GM Red Tag sale... Corvette Z06 $65K...

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by M3MIKE

And the M5, M3 and M6 are all better everyday cars.

I didn't say that

[M3MIKE]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I didn't say that

I'll take full credit. Hey that's what got this thread going in the first place.

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by Kampfer

Right, we all know that horsepower increases linearly with displacement


And what kind of math are you doing?

The LS7 is 1.75 times as big as the M3's V8 and 1.4 times as big as the M5.

My math actually applied to the "SMALLER" rather than "larger" comparison.
If you wish, 75% larger volume that produces 22% more power...

Of course it is not linear relationship, but...

In any case...my opinion on this definitely differs from some other opinions, so...

[lyndon_h]

Seriously, the HP/Liter argument is wack. I don't even know how this whole argument got started. Fact is the LS7 is one of the best engines out there for producing great hp, torque and gas mileage. Really, what is there to argue? And please don't give me the HP/Liter argument its played out, unless you are prepared to bow down to Honda.

What I dont get is how some of you are so damn defensive. Proclaiming that the Z06 is an awesome car doesn't diminish your purchase. Enjoy your M3. It is a great car, but so is the Z06. But also realize that each has its compromises. The Z06 has no backseat, and the M3 is not even in the same league performance wise to the Z06.

[NewSong]

Originally Posted by M3MIKE

This coming from a man that's worried about gas mileage

I didn't even bring up the gas mileage thing, your boyfriend dr325i did.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=149

Originally Posted by dr325i

Yes, IMO, it does have the looks, powerful and noisy engine. However, to get to the competitive power output, they use engines with 30-40% higher volume, hence horrible mpg.

You just owned yourself, just like dr325i did when he said the Z06 had "horrible mpg".

[josephr25]

Originally Posted by lyndon_h

Seriously, the HP/Liter argument is wack. I don't even know how this whole argument got started. Fact is the LS7 is one of the best engines out there for producing great hp, torque and gas mileage. Really, what is there to argue? And please don't give me the HP/Liter argument its played out, unless you are prepared to bow down to Honda.

What I dont get is how some of you are so damn defensive. Proclaiming that the Z06 is an awesome car doesn't diminish your purchase. Enjoy your M3. It is a great car, but so is the Z06. But also realize that each has its compromises. The Z06 has no backseat, and the M3 is not even in the same league performance wise to the Z06.

All cars are equal, but some cars are more equal than others.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by lyndon_h

Seriously, the HP/Liter argument is wack. I don't even know how this whole argument got started. Fact is the LS7 is one of the best engines out there for producing great hp, torque and gas mileage. Really, what is there to argue? And please don't give me the HP/Liter argument its played out, unless you are prepared to bow down to Honda.

What I dont get is how some of you are so damn defensive. Proclaiming that the Z06 is an awesome car doesn't diminish your purchase. Enjoy your M3. It is a great car, but so is the Z06. But also realize that each has its compromises. The Z06 has no backseat, and the M3 is not even in the same league performance wise to the Z06.

/thread

[M3MIKE]

[QUOTE=NewSong;3658765]I didn't even bring up the gas mileage thing, your boyfriend dr325i did.

You ignored all of his negative opinions on the Corvette except for the gas mileage.


Yeah but my "boyfriend" dr325 WOULD allow me buy what ever car I wanted. Your wifey will NEVER allow you to buy a Corvette. Now off you go to the minivan dealer.

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by NewSong

I didn't even bring up the gas mileage thing, your boyfriend dr325i did.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=149



You just owned yourself, just like dr325i did when he said the Z06 had "horrible mpg".

I can also say the same for you claiming 26 MPG HWY out of 7.0L engine when most of 4-cyl engines barely achieve that...

One thing is reality, other thing are the spec numbers...

But, AGAIN, and AGAIN, as Lyndon_h pointed out -- Corvette is a great American car, the end...

[NewSong]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I can also say the same for you claiming 26 MPG HWY out of 7.0L engine when most of 4-cyl engines barely achieve that...

One thing is reality, other thing are the spec numbers...

But, AGAIN, and AGAIN, as Lyndon_h pointed out -- Corvette is a great American car, the end...

