I'll be 21 in a few months, but I live in a country where I would have to pay over 3000€ (4000$) a year to taxes for a car like the M3 or 993, thats why I'm driving an Audi A3 Sportsback.
If I would be living in a country like the USA, than I would get something like the 993 or 964.

It's good that you're thinking about things like repair-bills and oil consumption before you're making your final decision, it means that you're not a show-off with no real interest in the car.
For people our age bills for small things here and there are not welcome.
If you think that you would be taking a big risk (financially) with the 993 than don't buy it, the M3 is a great car too.
But I think the 993 can be driven 2 miles a day without a problem, it's a Porsche, I don't think that they've ever been unreliable.
And I think that the experience of driving and owning a Porsche is something more special than it would be with a M3.

Did you already asked a dealership for a test-drive? That might have a big influence on your decision.

 

I've always hated that car, actually. It's just ugly, and probably fairly expensive given the rarity. I do, however, really like the Z4 M coupe, although it probably has less character than the Z3.

Financially, I don't think a 993 would stretch me. I have no debt, a good job (banking), and I live in a fairly cheap city, so despite being less than a year out of school, a 993 in good condition (not concours - not willing to pay the premium when I intend to drive the car) is within comfortable reach. I would need to wait for my second bonus to swing a GT3, but I'll probably be ready to buy property then.

I haven't test driven one - neither local Porsche dealer has one on the lot, and I don't personally know any owners, unfortunately.

 

take it easy big boy,..you still got your whole life ahead of you

job security is not 100% and I`d say take it easy,enjoy life but don`t fall into the trap of wanting the best and all together immediately

 

I hear you - but I need some motivation to spend 20+ hours a day in my cube!

 

If anything, a 993 in the garage will just be motivation to GTFO of the office, but that's just me.

 

Update:

Got my bonus and now actively looking for a 993; still hoping to test drive an E92 M3 and an Elise this weekend, however.. still torn.

 

I'm with the 993 option.

 

It's just tough finding one that fits my desired parameters - C2 (narrow body), 96 or later (varioram, no basket handle), coupe, stick, Guards red, well maintained - high(er) mileage not a problem if the car is clean and has no major issues

 

I drove an E92 M3 last weekend; I liked it and the price was very good so I called the dealer back ... they had just taken a deposit from someone else.

Yesterday I drove a '96 993. Not my desired color, but I put down a deposit immediately. Mine pending PPI!

 

Did you take any pics?