[omegaSMP300]

Originally Posted by -BEASTMW-

I do have a hard time with the price difference between '11s and '08s. It's like a ~$10k difference for what amounts to pretty minor changes (iDrive is much better, LCI tails are nice, but $10k?). But I guess age factors heavily if I'm going to keep if for 5 years or so. Either way, I plan on a warranty.

I had my heart set on this for quite a while (although a 997.1S instead - 997.2S hasn't dropped much below $60k yet). However, I think dealing with rear-facing car seats will end up being a major hassle. I hear it handles kids pretty well when they're a little older (from age 3-4 up to 10-12) so maybe a 911 will be the next step after M3. I drove a 997.1S and loved it, great all-rounder and quite track worthy.

E90 is a terrific car. My friend has a 2011.5 fully loaded (zcp, extended leather, rare sun shade etc) Space Grey/Black with 23k miles wonder if he would consider selling.

I had a 997.2 Targa 4s myself and it was a joy. Not quite as comfortable as the e90 m3 or as practical but with small kids very doable. Unfortunately, as you stated prices have definitely not dropped (which I think is great for Porsche but not so much for perspective buyers).

I think you can find a 2010 (minimum for upgraded nav) or a 2011 with low miles in the low 40s and it will be worth it (especially a ZCP car only 125ish of them nation wide). You sound like you would keep the car for awhile so a little more to get what would be a terrific DD seems worth it.