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Originally Posted by vonbeeler
I guess for me the point is Porsche was always way above in performance and at the $100k base model its just mediocre.
So in summary as of late Porsche has been too much $ for not enough performance for me. QUOTE]
I am repeating myself because I don't think it came across the first time....
So In summary: AS OF LATE, Porsche has been too much $ for not enough performance for me.
I wasn't trying to compare head to head even though they almost do. I was using the M3 as illustration that the Porsche is too much $ for the performance or lack thereof at its price point.
To further the debate of too much $ for not enough performance. Here is another illustration: I just sold a base 5 year old Corvette with Z-51 pkg that was more HP, 3200lbs, a lot more torque, handled 95% as well, for a paltry $27 grand. So when I look at a brand new 911 S with less overall performance for $105,000 its just not very motivating and actually disappointing.
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You are confusing
power with
performance. The former is 0-60, 0-100 etc while the latter involves suspension geometry, braking, throttle response, steering feel etc, the combination of which adds up to a fun car that can turn in quick lap times. A 997 S does not have "less overall performance" than a C5. At all.
Until you realize performance is not all BHP, torque and drag racing then there is not much that can be done. If you are after hp/$ then Porsche is not the brand for you, but then if you want hp/lb then I don't think MB is either.