[stevenvillatoro]

It's been amazing to own and drive a custom-ordered M240i, certainly the best of the 34 cars I've owned. I could've been happy with my M240i for many more years, but this week I had an unforeseen chance to buy my ultimate dream car, which I brought home today. Unfortunately, there's no way to keep both cars.

Besides knowing that I'll miss my M240i, this has been such a genuinely great forum. Thanks to the exceptional members who have mingled here every day with me for fun, support, and good debate.

I'll be sticking around here, same as always!

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

It's been amazing to own and drive a custom-ordered M240i, certainly the best of the 34 cars I've owned. I could've been happy with my M240i for many more years, but this week I had an unforeseen chance to buy my ultimate dream car, which I brought home today. Unfortunately, there's no way to keep both cars.

All right, don't keep us in suspense - what are you replacing it with?

Before you go, thanks for being such a great member here!

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by dradernh

All right, don't keep us in suspense - what are you replacing it with?

Before you go, thanks for being such a great member here!

I came across a deal on a new '19 Porsche Carrera T spec'd just the way I'd fantasized about it. The stars aligned just right.

Thanks for your kind words! Much appreciated.

[snaketh]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

I came across a deal on a new '19 Porsche Carrera T spec'd just the way I'd fantasized about it. The stars aligned just right.

Thanks for your kind words! Much appreciated.

Nice! Congrats. Got any pics?

[Kevinduma]

Congrats Steven, the next logical step is a Porsche I’m happy for you! Enjoy it and feel free to show it off before you ride off into the Porsche forums lol

[RotorOver]

Congrats on the new car Steve! And, thanks for all your input on the forum. Maybe I’ll see you on the P-car forums!

[stevenvillatoro]

Thanks, guys. Here are the first pics...

[xantdieselx]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

Thanks, guys. Here are the first pics...

Beautiful car. Congrats and Good Luck.

[stevenvillatoro]

Now, everybody hurry over to my for-sale ad... before I change my mind and keep the M240i!

[goover]

Sorry to see you go. Always enjoyed your posts, even though I am more of a lurker.

Enjoy your new ride!

[bimmerfile]

Yah, when I read that you're giving up your almost new (2018) M240i, I was thinking WTF is up with that; but giving it up for a Porsche Carrera is something everyone on this board will understand.
Congrats, I'm envious.

[WolfGTI]

Congrats on the new car - awesome choice!

[aozer]

lucky guy, the only reason i drive a bmw is because i cant afford a 911

[B58togo]

I wouldn't be too sad with that 911 in the garage! Sweet car.

[MiamiM235iEstorilBlue]

Wow, LOVE those seats!!

Also, happens to be my dream car. The brand new 992 seems stunning too. Congrats!

[CP911]

What? No LWB + rear seat delete option?! That is why you buy the T to begin with! Trust me when I say I'm a Porsche fanatic (peep the username), but for the life of me, I cannot understand why someone would pay double or potentially near triple (depending on options) the price of a M240i for the same 0-60 time and actually a very similar driving feel in terms of being a softer, more refined type of sports car with the same 2+2 sofa seat layout, same numb-ish steering, 3.0L turbocharged 6-pot, etc. etc. Despite the marketing efforts by Porsche, the Carrera T is still no GT3...hate to be a negative Nancy, but I'm genuinely curious where your motivation came from to make the switch.

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by CP911

...hate to be a negative Nancy, but I'm genuinely curious where your motivation came from to make the switch.

I like it. That's ample reason, no? I could say more, but why would I?

[CP911]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

I like it. That's ample reason, no? I could say more, but why would I?

Fair enough! I'm a car enthusiast just as you seem to be. I'm always looking for additional perspective that might change the way I view things or provide additional insights that I did not have before. If you got the dough and just wanted it, then I guess that's enough perspective for me to gain in a day.

Congrats and enjoy! Hope you at least stick around so we can continue enjoying your light-hearted comments!

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by CP911

I'm always looking for additional perspective that might change the way I view things or provide additional insights that I did not have before.

The strength of your conviction about my poor choice didn't seem to leave any room for debate. You say you hate to be a Negative Nancy, but it seems that you rather enjoy it.

[CP911]

Never said it was a poor choice. Just one I wouldn't have made myself given what I know about both cars. Hence, my request for enlightenment.

[snaketh]

Originally Posted by CP911

Never said it was a poor choice. Just one I wouldn't have made myself given what I know about both cars. Hence, my request for enlightenment.

Guy makes a post about his new pride and joy and you take a dump on it. This kind of gatekeeping is so lame. On looks alone the P car wins. Nevermind the fact it's 400lbs lighter, has a mechanical LSD, rear axle steering, superior active suspension, etc etc.

992 is on my list as the next car. It's without doubt an upgrade to the 2er.

Enjoy the ride dude , I'm saving for pretty much the same thing.

[baege]

Congrats!

As for CP911's comments, if a person has never had a porsche before I think the move will be well worth it, porsches offer a unique sublime driving experience. Moving from my z4 coupe (which I loved) to a 981 cayman S brought me to a new level of automotive bliss.

After about 6 months the uniqueness of the porsche driving experience normalized for me, and I started looking around (and ultimately ended up in an m240i no less!), but those first 6 months were bloody awesome and I am so glad I experienced them.

Enjoy!