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Originally Posted by 986_inquiry
It better considering they cost $30,000 more than their identical 3-series sibling... could buy two 3-series for the cost of one M3
That's why I'm not a fan of BMW, some owners spend a few bucks on a badge and suddenly it's a M3. BMWs look too similar
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Without wanting to be facetious, you can make the same arguments about any Porsche model range. Boxster base vs. S look basically identical, Carrera base vs. loaded up S model look similar to the casual eye yet sport a $50k price difference between them, etc. The appeal of the M3 is to be invisible to the general population yet rip up in performance with the best sports cars.
Take it from a bimmer head who has owned a chipped 335i with the N54 (twin turbo) and currently has both a Boxster and an M3. The M3 is a very different animal than the 3 series: different drivetrain, suspension, engine, aerodynamics all add up not only to a very different driving experience, but also to a big step up in excitement and performance, on and off the track. The engine is a masterpiece, revs to 8400 RPM and is probably worth $20k of the price difference.
Cost wise, my M3 was $55k out the door with taxes and everything, why don't you put this in the context of the Boxster range for an eye opener. I picked it up in Munich, drove on the Nurburgring, on fabulous Alpine passes and all the way to Southern Spain, 4000km of pure driving bliss.
Drive one and you'll understand...
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2006 Porsche Boxster 987
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