[David@Vishnu]

EVO 9 base model, track tires, and a v400 package All joking aside both your chioces right in different ways and its what you need and want your car to do. You get a well rounded car in the 335, a more performance oriented car in the c6 with comprimises and a bic lighter in the EVO.

[y2b3k]

Originally Posted by Driver72

By the way, I'm guessing Corvettes are more expensive up in Canada.
Because there is no way a 2005 Corvette should be the same price as a 2007 335i Coupe, unless the Corvette is fully loaded.
2007 C6 Corvettes here with "normal" options are $54-55K
2007 335i Coupe with "normal" options is $46-47K

The 2005 Corvette should be in the a $42-44K range at most.


If track use is what you want, the Corvette should be your choice.
But you will give up a decent amount in luxury and amenities.
One last point. The 335i Coupe would hold it's own against the Corvette on a track with a PROcede, suspension and brake upgrades however.

Ya, all cars up here in Canada are more expensive, and I guess the margin of difference in the price between the BMW 335i coupe and the Corvette gets lost up here... I checked the price that dealers would pay for the Corvette and it's about $49K Cdn so the stealership is making about 12% revenue because they are asking $56K for the Vette, where as a 335i Bimmer with ZSP, Auto, and CA will be about $58K.

So price-wise, the 335i w/ ProCede will be about $3.5K difference, which isn't much given the length of time I plan on keeping either car... BTW, I plan on going a track and drag strip, so I guess overall the Vette will be a better performance pkg? Correct?... Thanks to everyone for all their opinions BTW, very helpful!

[S4to335]

Originally Posted by scottwww

If I didn't need a back seat, I would have bought a 2-seater (possibly a Vette). Get a two-seater and enjoy it before you need to seat more. When the time comes that you need a back seat, maybe get a bimmer... and keep the Vette for weekend drives.

Really, these cars serve very different purposes. I would start with a more apt comparison between the Z4M Coupe and the Vette.

I cant believe all you guys use to own vettes...to be honest..I have never considered one...maybe its a california thing..I dunno...if I was to go upscale..it would be to Porsche. The 335i and the C6 Vettes are totally different animals meant for totally different experiences/people.

[y2b3k]

Originally Posted by scottwww

If I didn't need a back seat, I would have bought a 2-seater (possibly a Vette). Get a two-seater and enjoy it before you need to seat more. When the time comes that you need a back seat, maybe get a bimmer... and keep the Vette for weekend drives.

Really, these cars serve very different purposes. I would start with a more apt comparison between the Z4M Coupe and the Vette.

Like I said in my OP, I know my comparison isn't exactly apples to apples... but in many instances they are still comparable... both are coupes, but the 335i adds 2 more seats in the back for "families", but since I'm just finishing University I don't have any plans on starting a family anytime soon.

Also, both are "sports" cars and have a decent level of luxury pkges, and when ppl start comparing the upcoming M3 to the 335i w/ ProCede I think that comparing the Vette to the 335i w/ ProCede is reasonble. Vette and M3 are both V8's, so if ppl can compare an M3 to a 335i coupe, then Vette vs. 335i coupe isn't too obsurd...

However, my main point of comparison was Price. Like I said numerous times, the price of a slightly used 2005 Vette (6k km's on the odo) and new 2007 BMW 335i are very close, so that's why I'm trying to decide which one to purchase... But I'm sort of leaning towards the Vette b/c of its performance, but it's still American-made (no flames please) where as the Bimmer exuberates a higher-class feeling... Damn'it, BMW should offer the 335i as a strict 2 seater, that would cut down the weight and length of the car. If they did that, I would get the 335i coupe within a heart beat...lol

BTW Dave, we don't have Evo's in Canada, and I'm not about to import one from the States because it's just too much hassel. We only have a "weak" version of the Evo in Canada which is EVO RS, i think... less than 200hp = weak and not interested... Also, an EVO would be out of the question b/c it's interior is just too cheapish... At least the Vette appears more "cool/classy" sorry if that hurts your feelings b/c I know you guys at Vishnu tune a lot of Evos....

[y2b3k]

Originally Posted by S4to335

I cant believe all you guys use to own vettes...to be honest..I have never considered one...maybe its a california thing..I dunno...if I was to go upscale..it would be to Porsche. The 335i and the C6 Vettes are totally different animals meant for totally different experiences/people.

