So im looking for a weekend toy and was really set on an M3 for the longest time, but now kinda looking at a corvette.. this is going to be sunny day when im bored kinda car. the truck is going to be the grocery getting, daily driver and commuter. what else is out there im missing???
if you had 40k-50k to spend...
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Subaru STI or Mitsubishi Evo. The only way to go in my opinion. A STI or EVO will smoke a Vet any day of the week. Take one for a test drive you will be hooked. I am getting ready to pick up a STI soon. My friend has one and it is a blast to drive.
Depends on what kind of vette you talkin but no. Especially if its not turbo swapped/tuned/ other work.
You can get a C6Z06 for $50k now a days........ thats fun
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STi or EVO? No way I always laugh when I see a 30+ year old driving either of those 2 cars. if you had 40-50k to spend on a car get an 05 E 55. Just under 500hp and will do mid to high 12's. a friend of mine just picked up an 04 E 55 with 21,000 miles for 37,000$. you would destroy STi's and EVO's and you wouldn't be crammed in the car either
Good call. Or baller status and a M5 DROOOOOOOOOOOL.
But hey if you want a stizzle this one outside my house would prob be for sale if you are interested
But hey if you want a stizzle this one outside my house would prob be for sale if you are interested
Yup - comparing the EVO and STi the evo is more of a track car and STi more of a street car - both are capable at both but that is the consensus of the enthusiasts.
I still say E60 M5..... someday I will have one :cool2:
I still say E60 M5..... someday I will have one :cool2:
built engine and still have money left over for another duramax as a daily driver.
You need to drive a newer Corvette aggressively to truly appreciate what's up.
No, an EVO or STi can't touch a 1997 Vette stock, either at a dragstrip, on the freeway, or around a racecourse.
And a 505HP Z06 will run high 10's if the driver is a hot shoe. Our 2002 Z06 ran 11.95 stock.
No, an EVO or STi can't touch a 1997 Vette stock, either at a dragstrip, on the freeway, or around a racecourse.
And a 505HP Z06 will run high 10's if the driver is a hot shoe. Our 2002 Z06 ran 11.95 stock.
The new 135ci BMW is a pretty nasty little car. Twin turbo 6cyl, i know a guy that traded a modded STI for one if that means anything to ya! My buddie at lour dealer has a fairly mean E36 328i and he drove the 135ci and came back pale and shakin! Im a BMW tech for a livin so im a lil bias to them! IMO... New M6...500+ F1 inspired V-10
Carbon fiber, hood, roof, trunk! SMG gearbox or 6spd!
12.4 @ 118mph
4.1- 0 to 60 Not to shabby for stock! And theres alwasys room for mods! And
A very nice lookin & driving car!
Carbon fiber, hood, roof, trunk! SMG gearbox or 6spd!
12.4 @ 118mph
4.1- 0 to 60 Not to shabby for stock! And theres alwasys room for mods! And
A very nice lookin & driving car!
get the used Z06 Vette, or better put a little money w/ the 50k and pick up the new ZR1. that'd be a blast to drive.
Good one... hmmmm.
Depends on how many kids i guess. I would search out a 00-03 BMW M-5 (20-25K) do a little suspension work, a chip or some ECM programming and enjoy. They make a belt driven charger for them but IMO thats a bit much. It doesn't have 10 computers in it either. I have a 535 with 247K runs like a champ (looks like crap), heads and bottom end have NEVER been touched, it's been my daily driver since i started MAC. I tought my kid to work a clutch in this 535. Brother has several BMW's a hot 540 (serene at 140 mph and still pulling) a couple 745's and a 760. The 7's are cruisers, the 5's with a little more motor are the way to go, I can't drive past the car neither can my Bro, it'll squash you to the door panel and the back of the seat.
Never seen a Vette, EVO, STi, Mustang, run as hard and dependably at 140,000 miles as they did with 40,000... does a Vette not squeek uncontrollably at 25,000 miles?
Good luck whatever you choose, sounds like a great idea.
Depends on how many kids i guess. I would search out a 00-03 BMW M-5 (20-25K) do a little suspension work, a chip or some ECM programming and enjoy. They make a belt driven charger for them but IMO thats a bit much. It doesn't have 10 computers in it either. I have a 535 with 247K runs like a champ (looks like crap), heads and bottom end have NEVER been touched, it's been my daily driver since i started MAC. I tought my kid to work a clutch in this 535. Brother has several BMW's a hot 540 (serene at 140 mph and still pulling) a couple 745's and a 760. The 7's are cruisers, the 5's with a little more motor are the way to go, I can't drive past the car neither can my Bro, it'll squash you to the door panel and the back of the seat.
Never seen a Vette, EVO, STi, Mustang, run as hard and dependably at 140,000 miles as they did with 40,000... does a Vette not squeek uncontrollably at 25,000 miles?
Good luck whatever you choose, sounds like a great idea.
I think I'd hold on to the money a year or so until the new Camaro comes out again.
Must be nice to have such a hard decision at hand. Kinda cool having a delimma of how to spend $40-50K on a "fun vehicle." :cool2:
C-ya
Must be nice to have such a hard decision at hand. Kinda cool having a delimma of how to spend $40-50K on a "fun vehicle." :cool2:
C-ya
