gabfab

and BTW congrats on two beautiful and terrific cars. Enjoy!!

Money2536

I thought I would prefer the E90, but interior and design seem so dated now that the new one has brain washed me. I'd say a low optioned F80 would be better. But it does sound weird.

fjpdds

Excellent post, thanks!

gabfab

Thank you. I am inclined to go E90 but F80 ED would be nice…

Enjoy your beautiful blue GT3!

Holli82

It's great to have someone who actually has spent time in both cars take time to provide feedback.

I've owned M3's in the past and have contemplated returning to BMW. I just enjoy the 911 experience so much more. Two great cars... but different.

Thanks for taking the time to write this up.

fast1

As a former owner of E36 and E46 M3s, I appreciate the performance of M models. It's incredible what the M3 offers in performance when you consider that it's built upon the 3 series platform, as opposed to the purpose built 991 platform. The side by side comparison of the M3 and 991 show just how much the 911 has grown with each new generation. I expect that the 993 would look like a sub compact next to the new M3.

Thanks Money 2536 for your comprehensive review. It's always refreshing to get an unbiased perspective.

96redLT4

Money... I really enjoyed your write-up and pictures. I just got a 2015 M4 cpe, and was commenting to my wife, while it is a good car, it is no substitute for a 911, and mine is an old 997. The Porsche key is still the first one I reach for. I have been trying to decide whether to replace mine, which I really love with a 991 GTS.
I am kind of scared now about the 'hesitation' issue. I would be sick to let mine go and have an issue like this with the new one. What do you think?
Jim

Money2536

Thanks Jim. This is such a tough one. I'd like to tell you it will be fine and your car won't have it. I think a reasonable solution can be to wait a bit and get a used one with 5,000 miles on it. That way you could test drive it to ensure that it doesn't have any issues. I do think Porsche is going to figure this out. It just might be a while.

96redLT4

Great advice. I just have to find the right car and previous owner. I do think the M4 is a great package and an incredible value compared to a Porsche, and I only got 1K off sticker!
J

paradocs98

Great write-up. Thanks for taking the time!

eg991

Awesome post. I assume with the new GT3 vs. the F80 M3, no contest, right? It's really an unfair comparison . . .

Money2536

Yeah, that one isn't worth a comparison. GT3!

Key Left

Nicely done and very fair sounding comparison....I only wish "Car and Driver" had done the same.

ipse dixit

Bravo.
Thank you for taking the time.

systemr

wow the M4 looks massive, I thought it was an M5 at first