If you had about $50K to piss away....

[conradtan]

Which of these two cars would you choose? The 2004 911 Carrera 4S Cab has 17K miles - $45K and the 2008 BMW M3 Couple has 16K miles - $52K. I have been working very hard at my job and despite this economy, I'm got a little bonus/raise this year and am considering handing down my boxster to my 23 yr old son and getting one of the other cars. I am probably going to put 20 or 30% down on one of these cars and finance the rest. If it were you, which one would you choose? Thanks in advance and all advice is much appreciated!

[Tricknique]

Get the Cab! You're in sunny San Jose so perfectly situated to enjoy it year-round.

-Matt

[Grizzly]

Porsche. Everybody has a BMW.

[conradtan]

@ Tricknique and Grizzly: I know. I thought about it. But damn... I'm being lured by that 414hp V8. Haha!! Hey thanks for the replies by the way. I've always respected everyone's views and opinions here!

[j.fro]

What are your thoughts on how you'd use either car? And, more importantly, have you driven both of them?
If it were my dollar, I'd be considering an engine swap in my own Boxster, or possibly the purchase of another one for an engine transplant, suspension makeover, and weight loss therapy.

[E Kaplan]

If you need a functional back seat, I would go with the BMW. But, if a back seat is not needed, the Porsche wins in my opinion. I just think its more fun to drive a Porsche. Driving with the top down on a beautiful day. There's nothing like it.