986, 996, E46 M3 or even 987?

[JCL12]

Although I am going to get shot for saying this, I would personally grab an E46 M3 if you can find one in good condition. They are more practical, faster, and will have much better interiors. I speculate that handling and street braking would also be comparable between the two cars and the M3 *might* be easier to maintain.

[Bambino Don]

But the VW's prob is it feels to heavy,
That was my thought in the E46 M3, it felt too heavy, its not the nimblest of cars.
plus you cant say you drive a porsche!!

James

[aBsOlUt]

Go for a 987. I love my 986S but its kinda old school interior wise. I believe besides the engine power difference the interior (and the exterior a bit...) is the main difference between 986 and 987. It is more modern and better looking imo (keep in mind I own a 986S!).

Whatever you do, get a Boxster, the handling and speed are phenomenal.

[Bambino Don]

Originally Posted by aBsOlUt

Go for a 987. I love my 986S but its kinda old school interior wise. I believe besides the engine power difference the interior (and the exterior a bit...) is the main ifference between 986 and 987. It is more modern and better looking imo (keep in mind I own a 986S!).

Whatever you do, get a Boxster, the handling and speed are phenomenal.

as he has said and also get the 'S' ok!!!

The interior isnt that bad btw, i dont think it is too old school, CDplayer and control stalks at the steering wheel are, but that is it!!!!

[pekopeeus]

how about the chasis? 987 must be much improved. Isn't it?

Take a look at this: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/218477A1B79EBF50CA256F4000038E91

Originally Posted by pekopeeus

how about the chasis? 987 must be much improved. Isn't it?

[djomlas]

there was a guy at our autocross w a blue R32. he owned allllllll of us. and i mean owned us. all he has was basic mild coil over kit, but hes getting, or got, bigger turbo now. but when i t was stock w coilovers, that thing handled like a mofo and got some crazy times, he was wayy ahead of us all in porsches

i grew up in europe, and i love VWs, i wanna get a 1st gen really bad.

good luck in your search, but go for a few test drives and see the difference for yourself.

*BANG!*


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Originally Posted by JCL12

Although I am going to get shot for saying this, I would personally grab an E46 M3 if you can find one in good condition. They are more practical, faster, and will have much better interiors. I speculate that handling and street braking would also be comparable between the two cars and the M3 *might* be easier to maintain.