[Alpine435i]

Originally Posted by Zombie1

no shit but 99% of people arent exceptional drivers.

No shit. But 50% of people are below average drivers who can still run 11s in a Z06, sans any bolt-ons.

C5 Z06s ran 11s with a bolt-on or two. LOL.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

I ran 11's first time out in my C6 z06 and I had a horrible launch haha

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Zombie1

no shit but 99% of people arent exceptional drivers.

but 99% of people think they're exceptional drivers. lol

[falar]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I ran 11's first time out in my C6 z06 and I had a horrible launch haha

I believe it. I've seen 2.2 60' times still result in mid 11s with the C6 Z06.

[chumley]

I think I'd be afraid of an '08 M6 that was only $35k. That's really what they run?

[Baltazar]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

Can you post a pic of your Pinto?

LOL I will

[Baltazar]

Sound like Z06 is more reliable
Only thing is I have three kids oldes is 8 so wife askd me to get M6 because of back seats. I honestly dont give A Fu%^$ what she wants car is for me.

its tough decision

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

Can you post a pic of your Pinto?

I doubt it, since the Pinto debuted as 1971 model.

[fijigabe0]

You're comparing two vehicles made for two different purposes. What are you trying to do? Do you want a typical "sports car" or are you looking for a powerful GT car? This isn't a true comparison. Be honest with yourself, determine what you really want, and then go look for it.

BTW, the Z06 was bred to be a "budget supercar", able to beat the likes of Ferrari, Lambo, etc, but costing 50% less. The M6 was bred to be an elite GT car, comparing with the likes of Aston, Jag, etc. You're really comparing apples and oranges here.

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

I was never the one to bring up AM or Maserati, the guy I quoted and responded to did. He said that an M6 is comparable to the AM and Maserati, not in driving dynamics but rather in "prestige". Which isn't true. BMW, while a great brand (as well as M GmbH), isn't quite up to the same level of sophistication that Maserati and Aston Martin hold in the market place. Not that that is a big deal, BMW primarily doesn't focus on that demographic anyway.

I think you took what I wrote and assumed I was trashing the M6, which I wasn't. Just realizing it for what it is, a damn good car that one could easily drive everyday around town but it's not in the same league as an Aston or Maserati.

I think people are praising Maserati only because they are rare. Otherwise, they are not what they try to be. One in my family and one owned by a friend of mine, bot two POS they are very unreliable and like my friend said, the service tech drove it more than the owner. It took a while to get rid of them too. In fact, in Europe is very well known, italian cars are unreliable. That reminds me of my stress time with my Alfa.
From my point of view however, Maserati is nowhere near BMW and I am not talking as a fanboi. Aston, yes, that is a different car.

Back on topic, I will go for the M6. Corvette is nice but I don't see that car as a daily driver. They don't compare anyway, twoseater versus four seats, etc.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

You're comparing two vehicles made for two different purposes. What are you trying to do? Do you want a typical "sports car" or are you looking for a powerful GT car? This isn't a true comparison. Be honest with yourself, determine what you really want, and then go look for it.

BTW, the Z06 was bred to be a "budget supercar", able to beat the likes of Ferrari, Lambo, etc, but costing 50% less. The M6 was bred to be an elite GT car, comparing with the likes of Aston, Jag, etc. You're really comparing apples and oranges here.

I agree.

I was actually going to get a E60 M5 but the poor gas mileage and reliability issues I read about steered me away so I went with a z06.

They weren't exactly apples to apples but it was a case of get a practical sedan that's fast or just get the super car and be done with it. Plus i still get about 20 MPG average

[Baltazar]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

You're comparing two vehicles made for two different purposes. What are you trying to do? Do you want a typical "sports car" or are you looking for a powerful GT car? This isn't a true comparison. Be honest with yourself, determine what you really want, and then go look for it.

BTW, the Z06 was bred to be a "budget supercar", able to beat the likes of Ferrari, Lambo, etc, but costing 50% less. The M6 was bred to be an elite GT car, comparing with the likes of Aston, Jag, etc. You're really comparing apples and oranges here.

I want Eyecatcher, I won't be taking car to the track just something nice fast reliable.

[py0413]

I am voting for the M6. That V10 screams exotic and even better if you can find a 6 speed manual. I have been checking the preowned market for quite a while, but no luck for me so far.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Baltazar

I want Eyecatcher, I won't be taking car to the track just something nice fast reliable.

Then M6 all the way.

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by Baltazar

I want Eyecatcher, I won't be taking car to the track just something nice fast reliable.

Why not lease new F80 M3?

If you spend 35K on M6 it will cost at least another 10K in maint over 3y. Since you have fam you will have enough room and when you are alone you have a toy. Any repairs will be covered by OEM and you are good for the duration of the lease and have an option to buy it. This is what I would do.

If you want an exotic car, M6 is not it. I turn my had when I see MB CLS but M6 I shake my head as I think they are ugly.