Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW M4
07-10-2014, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by deepbluejh' timestamp='1405008693' post='23237964
The M4 is a different class of car though. It has a back seat and a usable trunk - whereas the Corvette doesn't. For many people, that alone would be worth the price premium. If all you care about is sheer performance and don't care to mod, the Corvette is the obvious pick though.
07-10-2014, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Marioshi' timestamp='1405009265' post='23237982
[quote name='deepbluejh' timestamp='1405008693' post='23237964']
The M4 is a different class of car though. It has a back seat and a usable trunk - whereas the Corvette doesn't. For many people, that alone would be worth the price premium. If all you care about is sheer performance and don't care to mod, the Corvette is the obvious pick though.
The M4 is a different class of car though. It has a back seat and a usable trunk - whereas the Corvette doesn't. For many people, that alone would be worth the price premium. If all you care about is sheer performance and don't care to mod, the Corvette is the obvious pick though.
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I don't think getting 100hp out of the Vette is too hard. The Z06 adds a supercharger and gets almost 200hp. I guess my point is that if HP is your game, the BMW is a lot closer to its limits than the Chevy. Hennessey offers packages ranging from 500-600 (N/A) 650-700 (S/C) and 800-1000 (TT). Its may not be as cheap but its definitely not hard and remember, you saved money buying the C7 so in your theoretical exercise you have more money to spend on mods.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I have seen 3.0TTs do some amazing things (Toyota's 2JZ-GTE comes to mind) but as far as ease of making power, reliability, and drivability; there is no replacement for displacement.
07-10-2014, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Marioshi' timestamp='1405009265' post='23237982
[quote name='deepbluejh' timestamp='1405008693' post='23237964']
The M4 is a different class of car though. It has a back seat and a usable trunk - whereas the Corvette doesn't. For many people, that alone would be worth the price premium. If all you care about is sheer performance and don't care to mod, the Corvette is the obvious pick though.
The M4 is a different class of car though. It has a back seat and a usable trunk - whereas the Corvette doesn't. For many people, that alone would be worth the price premium. If all you care about is sheer performance and don't care to mod, the Corvette is the obvious pick though.
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It is easy to turn the boost up but large engines, like the Corvette's, respond really well to bolt-ons.
07-10-2014, 07:40 PM
#14
I feel as if the vette would be the car you have to work for to go faster, as to where the M4, eh not so much.
But it does weigh 3,300lbs, which honestly a surprise, it looks so much heavier.
Engine wise, I don't really think it's fair to compare turbos to NA, LS motors respond very well to bolt ons. But on the other hand, turbos you can reflash is to push a little more boost, unless they're K03s....
I've got a deal breaker... 10 years from now. What's gonna cost you your left nut to fix?
But it does weigh 3,300lbs, which honestly a surprise, it looks so much heavier.
Engine wise, I don't really think it's fair to compare turbos to NA, LS motors respond very well to bolt ons. But on the other hand, turbos you can reflash is to push a little more boost, unless they're K03s....
I've got a deal breaker... 10 years from now. What's gonna cost you your left nut to fix?
07-10-2014, 08:20 PM
#15
The C7 is the better sportscar.
07-10-2014, 09:20 PM
#16
the C7 is $15-20K less than M4. Use that money get an used SUV - problem solved.
07-10-2014, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cdelena' timestamp='1405024222' post='23238425
I helped someone move not long ago and four cars were used... a Corvette was the only one to swallow a large bicycle and probably carried the most stuff.
the C7 is $15-20K less than M4. Use that money get an used SUV - problem solved.
8 think people cares the brand than anything.
07-11-2014, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by cdelena' timestamp='1405024222' post='23238425
I helped someone move not long ago and four cars were used... a Corvette was the only one to swallow a large bicycle and probably carried the most stuff.
the C7 is $15-20K less than M4. Use that money get an used SUV - problem solved.
The way I spec out a C7 with all the options and CF, Z51 stuff, I am in the 70's so cost is about the same with similar features.
07-11-2014, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by S2020' timestamp='1405056000' post='23239095
[quote name='cdelena' timestamp='1405024222' post='23238425']
I helped someone move not long ago and four cars were used... a Corvette was the only one to swallow a large bicycle and probably carried the most stuff.
I helped someone move not long ago and four cars were used... a Corvette was the only one to swallow a large bicycle and probably carried the most stuff.
the C7 is $15-20K less than M4. Use that money get an used SUV - problem solved.
The way I spec out a C7 with all the options and CF, Z51 stuff, I am in the 70's so cost is about the same with similar features.
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same here. Even with 0 extra options, 3LT w/ z51 starts at $66k.
07-11-2014, 07:41 AM
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