bmw doesn't compete with porsche except in it's roadsters type of car. The M3 is not meant to truly compete against the porsche 9/11--- the Z4 and the boxster on the other hand- yeah, they compete- I'm sure an individual buying an SLK looks at a boxster and a Z4 as relatively equal cars and they are in terms of price and what you get.

In the segment of the roadsters--- The MZ4 is FASTER than the Boxster S and has more value for the dollar. However, if your a porsche purist-- the Mz4 isn't anything special at all. The Cayman vs the Mcoupe- the M coupe wins that too.... it has a stronger chassis than that of the cayman and is set up a bit harder too.

However- again, if your a porsche guy- the M coupe isn't your cup of tea.

-Personally- porsche needs to do something about this- a person can get an M roadster for the price of a normal boxster--- and that will beat the boxster S completely. THAT IS A PROBLEM in this sort of arena that these cars are categorized under.

Porsche needs to up the anty by actually putting in more power. The Cayman S or RS should have the same engine that the 911 C2 has. There is no reason why it shouldn't have the same power- if it costs about 5k less out of the door from a dealer. The Porsche 911 C2 should have a min. of 365hp... the C2s should be pushing near 400. These things NEED to happen for porsche to stay competitive with rivals. Just take a look at the people that have Z06's. In their mind.. they paid the same price for a porsche C2 but have a car that might be able to beat the Twin turbo.