[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Haha, I tend to agree, but also acknowledge that BMW has a similar reputation.

Totally - but I think it is "prick" instead of cheesy.

[ska///235i]

I have never heard of a vette as a daily driver and it shouldnt be. I think the M235 will fit u more.

[Greenkirby21]

just wanted to post an update : ).

I'm still undecided. Mostly still waiting on BMW to release their prices of parts..

M235i with LSD, Blue, manual = 47,000
C7 1LT, manual, performance exhaust (in stock, before the famous price increase) = 52,000 - 5,000 GM Supplier discount = 47,000

So both are same price!!

As for the C7 not being a daily driver.. my mom's daily driver was a Z4 for 4 years so I'm not sure what the difference would be. I thought corvettes (or GM cars) were in general, cheap to work on since they did not carry the BMW tax. Also just learned that Chevrolet gives you 2 years included maintenance.

The bad thing is that time is running out on the vettes. There are only a few models left that do not have the new price increase. The dealership I talked to only has a yellow and white 1LT both with performance exhaust for 52k + destination.

I was gonna email them saying i was ready to buy the laguna blue one they had (53k, cause of paint + performance exhaust) - 5,000 discount = 48k. BUT THEY SOLD IT!! I was so sad! Laguna blue is the color I wanted and now there are none left in the USA (that are base models without the price increase) : (

[epic]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Totally - but I think it is "prick" instead of cheesy.

So - I'm a cheesy prick.

I'll replace my C6 with a C7 one day - but it's not worth it to me to go down in horsepower and sound despite the interior/exterior improvements.

I rather wait for their mid-gen refresh - like where the C6 got the LS3 and other goodies - something for you to consider as it will happen in a few years. I hope they come out with a Grand Sport again, or something like it, where the lower engine still gets aggressive flares. I did the rear widebody on my C6 as well as a cool looking z06 like front bumper.

Good news is - you can't go wrong with either.

[five3three]

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

just wanted to post an update : ).

I'm still undecided. Mostly still waiting on BMW to release their prices of parts..

M235i with LSD, Blue, manual = 47,000
C7 1LT, manual, performance exhaust (in stock, before the famous price increase) = 52,000 - 5,000 GM Supplier discount = 47,000

So both are same price!!

As for the C7 not being a daily driver.. my mom's daily driver was a Z4 for 4 years so I'm not sure what the difference would be. I thought corvettes (or GM cars) were in general, cheap to work on since they did not carry the BMW tax. Also just learned that Chevrolet gives you 2 years included maintenance.

The bad thing is that time is running out on the vettes. There are only a few models left that do not have the new price increase. The dealership I talked to only has a yellow and white 1LT both with performance exhaust for 52k + destination.

I was gonna email them saying i was ready to buy the laguna blue one they had (53k, cause of paint + performance exhaust) - 5,000 discount = 48k. BUT THEY SOLD IT!! I was so sad! Laguna blue is the color I wanted and now there are none left in the USA (that are base models without the price increase) : (

Go for the Vette. You seem to be leaning that way anyway. Why get something based on other people's recommendations and regret it later (you are on a BMW forum so clearly most of the suggestions will be biased). Nobody is disputing that it is a great car and it has gotten nothing but rave reviews from everybody. It just may not work practically for some, but if it does for you then go for it!

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Because this photo is along the lines of what I think of when I see a vette, I could never get one...

Not saying it doesn't have great performance - it obviously does. It is just so cheesy to me...

Cheesy is an understatement

It's a horrible looking car.

[Leverageconsult]

I have to say that I have the same dilemma. I have a 135 M package with JB4/Bms down pipe /erw charge pipe with brand new Forgestar f14's. I considered ordering a Vette. But also like the boxster S. I don't think the 235 is much different then my 135 in performance. I have about 400 HP with mods. The vette gets nearly 30mpg which for a car that gets to 60 in 3.8. That's ridiculous.

[Leverageconsult]

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