pick one:
1) 03 svt cobra
2) 00-01 c5 corvette
3) 01-02 trans am ws6

the following with ton of mod money:
4) 96-99 bmw m3
5) 96-98 svt cobra

I voted the vette cos I think it looks cool. I'd go for an E46 M3 with the 330HP engine but I don't think thats within the Model-Year range you specified. (?)

Id take the Trans Am, simply because Ive always wanted one.

Would I have a ton of money to mod the first 3 cars too? Or just last 2?

Originally posted by idunno
pick one:
1) 03 svt cobra
2) 00-01 c5 corvette
3) 01-02 trans am ws6

the following with ton of mod money:
4) 96-99 bmw m3
5) 96-98 svt cobra

Depends on what you want to do...if you wanna go fast in a str8 line...get the '03 Cobra no doubt

If you want to beat the pants of your buddies at a road race...either Vette or the M3

I love how scary the Trans Am looks, but the 03 svt cobra would be a very close #2.

I'd take the E36 M3- if you look hard there are plenty of nice mods to be done for about as much cost as a Corvette- plus it is the best designed and engineered car of your picks- even if it is the dullest looking

I would take the vette for the looks.

i think the corvette is the all around better car but if it were an option i'd try to get my hands on a saleen

Sign me up for the M3. :)

If I had to choose from the first 3 probably the Vette or the TA WS6.
From the bottom two the M3 all the way!!!

M3

Originally posted by crayzayjay
M3

Quit beating around the bush. Get to your point. ;) :)

The M3......regardless.....I am not a big fan of American autos......

E46 initiated production in 1999, I was involved in the tooling for BMW's Roslyn plant in South Africa when they re-tooled for the E-46.
I believe officially it was a 2000 launch in South Africa though, I am not certain about Europe.

Hmm Vette or Trans Am....Trans Am I think looks more aggressive and evil, not to mention one of my favorite cars. But I think I would go with the Corvette. Why? Because you get the same power if not more then the Trans Am, and that Corvette is so fully loaded with options and stuff its insane. And for a little 2 seater its real easy to get in and out of, real comfortable, shit hell yes I'll take that.

VETTTTTTTTTE! Engineering is second to none, great looks, and a ton of mods to do for reasonable prices. Not to mension a targa top and an actual exhaust note unlike certain other cars on that list. Also look at all its accolades: best engineered car of the century, car and driver 10best, jd power and associates best premium sports car in initial quality. The list goes on and on.....

well, here's the dilemma...

i currently own a 01 ws6 but i've been thinking for a few months of getting rid of it. personally, i don't really think it's for me. not to mention the ass load of headaches that have come with it. i am pretty sure i could unload it for $25,000 since the miles are incredibly low. my previous car was a 1996 saleen s281. i passed up a 1998 saleen s281 cobra (1 of 14) for the ws6 that i have now. i did that because of the warranty... being a college student it is hard to afford repair bills (especially the frequent ones that come with a mustang). i haven't enjoyed my car for awhile, and it's funny to mention now that i am thinking of getting rid of it, it has become a fun car. maybe perhaps because i had hardly driven it (only 700 miles) and i've since doubled that. going to the track surrounded by muscle cars, beating the crap out of all the local stangs, and being complimented by 90% of middle-aged folks (middle aged people seem to prefer mucle cars i think?) makes me wonder if i want to switch to an import. but at the same time my friend and my brother both have just picked up e36 m3's and i like them a lot. my one friend and i hang out a lot and one thing that is really cool to me is cruisin with a car of the same make/model. which we've never gotten to do. i think a bright red m3 would be a sweet ride. but at the same time, would i want to stick with the muscle cars that i know well... possibly keep my car and somehow keep affording it; or sell it and try for a supercharged 96-98 gt or cobra; maybe even hit the lottery and go for a c5 corvette or 03 cobra, lol. i'm so confused i don't know what to do, i appreciate everyone's input though.

thanks :flash:

Originally posted by AmErIcAnMuScLe813
VETTTTTTTTTE! Engineering is second to none, great looks, and a ton of mods to do for reasonable prices. Not to mension a targa top and an actual exhaust note unlike certain other cars on that list. Also look at all its accolades: best engineered car of the century, car and driver 10best, jd power and associates best premium sports car in initial quality. The list goes on and on.....


