JR944

Hey Tom:
I've owned all three and agree with smokie about just putting an LSD in the S2. I loved the M3 and 968 as street cars and love my S2 race car too.

My thoughts in no particular order:
-The 968 isn't going to feel much/any faster than your S2
-If you're only going to do local DE's and want a similar but faster car, look for a used turbo. Everything NA feels anemic here. My formerly more than adequate 6.0l tow vehicle can barely accelerate from the speed limit going north on 25 (towing the trailer).
-As a daily driver, I love both the M3 and 968. 968 better for highway cruising with the tall 6th gear, would probably prefer the M3 in town.
-Not that your friend won't get high teens for his M3, but I think if you're going to drive it, the depreciation potential on that car is much higher than a mid-mileage S2 or 968.
-Without the seats, bar, and suspension, I think $10k would be very optimistic for your car.
-If you put the LSD in the S2 and later decide to sell, it will be pretty desirable to a Club Racer. There are many more S2's racing than 968's and I suspect E36 M3's.
-The 968 is about 5% heavier than the S2 with the same suspension, wheels, brakes, etc. I don't think the net difference in speed will be enough to make you happy about the incremental cost. IMO, if it had LSD and you replaced the DMF with a LWF, it would be a noticeable difference.
-I sold my 89k 968 for about $13.5k 6 years ago with a fresh clutch and good tires! It is currently listed for sale on the PCA website by the guy I sold it to for $13,900. He has added a set of 17" wheels, MO30 sways/shocks, and about 40k miles. His ad # is 18700.

Are you going to Pueblo this weekend? I'm planning to be there on Saturday.

Joe

Tom R.

Joe, thanks for setting me straight. Yes, i will be at pueblo saturday. i signed up for both days but my next door neighbor is a scooter nut, and there is a scooter rally going up to lookout mountain then down red rocks and i get to use his hopped up 50cc vespa.

Im not sure of my number, but you will recognize my car easily. the red S2 with the ny plate 'poorsh'. what are you driving? do you want to use my car? are you instructing? im trying out the used Rs i bought.

JR944

Don't know if I'll drive or ride down. The car is a blue 996 with Aerokit, the bike is a blue/silver/black BMW. The bike is our only vehicle that doesn't feel slow here. I guess even a 15% loss from 167hp at something like 540lbs is still pretty good Both the bike and car still have MO plates as I haven't been in Denver long enough to establish residency yet.

I'm coming down to meet Alan Fritze. He reasonably wanted me to meet with him and do a ride-around the track before allowing me to instruct. Assuming Alan is ok on it, I'd love to ride/drive with you in the afternoon.

See you there,

pjburges

TURBO 16V

Tom R.

I think i was thinking without the seats and bar, but with the konis.since henry let you drive his car, i guess i can trust you with my jalopy.
whether you are my instructor or not, if you want you can take my car in the instructor/black whatever they call it here sessions. I will ride with you for maybe one or two sessions to learn.... that should cut the red tape.

i too havent been in denver long enough to establish residency. that's my story and im sticking to it.