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DeMoN · 01-13-2004, 08:18 PM

I would choose the Z4. You cant compare the class a European car has with an American. Even though corvette is one of the few american cars I "like"

Ivanhoe · 01-13-2004, 08:49 PM

the z4 came last in ecoty... just a pointer

godspeed06 · 01-13-2004, 09:20 PM

yea, the C6 is with like .1 inches off of the 911, and it lost weight. i'd get the vette it will totally rape a Z4 on the track hands down. plus, the ergonomics of the C6 are probably different from that of a C5 so you have to sit in the C6 to be sure. i'd get the C6 without thinking twice.

Copso · 01-14-2004, 12:08 AM

For starters, the Z4 and the new C6 are not cars that compete in the same class. The Z4 is german-desingned (not built, they make it in the USA) and its a very nice roadster and a competent sportscar, but it's performance has nothing to do compared to the new C6.

On the other hand, we have yet to see on how the C6 handles and behaves in general... For my personal way of driving and lifestyle, I'd take the Z4 over the old C5.

Having said that, if the new C6 has the same or more power than the C5 plus improved handling and finesse, added to a new rich-looking and quality-made interior, maybe I myself would take a new C6 over the Z4...

In any case we will have to wait untill september or october to make an objective comparison, since is until the when it will finally be available to the public.

sentra_dude · 01-14-2004, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by twboy1999

i personally hate american made car,, they just pure suck,, the only ones i like is Ford Gt and now the C6
i think it looks great exteriro, but the interior is still shitty box

but i think the performance shold be great

btw, did c6 gain weight?

Well considering that, technically, both are built in the U.S.A., one in Kentucky the other Alabama I believe, that's not the strongest argument... I know you mean that the Z4 was designed in Germany but you shouldn't say something is crap just because it is built in America, many so called foreign cars (to Americans) are built in America and they have very high quality (certain Hondas and Toyotas).

Personally, I am usually one to go with the European offering, but in this case I would pick the C6. The Z3 was notorious for its horrid handling, and I don't think they have completely ironed that out of the Z4. It has a good engine but other than that it doesn't have many redeeming aspects IMO. It's ugly, overpriced, the Z3 had sub-par reliability, and it's not all that fast in comparison to the C6.

yg60m · 01-14-2004, 04:17 AM

For starters, the Z4 and the new C6 are not cars that compete in the same class. maybe the Z4 is german and its a nice roadster, but it's performance has nothing to do compared to the new C6.

On the other hand, we have yet to see on how the C6 handles and behaves in general... For my personal way of driving and lifestyle, I'd take the Z4 over the old C5.

Having said that, if the new C6 has the same or more power than the C5 plus improved handling and finesse, added to a new rich-looking and quality-made interior, maybe I myself would take a new C6 over the Z4...

In any case we will have to wait untill september or october to make an objective comparison, since is until the when it will finally be available to the public.

I agree they are not in the same catogory except the price in Dubai.
The C6 performs certainly (much) better than the Z4 as it's lighter and more powerfull than the C5 that already outperforms the Z4. I think it will have good roadholding to compete with recent european realisations and the C5 wasn't that bad even when tested by european magazines (the americans were pretty eulogistics on the C5, especially the Z06 wich won several comparative tests).
Despite all this i would choose the Z4 because it's a BMW and because i like the design.

WhiteP · 01-14-2004, 05:03 AM

Corvette cos I hate BMW

especially the new design

RC45 · 01-14-2004, 05:57 PM

This is a funny comparison.

No really - funny.

callen · 01-14-2004, 06:11 PM

Is there any question?!?

ahmedgiyab · 01-14-2004, 06:55 PM

I think that the Z4 after 10 years will remain a BMW...but the Corvette by that time will be the same as all other US cars...

In the long-term its important to focus on quality...(I think!)...may be I'm wrong!

The same as the 156 GTA and the BMW 325i for example(almost the same comparison)...sometimes the look dominates!

graywolf624 · 01-14-2004, 07:05 PM

"I think that the Z4 after 10 years will remain a BMW...but the Corvette by that time will be the same as all other US cars... "

50 years of history say your wrong.

HeilSvenska · 01-14-2004, 07:10 PM

We'll have to wait for the new M roadster to really make this comparison (although it would be pointless) I would opt for the C6 not only because I would look more manly in it than in Z4. Z3 & hairdresser anyone?

graywolf624 · 01-14-2004, 07:12 PM

I thought they weren't making another m roadster?

godspeed06 · 01-14-2004, 08:27 PM

I think that the Z4 after 10 years will remain a BMW...but the Corvette by that time will be the same as all other US cars...

that is just pure ignorance so i'll let you slide without completely flaming your ass. the corvette has more heritage than just about any car and has a bigger following than just about any car. the corvette owners buying loyalty is one of the best in the industry.

RC45 · 01-14-2004, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by godspeed06

I think that the Z4 after 10 years will remain a BMW...but the Corvette by that time will be the same as all other US cars...

that is just pure ignorance so i'll let you slide without completely flaming your ass. the corvette has more heritage than just about any car and has a bigger following than just about any car. the corvette owners buying loyalty is one of the best in the industry.

Thank you.