Bobby Lee Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Why consider an M3 Coupe when you could have the CTS-V coupe? Because it beat out the CTS-V Coupe and RS5 in a Car and Driver comparison. Say what you will, but the M3 and M5 are some of the most coveted "performance" cars by most expert reviewers. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/10q3/2011_audi_rs5_vs._2010_bmw_m3_2011_cadillac_cts-v-comparison_tests Would I buy one though? Probably not, I like Audi's styling more. But I'd certainly take it for a test drive and give it the benefit of the doubt if I found myself in this same situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Why consider an M3 Coupe when you could have the CTS-V coupe? Everything is different. Chassis, motor, body, interior - C5 Vette is the 97-04 cars, C6 is 05+. Gotcha :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 had my buddy over yesterday to change the winter wheels off his S5 (he drives it all winter long here in wisconsin). took him for a spin in the vette, and he just about shit his pants. he actually lurched forward to grab the door/dash for support. its still a bit cold here, and the car was spinning at 80mph in second gear. he can't possibly imagine why i would have the need to add more power to the car. for the price of a used GTR, you can buy a brand new Z. mine is a 3LZ optioned car with heated/cooled seats, leather wrapped interior---actually looks pretty nice for a gov't sponsored car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I like you. And Tilley. -Marc *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 for the price of a used GTR, you can buy a brand new Z. mine is a 3LZ optioned car with heated/cooled seats, leather wrapped interior---actually looks pretty nice for a gov't sponsored car. You are still talking over $10k+ difference, a 1LZ is $66k and a 3LZ is $72k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 You are still talking over $10k+ difference, a 1LZ is $66k and a 3LZ is $72k... that's $6k difference. not sure what my wife paid for my vette, but i'm sure it was probably well over $72k. oh well, i've been fully happy with the car---except for locking myself into the car with a dead battery and not being able to immediately get out of it---at least i didn't call 911 to get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodybuilding88 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Why not a viper for that price? They always stand out. Maybe a little to much though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOI-9-Edition-PAXTON-SUPERCHARGED-Exhaust-ONLY-2k-miles-/110675554105?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19c4c6ef39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Revised to-drive list: 1. C6 Z06 2. GT-R 3. Porsche 911 Turbo 4. M3 5. Viper I think I'll cap the list at those five. If weather wasn't so shitty right now, I'd be temped to head a dealership right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Revised to-drive list: 1. C6 Z06 2. GT-R 3. Porsche 911 Turbo 4. M3 5. Viper I think I'll cap the list at those five. If weather wasn't so shitty right now, I'd be temped to head a dealership right now. Quit being a chode and get a lambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Revised to-drive list: 1. C6 Z06 2. GT-R 3. Porsche 911 Turbo 4. M3 5. Viper I think I'll cap the list at those five. If weather wasn't so shitty right now, I'd be temped to head a dealership right now. Ok, tell me again (cliffs version) with what YOU want this car to be for you. Also- Will it be a DD? Do you have another ""work" driver? Winter car? Do you care about being "noticed", or does performance trump the pussy magnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 JP, here are the c/n: I want a fast, refined car that I don't have to modify in order to enjoy thoroughly. No, my plans are that it won't be a DD. Yes, I will have another work/winter car. Great question about substance (performance) versus style (pussy magnetism). Both definitely count, though I'd probably rank style a bit above performance. Meaning, if you asked me - would you rather have a good looking car that was slower or a less-good looking car that was faster, which would you chose? I'd chose the good looking car that was less fast. This is where the GT-R is losing points for me. I just don't like the way it looks as much as a Vette, a Porsche, a Viper, or even the M3. Not that the GT-R isn't a nice looking car, I just don't think it's as good looking as the others. So, I just thought of some of the things that will matter to me in terms of this next car: Performance - 1/4 mile time, 0-60, track abilities Looks - subjective aesthetic appeal Price Tag - the lower the cost the better Maintenance - expected upkeep, reputation for being costly Insurance - amount to insure on a yearly basis, on average Resale value - what I can expect to get out of the car in, say, four to five years And here's how I'd rank those things in terms of importance for me with respect to the car: Looks - most important factor to me; 10 out of 10 on scale of importance Performance - 8 out of 10 on scale of importance Price Tage - 7 out of 10 on importance scale Resale - 6 out of 10 on importance scale Insurance - 5 out of 10 on importance scale Maintenance - 3 out of 10 on importance scale So, for instance, while Looks is the most important factor, it's not exceedingly more important than the Price Tag, which could be the undoing of a car in my analysis. A perfect example of this would be a Murcielago - great in Looks, but waaaaay too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 While I was originally saying GTR, with all the swaying factors you keep listing leaning towards the Z, I can't help but change my vote. You think its sexier, it is more recognizable as sexier from non-car folks, is less expensive all-around (upfront purchase, maintenance, parts), and is superbly capable all around performance wise bone-stock, and if desired has tons of mod potential. Z06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 John with what you listed I honestly think a 996 is the car for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 John with what you listed I honestly think a 996 is the car for you. I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Revised to-drive list: 1. C6 Z06 2. GT-R 3. Porsche 911 Turbo 4. M3 5. Viper I think I'll cap the list at those five. If weather wasn't so shitty right now, I'd be temped to head a dealership right now. 3 1 2 / 5 4 :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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