Europe Vs North America

[Streak115]

You want a fair comparison, Vantage vs Viper.

[CarMadMike]

The vantage.

[T1M]

Vantage. :)

[TDU 505]

Vantage. Yank Tanks of that era were just painfully bad.

[Who]

from a visual point, i actually prefer the looks of that gen firebird, the nostrils look quite nice, later ones were hideous.

 

as ownership goes i'd have the vantage, and just knock out that silly grille

[iLLGT3]

Due to the fact that the Firebird has an LT1 motor, which is the one of the worst V8's ever made, I'm going to be with everybody else on this one, Vantage.

[Shy Guy]

You want a fair comparison, Vantage vs Viper.

 

Vantage vs. C5 would have been better, since Viper has nothing when it comes to luxury.

 

I'll go for the Vantage, but that grille is stupid, I like the Virage more.

[Streak115]

So that there can be a reasonable debate,

 

versus

 

 

They both are about the same price, both are soft-top convertibles, but I believe that the vette is quicker.

[CobraDBlade]

man, tough choice. Vette may be quicker, but BMW has more seats so you can carry more friends (if you have any). Both motors are pretty much bullet proof. I've worked on both as well, and they are about equal to work on (BMW has lots more electronics though). The only thing about these cars that isn't equal is that I've been in the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, KY (though some would argue that doesn't really count. maybe not for them but it does for me :D)

 

Long story short, I'd take the Vette.

[KoenigseggBG]

M3 for one reason - quality. :)

[TimBud]

^^^Yup

M3

Speed is irrelevant here, because the M3 is limited!

[Car Freak]

Think I'll have the 'Vette. More style and more pace

[t.]

M3

 

With the exception of the ZR-1 there basically isn't an American car I like.

[CarMadMike]

M3 for me, it looks so much better :)

[Sponge]

I dunno.... I'd have to go for the Vette for showing off, but the M3 to drive every day. Primarily because BMW have released cars that look exactly the same as the M3 from a distance, and you can't really see that it's an M3 till you're pretty close. Whereas with a Vette, you'd instantly know it's a vette.

 

If I had to choose though... M3. It's European :p

[KoenigseggBG]

I dunno.... I'd have to go for the Vette for showing off, but the M3 to drive every day. Primarily because BMW have released cars that look exactly the same as the M3 from a distance, and you can't really see that it's an M3 till you're pretty close. Whereas with a Vette, you'd instantly know it's a vette.

 

If I had to choose though... M3. It's European :p

Wrong. Take it this way : BMW 330i Sport/BMW M3 and Vette C6/Vette Z06. The difference between the first two is way bigger than between second two. Prove me wrong if you dare. :cheeky:

[gingervette]

Well, I suppose I really didn't have to post here but my choice is the Vette.

 

There is simply not any car out there like a Corvette :D

[TimBud]

There is simply not any car out there like a Corvette :D

 

lol, you got that right ;)

[t.]

Wrong. Take it this way : BMW 330i Sport/BMW M3 and Vette C6/Vette Z06. The difference between the first two is way bigger than between second two. Prove me wrong if you dare. :cheeky:

+1

The kid has a point.

[TDU 505]

Wrong. Take it this way : BMW 330i Sport/BMW M3 and Vette C6/Vette Z06. The difference between the first two is way bigger than between second two. Prove me wrong if you dare.

I can tell the difference between a C6 and Z06 but that's probably because I'm a car nut.

 

To the layman, you hit the nail.

[Car Freak]

No, you're just a nut.

 

What Sponge meant was that from a distance, it's very easy to mistake an M3 for a regular 3-series, i.e. a regular compact exec car, whereas for a Corvette, you'll always know it's a fast sports car, regardless if it's the C6 or Z06

[t.]

What Koni was saying is that the differences between a 3 series and an M3 is more distinct than the differences between a C6 and a Z06, with which I agree. He was talking about differences within the brand rather than across the board.

 

If we're talking about spotting something a long long way away and just knowing by physical shape that it's a sports car then of course the Vette is more obvious.

 

Since GM refuse to produce the Corvette in RHD it's power is limited by your visibility or trust in your passenger. I'm not against LHD cars in the UK if it's something special like a ZR-1, CGT etc but for a standard sports car it's kinda of a deal breaker... 911 Turbo please... oh... okay, M3 then.

[TDU 505]

Its not rocket science differentiating a M3 from a 3-series. And a C6 isn't THAT much faster than a M3. Might not even be faster.

 

Oops used a math term. Swap "Differentiating" with "Telling the difference" thanks.

[Car Freak]

You can't "tell the difference a M3 from a 3-series". It's "tell the difference between a M3 and a 3-series. Honestly... :rolleyes:

 

And actually (although I may be wrong), I think the Corvette has a very good chance of being faster than an M3, esp the Convertible, mainly because it weighs more than 1800kg :eek:

[Samurai Lincoln]

M3 for build quality, its nationality, overall looks, and the fact that...well...it's an M3.