Know thy enemy Mustangs...
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Know thy enemy Mustangs...
Well all knew the BMW was plotting but this thing might contend with base model Vettes and Porsches.
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6205695/...wer/index.html
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6205695/...wer/index.html
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RE: Know thy enemy Mustangs...
The 2008 base model Corvette will be getting a 425- 450bhp LS3 so I don't see it having too much problem...The curb weight on M3's are not exactly light so I would think at best a drivers race against my car...Until I make my trip to Synergy...[sm=badbadbad.gif]
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RE: Know thy enemy Mustangs...
is that comfirmed by GM?
and not to rag on your two, but a corvette is still a chevy, with chevy quality...the bmw might be slower, but its a much more sound vehicle...
also, i dont think that this M3 is the enemy of mustangs, except for maybe gt500s...
and not to rag on your two, but a corvette is still a chevy, with chevy quality...the bmw might be slower, but its a much more sound vehicle...
also, i dont think that this M3 is the enemy of mustangs, except for maybe gt500s...
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RE: Know thy enemy Mustangs...
There was an anouncment regarding a LS3 for the Vette in 2008. Unclear so far is the power bump........somewhere between 425-450bhp I would imagine...My earlier post will be edited.
As far as build quality..who knows. I know owners who have had nothing but problems with their beemers.....Allthough I admit the interior is much nicer in the M3. But as for me if interior was such a priority I would have bought a luxury sedan...
As far as build quality..who knows. I know owners who have had nothing but problems with their beemers.....Allthough I admit the interior is much nicer in the M3. But as for me if interior was such a priority I would have bought a luxury sedan...
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i understand...and IMO, the interior of the vette is much better now than the older models....but it is the flagship for GM.
my dad and i had a project 92 525i...we got it really cheap, and it needed some work...it is still running strong, with something like 245,000 miles on it...original engine, first new gearbox...with some minor mods...its not a quarter mile monster, but its a nice smooth car, even for its age.
my dad and i had a project 92 525i...we got it really cheap, and it needed some work...it is still running strong, with something like 245,000 miles on it...original engine, first new gearbox...with some minor mods...its not a quarter mile monster, but its a nice smooth car, even for its age.
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i understand...and IMO, the interior of the vette is much better now than the older models....but it is the flagship for GM.
my dad and i had a project 92 525i...we got it really cheap, and it needed some work...it is still running strong, with something like 245,000 miles on it...original engine, first new gearbox...with some minor mods...its not a quarter mile monster, but its a nice smooth car, even for its age.
i understand...and IMO, the interior of the vette is much better now than the older models....but it is the flagship for GM.
my dad and i had a project 92 525i...we got it really cheap, and it needed some work...it is still running strong, with something like 245,000 miles on it...original engine, first new gearbox...with some minor mods...its not a quarter mile monster, but its a nice smooth car, even for its age.
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RE: Know thy enemy Mustangs...
sorry..i was generalizing that as a brand, the BMW is more likely to be long-lasting...thats important to those of us who arent you fancy corvette guys, buying a new car every year...
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sorry..i was generalizing that as a brand, the BMW is more likely to be long-lasting...thats important to those of us who arent you fancy corvette guys, buying a new car every year...
sorry..i was generalizing that as a brand, the BMW is more likely to be long-lasting...thats important to those of us who arent you fancy corvette guys, buying a new car every year...
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my mom's brand new 07 vette had a differential leak at less than 1k miles. she drives it like a grocier getter and never beats on it either.
her 01 had the same problem, but that happened at like 21k miles. the GM manager's answer to why was "basic wear and tear".
her 01 had the same problem, but that happened at like 21k miles. the GM manager's answer to why was "basic wear and tear".