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G35 Coupe or Corvette C5?
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I too vote for the G35. The interior quality on every Corvette I've been in is really poor. The G35 has plenty of power, they are quite nice and comfortable inside, and it has a backseat to stow items or people. Its a more practical car for everyday driving, plus its still quite a fun car (and IMO its way better looking than a Corvette). Additionally, if you go for the G35 you've said you could get a car that is newer than the Corvette, another plus.
VPrime
macrumors 68000
And they have a cramped engine bay. Making it not the cheapest to boost.
Pick up the vette. the LS1 is such an awesome platform. Boost that thing and you will be flying😀
I personally prefer the G35 over the corvette.. But if I was in your shoes I would go with the corvette. It is overall the better car, and can be incredibly fast for less money compared to the G35.
FadeToBlack
macrumors 68000
Corvette.
That's just for me, though. If you think you'll be happier with the G35, get that. The G35's are nice, especially the newest ones, but I'd still rather have a Corvette. Get what YOU want.
Just my $.02.
That's just for me, though. If you think you'll be happier with the G35, get that. The G35's are nice, especially the newest ones, but I'd still rather have a Corvette. Get what YOU want.
Just my $.02.
Kwill
macrumors 68000
Vette!
It's like comparing a peanut butter sandwich to a Reuben. (Now if you're eyeing the new G coupe, perhaps it would be another story.)
I owned an Infiniti Q45. Great car until the warranty wore off. Corvette has been the car of my dreams ... since playing with Hot Wheels as a child (from someone who now drives a 2008 Highlander). 😀
Edmunds Corvette 2004 Consumer Review
Edmunds G35 2006 Consumer Review
It's like comparing a peanut butter sandwich to a Reuben. (Now if you're eyeing the new G coupe, perhaps it would be another story.)
I owned an Infiniti Q45. Great car until the warranty wore off. Corvette has been the car of my dreams ... since playing with Hot Wheels as a child (from someone who now drives a 2008 Highlander). 😀
Edmunds Corvette 2004 Consumer Review
Edmunds G35 2006 Consumer Review
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Lord Blackadder
macrumors P6
...but Corvette interiors date from the stone age.
If a C6 corvette was in the mix, I'd say 'Vette hands down. But the G35 will make a better daily driver, though for that kind of money I'd go German.
I'm a Nissan fan though and I love the VQ35 engine - other than heavy fuel consumption it's one of the best V6 engines you can buy.
Lord Blackadder
macrumors P6
Good God, no...that thing has good power straight from the factory. Besides, there are enough racing parts available for the VQ engine family that you could build a very powerful all-motor engine if you really wanted to, no need for forced induction.
But why do all that when you could just buy a used M5 and then truly "call it a day"? 😀
I have a major preference for sedans myself...for me to go with a two-seater it needs to be achingly beautiful (Alfa 8C Competizione) or big value for money (C6 Corvette). The Lotus Elise or Exige would probably be my first choice for a two-seater though. But who am I kidding? On my wages my two-seater options are the Pontiac Fiero and the Fiat X1/9 (well what's left of one) 😱🙄😀
Get the G35 and put a Stillen blower in it. Faster than a stock Vette. Still has a back seat. Still isn't a GM, which is a plus. 😉
quagmire
macrumors 604
So it can outdo the 0-60 time of 4-4.2 seconds for the newer 'Vettes and still be reliable( got to be a lot of boost going into an engine that wasn't designed for it)? A 2004 G35 did a 0-60 time of 6.2. Going to take a lot of mods to even bring it close to the C5 'Vette's performance.
Lord Blackadder
macrumors P6
The VQ is a reliable engine that generally responds well to mods. But, however much I like Nissans, if speed is your number one priority then you'd be a fool not to get the Corvette, which is a much faster car for similar money.
If you need a back seat and near-Corvette performance, go visit the Germans.
If you need a back seat and near-Corvette performance, go visit the Germans.
quagmire
macrumors 604
I am not disputing that. Just will the mods necessary to bring it to 'Vette levels take it to its breaking point.
Private Dirt
macrumors regular
G35's are slow! I have a 99 Cobra and the G35 doesnt hold a candle to it! Nothing I love more than a douche reving his rice burning G35 (or any rice burner for that matter)at me and then I leave his ass as if he was sittin still.
The G35 looks nice... in my rear view mirror. 😎 😉
The G35 looks nice... in my rear view mirror. 😎 😉
twoodcc
macrumors P6
oh please. and how much did that Cobra cost? and it might be that fast, when it's not in the shop!
i hate it when people say stuff like this, like all American cars are better than Japanese cars. that's fine if you like your car, and it's fast. that's great for you. but did this guy ask anything about a 99 cobra? i don't think so
GSPice
macrumors 68000
I have a G35.
It doesn't burn rice.
I am not a douche.
I don't rev my car at people who want to be faster than everybody else.
I don't need to race people to feel good.
OP: get the Corvette if all you care about is speed.
PS. I'd take my coupe over a 99 Cobra any day.