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Originally Posted by solstice
Likely because they both appeal strongly to the same crowd. It’s a give and take situation in what you are willing to sacrifice for us that do need to sacrifice at one end.
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This. I cross-shop these two cars and have owned both. Most peoples car needs are not as rigid as people think. Rear seats usable for adults are a "nice-to-have" for me as we have a 2nd car. I choose between the two based on relative appeal.
A slightly used 911 is comparable in cost-to-own as an M3/4 based on depreciation. In fact, my 991.1 C2S cost me half as much as my F80 including maintenance.
BMW M's move to abandon special components (DCT, bespoke engines) generally makes M cars less appealing to me. However, reviews do seem positive which is great. I'll have to test drive one.