make the most of
> something I have worked so hard for. Thanks for your assistance.
>
>
> Tyler
After a decade of saving, you cannot invest in something mundane, like a 3
series BMW, even one with a powerful engine. The M3 is not a true sports
car - try 10 laps of a track and see if the brakes can cope! It is a hugely
successful marketing gimmick, an icon without substance.
The 911 is the real thing. No amount of advice (and well done for
stimulating such fervent debate) will matter after the test drives. The
Porsche steering alone when compared with the BMW will illustrate the
essential differences.
In order of preference, I`d get a Carrera 2 new, used Carrera 4S or a 996
GT3 Mk 1 - the best of the bunch, apart from the unhelpfully expensive GT3
RS. You may want to wait for the 997 as it will make current cars just that
little bit cheaper.
Hope you enjoy the 911.
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From: "Devils944S2" <nospam(at)leavemealone.com>
Subject: Re: BMW M3 or Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
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Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 20:01:17 GMT
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Yeah, Funny...My wife`s name ends with an "e" and it is pronounced as an a
(ah to be exact), but, she now spells it with an "a" at the end for those of
you Americans that think it is right to take a proper name and pronounce it
anyway you want. Rather than fight the ignorance, she made it easy for you.
Pronounce it anyway you want, but if you insist on Pors-shhh instead of
Pors-sha it just reinforces the stupid American stereotype.
"Jess Englewood" <pleasen(at)spam.com> wrote in message
news:dXVFc.17$th7.12105(at)news.uswest.net...
>
> "Devils944S2" <nospam(at)leavemealone.com> wrote in message
> news:%QKFc.22514$SO5.6409(at)twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> > I am married to a German...believe me, it`s two syllables.
>
> I don`t believe there was ever any question that "German" has two
syllables.
>
>
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From: rjsmit1(at)aol.com (Randall Smith)
Subject: Re: BMW M3 or Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
Date: 4 Jul 2004 14:45:04 -0700
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The other posts have covered a lot of valid issues around cost, price,
weight, durability, etc. I am also a fan of the 993 version of the
Porsche 911 series and would recommend that you at least take a look
at the 1997-98 models. The 1998 C4-S is a beautiful car that can be
purchased with relatively low miles. From my perspective, if you can
live with a car that does not have a useful back seat, the 911 is the
way to go. BMW can be counted on to make significant changes to the
apperance of the M3 periodically, while the 911 series is easily
identifiable as part of the same family... To some this is good, to
others, newness is better. Good luck.
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