Who would trade their 911 for an M3?
#5
to go a step further, I will not trade my 911 for any other car other than another 911 variant.
It will be nice to have a Ferrari or Lambo in my garage, but they are certainly not daily driver.
I don't mind having an M3 at a good price, but no way as a replacement for my 911. I only trade cars in a forward direction, not backward. You know what I mean.
It will be nice to have a Ferrari or Lambo in my garage, but they are certainly not daily driver.
I don't mind having an M3 at a good price, but no way as a replacement for my 911. I only trade cars in a forward direction, not backward. You know what I mean.
#7
Chef, good thread, but I think you should start another that works with Tim's reply.
What car (if any) would you trade your 997 for?
But to answer your question, I would not give my 997 up for a M3.
I have never owned a car that I go through withdrawls when I don't drive it. About 18 months ago, my first 997 was rear ended (by a garbage truck), my insurance company decided to fix it (final repair bill was $30000) and it took 5 months to get it done. I was cranky, to the point my wife and brother noticed the difference. I bought my current car about a month after the accident. Sold the first one right after it came out of the shop. The point that I am trying to make is, the Porsche 997 has a certain magic to it that once one drive one, you can't do with out. I am sure that a few other cars would generate the passion that the 911 does in me, a M3 has never done it for me, I drove Audi S4's (01 and 05) prior to the 997, and not once did I even consider a M3.
Incase I am not clear, no I would not trade my 911 for a M3.
What car (if any) would you trade your 997 for?
But to answer your question, I would not give my 997 up for a M3.
I have never owned a car that I go through withdrawls when I don't drive it. About 18 months ago, my first 997 was rear ended (by a garbage truck), my insurance company decided to fix it (final repair bill was $30000) and it took 5 months to get it done. I was cranky, to the point my wife and brother noticed the difference. I bought my current car about a month after the accident. Sold the first one right after it came out of the shop. The point that I am trying to make is, the Porsche 997 has a certain magic to it that once one drive one, you can't do with out. I am sure that a few other cars would generate the passion that the 911 does in me, a M3 has never done it for me, I drove Audi S4's (01 and 05) prior to the 997, and not once did I even consider a M3.
Incase I am not clear, no I would not trade my 911 for a M3.
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#8
It's a great car no doubt but it will NEVER be a 911. Totally different experience. I actually thought about doing this and it's nothing like a 911 driving experience. I never get bored of my 911 and besides the M3 almost looks like a regular 3 series.....the 911 only looks like a 911....ok enough said.
#12
Very well put!
I drove the 2009 M3 the other day. Not even exciting anymore (compared the previous platform)... I was very disappointed.
I drove the 2009 M3 the other day. Not even exciting anymore (compared the previous platform)... I was very disappointed.
#14
to go a step further, I will not trade my 911 for any other car other than another 911 variant.
It will be nice to have a Ferrari or Lambo in my garage, but they are certainly not daily driver.
I don't mind having an M3 at a good price, but no way as a replacement for my 911. I only trade cars in a forward direction, not backward. You know what I mean.
It will be nice to have a Ferrari or Lambo in my garage, but they are certainly not daily driver.
I don't mind having an M3 at a good price, but no way as a replacement for my 911. I only trade cars in a forward direction, not backward. You know what I mean.
I agree . Most 911 owners who swap to an M3 need space or some practical driving aspect which the M3 offers.