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I've owned a bunch of M cars; E36, E46, E60; E39 and F83 and also couple 911's. I was looking for a new DD and really missed driving a manual transmission, so I sold my A6 and 991.1 and got the M3.

I'm really happy I got the M3. It's a blast to drive. Very entertaining and satisfying. No regrets.

My 991.1 was a great car and the PDK is an amazing transmission. I liked the PDK a lot more than I was expecting.

No doubt the 991.1 is more confidence inspiring. Especially in tight turns, but the F80 M3 6MT is a blast to drive and just much faster. Obviously, they're apples and oranges. However the M3 is definitely faster, but not nearly as buttoned down as the 991. Depending on the driver, I would expect the 991 to be quicker on the track, but it would be close. The M3 has more body roll and the rear is looser. Turn-in on the BMW has a bit more push also.

For comparison, I have a two favorite turns, a tight 90 degree right hander and a sweeping right/left exit ramp. In my 911, I could take the right hander at 38-40 mph's. Really hard dive in late, clip the corner and hard gas. Totally locked down and seated. So far I've only been able hit 37 mph in the M3. Not nearly as much confidence and much looser when getting back on the gas. Still dialing in my technique in the M3. Now on the exit ramp the M3 crushes the 911. I hit a max speed of 103 in my 911, but in the M3 I got 110 mph on the first try. My last max speed was 105 in my E60 M5.

Overall quality of a Porsche is a notch up on BMW. Especially on the interior.

Loving the M3 and really enjoying doing some minor mods.

With that said, I'm already planning on my next Pcar. I'm thinking a 991.2 4S or GTS cab. Although, I'd be happy to find an 7mt (rare) I would be perfectly fine with another PDK.