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Very interesting perspectives in this thread...
I've had 2 E9x M3s over the past 6 yrs (DD & track use), driven an F80 M3 & a 997.1 C2S extensively on canyon roads and a 997.2 turbo & 991.1 GT3 on a race track, here are my thoughts...
Porsche 911s are definitely better than M cars on a race track, thanks to the unique layout & a chassis designed to be race first then modified for streetability compared to M cars which are designed to be street cars modified by M division to be track capable.. this clearly shows when you push these cars on the track!
On the street, you'd really have to push a 911 to feel it's uniqueness whereas not so much an M car, and that's where cars are mostly driven... therefore the value of a 911 that's driven mostly on the street is diminished & makes it feel expensive... That's where the M2 feels such a good value while still being very good on the track.
In my opinion, people buy a 911 in large part due to its heritage!
If I had regular access to canyon roads, good weather all year round and frequent track visits, I'd buy a 911 for its track ability as well as the heritage.
Otherwise, the M2 is awesome!
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