So I considerd picking up a C6 vette....

vegasspeed · 07-09-2009, 06:12 PM

I test drove a few and I came away dissapointed. The steering feel and materials used are terrible I couldn't tell if I was driving my wife's old 96' camaro at times. The seats, steering wheel and gauges are just blah to me. I kept hearing great things about this car but honestly my BMW 335i feels faster than this thing. It was a stock 07' 400hp vette that I could have bought for a cheap price($27,000). It was an automatic as well. That didn't help things at all either. Maybe I will buy a used Porshe instead. That sounds like a hell of a lot better idea.

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 06:56 PM

This has nothing to do with what your talking about but I'm thinking of picking up a new Camaro. I'm going to go test drive one soon. They're pretty cheap too. 400hp for 30k... Brembo brakes. Wonder how it drives...

persian54 · 07-09-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blk335i08

This has nothing to do with what your talking about but I'm thinking of picking up a new Camaro. I'm going to go test drive one soon. They're pretty cheap too. 400hp for 30k... Brembo brakes. Wonder how it drives...

I had a choice: Camaro or 335i....

the Camaro was very quick off the line but it felt cheap...very cheap. and didn't turn....
I love the Vette though...yeah a bit cheap feeling but 400hp 4.5 0-60 good handling new for 45k.... can't really beat that....

let me know what you thought of the Camaro

I'm really happy i picked a 335i (even though it did cost 20k more much more worth it... and way better resale value. 07s are selling for 40 and 08s are from 45-55k... a 07 vette has already 20k....)

But the Camaro is better than the stang and challenger IMHO

driven them all.

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

I had a choice: Camaro or 335i....

let me know what you thought of the Camaro

I will. I'm not really expecting the suspension of a BMW so we'll see.

I love test driving though...

I love scaring the sh*t out of the salesmen too

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 07:39 PM

I don't know why BMW 335i owners can't give other car's credit without bashing them unfairly.

The Camaro can't turn but it beats the E46 M3 and 335i on the Nurburgring?

you tested a used C6 AUTOMATIC for 5 minutes and based your review on how fast it was on that?

Here's an LS2 getting into the 11's with a good launch:

But your 335i is faster right?

What can I expect from E90post though, most posters here aren't car enthusiast but badge whores.

fdsasdasdf · 07-09-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasspeed

It was an automatic

Dude. That's the ultimate sin - an automatic VETTE?!

Yeah. Those things are fast, but have crappy interiors. Not much care is made when it comes to luxury. Chevy cares about is making trucks and cars that go fast in a straight line and that's it. Though, I have heard that the C6 handles quite well with leaf springs in the rear, surprisingly.

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

07s are selling for 40 and 08s are from 45-55k... a 07 vette has already 20k....)

Umm, where are they selling 07's and 08's for those prices? Dubai?

You can get 07 E92 335i's right now for 26k-28k, and the E90's are going for sub 25k.

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

I don't know why BMW 335i owners can't give other car's credit without bashing them unfairly.

The Camaro can't turn but it beats the E46 M3 and 335i on the Nurburgring?

you tested a used C6 AUTOMATIC for 5 minutes and based your review on how fast it was on that?

Here's an LS2 getting into the 11's with a good launch:

But your 335i is faster right?

What can I expect from E90post though, most posters here aren't car enthusiast but badge whores.

Take it easy sweetie

We're not bashing it. We're just comparing the two.

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zell

Dude. That's the ultimate sin - an automatic VETTE?!

Yeah. Those things are fast, but have crappy interiors. Not much care is made when it comes to luxury. Chevy cares about is making trucks and cars that go fast in a straight line and that's it. Though, I have heard that the C6 handles quite well with leaf springs in the rear, surprisingly.

The C6 with the Z51 package outpaces an E92 M3 on the ring.

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blk335i08

Take it easy sweetie

We're not bashing it. We're just comparing the two.

Hey beavis,

There's a difference between a fanboy comparison and a legit comparison. All I see on here are fanboy comparisons.

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

Hey beavis,

There's a difference between a fanboy comparison and a legit comparison. All I see on here are fanboy comparisons.

No need for name calling. This is a mature forum we don't need comments like that. I'm not in the mood to fight with you, so whatever bud.

