[Carnage]

Originally Posted by turbocoins

When I pass 5K miles or so, I'm considering a SC as well (haven't decided which, and z06vette.com is mixed on which). I would prefer a turbo, but it's way more $$ and way more difficult.

For now, I'm bone stock.

Yea, on there and corvetteforum you'll get various opinions on what's the best route. SC seems to be the best way to go for most but you can get some crazy TT setups for it and be pushing the 1000 HP range.

Even at bone stock though you got one crazy fast ride.

[turbocoins]

Originally Posted by Carnage

Yea, on there and corvetteforum you'll get various opinions on what's the best route. SC seems to be the best way to go for most but you can get some crazy TT setups for it and be pushing the 1000 HP range.

Even at bone stock though you got one crazy fast ride.

+1 It makes great noises.

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by turbocoins

Agreed. All of the cars that we speak of are performance oriented. That makes a statement about us. I think that which car we pick, how many we have, and how often we trade says more about $$ than personality. And sometimes we make mistakes, too. I have had several cars that I didn't care for.

In the end, I'm an enthisiast. I liked this board, and want to continue, even though my 335 i is gone (for now). When the mods are better, especially with respect to traction, I would be back in a second.

Good point. The 3-series and other cars that get mentioned alot on this forum(M3, RS4, Vettes, 997's, etc.) are "performance" oriented cars. Once you get past the 3-series with BMW, M's not withstanding, it gets more about luxury and class and performance is the thing that gets sacrificed to a certain degree.

I do know alot of enthusiasts who go through cars on a regular basis, some because they made a mistake, some because they just wanted to own everything cool at some point. I had my M3 for less than a year when I bought the Vette and to be honest, if I could find a really great deal on a 997 turbo, I'd probably trade the Vette for it tomorrow. The Vette really spoils you when it comes to moving up to faster cars, I paid about 50K for mine between the car and mods and to get something faster I'm going to have to spend wwwaaayyy more than that.

[turbocoins]

Originally Posted by Carnage

Good point. The 3-series and other cars that get mentioned alot on this forum(M3, RS4, Vettes, 997's, etc.) are "performance" oriented cars. Once you get past the 3-series with BMW, M's not withstanding, it gets more about luxury and class and performance is the thing that gets sacrificed to a certain degree.

I do know alot of enthusiasts who go through cars on a regular basis, some because they made a mistake, some because they just wanted to own something cool at some point. I had my M3 for less than a year when I bought the Vette and to be honest, if I could find a really great deal on a 997 turbo, I'd probably trade the Vette for it tomorrow. The Vette really spoils you when it comes to moving up to faster cars, I paid less than 50K for mine and to get something faster I'm going to have to spend waaayyy more than that.

+1,000 The 997 turbo is by far the best all around performing car I have ever driven. It makes mediocre drivers look like pros, is simple to mod (eg. evolution motorsports, promotive, or upsolute.com if you want to keep the cost down), and gives a sense of roadhandling and security at the limits that no other car offers for less than $175 K.

Only problem is the cost to purchase and cost to maintain. Add cost into the equation, and the Vette is at the top of most any list.

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by ynnep

I dont know why people make fun of the vette even though it really is a nice car. Since u own a bmw u guys think its the best out there guess what its not. I own an 08 335i and got a 07 c6 in the driveway both are wonderful cars. Driving the vette everyone stares at me because im a 20 yr old azn guy driving it which i find funny and all these old white men always talk to me. To me both are fine cars just depends if i need to drive more than 2 ppl i will be driving the 335i and i prefer it more since its my new car

No offense, but DOES ANYONE in southern California work for a living?

[BMWDAD]

Sooo, will my 2008 335i coupe, sport, 6mt, stay with my friends 2008 vette, cov't, 6mt? (no Z51)

1. In a straight line?
2. On a twistie road?

He has his car, mine will be here next week.

By the way, we are old dudes, who waited a lifetime to get these two machines.

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by BMWDAD

Sooo, will my 2008 335i coupe, sport, 6mt, stay with my friends 2008 vette, cov't, 6mt? (no Z51)

1. In a straight line?
2. On a twistie road?

He has his car, mine will be here next week.

By the way, we are old dudes, who waited a lifetime to get these two machines.

1. In a straight line? No (even as a vert it's still a 4.1-4.2 sec. car 0-60), the 08's are 430+ HP, the vert only weighs about 50 lbs. more than the coupe and the 6mt. coupe has been clocked at a 4 flat 0-60.
2. On a twistie road? No (even without Z51 it's still a beast in the twisties)

A stock 08 Corvette will smoke a stock 335 in any arena unless he is a terrible driver, then all bets are off.

[335Transformer]

Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

The E55 is a pig with a rocket attached to it, the Vette is a perfectly balanced car with power.

