So how is everyone pleased with their Z performance wise?

ImportConvert · 10-27-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

I am still shopping but I think I have settled on the Z
- I never looked a vette, I have no desire to give GM any more money then I already have
- The 5.0 drew me in on performance
but when I got down to it, I justed liked being in the Z
I am never going to the track so I could care less if the vette or 5.0 are faster, the Z is really fast enough for me and it puts a smile on my face

If acceleration doesn't matter to you, I think the Z is by far the best buy out of the cars you mentioned above. However, I wouldn't pass the 'vette up just because you don't like GM. I don't like Obama--but I'm not going to leave the US because my taxes pay his salary.

Endgame · 10-27-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If acceleration doesn't matter to you, I think the Z is by far the best buy out of the cars you mentioned above. However, I wouldn't pass the 'vette up just because you don't like GM. I don't like Obama--but I'm not going to leave the US because my taxes pay his salary.

Liar.... a little bird told me you followed Randy Quaid up to Canada...

ImportConvert · 10-27-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Liar.... a little bird told me you followed Randy Quaid up to Canada...

Canada? Sorry, not my bag. I like it in the States.

370zproject · 10-27-2010, 02:37 PM

to much power makes a car less reliable... my bro learned that the hard way... i came from a corrolla so im just fine with the Z plus its just dam sexy

ImportConvert · 10-27-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

to much power makes a car less reliable... my bro learned that the hard way... i came from a corrolla so im just fine with the Z plus its just dam sexy

Say what?

370zproject · 10-28-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Say what?

my bro made a great tuned rsx typs s stage 3 race 600hp he was working on it everyday... sometimes it would take 2 min to start..

ImportConvert · 10-28-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

my bro made a great tuned rsx typs s stage 3 race 600hp he was working on it everyday... sometimes it would take 2 min to start..

Sounds like it had problems. You can't compare a poorly put togather combo to a factory car.

The Z06 makes 505bhp and has a 5/100 warranty on that engine--it does it reliably or they fix it for free.

Endgame · 10-28-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Sounds like it had problems. You can't compare a poorly put togather combo to a factory car.

The Z06 makes 505bhp and has a 5/100 warranty on that engine--it does it reliably or they fix it for free.

Unless you have some sort of a tune! I read one thread where a guy had a Hypertech tune or something like that on his Z06 but did not know it; he apparently bought the car like that and the seller did not tell him. His engine blew up and GM voided his powertrain warranty.

You hear crazy stories no matter the car/manufactor.

Red__Zed · 10-28-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

my bro made a great tuned rsx typs s stage 3 race 600hp he was working on it everyday... sometimes it would take 2 min to start..

Modified cars are not the same as factory cars. Not even close.

ImportConvert · 10-28-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Modified cars are not the same as factory cars. Not even close.

They can be...but that takes SERIOUS money. My friend dumped over $40K into his Civic to have a car that made over 800whp on 116* and was as daily driveable as it was when it was stock.

He still broke things every now and then, though. When you do that, you have to re-engineer the ENTIRE car to handle the stress. When you buy a car from the factory, they have (hopefully...) already done that in the beginning.

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2010, 02:40 PM

Bottom line is drive whatever makes you happy. I don't care if that means you must drive a Prius.

wishihadnav · 10-27-2010, 02:49 PM

i like the prius.

cab83_750 · 10-27-2010, 09:13 PM

FYI for everyone, per the article on Yahoo, BMW's reliability is down the tube along with MB.

Article was from last night! Cheers!

ImportConvert · 10-27-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

FYI for everyone, per the article on Yahoo, BMW's reliability is down the tube along with MB.

Article was from last night! Cheers!

According to Consumer Reports, the M3 isn't doing too bad.

Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars - Sporty car: Porsche Boxster (4) - CNNMoney.com

ihatepotholes · 10-27-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

According to Consumer Reports, the M3 isn't doing too bad.

Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars - Sporty car: Porsche Boxster (4) - CNNMoney.com

did you actually read the link you posted?

"The BMW M3, which ranked third in the reliability survey, is not recommended because the magazine has not tested it. Other versions of the BMW 3-series are recommended, though."

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