Originally Posted by Me_qwkr

dude get a cayman...The TT can be your present out of college... HEHE.. when you made it and now you can play with the big boys.. HEHE

Originally Posted by JoeyG

Well, I need your help.

I'm starting to look for a new car. I'm 19, no tickets, a pretty mature driver overall. I know that sounds like I think I know what I'm doing and I'm superdriver, but that's not how I'm thinking... it's just backround info. I'm mainly driving on backroads beacause that's all we have around here (keep that in mind) in surburban Philly/Wilmington.

I currently drive a modded E36 M3 ('95). The car has Turner Motorsports'
57hp power package, in a straight line, it definately keeps up with a 3.4l 996 cab. I've been given several options. It's a lot to think about with out some outside advice. Here is what I'm looking at. I have 40K to use. That means I can keep my car and use the 40k for something in addition, or sell my car for 15 (ish) and have about 60 (we could do 60 if it's definately worth it).

The options



1) 996 coupe

My dad had a 2000 996 cab, which he was going to give me... but I'm not a cab. kind of guy. I know that sounds really bad, but we'd had the car for four years, it was black (which you can NEVER have looking perfect), and was pretty stripped, not to say that's a bad thing since the car is for driving-- but it was pretty boring. He ended up trading it for a 996tt cab in April (Brandywine Porsche... I'd suggest them for potential buyers btw). And at the time, I LOVED my M3 and would have had to get rid of it if I took the 911.

HOWEVER, the 2002+ 3.6L 996 COUPE. I've been seeing more and more facelifted 996's delving in the low 40's. I've never driven one for an extended period of time, but have been in several, many times.

2) E46 M3

This car was what we were going to get in the original plan, and still might. I was thinking though--I'm pretty sure that any of the other alternatives will continue to stay exciting and fresh for a much longer time. The novelty of the M3 has worn off (a little tiny bit) because I've realized it would be another car that I'd end up modding... like everything. After 5,6,7 years of owning it, I've the same thing I have in the E36. Still a great car, but a niche car. It would take a lot of sell it, and it wouldn't be stock. At that point, I'd have a ton of money in two cars that won't be worth nearly what any other alternative would be.

3) Cayman/ Cayman S

This option appeals to me in the I could probably do a new Cayman or used Cayman S. The cars supposedly handle like nothing else, they definately have an interesting/modern look, and they are part of the new wave of Porsche (is that a good thing though?). But do you think I would always look at the 911's as the big dogs or will the performance of the Cayman/S keep my head straight. I guess I'll know more about that Sat after I drive both Caymans and a facelift 996.

4) 996tt

I know, I know. The thing is... HAS ANYBODY SEEN THE PRICES LATELY?! There are 2001's w/ 30k miles on the clock for $60,000.00! Obviously 60k isn't chump change, but I'd be getting a pretty heavily depreciated car, so from a monetary POV, it's not a bad deal. Also, the performance is supercar material. Drew (Sechsgang) picked his up last thursday (happy 1 week anniversary man...) and the coupe is simply amazing. I've logged a good 2500 miles on my dads car in the 5 months we've had and they are addicting. The more you drive it, the more you like it. It's definately a car to keep for 10+ years. A very special, very impressive car. Obviously no one can use everything it has to offer here in the states, but for the 2 or 3 times a week you really get on it, it will definately reward you (... after mastering how to drive a Pcar-- like 1% of the Porsche drivers).

Sorry for the LONG post, but that's my dilemma.

Mods, please keep this hear since it's the most frequented section here, and these guys know what they are talking about.

Drew, I KNOW WHAT YOUR THOUGHTS ARE AND WE DON'T NEED THEM HERE!!! (He's all for the new Cayman... not a bad idea)


I really think I might be infected with carholism. When someone finds a cure... give it to Martin first though....


Thanks a million guys




Joe

Originally Posted by PorscheC4

I had the same option as you in terms of my dad giving me a 911 but I took the 911 instead of going through the hassel of picking another car.

Originally Posted by angldrkns9

haha.. i bought mine at 22, i'm still 22, same decisions you were making... but ended up getting a 4S... i was looking into M3s, CLK55, CLS55, E55, SL55, turbo, boxster... etc... but at the end.. couldn't really justify spending that much for a turbo and still wanted a 911, so i took the 4S

but then again.. used turbos weren't that cheap a year ago...

Originally Posted by angldrkns9

haha.. i bought mine at 21, same decisions you were making... but ended up getting a 4S... i was looking into M3s, CLK55, CLS55, E55, SL55, turbo, boxster... etc... but at the end.. couldn't really justify spending that much for a turbo and still wanted a 911, so i took the 4S

but then again.. used turbos weren't that cheap a year ago...

Originally Posted by sechsgang

and your C4s looks better then all of them!


Cept for the turbo anyway!...tee hee...

Originally Posted by sechsgang

and your C4s looks better then all of them!


Cept for the turbo anyway!...tee hee...