I've been driving the new BMW M3 Convertible for about 10 days now and the more I drive it, the more I think there CAN'T be a BETTER convertible anywhere on this planet.
It's sexy, has all the power you'll ever need, comes with all the latest electronic toys (bluetooth, nav traffic, ipod, etc.), is comfortable and has that heritage/mystique/vibe so many companies strive to get.
But as much as I like M3's, I also LOVE the Porsche 911.
Just about everytime in my life I've been in the market for a sports car (A LOT!), it usually has come down to deciding between the BMW or the Porsche.
But if I was in market right now for one of the two, I'd have to give the nod to the M3 for one main reason.
The retractable hardtop, not offered on the 911.
Now I know my good friends at Porsche preach to me when I've asked that when it's truly about performance. the heavier roof takes its toll.
And a brand like Porsche always thinks performance first.
I can understand their viewpoint but I respectfully disagree and I'll tell you why.
Have you ever seen the drivers of the M3 convertible or the 911 Cabriolet?
Do you honestly think THOSE buyers are more about performance or image?
If it's all about performance and the track, then you buy a coupe.
So I don't think Porsche would be abandoning their performance reputation, by offering the next 911 with a retractable roof.
I think THEY have to.
Because if you survey most of the potential customers, they will tell you a company that has a convertible with a canvas roof in 2010, is old-fashioned and leaning OLD MAN CAR.
So what is your opinion?
Does the next 911 need a retractable roof to be a success in the marketplace?
And Porsche, while you're at it, look at the roof on the EOS.
Maybe on the next 911, you should offer a similar setup that allows full top down or large open sunroof option on the same roof like the EOS.
You could even combine two models if you did that and call the next one the 911 Targa Cabriolet.
In the meantime while you're thinking about your answer, enjoy the photos I took of the BMW M3 Convertible.
2009 BimmerFest Photo Gallery
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Photo Gallery
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