Neutrino45 · 07-09-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blk335i08

I love scaring the sh*t out of the salesmen too

Why? Because you can't drive??

ellipsis212 · 07-09-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zell

Dude. That's the ultimate sin - an automatic VETTE?!

in a Vette you have to pay MORE for a manual. in an E90 you have to pay more for an AUTOPILOT! and how many manuals are out there? like 5% of the E90's

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Originally Posted by Zell

Yeah. Those things are fast, but have crappy interiors. Not much care is made when it comes to luxury. Chevy cares about is making trucks and cars that go fast in a straight line and that's it. Though, I have heard that the C6 handles quite well with leaf springs in the rear, surprisingly.

that lack of luxury appointments is the only thing that makes a Vette affordable compared to other sports cars with its performance level. it's like the ultimate best bang for your buck in sports cars.

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino45

Why? Because you can't drive??

for some reason the salesmen don't like me flooring there cars.

ianbiz · 07-09-2009, 08:03 PM

I'd srsly consider a vette, ive been in a couple and the quality is much improved, the ride is good, so is the handling and so is the power. DO ITTT.

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blk335i08

Maybe he was comparing on a track? Not just a straight line which all Americans are concerned with.

Even on the track the C6 with Z51 package will out track an E92 M3 for $20,000 less.

The new Camaro out tracks the 335i as well for $17,000 less.

Care to change your tune about American cars being able to track now?

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

The new Camaro out tracks the 335i as well for $17,000 less.

Link? Proof?

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

in a Vette you have to pay MORE for a manual. in an E90 you have to pay more for an AUTOPILOT! and how many manuals are out there? like 5% of the E90's

that lack of luxury appointments is the only thing that makes a Vette affordable compared to other sports cars with its performance level. it's like the ultimate best bang for your buck in sports cars.

Exactly. Finally someone with some sense.

This guy is taking an automatic Vette with a torque converter and trying to make a statement about the car's performance characteristic.

As someone who has SEEN an LS2 get into the low-12's consistently, I don't know wtf this guy is talking about. Of course these cars were Manuals as ALL Vettes should be.

NewSong · 07-09-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blk335i08

Link? Proof?

Nurburgring Times:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times

7:59 Chevrolet Corvette w/Z51 Package driven by Dave Hill
8:26 BMW 335i E92 Coupe w/Sports package driven by Horst von Saurma

Camaro SS lap, 8:19
http://jalopnik.com/5170998/putting-...in-perspective

See the 27 second and 7 second differences? That's the kind of thing that makes fanboys rethink their opinions.

ellipsis212 · 07-09-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

Umm, where are they selling 07's and 08's for those prices? Dubai?

You can get 07 E92 335i's right now for 26k-28k, and the E90's are going for sub 25k.

dude, when i was looking at 335's a couple months back they were ALL at least 33K. most were 35-40K. a 2006 330i will run you around 25-27K right now. i would've bought the 335 for that price

blk335i08 · 07-09-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

Nurburgring Times:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times

7:59 Chevrolet Corvette w/Z51 Package driven by Dave Hill
8:26 BMW 335i E92 Coupe w/Sports package driven by Horst von Saurma

See that 27 second difference? That's the kind of thing that makes fanboys rethink their opinions.

I'm not talking about the Corvette. I'm talking about the new Camaro. Which I have been for the last 20min.

BLACK335iCOUPE · 07-09-2009, 08:15 PM

newsong you haven't proved shit, I'd bet money I'd slay some mullet-busting comaros around a track. I'd also be surprised if a Z51 vette beat an e92 M3. the current M3 is hailed as one of the best cars in the world (the best by some - C&D) - and not just compared to everyday cars, it even plays well with most supercars

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NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 119 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	I don't know why BMW 335i owners can't give other car's credit without bashing them unfairly. The Camaro can't turn but it beats the E46 M3 and 335i on the Nurburgring? you tested a used C6 AUTOMATIC for 5 minutes and based your review on how fast it was on that? Here's an LS2 getting into the 11's with a good launch: But your 335i is faster right? What can I expect from E90post though, most posters here aren't car enthusiast but badge whores. __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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