The Corvette's engineering is second to a lot of things...................Including the M3:rolleyes:

Originally posted by Jimster



The Corvette's engineering is second to a lot of things...................Including the M3:rolleyes:


i agree with jimster...while an excellent performer.....its not even close to be the best engineered car on the century as you put it...that is a league for the enzo or the F1....

Im gonna have to add my name to that list. I don’t think American motor companies are at the cutting-edge of auto engineering, not by a long shot

Originally posted by AmErIcAnMuScLe813
VETTTTTTTTTE! Engineering is second to none, great looks, and a ton of mods to do for reasonable prices. Not to mension a targa top and an actual exhaust note unlike certain other cars on that list. Also look at all its accolades: best engineered car of the century, car and driver 10best, jd power and associates best premium sports car in initial quality. The list goes on and on.....

Yeah, but that is based on American engineering principle.....which as an engineer who was educated in South Africa and have worked in South Africa, Europe and America are not the best engineering principles out there....

:sly:

The Corvette is a nice car but I'd prefer the M3 ;)

Corvette. It's just my style.

Vett, mann... :bigthumb:

Nice car… not in white though

Originally posted by crayzayjay
Im gonna have to add my name to that list. I don’t think American motor companies are at the cutting-edge of auto engineering, not by a long shot

Saleen S7 > Mclaren F1
Mosler MT900 Photon > Ferrari Enzo (For 1/3 of the cost)
Ford GT > Ferrari F360 Modena

I think American engineering does just fine.:thefinger

:lol:

thanks for that... really needed a laugh

you can be our resident comedian :bigthumb:

Originally posted by SVTerminator


Saleen S7 > Mclaren F1
Mosler MT900 Photon > Ferrari Enzo (For 1/3 of the cost)
Ford GT > Ferrari F360 Modena

I think American engineering does just fine.:thefinger

:headshake:


Silly little boy with so much to learn

Originally posted by SVTerminator


Saleen S7 > Mclaren F1
Mosler MT900 Photon > Ferrari Enzo (For 1/3 of the cost)
Ford GT > Ferrari F360 Modena

I think American engineering does just fine.:thefinger


As Jimster said:disappoin



you need to go back to school

i love the m3 i rather have some more luxary then alot of speed, mod money is nice too

Other - MACH I Mustang-can't beat the looks and sound from the factory. If you have ever heard one they sound MEAN!

Originally posted by PWMAN
Other - MACH I Mustang-can't beat the looks and sound from the factory. If you have ever heard one they sound MEAN!


I'd actually be inclined to agree with you there :eek: Is it based around a GT or a Cobra????

Originally posted by Jimster



I'd actually be inclined to agree with you there :eek: Is it based around a GT or a Cobra????

Neither really looks wise. Drivtrain wise I would say more so the cobra because it uses the old Cobra engine-305 HP N/A, 4 BBL 4 valve per cylinder.

Originally posted by Jimster
I'd take the E36 M3- if you look hard there are plenty of nice mods to be done for about as much cost as a Corvette- plus it is the best designed and engineered car of your picks- even if it is the dullest looking

I agree completely. It may not be the most exciting looking of the group, but I think it is very sleek looking and distinguished. I like the looks of the M3 a lot!

I would take the 2003 cobra. Its looks and performance are better than the others! Plus it costs only $34000.

Hmm...Just because a car is european it has inherently superior engineeering than an American? I don't think so...:headshake

>AmErIcAnMuScLe813 : very often it is the case, at least today and some exceptions can exist but, are very rares ;)

I somewhat agree with you. Yes, many times European cars posess superior engineering to comparable American cars but my point is this is not always so and it annoys me when people make the generalization that all European cars are superior.

I totally agree ! And generalizations are rarely convenient ;)
And some American cars have a real personnality even if they are not the best or the most efficient. Plus, American cars have an history, who can forget the Corvette, Mustang, etc. etc.

Originally posted by AmErIcAnMuScLe813
I somewhat agree with you. Yes, many times European cars posess superior engineering to comparable American cars but my point is this is not always so and it annoys me when people make the generalization that all European cars are superior.
you're right. remember, the VW bug is german. yuck. i'd rather drive an 80-something Nova