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...so please bear with me.

I’ve always hated the “help me decide” threads especially when they are competing brands posted on only one brands forum.

Well, here I am, a massive hypocrite.

I recently sold my perfect 135is to get a 997. Well after some exhausting research that’s not the way I’m going to go. I did the research before I sold the 135is but obviously intensified when it was “game time” and I was truly in the market.

I’m not the guy that thinks cars are investments but I love to find cars I’d love to own but will also depreciate at a very low rate (I did well on my 135, essentially breaking even).

Well now I’m looking at cars all the way from the mid teens to $50k range and in between. They are as follows and would love this groups, as unbiased as possible thoughts, knowing full well im in a 1M forum but expect a more educated group here than others.

-1M in the 40k mile range for a fair price and within current market (trying not to give away a car I’ve worked hard on negotiations and due diligence)
*pluses: it’s a 1M and I’ve wanted one for awhile
I know it works for my current life/family as it’s just like my 135is
Long term value, possible appreciation

*minuses:not the ultra new/different vibe since it’s so much like the car I sold
The most expensive (I’ll be financing)

-2004 Porsche C4S also mid 40k range and well priced (not certain on IMS)
*pluses: I love the C4S/AWD (I have a daily Volvo wagon but still nice in Utah)
Porsche itch is scratched
These seem to be holding value really well

*minuses: old interior is “eh”
IMS Aussie likely needs addressing

-2001 e46 M3 manual coupe 69k, all stock
*pluses: so much fun and a great motor
Very clean and low miles
Really well priced and cheapest of all
Long term value but don’t really know here

*minues: needs some small interior trim details addressed
Small body issue on pass quarter panel needs to be addressed
How does the body work neg impact value long term...
Such a great car but almost a let down to the above cars?


Quick note, apologies for the formatting. On my phone away from a laptop


So, even as I’m typing this I’m thinking “man, what a dumb thread...”.

Would love any thoughts though as this is truly a struggle for me.