E92 M3 vs C7 Corvette Stingray from Edmunds

[gthal]

Originally Posted by fusionchicken

Sorry if I missed it, but is your Stingray here yet?

Not yet... January. But I'm still interviewing hot women to occupy the passenger seat so it may not get driven until I find a suitable pair... I mean person

[dmk08]

Its funny cause when I recently went with my friend to pick up his 2011 GT-R the guy at the dealer drove a brand new Stingray. He said he drove the GT-R around all day and only had dudes talk to him. Drive around in the Stingray for 10 mins and you have chicks staring you down. Called the GT-R a cock magnet lol.

I agree with gthal. If amazing sound and hot blondes hitting on you is the downside to the Vette you can sign me up.

[Justin*]

Originally Posted by Nater

Indeed it will, however it will be called the Z07 when it does!

Why is that?

[Justin*]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Is there any info about z07 specs yet?

I believe it will still be called a Z06. The model designation does not follow the chassis generation.

[Justin*]

Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

I should have my c7 in about 4-5 weeks, I look forward to reporting back. The m3 is definitely a hard car to compete with. Anyone else made the switch or at least committed yet?

Well, I'm actually in a little different boat. I don't own either yet. I love the C7; but it is a dream for me at the most. The C7 doesn't even come close to the practicality of the M3. I love the performance and comradery there is with corvette owners. I miss that. However, my corvette days (C5 and LS2 C6) are long gone now with two little rug rats. The C7 isn't even on my radar. I'm a child at heart; I love drifting the back end around corners and full throttle accelerations. For me though the M3 is the extremely clear winner for me. Plus I see far less M3's of any generation than I do C7's already. I've already seen three C7's inside a month. I know that isn't a lot but I only see maybe one M3 every three months; maybe. Furthermore, give it some time; C7 corvettes will be as common place as C6's are now. You'll be seeing one or two every ten minutes.

[Groundpilot]

Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

I should have my c7 in about 4-5 weeks, I look forward to reporting back. The m3 is definitely a hard car to compete with. Anyone else made the switch or at least committed yet?

I love my e92 m3, but it will be 5 years old in february. Great car, love it, but now that i see new cars are coming out, i might switch in a year, maybe two.
There are only 3 cars om my radar: new M4, c7 z06, or is it z07? and gtr, in that order.
Not committed yet, waiting for track test drives/reviews

[swanson]

Z06

[Groundpilot]

Originally Posted by swanson

Z06

Yep. After a quick search, it will be called z06, most track capable vette ever, production is expected to begin in late 2014

[swanson]

Its should be available in late Oct.'14

[Groundpilot]

Do you know if it will be available with DCT?

[swanson]

Nothing is out yet, but GM has filed a patent for a DCT. If it doesnt show up initially, it will down the road.

[Justin*]

Originally Posted by swanson

Nothing is out yet, but GM has filed a patent for a DCT. If it doesnt show up initially, it will down the road.

It would certainly be worth waiting for imo. Especially for Z cars. Can you imagine a ZR1 with a DCT...that is just bad @$$.

[Sauce]

Originally Posted by gthal

Not yet... January. But I'm still interviewing hot women to occupy the passenger seat so it may not get driven until I find a suitable pair... I mean person

Originally Posted by dmk08

I agree with gthal. If amazing sound and hot blondes hitting on you is the downside to the Vette you can sign me up.

Guys, let me tell you. I thought girls liked my BMW... In that car they would say it was nice. In my current car they instantly want to marry you. I kid you not, and I only have a z16 c5 z06 lol.

And on top of that, the chassis is way more pure (do NOT read easy to drive) and it is so freaking fast. Foot to the floor coming to redline is an absolute experience. I would take fast vettes all day everyday over ANY BMW, however I would not argue anyone that disagrees as long as they don't discredit what the vette is. It's not for everyone and that is what I love about it.

[W12x]

E92 M3 owner here, was deciding between a C7 Z51 and E92 M3, and I ended up getting the M3 because:

1. Got my M3 used from a good friend, clean history and very good price.
2. C7 Z51 got a long waiting list, and dealers are asking MSRP or plus, and we all know you will be able to get good discount on the C7 within a year or two.
3. I may move to China next year, and it doesn't make much sense for me to buy a new C7, and take a big hit if I do move.


BUT, if I am not thinking about moving, I'd definitely wait a little bit and order a C7.

[W12x]

Originally Posted by K3N R3D

Not loaded M4. I was talking about the starting price on the Z07 should be in the 90 -100k so a loaded Z07 will be 100k+ Not in the same price range as an M4

This article doesn't say how much it will be but it hints on a $100k+ Z07

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/08/...ed-z07-report/

My guess is the most basic C7 Z06 will start around 82K, and it won't be over 100K unless you add some package like the C6 Z06's Z07 Performance Package, with Carbon Ceramic brakes and stuff.

Also, I think the C7 Z06 MAY share some performance components with the C7 Z51 to reduce cost.

[Groundpilot]

If GM can keep Z06 price under $90k, i think it will be the best performance car you can get under $130k.

[gthal]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

If GM can keep Z06 price under $90k, i think it will be the best performance car you can get under $130k.

Under $200,000 There likely won't be many, if any, cars under $200,000 that would be able to keep up with it if it performs as expected relative to the standard car.

[speedaddictM3]

Originally Posted by gthal

Under $200,000 There likely won't be many, if any, cars under $200,000 that would be able to keep up with it if it performs as expected relative to the standard car.

GT-R Nismo

[gthal]

Originally Posted by speedaddictM3

GT-R Nismo

Yep... but very few names on the list. Besides, the GTR is a computer on wheels and AWD... no fun at all

[Groundpilot]

Originally Posted by gthal

Under $200,000 There likely won't be many, if any, cars under $200,000 that would be able to keep up with it if it performs as expected relative to the standard car.

Base price of gt3 is $131k. I dont think new z06 will outperform that car on the track.

[speedaddictM3]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Base price of gt3 is $131k. I dont think new z06 will outperform that car on the track.

I do think it will. The C6 Z06 outpeformed the 997 GT3, much like the base C6 outperformed the base 997. And now the C7 will likely outperform the base 991, so based on the trend I expect the C7 Z06 to be faster than the 991 GT3.

[bruce.augenstein@comcast.]

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Base price of gt3 is $131k. I dont think new z06 will outperform that car on the track.

By a small margin (7:25 vs 7:22.68), the old Z06 (meaning the C6) outperformed the new (2013) GT3 at the 'Ring, according to FastestLaps.com. Could be wrong, but my expectation is that the new Z06 will likely outperform the old one by a comfortable margin, at the 'Ring and elsewhere.

Bruce