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Originally Posted by nicknaz
Excellent point, Joe. A base 991.2 with just seat memory and xenon lights as options comes in close to $95k
Comparably optioned m3 is a base car at $65k
Proper comparison for the non GT 911 are other 2 seat or 2+2 sports cars in the $95-$125k range, including viper, z06 and zr1
Comparison with the $65k sports sedan class is just for fun, and shows how much goodness those sedans pack in.
But a few on these boards take 911 vs m3 way too seriously
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Bingo. The real that question that most of these Porsche vs M3/M4 threads should be asking is....which Porsche is capable of comfortably hauling four adults plus luggage, is in the $70k price range NEW, and is also trackable if that is your thing? Oh wait, there isn’t one. Comparing a 911 to an M3/M4 is nonsense, though I realize the 911 is a logical aspiring step for many, BUT it is at least 40-50k more similarly equipped.
Realistically there aren’t many cars that fit the description. AMG C63 is more $$, Audi RS5 looks phenomenal but really not designed to be a track tool. What else am I missing? Please don’t say the Macan.
Incidentally, when I had my 991.1 S, I always felt a little overly indulgent driving a $130k two seater around. Also, there just are too few places on public roads to have fun in the thing, the performance window being so broad. At least in the M3/M4, you can hoon a bit between stop lights etc. I smiled more in the M4 than the 991 which says something, plus the M4 is a great value all things considered.