mayhan1980

If you would have to make a choice between M3Conv and 911Conv which one would you get? I really like convertibles, It would be nice to have two extra seats in the back and some luxury.
My thoughts:
911 conv is more expensive to own and maintain, but it's more of a car. M3conv is cheaper to own and maintain, it's not that unique, but for the price it has similar performance. Basically what do you guys think, is the extra $10000-20000 worthed for the Porsche?
Matt.
P.S.: I'm starting a new job tomorrow, and has a good potential.

wanabe

m3 is a bit more practical if you have to haul clients around i would think... 911 is more like one of our cars- you already have one of those!

mayhan1980

No clients, just me and the Hooters girls

rai

I don't really get the idea of "luxury convertible" to me having a daily driver convertible is a pain in the ass. That's why I got a hard top for my S2000.

The convertible M3 is a very compromised car. I think the regular M3 is a bit heavy. The convertible M3 weighs 3800 lbs and gets 16 mpg city (at best). It weighs 1600lbs more than the MR-2 spider.

Sounds like you may spend $50-70K on a vert. For the same money you can get a M3(non-vert) and a Miata/MR-2/S2000.

Believe me if you like spirited driving, less weight of the smaller 2 seat converts make up for their lack of power.

But if you ask me what do I like better M3 or 911 vert? I'll say the 911 because it will weigh 500 lbs less than the M3.

bjohnston

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rai
I don't really get the idea of "luxury convertible" to me having a daily driver convertible is a pain in the ass.

mayhan1980

Is 330i overall good car?

bjohnston

I don't mean to be a jerk, but are you kidding? It is only the most universally revered current sports sedan on the planet.

wanabe

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/bmw/3serie...atingsbox.1.BMW*

steve c

Why is the 911 more expensive to own and maintain?

rai

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I think the 330i is "the best" 4 door car under $40K. I'm talking specifically about the 330i with performance package that has up-rated engine, 6-speed MT, shorter gearing and sports suspension.

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[QUOTE]Even though the four-door E36 went out of production in May 1998 to make room for the new E46 3-series sedans, 7760 were sold in 1997 and '98, accounting for more than 46 percent of M3 sales in the U.S. for those two years.

BMW's new Performance package, a collection of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades that make a 330i four-door quicker and slicker.

the go-faster bits that set this enhanced Bimmer apart from the rest of the 330i establishment. The list includes reprogrammed engine management, hotter cams, a six-speed manual gearbox (a first for a non-M 3-series BMW), and a shorter final-drive ratio