New Member, possibly moving from M3 to a 996 soon...
10-16-2013, 11:13 AM
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I went from an E36M3 to a 996C2 and it felt softer. Both are great DD's, but a 996.1 is going to be more along the lines of E36 interior and the 996.2 is more along the lines of E46.
10-16-2013, 11:16 AM
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If your interested in a cab as a DD with the hard top I just listed my car this weekend on Craigslist and it looks like your also in PA. Send me an IM if your interested its a 99 45K miles, well maintained including IMS upgrade, new clutch, etc, etc within the last few years.
Its a great car and I hate to part with it but I need the money for a new business interest......then in a couple years I hope to step up to a 997 S.
Its a great car and I hate to part with it but I need the money for a new business interest......then in a couple years I hope to step up to a 997 S.
10-16-2013, 11:29 AM
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I tend to agree the with m3billy. E46 m3 is a better dual purpose car, easier to own and take it to the track...
Now the 911 (any variant imho) is not just how individual part of the car works or performs but how the sum of parts come together for experience. 911 (except for the latest Turbo IMHO agian) is never a car that wins best car of the year awards based on quantitative reasons but usually the overall experience. It the feedback, unique balance and driving characteristics that made me switch from my e36 m3 and 986 boxster to my current 996 c4s.
There are many cars that are faster, cost less and are easier to drive on a daily basis. There is usually only one wide hipped, unbalanced and emotionally engaging "yellow bomb" cruising down the highway as I drive to work. By the way I did not drive it to work today because it is at the shop getting a new clutch, rms, ims etc. you know the whole "I can sleep at night" package.
Now the 911 (any variant imho) is not just how individual part of the car works or performs but how the sum of parts come together for experience. 911 (except for the latest Turbo IMHO agian) is never a car that wins best car of the year awards based on quantitative reasons but usually the overall experience. It the feedback, unique balance and driving characteristics that made me switch from my e36 m3 and 986 boxster to my current 996 c4s.
There are many cars that are faster, cost less and are easier to drive on a daily basis. There is usually only one wide hipped, unbalanced and emotionally engaging "yellow bomb" cruising down the highway as I drive to work. By the way I did not drive it to work today because it is at the shop getting a new clutch, rms, ims etc. you know the whole "I can sleep at night" package.
10-16-2013, 01:44 PM
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The 996 is a better cruiser car than dual purpose car. The oiling system on the M96 is crap whereas your M3 already has dual pickup sump and an oil cooler from the factory, big radiator, and a finned differential. Its a nearly a race drivetrain for the street. The M96 with a X51 pan is not even close to one. To try and match it you would need a L&N oil filter kit, 3rd radiator, motorsport AOS, IMS bearing, better pump, and pray your sleeves don't fail, crack, or heads crack.
50/50 balance on the M3 is also way easier to drive at the limit than the 996 on track.
50/50 balance on the M3 is also way easier to drive at the limit than the 996 on track.
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10-16-2013, 02:32 PM
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10-16-2013, 02:44 PM
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I owned a 996 C2 (in between BMWs) and paid my Rennlist membership. There is nothing wrong putting my experience and membership to use.
If you'd like to pay me my Rennlist membership fee I will gladly leave.
If you'd like to pay me my Rennlist membership fee I will gladly leave.
10-16-2013, 05:06 PM
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I think the price is more than fair for someone looking to eventually mod their cars and also specifically looking for an aero model. Mods on these cars do not come cheap and if you are planning to eventually mod it, it's better to buy one with the mods already if the price is inline with other stock cars imo.
10-16-2013, 10:28 PM
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+1 on this suggestion.
There is no better bang for the buck (Porsche-wise) than a 944. I would recommend an '89 or newer, preferably a 944S2.
I started out with 944s (3 of them over a period of years). Even though I now have a 996 Cab and a Cayman, I actually still miss the 944s.
There is no better bang for the buck (Porsche-wise) than a 944. I would recommend an '89 or newer, preferably a 944S2.
I started out with 944s (3 of them over a period of years). Even though I now have a 996 Cab and a Cayman, I actually still miss the 944s.
10-17-2013, 08:43 AM
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blah blah blah... Think I will join a bimmer forum and rag on them about their cars, even though I don't currently have one. And yes I've owned a BMW in between Porsches.
10-17-2013, 09:08 AM
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Waiting for the 997.2 with the DFI motor to come down in price and reduce my car fleet before I get one. The 9A1 engine appears to be pretty stout.
10-18-2013, 12:37 AM
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The blue C4 aero I spoke about checks out to be awesome, and everything I could hope for. But I've decided to keep my E46 M3 instead. Eventually I will find my way to a Porsche, but for the time being I will sink some more preventative maintenance and mods into the ///M. Rod bearings, engine/trans mounts, headers, 200 cell cats, and some sway bars should help me forget about 996's for a little while. Thanks for all the help guys!
10-22-2013, 11:29 PM
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