new e92m3 or used 996tt?

s1eepy · 03-23-2009, 07:39 PM

which car would you guys choose and why?

Kensta335 · 03-23-2009, 07:42 PM

E92 M3 for me. The M has the looks and performance. The 996tt has the performance but looks dated imo.

Year's_End · 03-23-2009, 07:50 PM

996 does nothing for me. 997 = sex.

marty_mcfly · 03-23-2009, 07:57 PM

would you mod the 996? if so, i would say go for that.

otherwise, go for the M3

Blake · 03-23-2009, 08:03 PM

you'll be happier and more comfortable day to day in an M than a porsche.

s1eepy · 03-23-2009, 08:09 PM

Not mod, but buy a pre-modded one w/ a k24/18g kit

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Originally Posted by marty_mcfly

would you mod the 996? if so, i would say go for that.

otherwise, go for the M3

marty_mcfly · 03-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1eepy

Not mod, but buy a pre-modded one w/ a k24/18g kit

nice. well the best thing to do would be to drive both and see what fits your preferences more.

like blake said, the M3 probably would make a better daily driver but i know plenty of people who daily drive their 996tt's with no complaints. though i have to disagree with the happier part

BMWs and porsches are two very different cars. both have their pros and cons.

Blake · 03-23-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by marty_mcfly

though i have to disagree with the happier part

perhaps that's a little bit of a stretch, but i'm as happy as i can be in the M.

marty_mcfly · 03-23-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

perhaps that's a little bit of a stretch, but i'm as happy as i can be in the M.

MMMazing07 · 03-23-2009, 08:17 PM

if the porsche had a techart kit, P40s, and EVOMS 700 hp kit then its a no brainer.

otherwise go for the M3.

andyffer · 03-23-2009, 08:23 PM

Lambo SUV.

done.

BForbes · 03-23-2009, 08:26 PM

I went for the //M from a maintenance standpoint. I tend to drive a lot and the 996 would deplete my wallet.

marty_mcfly · 03-23-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andyffer

Lambo SUV.

done.

mpimping · 03-23-2009, 09:23 PM

the bimmer of course. e46 m3 vs 996tt might a tougher choice but the 996 is old. get the e46 m3 comp or the e92 m3...

darkphantom · 03-23-2009, 09:37 PM

tuned 996 tt is a beast. If you're looking for stock, E92 m3

oldaccount · 03-23-2009, 10:10 PM

neither. 993 turbo s.

Comet · 03-25-2009, 04:34 AM

M3
no hassles with a new car, + the 996 looks so out-dated with the 997 out...

wj4 · 03-25-2009, 04:38 AM

I guess I'm going against the grain here, but I'd go with the P-car. None of the Carrera's look outdated to me, they just become classics. But I also think the E36 and E46 M3's are classic, heh.

Comet · 03-25-2009, 04:51 AM

^ 996 was the biggest fail looks wise

those headlights were made of pure fail

Hoothout · 03-25-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

E92 M3 for me. The M has the looks and performance. The 996tt has the performance but looks dated imo.

i agree, get the m3

ZJP · 03-25-2009, 10:07 AM

As much as I love P-Cars, I'd opt for the M3 because it's newer.

gonzo · 03-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Here we have a 2003 Porsche Twin Turbo that Wicked Motor Works converted to the New Generation 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 Body Style. They took a 2003 Porsche Twin Turbo and converted the front end to our 997 body conversion, using only Brand New Factory OEM Porsche 997 Parts. They also convert the wiring system so that the 997 lights will work on the 997 vehicle. Once the front end conversion has been completed, they moved to the rear. Removed the factory rear 996 Turbo Quarter Panels and install Brand New Factory OEM 997 GT2 Quarter Panels. This phase takes a lot of Structural customization and fabrication and take 5-6 weeks alone. Once the front and rear structures have been completely converted from a 996 Turbo to a 997 GT2, they then added the 2008 GT2 Style Front bumper, with all of the factory Grills and Lights, then they moved to the rear and add on the 2008 GT2 Style Rear Bumper, with all of the required Exhaust modifications to relocate the exhaust tips so they exit through the new updated 2008 GT2 rear Bumper Look + dual black exhausts. Then they added the New 2008 GT2 Style Rear Decklid and Wing, they made the rear edge blade of the wing in Carbon Fiber to add a very aggressive look. The Rocker panels were fabricated by Wicked in steel. They painted the car in the new 2008 GT2 White color. For the Wheels, they added custom 19" 3-pc Wheels, which we powder coated in Satin Black and added the matching White outer Ring Stripe to tie it in with the car and give it a racing Sporty Look. When they moved into the Interior, they wanted to tie the exterior in with the interior so we replaced the seats with Factory Sport Seats with matching rear White Seat Backs, we also color matched the center console, door pockets, door handles and gauge pod surround to give the interior a very custom and sporty look and feel. 35,000 miles. Asking 67K.

