Hi guys, been a BMW enthusiast for a long time, but can't help but taking a fancy to the 911, 993 in particular. Anyone have any views on looks and the way the 993 would compare to the m3. I already have an m3 that I'm considering chopping in for the 911, can't have both unfortunatley. Any views welcome!
Re: E30 m3 or porsche 993
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:44 pm
by Nick45
Nice dilemma. I think the original 911 shape is one of the finest looking cars ever styled. But... test drive required.
Re: E30 m3 or porsche 993
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:49 pm
by hillbilly30
993 with no hesitation! I've had a 964 and it will always be the best car I've ever owened I'm sure, stunning drive in every way and I'm told the 993 was a a lot better! The drive I had of an m3 was in no way shabby but a 911 is just without comparison, build quality, steering, handling (ignore the "to heavy at the rear" nonsense)
It was a few years ago now and I traded my e36 m3 for the 911 and it made the e36 look clumsy, even though the m3 was a bit quicker, the m3 is a sports version of a saloon car, the 911 is a sports car full stop!
They are marmite cars though and many would disagree with my humble views. I will one day have a 993!
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:51 pm
by M42
Yeah, your right, it's that shape I love, and the sound of that air cooled flat 6. But saying that, tha handling and balance in the m3 is awesome, and when the s14 comes on cam, well, it's motoring bliss, it i don't take the plunge though, I'll always be wondering.
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:04 pm
by hillbilly30
They are both appreciating assets, if you decide against the 993 in time, it will have made money at a similar rate to the m3, the s14 power band is great but the torque of the flat 6 is so smooth and then they give an extra shove at 5500 rpm all the way through the red bit........ I'm banging on now, I do miss it
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:25 pm
by zaust
993 is a superb car in all forms, think you would be crying after selling the m though. Save up and bave both if possible.
Re: E30 m3 or porsche 993
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:26 pm
by THE_GODFATHER
M42 wrote:Hi guys, been a BMW enthusiast for a long time, but can't help but taking a fancy to the 911, 993 in particular. Anyone have any views on looks and the way the 993 would compare to the m3. I already have an m3 that I'm considering chopping in for the 911, can't have both unfortunatley. Any views welcome!
What model e30 m3 do you own
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:29 pm
by M42
Why? You wanna buy?
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:35 pm
by THE_GODFATHER
You looking to sell as I am in the market for one
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:38 pm
by M42
You have pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:15 pm
by cecotto_singh
I've got both.
Different beasts completely. Both as good as each other to be far in there own ways.
From having driven a e30 m3 my first impressions of the 993 was that it handled shit! I then put 18s on it coilovers and had it set up properly. Also a quaife LSD. Now it drives so much better!
Porsche is just that much more executive!
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:56 pm
by Andy325i
993 for sure!
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:01 pm
by seanboy
Got rid of 993 targa 2 years ago. Miss it when you see one now.
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:05 pm
by kieran325
Mate of mine has the 993 and I drive it from time to time and its a wicked car, I've offered him what he paid for it but he's not budging
Go for the 993.
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:05 pm
by Andy325i
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:35 pm
by M42
Thanks for the feedback guys. Going to look at a 993 next week, and poss come to a deal with him with my M3, if I don't like the car, ill probably keep my E30 and spend the extra money on a carbon airbox and alpha n. The 993 is polar silver with rs clubsport kit, needs a bit of tlc, but most cars of that age do anyway.
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:04 pm
by pony
993 Turbo 4S with Porsche Manual Gearbox for me
For the looks the power the speed
Never forget seeing one whoop an E39 M5 butt on the M4 in 2001
Or
993 Carrera 2S Coupe with Porsche Manual Gearbox
For the looks, NA throttle response, noise, speed though bit slow nowadays
I know someone with one of these
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:10 pm
by cecotto_singh
Go for a manual. Varioram is best. 2wd better.
Avoid blue and dark grey leather.
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:18 pm
by pony
I also love the 993 Targa with Porsche Manual Gearbox
Forgot to ask which E30 M3 u have ?
Regular one, Evo I, Evo II, Sport Evolution or what ?
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:29 pm
by E30BeemerLad
Pony a 993 turbo worth having is 50 bags to own, can't compare that to an E30 M3 in any way shape or form
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:49 pm
by pony
E30BeemerLad wrote:Pony a 993 turbo worth having is 50 bags to own, can't compare that to an E30 M3 in any way shape or form
Some E30 M3s are over £50k even up to £100k if some are the prices are to be believed ?
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:51 pm
by Simon13
a fast old super saloon? Plenty of choice there from the Germans
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:08 pm
by bss325i
pony wrote:I also love the 993 Targa with Porsche Manual Gearbox
Forgot to ask which E30 M3 u have ?
Regular one, Evo I, Evo II, Sport Evolution or what ?
Why do you always say "porsche manual gearbox" or "BMW manual gearbox"?
It's not going to have a bloody renault gearbox is it?!
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:13 pm
by Simon13
Pony no more M powerz talk yeah? remember your 325i!
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:16 pm
by bss325i
The bmw e46 m3 cs with bmw manual gearbox and bmw m differential and bmw m brakes and bmw m suspension and bmw m seats and bmw m body shell.
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:56 pm
by assassin
This is a pisstake ?
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:11 pm
by DanThe
assassin wrote:This is a pisstake ?
A BMW pisstake
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:14 pm
by pony
Simon13 wrote:Pony no more M powerz talk yeah? remember your 325i!
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:14 pm
by pony
Simon13 wrote:Pony no more M powerz talk yeah? remember your 325i!
What about the 325i ?
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:15 pm
by assassin
DanThe wrote:
assassin wrote:This is a pisstake ?
A BMW pisstake
Thought so
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:07 am
by Andy325i
bss325i wrote:The bmw e46 m3 cs with bmw manual gearbox and bmw m differential and bmw m brakes and bmw m suspension and bmw m seats and bmw m body shell.
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:14 am
by pacerpete
bss325i wrote:The bmw e46 m3 cs with bmw manual gearbox and bmw m differential and bmw m brakes and bmw m suspension and bmw m seats and bmw m body shell and £1800 OF BMW M RUST !
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:49 am
by M42
It's a lachsilver evo1, I've had her fully restored from top to bottom, she's in superb condition with not so much as a swirl mark. But the itch for a 911 is pretty strong and has to be scratched.
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:54 am
by e30topless
M42 wrote:It's a lachsilver evo1, I've had her fully restored from top to bottom, she's in superb condition with not so much as a swirl mark. But the itch for a 911 is pretty strong and has to be scratched.
the turd should fetch top money if all is correct,I'm fairly sure by now your inundated with pm's and silly offers..
the 993 is a truly epic car i doubt you will look back
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:03 am
by M42
The car needs for nothing, she's with 4 star classics at the moment but getting her back next week, to possibly strike a deal with the porsche owner, I suppose I should have tried to sell it privately but I didn't want to deal with the phone calls and time wasters.
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