+1,000. Did you make that up about the E55? That is a perfect description of it.

[335Transformer]

Originally Posted by ynnep

Driving the vette everyone stares at me because im a 20 yr old azn guy driving it which i find funny and all these old white men always talk to me.

They never saw a guy with a small penis drive a vette?

[L~R~G nor cal]

Originally Posted by 335Transformer

They never saw a guy with a small penis drive a vette?

+1 lol

[siriusinvestor]

Originally Posted by 335Transformer

They never saw a guy with a small penis drive a vette?

HHAHAHAHAHAHAH LOL!!!!

[siriusinvestor]

Originally Posted by 335Transformer

+1,000. Did you make that up about the E55? That is a perfect description of it.

I thought that was just a known fact about the E55. I mean ill admit it's a fast car, but I keep seeing more and more of them frequently now since it is a discontunued model and many people buy them used.

[eightonezero]

Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

Yeah Seriously how do you know those trailor parks don't have E36 M3s in them as well? Just because Vette's are American Cars, therefore we have to make the generalization that only trailor park trash will be driving it?

I have seen brand new C5's in trailer parks back in the 90's. Sorry if that bothers you guys, but it's the way it is. Every hillbilly's dream is a corvette. I choose not to be associated with a crowd that prefers cowboy hats to baseball hats

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by eightonezero

I have seen brand new C5's in trailer parks back in the 90's. Sorry if that bothers you guys, but it's the way it is. Every hillbilly's dream is a corvette. I choose not to be associated with a crowd that prefers cowboy hats to baseball hats

You must not get out much because that's one of the most ignorant statements I've read on this forum. That's big mountain to climb so you should be proud.

Back in the 80's I saw alot of BMW owners wearing pink sweaters, penny loafers and pants with the end of the legs rolled up. I guess all BMW owners are yuppies with drug problems....

bye-bye troll, feeding time is over.

[BMWDAD]

Originally Posted by Carnage

1. In a straight line? No (even as a vert it's still a 4.1-4.2 sec. car 0-60), the 08's are 430+ HP, the vert only weighs about 50 lbs. more than the coupe and the 6mt. coupe has been clocked at a 4 flat 0-60.
2. On a twistie road? No (even without Z51 it's still a beast in the twisties)

A stock 08 Corvette will smoke a stock 335 in any arena unless he is a terrible driver, then all bets are off.

Thanks, for the info, but I still like the 335i better.

[siriusinvestor]

Originally Posted by Carnage

You must not get out much because that's one of the most ignorant statements I've read on this forum. That's big mountain to climb so you should be proud.

Back in the 80's I saw alot of BMW owners wearing pink sweaters, penny loafers and pants with the end of the legs rolled up. I guess all BMW owners are yuppies with drug problems....

bye-bye troll, feeding time is over.

Still in all seriousness Carnage, you gotta let go, some people are just ignorant to the core and will not budge.

Just like the Azn Vette guy, just because he is Asian, you would assume he is driving a Toyota, Honda, or Lexus?

[quagmire]

Originally Posted by BMWDAD

Thanks, for the info, but I still like the 335i better.

As I said in my earlier post, you can have your preferences. So if the 335i is better for you then the 'Vette that is all fine and dandy. But, give the 'Vette the credit it deserves and don't let the image it has get in the way of the buying decision and credit.

[ynnep]

small penis? people who usually criticizes another about their penis size is lacking something in their pants...im 6'2 and im viet sorry i dont fit the sterotype you think is true...your an arrogant ****** that has to bring up penises

[L~R~G nor cal]

Originally Posted by ynnep

small penis? people who usually criticizes another about their penis size is lacking something in their pants...im 6'2 and im viet sorry i dont fit the sterotype you think is true...your an arrogant ****** that has to bring up penises

Man Law states that whenever bring up height in a conversation about "size" you are small.
Sorry man, its just man law.

[siriusinvestor]

Originally Posted by L~R~G nor cal

Man Law states that whenever bring up height in a conversation about "size" you are small.
Sorry man, its just man law.

Come on now, what the hell is this high school?

PS - Look at your name, LRG Nor Cal? Why do you have to refer yourself as LRG? Are you trying to compensate for something?

[ynnep]

lrgnorcal ur an idiot he is trying to stereotype me and obviously i dont fit that profile...and how would you guys know asians have small penises im guessing you guys prefer men so mayb you and transformer can become butt buddies

[BMWDAD]

Originally Posted by quagmire

As I said in my earlier post, you can have your preferences. So if the 335i is better for you then the 'Vette that is all fine and dandy. But, give the 'Vette the credit it deserves and don't let the image it has get in the way of the buying decision and credit.

I guess you did not read my first post. It was a very positive statement about the vette.