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Originally Posted by kennyfrc
Has anyone here ever owned a C5 or a C6?
I find the most hate for the vette amongst BMW owners which I don't really understand having owned both M cars and vettes. I can tell you from real life experience that any C5Z06, Base C6, or Grand Sport will leave our M coupe, and even the E92 M3 for that matter, for dead on the track; Not even close, "murder death kill" as they say. As for the C6Z06, it destroys GT3 at my local track(Road Atlanta).
Point is that nothing can compete with it the vette in terms of performance at its price point. The fact the interior is finally somewhat improved is just icing on the cake. If the prices were not plummetting on C6Z06 due the release of the C7 I would be in one right now!
I'm sure that after buying the Vette I may miss the fit, finish, and feel of the BMW. However, I will have to remember that I chose a "TRUE SPORTS CAR" over a "SPORTY LUXURY CAR". Two very different cars built for 2 very different purposes.
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I almost bought a C5 back in 2003. I was deciding between a new 350Z, a 2000 M coupe and a 2000 vette. The vette I liked the least. Brute power absolutely, but that's about it. Reminded me of the 5.0 mustangs I had as a teenager, one of which was actually faster than the vette.
I debated quite a bit between the Mcoupe and the 350Z. In the end I chose the 350Z for its newness (full warranty) and torquier engine. Almost instantly, regretted the decision and muttered "shoulda bought the M coupe" right up until I bought my current coupe.