E46 Bmw M3 Or 2002 Porsche Boxster S

[Evo prec]

Hey guys i was going to pick up a M3 until i started to look at porsche and now i cant decide between these two cars was wondering what you guys think is a better car ?

[max_boost]

Hmmm....M Roadster instead actually.:D

[Evo prec]

m roadster is very nice but a little to much in price unless you go older style and they are so hard to find

[Loud-N-Clear]

Go with the E46, my dad has one and it's a blast to drive.

[rc2002]

I say Boxster S. You see an E46 M3 on every street corner. Boxster S is still a really decent car, even though it may be slower.

[alpha_gangsta]

I imagine the M3 would be more easy to live with daily but the porsche boxster would be more fun for the occasional stint.
guess it depends on price and purpose behind your purchase.

[C4S]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
I say Boxster S. You see an E46 M3 on every street corner. Boxster S is still a really decent car, even though it may be slower.

They both nice .. and they are both everywhere .. (But you see M3 in winter too) ...

Do u enjoy driving a topless car? if u don't care topless or not, then M3 coupe .. if u want a topless car, then Boxster S ... M3 cab is nice too, but a bit too heavy .. I like the coupe better. :)

[waypastfast]

Boxster S FTW....saw one driving around the other day in winter as well........

[E36M3]

I'd get the E46 M3 (actually probably will get one myself). It is really hard to beat it as an all around car.. supercar like performance, very easy to live with and very classy styling.

I've always wanted a Porsche, and the Boxster S is a great car, I just don't like them as much.

[Speed_RaSiR]

Originally posted by Evo prec
Hey guys i was going to pick up a M3 until i started to look at porsche and now i cant decide between these two cars was wondering what you guys think is a better car ?

Are you serious? M3 by far.

[sgouki]

E46
Looks good and performance is top notch
Boxters are for ppl who can't afford a 911. You all know I said what we're thinking lol

[aram1000]

I would go with the E46 M3 as it would be more practical than the boxter s plus its a blast to drive

[frostyda9]

Registered: Jul 2003
Location: calgary
What I drive: E46

Looks like you made the right choice :thumbsup:

[Redlyne_mr2]

I found the Boxster S to be much more fun to drive than an e46 m3. The e46 is nice, it does everything well but it doesnt have that extra pizzazz and fun to drive feel that the Porsche has. For people who say its for people who cant afford a 911...well the Boxster is what the 911 used to be. Simple, light, quick!

[Mitsu3000gt]

^^^ The 2002 Boxter S is not very quick. I've driven both several times, and I would take the M3. Before 2006, the boxters were not put together that well. Lots of creaks/rattles, just didn't feel soild. The M3's are built amazingly and fit and finish is top notch. Also, the boxters are dissapointingly slow - even the cayman S was a little slow IMO. If those 2 cars are your choices, M3 all the way. Additionally, the M3 is more practical. Or you can do it right and buy a M5 (if you like them) :thumbsup:

[A2VR6]

Having driven both, (except the boxster was a 2006) I would have to say the boxster was more fun to drive as well. I'll agree that the E46 has much more power and is quicker, but I would go as far as saying the boxster is slow... i'd call it decently quick but slow for a porsche.

[waypastfast]

Why not get an STi and beat them both and save a whole ton of money?? Just a thought........;)

[Kaos]

Originally posted by waypastfast
Why not get an STi and beat them both and save a whole ton of money?? Just a thought........;)

Because they're totally different cars.
STi > Boy Racer
M3 > Luxury Sport Coupe.

[rc2002]

:werd: Plus, power is the only thing going for Subaru's. Interior is really cheaply made. There's nothing luxurious about it.

[waypastfast]

But the new LIMITED gives some more luxury features to the STi....and no big boy racer spoilers......I guess if i wasn't driving a STi the M3 would be my next choice if i had the funds......i guess i had to re-think the whole boxster thing!

[TNation]

Boxster's are really great. IF you are looking at one, get one over the year 2001 though. There many various were defects in the models before 2001.

[Kaos]

Originally posted by waypastfast
But the new LIMITED gives some more luxury features to the STi....and no big boy racer spoilers......I guess if i wasn't driving a STi the M3 would be my next choice if i had the funds......i guess i had to re-think the whole boxster thing!

The Limited also has a big price tag as well, somewhere around the same price tag as an older e46 M3.

[Evo prec]

yeah finally made my decision picking up an M3 next week. The porsche was just to unpractical for me. Thanks for the input

[TNation]

get some pics of your new ridE! :thumbsup:

[Evo prec]

i will when i get it next week i will keep you updated

[TNation]

kay dude
what year are you looking at?

[civickid_21]

Bump for a sweet car man. M3's are so nice. I'm actually getting one in the spring, so lemme know what you think of it.