New to the forum and looking for some help here.

Picked up a 335i coupe last summer and have had a blast with it (prior car was B6 A4 1.8T). After a few DE events I realized that I have a more serious itch that my 335 can scratch. I have, therefore, decided to "start over".

I'm now trying to decide between a mildly used 997 Carrera S (certified '05 or '06) or a newly built E92 M3 (both in the <70K range).

I'm in my mid 20s and live in Chicago - there's no where to park 2 cars at my place nor can I afford 2 cars so whatever I get will be driven everywhere. I'm guessing the M3 wont be far off in practicality from my 335i coupe (trunk for golf clubs, etc.) but am concerned about the 997S. I'm an avid golfer but understand clubs fit in the back of a 911 so I'm over that. Don't get me wrong here I am definitely willing to suck it up here as a 911 has long been my dream car but don't want to be in a situation where I am constantly making sacrificies.

Am I being overly cautious here on getting a 911 or are my concerns valid?

I am curious to hear if there is anyone else out there who daily drives their Carrera or Carrera S in sometimes harsh winter conditions (midwest, east coast, etc.). It would be a bonus if you tote golf clubs around in the summer too!

Another plus on the 997S is I could get one before track season rather than wait on the M3 which I would take European delivery on as I will already be in Munich in September for a vacation.

Many thanks.