It is a very well done Frankenstein. Why would I choose something like this....

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03-23-2009, 07:42 PM	#2
Kensta335 Brigadier General 167 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	E92 M3 for me. The M has the looks and performance. The 996tt has the performance but looks dated imo.
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03-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#3
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1245 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	996 does nothing for me. 997 = sex. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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marty_mcfly Banned 103 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: ??? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (3)	would you mod the 996? if so, i would say go for that. otherwise, go for the M3
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Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	you'll be happier and more comfortable day to day in an M than a porsche.
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e92m3	40	54.05%
996tt	34	45.95%
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03-23-2009, 08:17 PM	#10
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 193 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	if the porsche had a techart kit, P40s, and EVOMS 700 hp kit then its a no brainer. otherwise go for the M3.
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03-23-2009, 08:23 PM	#11
andyffer Banned 154 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	Lambo SUV. done.
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03-23-2009, 08:26 PM	#12
BForbes Moderator 594 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I went for the //M from a maintenance standpoint. I tend to drive a lot and the 996 would deplete my wallet. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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mpimping Banned 872 Rep 336 Posts Drives: gti Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny,ny iTrader: (0)	the bimmer of course. e46 m3 vs 996tt might a tougher choice but the 996 is old. get the e46 m3 comp or the e92 m3...
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03-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#15
darkphantom Banned 633 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	tuned 996 tt is a beast. If you're looking for stock, E92 m3
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oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	neither. 993 turbo s.
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03-25-2009, 04:34 AM	#17
Comet Troll Harder 411 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [8.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [5.34]	M3 no hassles with a new car, + the 996 looks so out-dated with the 997 out... __________________
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03-25-2009, 04:38 AM	#18
wj4 Major General 358 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	I guess I'm going against the grain here, but I'd go with the P-car. None of the Carrera's look outdated to me, they just become classics. But I also think the E36 and E46 M3's are classic, heh.
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03-25-2009, 04:51 AM	#19
Comet Troll Harder 411 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [8.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [5.34]	^ 996 was the biggest fail looks wise those headlights were made of pure fail __________________
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03-25-2009, 10:07 AM	#21
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	As much as I love P-Cars, I'd opt for the M3 because it's newer.
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03-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#22
gonzo Lieutenant General 10337 Rep 14,454 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Here we have a 2003 Porsche Twin Turbo that Wicked Motor Works converted to the New Generation 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 Body Style. They took a 2003 Porsche Twin Turbo and converted the front end to our 997 body conversion, using only Brand New Factory OEM Porsche 997 Parts. They also convert the wiring system so that the 997 lights will work on the 997 vehicle. Once the front end conversion has been completed, they moved to the rear. Removed the factory rear 996 Turbo Quarter Panels and install Brand New Factory OEM 997 GT2 Quarter Panels. This phase takes a lot of Structural customization and fabrication and take 5-6 weeks alone. Once the front and rear structures have been completely converted from a 996 Turbo to a 997 GT2, they then added the 2008 GT2 Style Front bumper, with all of the factory Grills and Lights, then they moved to the rear and add on the 2008 GT2 Style Rear Bumper, with all of the required Exhaust modifications to relocate the exhaust tips so they exit through the new updated 2008 GT2 rear Bumper Look + dual black exhausts. Then they added the New 2008 GT2 Style Rear Decklid and Wing, they made the rear edge blade of the wing in Carbon Fiber to add a very aggressive look. The Rocker panels were fabricated by Wicked in steel. They painted the car in the new 2008 GT2 White color. For the Wheels, they added custom 19" 3-pc Wheels, which we powder coated in Satin Black and added the matching White outer Ring Stripe to tie it in with the car and give it a racing Sporty Look. When they moved into the Interior, they wanted to tie the exterior in with the interior so we replaced the seats with Factory Sport Seats with matching rear White Seat Backs, we also color matched the center console, door pockets, door handles and gauge pod surround to give the interior a very custom and sporty look and feel. 35,000 miles. Asking 67K. It is a very well done Frankenstein. Why would I choose something like this.... Attached Images
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