I sold the car for $56k which I thought was a decent price for the car. The buyer wasn't someone on 6speed although he saw my add in marketplace and flew down to buy the car. This is now the 4th car in a row for me in which the buyer was from back east or the north midwest (Minnesota). I guess they like Cali cars as they don't have to worry about rust. Anyway, I bought a new 2011 BMW E92 M3 ZCP..here she is.









Anyway, I may not be on the boards that much as I used to but I hope I am still welcome here from time to time. The last 3.5 years with the Porsche was extremely enjoyable and really do cherish all the cool people I have met on this board. Most of my aftermarket parts I sold already (Keninirvine better hurry up if you want the cats).

I had an 08 328i for a DD and the 997 for more of a weekend toy but I couldn't afford both a DD and the weekend toy, The 997 just didn't seem a good fit for a DD especially if I had to tow someone in the back seats or needed a trunk for storage and not to mention the amount of money I saved per month. Losing the 328i and the 997 while getting the E92 represented a $800 per month savings for me, which is huge right now.

The two cars are so different I don't even know if they should even be compared to each other. I do feel for what I do the E92 is a better fit for me and with my current financial situation it made much more sense than holding on to the 997. Anyway..just wanted to give you guys an FYI.

Dave

 

Congrats Dave, and it was a pleasure meeting you last night!

 

Congrats on the M3 - beautiful - love the wheels. It is a different sort of car, but still quite a car, and as you point out - arguably more practical while still being loads of fun. You'll be lovin' life too when it comes time for a service - on BMW's dime!

 

Sweet M3!

 

You too Aaron...keep me informed on the X51 intake install. Say hi to Ritz.

Dave

 

Thanks guys..

 

Looks great, the M3 is an awesome piece of machinery and sounds sooo cool. Enjoy it and the savings.

 

A worthy replacement. I drove the new M3 (DSG) at laguna Seca last month, and I must say, that is one hell of an engine.

So what mods are planned?

 

Congrats Dave. I think you got the best car to meet your needs.

 

Beautiful Beemer, hey this is not a test life, drive them all.

 

congrats. sweet M3

 

Sorry to see you leave the Porsche world, I do understand the situation that you are in. Please feel free to visit us as much as you want, and just drop the CATS of at Ken's place. Take his SLR camera if he doesn't want to pay...Stacy convinced him to buy a really good one!

 

Beautiful M3 Dave. I am a past e46 M3 owner, and looking forward to your comparison review of the 997S and new M3 on Roadfly.

 

Nice M3....enjoy the ride!

 

Great looking M3, and nice choice for a car with a little more room.

Glad you finally saw my PM response re the cats. I'll call you re pickup.