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thstone · 04-28-2014, 11:29 AM

The M3 is an easy winner. The E46 is a classic design and the M3 version only looks better. The M3 has 333hp. The M3 has a manual transmission. The only advantage for the base Boxster is the convertible.

My wife drives a 2002 base E46 and my younger son has a 2001 E46 with the Sport (suspension) package. Both are more reliable and much cheaper to operate/repair than any of my Porsche's.

04-28-2014, 11:29 AM	#11
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	The M3 is an easy winner. The E46 is a classic design and the M3 version only looks better. The M3 has 333hp. The M3 has a manual transmission. The only advantage for the base Boxster is the convertible. My wife drives a 2002 base E46 and my younger son has a 2001 E46 with the Sport (suspension) package. Both are more reliable and much cheaper to operate/repair than any of my Porsche's. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 04-28-2014 at 11:36 AM.