I was considering a used 2005 Porsche Boxster but it's in the $65+ Cdn, which is just a bit too much, plus they have much more milage on them. Also, the Porsche Boxster is just too slow... Even Porsche Boxster S only gets 5 seconds in the 0-60mph range... I don't want a car that'll get walked over by all sorts of cars, including a BMW 335i Coupe + ProCede...

I'm trying to be as realistic as possible, because if I had the money, I'd probably get a Ferrari just like everyone else... But since I'm a fresh grad w/ a decent job, $$$ is still the main factor, then comes performance, luxury, and finally gas milage - because god knows that the fuel prices are going through the roof :|

So like my OP says, which car will win, please don't go too off topic... But if you guys have any other suggestions for a Coupe/Sport Car around $55K Cdn that is as good in performance/luxury as a Vette or 335i Coupe, then please be my guest and do tell BTW, please suggest "used" cars that are only 2005 or newer, b/c I don't want to buy a 1995 Porsche 911 etc... u get what i mean...

[David@Vishnu]

Originally Posted by y2b3k

Damn'it, BMW should offer the 335i as a strict 2 seater, that would cut down the weight and length of the car. If they did that, I would get the 335i coupe within a heart beat...lol

BTW Dave, we don't have Evo's in Canada, and I'm not about to import one from the States because it's just too much hassel. We only have a "weak" version of the Evo in Canada which is EVO RS, i think... less than 200hp = weak and not interested... Also, an EVO would be out of the question b/c it's interior is just too cheapish... At least the Vette appears more "cool/classy" sorry if that hurts your feelings b/c I know you guys at Vishnu tune a lot of Evos....

Upcoming 1 series with the 335i engine No hurt feelings on the EVO hence the bic lighter use it up and get another one reference. BTW the EVO RS is the same engine output here but the lightest and cheapest- no abs brakes either.

[GoBonesGo]

Originally Posted by y2b3k

Also, the Porsche Boxster is just too slow... Even Porsche Boxster S only gets 5 seconds in the 0-60mph range... I don't want a car that'll get walked over by all sorts of cars, including a BMW 335i Coupe + ProCede...

Get the Vette. You don't sound like you're going for finesse, but more for staight-line power. There's nothing wrong with that and I think you'll be happier with a C6.

[Heli Animal]

I love the C6. If you were considering a C5 or the 335i I would say to lay off the payotee for a few days. C5 = Ultimate Redneckmobile C6 Z06 = Ultimate Race car under 100k


Go with the C6 as others are saying. Throw a 100 wet shot of NOS on there and run 11's @ 123 or so without worrying about braking anything.

[rolling18]

i would love a vet also BUT im only 35 to young for a mid life crisis?

EVERY time i see a vet its beiing driven near or below the speed limit by a grey haired guy with a woman with very big died hair...

i never see one passing people or driving in a "sporty" manner..

and the are just "big" looking ..

yet i still want one

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by rolling18

i would love a vet also BUT im only 35 to young for a mid life crisis?

EVERY time i see a vet its beiing driven near or below the speed limit by a grey haired guy with a woman with very big died hair...

i never see one passing people or driving in a "sporty" manner..

and the are just "big" looking ..

yet i still want one

you obviously haven't seen me yet.

[BoostedBMW]

Originally Posted by Clem

I agree as well........if you can get past the Fisher Price quality interior.

+1... the vette is a very good bang for the buck, but the interior is still horrible.

[CoralRedPlz]

if i could only have one car, id get the 335 over the C6 everyday of the week.

yeah, i might lose at the track every once in a while to a sickkkk fast car, but the 335+procede is such a good combo of price/speed/handling/looks/daily driver factor.

but if u are set on a pure sports car, then obv get the C6, as the 335 prob wont be 'raw' enough for u.

[esbezee92]

Originally Posted by S4to335

I cant believe all you guys use to own vettes...to be honest..I have never considered one...maybe its a california thing..I

i agree maybe its just california but to me it screams lower class (than a bmw) and midlife crisis.

dont get me wrong id love to drive a corvette, and if you do get one SUPERCHARGE it and make it a beast