03-16-2021, 08:55 PM | #1 |
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Pro tip - f80 m3 vs. 997 turbo
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I've pretty much exited the forum but occasionally look back. I wanted to share something. I owned a 2015 m3 from august 2014 through ~April 2020. 72k miles or so. Sold it for $32k I sold it and bought a 997 turbo in May 2020. Bought the 997 turbo for $79k. I sold the 997 turbo in January 2020 for $79.5k. I've never actually missed it, despite being an amazing and beautiful car. Ya know what I miss? My manual f80 m3. Never forget that sometimes what you have is where the grass is greener. Sometimes the ~$30k car (after depreciation) is better for YOU than the ~$80k car. That's my pro-tip
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Someone coming back to the F series? Or please Do not come back to the g8x series! Haha jk. |
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03-17-2021, 02:55 PM | #4 |
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I'm building a house so probably a year before i get back into a sports car. Not sure what's next. Really prefer manual transmissions, but they are becoming a rare breed. Probably going down market from the 911 turbo though....I think I may enjoy everyday cars much more than the exotics.
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03-17-2021, 03:05 PM | #6 |
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You sold the Porsche before you bought it? J/K, sure you meant January 2021.
Good advice! I’d still have my Z4M Roadster but it was just getting old and expensive to maintain (with values only going down too felt like a bad waste of money). I’ve loved my M4s of course, but Z4M is still tops for me. |
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The way you progressed to the turbo was my ultimate goal, so your opinion would be awesome. I read your other posts on the turbo, but, I too, love the way my manual F80 is right now, but could consider selling it for the right price. haha |
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03-17-2021, 03:50 PM | #8 |
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Hi Joe
I'm sorry to hear the Turbo experience did not work out for you. The 6MT vs automatic is a big deal for sure! Hopefully you're back in a F8X 6MT one day! |
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03-17-2021, 05:16 PM | #9 |
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was your 997 turbo a manual ?
i'd probably take a manual f80 over an auto/pdk 997 turbo too. but transmissions being equal i'd take the porsche. M3 is a better all rounder though i think... and 997 interiors are pretty bad by modern standards.
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03-18-2021, 01:49 PM | #10 |
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Mine was a manual and in outstanding condition. I don't agree on the interior....mine was a ~$137k car in 2008 and the interior reflected that, whereas my m3's interior was....spartan but very nice. And far more functional.
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03-18-2021, 02:09 PM | #11 |
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Although I am sure you like the 997 turbo, were you too precious with it, thus having it lessen the joy of driving it? I would think that would be the only real reason why you could've gotten rid of it as well as I'm thinking I'd be the same.
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03-18-2021, 03:08 PM | #12 |
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“ Probably going down market from the 911 turbo though....I think I may enjoy everyday cars much more than the exotics.”
Haha sorry for my posts above as I just reread what you wrote and it answered my Q! Good luck on the home build! Glad to see you back on the forum |
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Sure thing! I actually had two Z4M Roadsters over the years, both Imola Red with black interior. Of course, I tinkered with them a lot like all my cars hehe. I miss it, should have kept the last one but it was really getting expensive to maintain.
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No doubt many owners will disagree with my thoughts on the car in regards to pitfalls, but for me it just made no sense to be dumping lots of money into a ten year old car. The reliability and beauty of the M4 made the switch a no brainer to me, but car to car I’d still take the Z4M if I knew without a doubt it wouldn’t fail mechanically. I just got tired of worrying about Vanos and rod bearings every time I drove the car. Perhaps it was irrational, but I couldn’t shake the worry. I have zero worries when I drive the M4, it just *feels* built like a tank where the Z4M did not. Peace of mind goes a long way with me here. Last edited by NickyC; 03-18-2021 at 04:30 PM.. |
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Nice Z4!
The Z4m coupe is probably the greatest design from the Bangle era. Those cars still look ahead of their time even today. They actually had true design characteristics unlike what Dukec is doing. |
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Those also have their problems, the rear subframe being the big one. As well, if interested in an 01-02 Z3M, verify the rod bearings have been changed. They’re all grenades if not, I destroyed the block in my 01 with less than 20k miles on it (luckily covered under warranty). The Z4M is a far superior machine, the only aspect of the Z3M I preferred was the neat two tone interior scheme many of the cars came with. Otherwise, it’s a car with an E30 front end and an E36 rear. The subframe will separate itself from the car unless it’s been beefed up. |
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