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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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Thought on a 99-00 996??

i was thinking of getting something in the next few months but i've decided between a 02 m3 or a 99-00 996....

both rides would get tricked out to the max......but i'm leaning more towards a p-car then a bimmer at this time......what do you og guys on here think?

i would get a TA kit along with wheels and drop off hand.......
 
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 03:50 AM
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You're asking Porsche guys if you should get a Porsche or a BMW?
Hmmm, get the Porsche.
 
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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ill second that... Porsche...
 
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I have a 99 996 and I love every minute!!!!!!!!!
 
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitty
You're asking Porsche guys if you should get a Porsche or a BMW?
Hmmm, get the Porsche.
Yep, P-car gets my vote
 
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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A Bimmer will never look as timeless as a Pcar.
Here's my black '99...
 
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get the p-car
 
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Let's review the facts:
1. Porsche's 996 is a true sports car built to have mods to meet all your
expectations.
2. A 99-01 996 weighs 500 lbs less than a M-3...think what a performance
advantage that is from the get-go....HP/Wt ratio.
3. Best of all? You will pick up more wild women with a Porsche....
 
Old Feb 9, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Are you single or married with kids?
Single: Go with the Porsche
Married with kids: M3

Hmmm: I have kids, I'll still go with a Porsche.
 
Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Very familiar with both and would definetly choose the 996. Although performance is similar. The 996 demands and recieves soo much more respect. Win! Win! situation either way.
 
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Im in the same boat as you my friend, I also did a little question and answer with m3 owners and even people that own both the m3 and c2 99-00 and they tell me the porsche is more reliable and m3 has problems. both cannot go wrong, m3 is more practical if that is what you are looking for.
 
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I know a couple of guys who just stepped up from their M3 and loving every minute of it. Why would you back track and get a M3 when you can step up with the porsche?? M3's are nice cars(heavy, piggish) but a true sports car is the 911. But drive both and see which one is more you.
 
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No brainer...a 99' 996 Porsche if funds allow.
 
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No brainer...a 99' 996 Porsche if funds allow.
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Originally Posted by CABRIO C4
Are you single or married with kids?
Single: Go with the Porsche
Married with kids: M3

Hmmm: I have kids, I'll still go with a Porsche.


I agree. The Porsche has back seats. I have 3 kids and use the seats all the time.

I went through the same decision. If you don't get the 911 you will regret it. I have never regretted my choice, but I knew that if I bought the M3 (BTW a great car) I would look with envy every time I saw a 911.
 


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