As someone who likes his cars, and I a little obsessed as JAck667. I would give you a short answer. No.
In my opinion, get the 911, get a slightly older one, and keep the M3
Easier said than done, last I checked printing money was a federal offense.
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Feasible yes. I DD my 997 and have a 3 1/2 year old. I think it'd be easier for you if you waited until your youngest were a little older (like around 2) so they are a little more helpful in getting in and out. I like the ability of just reaching back and being able to buckle him in/out with one hand straight from the driver's seat.

 

It'll be easier if you kids can get in and out on their own. My 4.5 year old boy loves the Pcar and he gets in, closes the door, buckles himself. No booster seat since his school is less than 5 minutes.

 

Practical = no

Doable = yes

I wouldn't do it if I were you, it'll be a pain if you have to bend over and buckle them up. My 9 year old hops in and out with no problems. I also have a 4 year old and an infant, they don't ride in the Porsche. I have a MDX and minivan for that. I would keep the M3 until your kids gets older.

 

I did it with 2 year old and 4 year old. Comes down to the seats. Otherwise, not too different than a 4 door, with the exception that you need a back that can bend in and connect the latches...

 

I do it with a 5,6, and 8 YO in different combinations. They are all in booster seats, which makes it easier. It still requires some bending and twisting to get their seatbelts connected.

To give you some sense, I always pick my car instead of my wife's minivan when I want to go somewhere with only two kids. So driving the Porsche is worth the extra hassle by far in my opinion.

 

Thanks for talking some sense into me. It looks like I'll wait until my youngest is able to fit in a booster seat. Until then, I'll still dream for a little longer...

 

If you want to **** up your car, do so in the winter with all the salt and snow. I drop mine to school on occasion (7 yrs old) and she manages to get dirt even as careful as she can be. It's a hassle on rainy days, too.

Booster seats and car seats are a hassle as mentioned above. My 7 year old doesn't use a booster as the shoulder belt is perfectly fitted in the smaller rear seat. On the other hand, after a night out of dining, we did fit a couple another adult couple in the rear seats who weren't able to drive home.

Get your wife on board to do so or a nanny.

 

This!


thebland, you managed to get another couple back there? LOL, I was asked once, I told them it isn't a clown car and I can't sit with my seat up.

OP, Stick with the M3. It seems that you've always dreamed of a Porsche. I can tell you right now that you will be 'that guy' going nuts after noticing all the dirt the kids leave behind. Not to mentions spills, dirty shoes, mud, wet feet on seats, etc.

You're just asking for trouble. You even mentioned getting a POS beater as a DD, why you would get a POS only to drive the 911 on weekends/dry conditions, not worth it.

 

I'd say feasible with some "tolerance". You know how it is with the M3 to load and unload the young one. Lifting at arms length is quite difficult. Even more so with a two door. I have two kids and my first kid I had to load/unload into a two door. Needless to say my back didn't lasted very long and so went the two door. Just my $.002. Make sure the dealer throw in a back brace.
GL with your decision.

 

DD is a 911 cabrio. I drop the kids (5 and 7) off at school each day and sometimes pick them up. No issues, both still using a booster. Not sure what age they won't fit back there anymore but for now they love it. 7 year old will move up front soon, so I've got a couple more years at least.

 

No way lol

 

For occaisonal short hauls you'll be fine. Daily commute with kids in the rear? Probably not. Yes you can make everyone fit. No they will not be comfortable.

When I load my coupe with the wife and two kids, age 11 and 8, the 8 year old brings a pillow to sit on because the ride is so stiff. The 11 year old's knees are very cramped - think tall guy in an airplane type of cramped. This is with the wife in the passenger seat, seat pulled forward most of the way, and the 11 year old behind her.

 

Like Mark said (hi Mark!), I have a short commute to daycare and I have a 3.5 yo and 15 month old. It is doable and it is made easier with the programmable front seat (have my comfortable setting and the driving kids setting). The 15 month old is in a front facing Britax and is behind the passenger seat. My Wife is about 5'7" and sits in the passenger seat and it is doable for short distances with all 4 of usn the car. I put the 3.5 yo behind me and can do the short trips (Recaro).

Having said that, we take my Wife's car whenever I (or the family) go somewhere.

 

I also have 2 children. My son just turned 4 and my daughter is 18 months. My wife has a Town and Country minivan as her daily driver and it is awesome with the kids.

My daily driver is a new Grand Cherokee. Just picked it up last week actually. Anyway, my 911 is pretty much a toy for me to enjoy and to get away in sometimes. The perfect toy.

Now, I understand everyones situation is different, but in my opinion, having the 911 as a daily driver WITH 2 kids might take some of the fun out of it. The kids at the age you have require juice and toys while driving. They require bags for all the gear too. Honestly I would probably keep the M3 or even trade it for a lesser valued suv. Then save up some and buy a 911. Have both?