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03-09-2020, 03:01 PM | #1 |
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135i vs C5 Z06
I posted this same thread on N54 tech, figured I’d like to hear more thoughts from you 1er’s
Firstly, I apologize if this is in the wrong section This is not really a who is faster thread though, I'd like to hear your guys' take/opinion on my situation!! So, I'm in the market for a new daily and torn between paying in full for a 80-90k ish mile 135i for around 7-10k.. OR a lower 30-50k miles c5 z06 for around 18k and financing that. Basically my dilemma is; Even though I'll be financing the Vette compared to the paid in full n54, I feel that I'll be able to beat on the Vette a little harder without worrying about things breaking here and there. However, the n54 will be paid off & with a good couple bolt ons it will be a rocket ship and beat the z06 in a straight line. However, n54 comes with n54 jazz (proper preventative maintenance costs, hpfp, water pump failures, etc) tl;dr Finance a lower mile c5 z06 or pay in full a higher mile 135i? All my friends are telling me to do the Vette simply for less headaches, however, part of me has always had a soft spot for N54's.. really 50/50 on this and figured I could get some insight from the N54 side of things!! |
03-09-2020, 04:15 PM | #2 |
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Assuming affordability isn't a big issue, that you have a 2nd vehicle to drive available, no duties involved like needing to haul a kid around, and so on... drive both and buy the one that is more fun. Simple as that.
When I got my 1, the Z, Evo, STi, and others were also on my list. Then I drove them all. The 1 left the rest in the dust for a variety of reasons and the only one I loved immediately. Drive both of those and hope the same happens for you. |
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03-09-2020, 04:38 PM | #5 |
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Considered that but I feel like I’d be paying an inflated price for an n54 that will give me issues in the future with it's common failure points once the mileage begins to stack$$
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I currently have both a Corvette and a N54 135i. Granted it’s not a C5 but a C6 Z51 car which in stock form is a very near clone of the C5Z performance wise. Given the choice between the two cars you’re talking about, I’d take the Corvette every day.
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I've thought about my current 135i (N55/DCT) vs owning a Mustang or Camaro....interested in everyone's input as well.
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+1.
I have owned plenty of C5's and C6's. Very easy to make more power...just a set of longtubes and a ported fast w/ tune on a C5Z will have you right at 400/400 to the wheels in a light car. And I have beat the crap out of everyone I have owned. Still wouldn't hesitate to hop in it tomorrow and drive across the country. And they are a lot easier to work on than a lot of people realize.
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