I just got a '08 Porsche 911, but I'm thinking of trading in for a BMW 650/M6?

Question

Since golf clubs don't fit into the 911, I'm thinking of trading in for a BMW 650/M6. I've been a long time Porsche 911 owners since 2001, and a black Corvette. Once in a while during 2 hours+ drives, I get tired of the cramped 2 seater that has tiny trunk space, and yet ended up getting another 911 this year. I test drove the BMW 6 series and M6 prior to the Porsche purchase, and loved the ride and spacious interior and trunk space. But it's still a common BMW. People tell me that BMW 650 or M6 is no match with the brand name Porsche 911. 5 years ago, I ended up getting the Vette and 911 at the same time when I got tired of driving a 4 door Mercedes E class sedan for about 10 years. '08 Porsche 911 or BMW 650 or M6? It's a tough one.

Answer 1

Believe it or not, the M6 is quicker than the Porsche 911, by 1/2 sec in some tests.   As far as the M6 being no match for the Porsche, I think that's bull, Porsche is a purpose built car, and where i live, as well as Florida and California, they are just as common as 650's.  I'd say you'd see less M6's than 911's though.

A Carrera S starts at $83k where an M6 starts at $100k.  You get more car with the M6, it's a luxury sports tourer, not a pure sports car like the porsche.

Answer 2

go with the performance BMW.  M6 is sweeet or even the M3 and you can put a bunch of performance up grades to it to make it faster than the 911.  And guess what your clubs will fit inside it.

Answer 3

Of the two I would take the M6.  I'm not sure which 911 you have but the only one that is faster is the turbo's and GT2 or GT3.  The others are all slower or tie the M6 although the slowest is still 5 secs.  The cheapest is the GT3 that is $107500 USD.  The M6 runs to 60mph in 4.5 sec and starts at $100000 USD.  The 911 starts at $73000 USD.  Of the 911's that are slower the most expensive is $97000 USD.  So price wise again it depends of which 911 you have.  The M6 is more luxurious and roomier.  It also handles better b/c BMW's are all nearly 50/50 weight distribution while the 911 is 38.2/61.8.

All these prices are based on new vehicles for newest model year out.

Also I'd really consider the M5 which has the same powerplant as the M6 but is a 5 series sedan and lots more room.

Even and M3 would be good but not as roomy.  But still as quick being only .3 sec slower.