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01-22-2011, 05:41 AM
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A 2008 Porsche 911 with GT3 body kit and 22000 miles and remainder of warranty or a new M3 E90....? Decisions....decisions.....what would you guys do? 
01-22-2011, 08:50 AM
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That really blows...
But back on topic lol M3 FTW.
01-22-2011, 10:42 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
What are the specs on the 911? The devil is in the detail. The base 997.1 Carrera doesn't have the performance components which are standard on the S - the larger engine, the active suspension nor the absolutely outstanding brakes from the 996 Turbo (they are multi-piston, and they don't fade. They are built to be tracked all day and you will never, ever, see brake fade. The M3 has single piston brakes that stop the car well but aren't really up to repeated hard use).
With the M3, you're essentially choosing between the manual or the automatic, with the 997 there are many more permutations. Without the specs on the car you're considering, it's tough to advise.
Ultimately, the M3 and the 911 don't get cross-shopped as much as you might think. They are very different cars built to different standards to do different things. If you can only have one car, the M3 is a compelling choice. If you can have more than one and can have cars built for a purpose, the 997 is still the benchmark in its class.
With the M3, you're essentially choosing between the manual or the automatic, with the 997 there are many more permutations. Without the specs on the car you're considering, it's tough to advise.
Ultimately, the M3 and the 911 don't get cross-shopped as much as you might think. They are very different cars built to different standards to do different things. If you can only have one car, the M3 is a compelling choice. If you can have more than one and can have cars built for a purpose, the 997 is still the benchmark in its class.