BMW vs. PORSCHE

///M SPEED · Nov 30, 2005

MrElussive said:

That's not a compromise at all. BMW see this as the next wave of transmission technology, which beats all functions of the 3-pedal gearbox except for some users enjoyment of "rowing the gears". It is faster, more precise, and never misses a shift. It's not a compromise at all. You people keep beating a dead horse. It's here to stay and a main reason many high-end auto manufactures are equipping their high-end sport cars/sport sedans with SMG style gearboxes. Get over it....

Big Daddy · Nov 30, 2005

///M SPEED said:

Amen brother Amen! I am hoping that our next big car has SMG rather than a manual, ever try driving a manual in down town Seattle? Whoa dude!

tazza0712 · Nov 30, 2005

Two different leagues of cars. Porsche = pure performance while BMW = performance/sports luxury. Interesting comparo though. The REAL comparison would be between only M division cars and Porsches. That would probably make more sense.

Chesty Bonds · Nov 30, 2005

MrElussive said:

I agree completely. While there is no doubt that SMG 'boxes are excellent and here to stay, there should at the very least be the option of a true manual in a "hardcore" drivers car. To me, it seems like cutting off your nose in spite of your face.

Chesty Bonds · Nov 30, 2005

tazza0712 said:

I think this is probably spot-on.

sm32589g · Nov 30, 2005

i have to choose between BMW or a upscale volkswagen, i mean porsche, hmmmm

epj3 · Nov 30, 2005

sm32589g said:

That is quite stupid. I guess lamborghini is just an overpriced audi too. Aston martin is just an overpriced ford.

Kirby · Nov 30, 2005

epj3 said:

lamborghini is just an overpriced VW Beetle.

epj3 · Nov 30, 2005

Kirby said:

I didn't want to say it...but yes.

tazza0712 · Nov 30, 2005

I'll take one over the Beetle =P

tool fan · Dec 1, 2005

If practicality was not an issue for me...Porsche GT3 no questions

Big Daddy · Dec 1, 2005

tool fan said:

Oh yeah, amen and right on! [headbang]

foomonkey525i · Dec 1, 2005

And the K1200S is just an overpriced bicycle.

I love my 5 Series · Dec 9, 2005

We love our Porsche and BMW, but they perform different roles. The Porsche is a sports car - our BMW is a luxury sedan. Every time I turn the key on our Porsche, it makes me smile! Throttle response, handling and braking are exceptional. Seats are very confortable. Car is loud! This car makes you want to drive fast - sometimes really fast! This is the closest to owning an exotic, without the high price. I've owned four in my lifetime and each one has been more refined and more forgiving. Maintenance is very expensive, but we only need to bring her in once every 15,000 miles. The dealer also stinks and they are snooty.

Our BMW feels like a substantial car. An excellent daily driver, but also feels great on road trips. Performs very well for a mid-size sedan. Second best car (performance-wise) that I've owned. Dealer also stinks and snooty.

I've driven most models of both manufacturers and there is no comparison. Each has it's own purpose. Like someone above said "like comparing apples to oranges" My recommendation is to try each one and you can make the choice of which one you prefer.

I love my 5 Series · Dec 9, 2005

sm32589g said:

For a daily driver, I would choose a VW Toureg over an X5. I would also choose a VW Phaeton over a 750iL

Drive all four and you'll understand why.

And no, I didn't say own. Resale on high end VW's is horrible.

bnut510 · Dec 14, 2005

but hes asking which we like better... ima go with a porsche... GT3 to be exact. but im no baller... just a baller on a budget haha

frvrhrdcr1331 · Feb 10, 2006

Yeah porsches are ok...do you guys like the old porsche 940 turbo(i think thats what its called) front engine rwd has almost perfect weight balance.

adrean8j · Feb 10, 2006

Which one is better? The answer is: neither
They fit into different niches. When he asks which do YOU think is better it places it in the realm of opinion and not in the realm of FACTS. So which do i think is better? Well for nowI think that BMW is better. Why? Because i can afford to have my bimmer and drive her everyday and put people in my backseat.(notice the opinion with the purposeful omittance of any factual data on the two Marques).....anyway I would LOOOOOVE to have a Porsche GT3...ok well any of the 911/boxster series for that matter....i would love to have a M3 GTR too......so i guess the answer is: both......err...now i am confused....LOL

ivanr77 · Feb 10, 2006

I agree with everyone else, these cars are of two different classes. Porsche doesn't compete with BMW, BMW competes with Lexus, and Mercedez-Benz, of which, the cars are composed of luxury as well as performance. Note the different lines of cars as well, the 3 series is the C-class benz, whereas the 7-series is similiar to the s-class (or maybe even the e-class). AMG to M, CSL, hamman and so on.

Within BMW's comptetitors there are competeting cars for each model of that make. Porsche doesn't really compare to the BMW, save the Z4/Z3 to the Boxster. Porsche's line of "performance" vehicles are simply that, performance vehicles. The lowest of this line matches the highest of BMW's, such as the Ms. It really is not proper to compare the two because they are totally not similiar classes. They are both good and bad in their own ways, neither is better.

Militant-Grunt · Feb 10, 2006

epj3 said:

Slick tires? [chair]

Maybe you're thinking of the M3 CSL's near slick tires. That was a good ep, I totally agree that in the dry the M6 would really open up its reserves.

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