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[rado]

Because it's not a GM

I only buy jap cars, don't like anything else. Kind of like me only getting QV gear

[rado]

Originally Posted by Travers54

If you're willing to pay that much why don't you get a 05 ZO6 which would be about $25,000 cheaper, or even a Viper. Unless you're getting it just cuz it's rare I could kinda understand that, but damn 90k for that.
Comparison

NSX-90,000
HP: 280@7300 rpm
0-60: 4.7 sec
0-100: 11.2 sec
Quarter Mile: 12.8 sec @ 115mph
Skidpad: .95g
Top Speed: 174 mph

Z06-65,000
HP: 505@6300 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.7 sec
0-100 mph: 7.9 sec
Quarter Mile: 11.5 sec @ 127 mph
Skidpad: 1.02g
Top Speed: 198 mph

And if you really compare HP 2 HP, NSX has it beat. How many cylinders is the Vette? And how many does the nsx have?

[Travers54]

Originally Posted by rado

And if you really compare HP 2 HP, NSX has it beat. How many cylinders is the Vette? And how many does the nsx have?

I'm not really sure what that means HP 2 HP, the vette has nearly 225 more horse power with 505 hp and the nsx has 280. Mabe your talking about power to weight ratio which the NSX doesn't even come close:
Z06:
Weighs
Weighs 3130 lbs---Power is 505 hp
1 to 6 power to weight ratio which is damn good

NSX:
Weighs 3153 lbs---Power is 280 hp
1 to 11 power to weight ratio which is descent

and to answer you question on cylinders the Z06 has 8 like always, and the NSX has 6, so even in that scenario the Z06 is making 63 hp to each cylinder and the NSX is making 46 to each cylinder. Now don't get me wrong rado the NSX is a sweet looking car just underpowered and overpriced imo for 90k.

the 330i's are nice
very close to the hp as the m3's still lovely to ride, best friend has an m3 and xi both very very smooth and very driver friendly, my only qualm with the one you choose is color, everyone has the silver in the 3 series go bold and get that deep metallic black, they also make a forest metallic green looks very very nice at night all polished under the lights

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[malibu barbie]

I have a 2003 325i. It is okay. I am itching for a new car (vette or maybe another BMW). My biggest complaint is the 325 is too slow for me. i personally like to feel more power in a vehicle. I have driven the 330i and it had more power. However, the new 2006 330i is even faster.

You might want to consider a BMW that is warranty. My car is still in warranty, but I have had atleast 10 tail lights go out in 2 years, the computer reprogrammed 4 times for power surges and bad starts, and the air conditioner serviced 3 times for odor/mold problems. The nice thing about getting it from the dealer in warranty is that all maintenance is also covered, (lights, oil change, wind shield wipers, brakes, etc.) Out of warranty work is very expensive. A friend of mine just had his 2001 330i serviced (oil change, brakes, the works) and spent $500. Which is supposed to be normal.

Whatever you get I'm sure you will enjoy. I think it is a great feeling to drive your new clean car on a sunny day.

[ROCKETW19]

Originally Posted by malibu barbie

I have a 2003 325i. It is okay. I am itching for a new car (vette or maybe another BMW). My biggest complaint is the 325 is too slow for me. i personally like to feel more power in a vehicle. I have driven the 330i and it had more power. However, the new 2006 330i is even faster.

You might want to consider a BMW that is warranty. My car is still in warranty, but I have had atleast 10 tail lights go out in 2 years, the computer reprogrammed 4 times for power surges and bad starts, and the air conditioner serviced 3 times for odor/mold problems. The nice thing about getting it from the dealer in warranty is that all maintenance is also covered, (lights, oil change, wind shield wipers, brakes, etc.) Out of warranty work is very expensive. A friend of mine just had his 2001 330i serviced (oil change, brakes, the works) and spent $500. Which is supposed to be normal.

Whatever you get I'm sure you will enjoy. I think it is a great feeling to drive your new clean car on a sunny day.

and you guys say benz are more money my clk 430 has had zero problems and i get all services including oil changes for free. for 10 years from purchase.

[strongefx]

Originally Posted by rado

And if you really compare HP 2 HP, NSX has it beat. How many cylinders is the Vette? And how many does the nsx have?

No replacement for displacement. $ for $ the Zo6 is always gonna be faster. Plus the damn engine's good for around 300,000 miles if properly maintained (its a fact jack).

[vigil76]

i love my M-- heres a couple pics-- have more on myspace--- i did the exhaust- and SSR wheels and lots of other stuff (DINAN) is the maigic word.

[THE BOUNCER]

damn man edit the plate out of the first pic.

[vigil76]

thank you--- oops

[Chadd77]

Sweet ride brother. I love my 330 ci. I have the M3 rims and wheels on it. Love the M3. What year is it?

[vigil76]

2004

[NewbieChris]

See, I was going to tell you to drive the 335 conv. Nearly as fast as the e46 M3, but brand new...

[NewbieChris]

Okay, totally nix that last post. I didn't realize this thread was from about 2 years ago...lol

[rado]

Originally Posted by vigil76

i love my M-- heres a couple pics-- have more on myspace--- i did the exhaust- and SSR wheels and lots of other stuff (DINAN) is the maigic word.

So your car was featured on that internet site?