Currently have a 2004 M3 convertible and am thinking of getting a C6 with the Z51 package (manual trans).

Asking for your input on what year I should be looking for, pitfalls to avoid, and how do you like your vette?

Thanks for your input!

SP

A pic of my car with a couple of friends inside....

 

Nice car, but I have one question, why does Chuck Norris have a stump for a left hand? Good luck with whatever you get.

 

I have owned BMWs, they are a nice, well buit car. Corvettes are great, well built cars! We are just a little biased here on this board. Wish you the best with your decision.

 

Make sure to get the 08! and make sure to get a good deal on it

M cars are great, but expect a very nice boost in torque from the vette.

 

You won't be able to get your two friends in your Corvette at the same time...

 

Chuck Norris is a bad azz.

Here are some Chuck Norris facts:

1. Guns don't kill people. Chuck Norris kills People.
2. There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live.
3. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.
4. The chief export of Chuck Norris is Pain.
5. There is no chin under Chuck Norris' Beard. There is only another fist.
6. Chuck Norris has two speeds. Walk, and Kill.
7. The leading causes of death in the United States are: 1. Heart Disease 2. Chuck Norris 3. Cancer
8. Chuck Norris drives an ice cream truck covered in human skulls.
9. Chuck Norris is my Homeboy.
10. Chuck Norris doesn't go hunting.... CHUCK NORRIS GOES KILLING

 

My wife drives our 2003 M3 vert- i've been stuck driving it this month while my car is being used for manufacturing. The M3 definately feels heavier and very sluggish compared to my 05. Although I will say that my next vette will most likely be vert. The ride in my vette is also much smoother than that of the M3 and I have the Z51 package too. You'll love the Vette more, well... at least I do!

 

Someone loves Chuck...

 

I have a 2005 coupe with Z51, MZ6 (manual transmission), and every available option except OnStar and the transparent roof panel. I've had my car for 2 years and it has 11,700 miles on it. Noteworthy issues to date include:

- I had my painted roof panel replaced under the recall; no subsequent problems.

- At around 5000 miles (1 year ago), my differential began making a grinding noise. Per the TSB, I had the differential fluid replaced with a different type; no subsequent problems.

- Z51 brakes squeaked under light pedal pressure. Per TSB, had pads replaced; no subsequent problems.

- I've had a few console creaks and some unwanted noises from the roof panel. A few pieces of self-adhesive felt here and some lubrication there and all is well.

This is my first-ever Corvette and I'm very happy with it, even considering the above. My servicing dealer has been great and the car itself is everything I hoped it would be. There really aren't a lot of things that I'd change if I could. The short list includes:

- I don't like the cheap-looking silver plastic trim on the console and next to the instrument panel control buttons. This has been corrected on the 2008s and I just may buy the parts for my 2005.

- Not a big deal, but I'd prefer power seat recliners over the C6's manual ones.

- The Bose audio system doesn't sound very good, though it's better with high-quality CDs than with other sources.

- The factory exhaust is simply much too quiet.

- I'd prefer a smaller (diameter) steering wheel. Again, mine's a 2005; my understanding is that the steering wheel diameter is smaller (by an inch or so) in 2006s, 2007s, and 2008s.

That's about it. These are fantastic cars and I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. Good luck in your decision.

 

WOW, such quick and excellent replies.

I never expected this. The M3 forums are completely different, not in a good way.

I'll gun for an '08 but failing that a '07 works. I'll find the extra ponies in mods...

I intend on tracking the car and thus have asked for the z51 package.

Thanks for the input!!

 

Your Z06 will be no less a killer than Chuck!

 

Oh, and I forgot to mention, once you get your C6 you won't have to install an ugly front license plate At that point, you like us, are above the law.

 

Don't forget, there are other additions to the '08 models, like an improved steering rack and a better interior. These might be more important if you're just coming out of a M3. I've had other non-Corvettes and spent some time on other forums, this is definitely a very positive and helpful group.

 

oh yeah, my leather seats in the Z51 are much more comfortable than that of the M3. I dont know about you but it seems like the M3's seats are much harder.