You do know that MPG ratings are independently reviewed by the EPA right? That means the numbers weren't pulled out of thin air. Considering that a Z06 was able to achieve close to 31+MPG in the U.K during a test, I'd say 24MPG highway isn't out of the ordinary.

Again you use speculation and accusation when confronted with facts.

[NewSong]

Originally Posted by M3MIKE

Yeah but my "boyfriend" dr325 WOULD allow me buy what ever car I wanted. Your wifey will NEVER allow you to buy a Corvette. Now off you go to the minivan dealer.

We haven't had that conversation yet. My wife is a very loving woman. I don't think it'll be too much trouble to try and convince her that a Corvette would be a useful addition to the household. I've got charm on my side.

[E90ice]

Originally Posted by NewSong

We haven't had that conversation yet. My boyfriend is a very loving she-male. I don't think it'll be too much trouble to try and convince him that a Corvette would be a useful addition to the household. I've got charm on my side.

Fixed.

[Couch]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I can also say the same for you claiming 26 MPG HWY out of 7.0L engine when most of 4-cyl engines barely achieve that...

One thing is reality, other thing are the spec numbers...

But, AGAIN, and AGAIN, as Lyndon_h pointed out -- Corvette is a great American car, the end...

The mileage is true. If normal Vette's are getting 27-30mpg on the highway, the Z06 can easily get 24-26mpg.

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by Couch

The mileage is true. If normal Vette's are getting 27-30mpg on the highway, the Z06 can easily get 24-26mpg.

I still cannot believe it, but I accept it as true...
Another reason to stay away from Chevy since their 4-cyl Malibu does not get 26 mpg hwy...

[M3MIKE]

Originally Posted by NewSong

We haven't had that conversation yet. My wife is a very loving woman. I don't think it'll be too much trouble to try and convince her that a Corvette would be a useful addition to the household. I've got charm on my side.

Could you video tape and post that conversation. I like to see how a married man goes about something like this. charm, plead , beg, cry

If you buy it, don't forget to post pics. Good luck with the charming part.

[NewSong]

Originally Posted by E90ice

I like to talk out of my @$$ so i make stuff up about things I dont know aka the gas guzzler tax only being for foreign cars.

[NewSong]

Originally Posted by M3MIKE

Could you video tape and post that conversation. I like to see how a married man goes about something like this. charm, plead , beg, cry

If you buy it, don't forget to post pics. Good luck with the charming part.

You bet. I'll be seeing you on the 405.

[M3MIKE]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I still cannot believe it, but I accept it as true...
Another reason to stay away from Chevy since their 4-cyl Malibu does not get 26 mpg hwy...

We now know newsong will get great gas mileage when he drives it to the BMW dealer to trade it in.

[M3MIKE]

More on the Corvette............

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...light=corvette

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I guess other cars avoid nails by themselves?

Originally Posted by M3MIKE

Navi works fine for me. Nail in the tire is BMW's fault? Turn signal thing I remember from my old 3 series. They changed the entire socket the bulb fits into. Problem solved. Your locking problem is that the comfort access? I have same problem. Your problems are not so bad.

Navi suck balls. If you used a Lexus or Infiniti one you will know what type of bull shit BMW i drive is.

The fact about the run flat is its unrepairable. What kind of idiots would make such invention. And make it mandatory to purchase runflats in the future due to no spare tire in the trunk..

Problems is pretty bad maybe because I came from a Japanese car. It's pretty annoying bring car to dealership for repairs when your car has only 5k miles.

[M3MIKE]

Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Navi suck balls. If you used a Lexus or Infiniti one you will know what type of bull shit BMW i drive is.

The fact about the run flat is its unrepairable. What kind of idiots would make such invention. And make it mandatory to purchase runflats in the future due to no spare tire in the trunk..

Problems is pretty bad maybe because I came from a Japanese car. It's pretty annoying bring car to dealership for repairs when your car has only 5k miles.

GF had a Lexus RX. The Navi was better but My idrive navi gets me where I'm going. Swap out your wheels and tires. I'm sure the car will look better then original wheels.

[quagmire]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I still cannot believe it, but I accept it as true...
Another reason to stay away from Chevy since their 4-cyl Malibu does not get 26 mpg hwy...

Yeah, it gets 33 MPG hwy.