BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 making more money now, and I'm thinking of upgrading from the Speed3 in early 2008. so many good choices to pick from its hard to "thin the herd." realistically, I should draw the line at a $50K price bogey. but I could probably stretch it up to $60K if I really had to here are some early contenders: 08 BMW 135 (M-edition, 300hp, 0-60 5.1 sec, 3400 lbs) best bang for bucks, est. MSRP $35k08 BMW M3 (new E92, >400hp, 0-60 4.8 sec., 3650 lbs.) base MSRP $59k (way more with options)08 Corvette Z51 (new 6.2L LS3, 430hp, 0-60 4.1 sec., 3200 lbs.) MSRP $49k08 Cadillac CTS-V (few details, supercharged V-8, 500hp) price TBD comments/suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 buy the Vette. btw i want an 08 auto and i'm going to sell my '03 Z06 (7500 mi.) if you know anyone. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Buy a 911....you can get nice one for 40-50k and it is much more of a car than any of those BMWs... Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 that's okay, suggestions are welcome. I forgot to mention the possibility of getting a Lotus Exige S for tracking...and keeping the Speed3 for "puttering around town." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 What is cool about a 911 is...well it's a 911. No car manufacturer can touch Porsche...it is the ultimate sportscar...simply put. They look, drive and out do virtually anything a BMW can do. A Porsche gets more looks...I just love them...nothing can top a 96 911 turbo...great car for the $$ Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 What is cool about a 911 is...well it's a 911. No car manufacturer can touch Porsche...it is the ultimate sportscar...simply put. They look, drive and out do virtually anything a BMW can do. A Porsche gets more looks...I just love them...nothing can top a 96 911 turbo...great car for the $$ and your talking from experience i take it. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 plan on working on it, or leaving it bone stock if you would consider going up to a Stg 2 level... I can think of a few relativly cheap cars that would be tons of fun when modded, but still get some looks My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 hey, the 08 Vette is getting a major overhaul, not just a bigger engine. exhaust by-pass option (same as on Z06)436hp / 428 tqTremec TR-6060 6MT (2 gearset choices)6.2L OHV pushrod V-810.7:1 compressionnew intake runners (17% greater flow)hallow-stem intake valvesnew camshafts (more lift, less overlap)Goodyear Eagle F1 run-flat tires Winding Road says to expect a talented launch to break 4-sec 0-60 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Like the top three. Number 4... I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I would go with the 08 vette. You should never get a bmw when it is in its first year of production, Too many problems. If you want a M3 (for the first year) you have to either be a loyal customer or be willing to pay a markup. Plus, with the new corvette, You can get 500whp with only a $4 grand investment http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/2008-chevrolet-corvette-ls3-dyno-results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 buy the Vette. btw i want an 08 auto and i'm going to sell my '03 Z06 (7500 mi.) if you know anyone. bosco The auto isn't much slower, as GM states it will hit 60mph in 4.3 seconds and top out at 190+ mph. I can't see calling that much of a handicap over the manual. It's the drivers choice. If the OP decides to get a 'vette, look on the vette forums as there are a couple of exclusive Corvette-only dealerships around the country that post large savings - one in my area has been posting a deal of $7500-off MSRP on 3LT models for a long time now for forum members. If I was in his shoes to have the luxury of making such a purchase, the 'vette would be my top choice. And... if you have some extra $$$$, look into the new 4LT package, which covers the entire dash in leather as well as some other added luxury features. / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 yeah....I must admit....the Vette has a good shot! since I love tracking so much, I know it would be a sweet ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckeyman87 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 get the vette. we are about to trade our 07 335i coupe in on one, when we get it back from the bmw dealership (damn fuel pumps and oil coolers.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 get the vette. we are about to trade our 07 335i coupe in on one, when we get it back from the bmw dealership (damn fuel pumps and oil coolers.) I've heard that the oil temps on them get dangerously high on the stock ones. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 yeah....I must admit....the Vette has a good shot! since I love tracking so much, I know it would be a sweet ride! i'm a member of http://www.corvetteforum.com also here's what a C5 Z06 can do. bone stock (no mods of any kind, stock F1's) with a good driver. bosco Z06 BoneStock Times 1--11.783 @ 116.90--1.818--J-Rod-------'02 2--11.818 @ 117.26--1.783--Ranger------'02 11/03 Slip 3--11.93x @ 119.xx--1.xxx --Esoteric-----'0x 4--11.97x @ 118.80--1.90x--GMHTP------'04 03/04 5--11.99x @ 117.61--1.xxx --02Z06Racer '02 6--12.048 @ 115.92--1.866--pwrshfd-----'02 12/03 7--12.08x @ 115.95--1.83x--Pray---------'02 01/06 8--12.09x @ xxx.xx --1.79x--UVETTA------'03 9-12.205 @ 117.96--1.91x--Nat04Z06----'04 10-12.21x @ 112.xx--1.87x--Blue Angel---'02 07/04 then throw in over 1g cornering, 170+ mph top end and 25 mpg Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 aftermarket oil cooler and oil temp gauge to the rescue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 aftermarket oil cooler and oil temp gauge to the rescue! to the folks who are in the know, but for the ones who go in lease them and aren't overly technical - they will be making tons of trips to the dealership. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 bosco, the kind of track that I dig has a pit, start/finish line, turns, hills, fast straight-aways..... but getting a bone stock car that can trap over 110 mph in the 1/4 sounds damned sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Huge rear tires - 285/35ZR-19 for the standard vette and 325/30ZR-19 for the Z06. / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 the kind of track that I dig has a pit, start/finish line, turns, hills, fast straight-aways..... what do you think the Vette was designed to do? it's the perfect track car. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 what do you think the Vette was designed to do? it's the perfect track car. bosco with enough cargo space to easily hold duffel bags or small suitcases for two. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 as Homer Simpson would say.....Mmmmmm, torque curve http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/2008-corvette_dynoplot.jpg notice when the exhaust by-pass opens at 3,300 rpm the curve rises up on the 2008 Vette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymesbry Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 ahhh if only the RS4 was in the budget.. i would say vette also.. or wait on the final details for the skyline.. hrmm too many choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityguysam Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 go with the new hyundai santa fe.. i can get one for you at a steal. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Jeep SRT-8 if gas prices are of no concern . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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