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      08-13-2014, 04:56 PM   #1
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M4 Convertible or Corvette Z51 Convertible?

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Help! I trust and value your feedback, everyone (to the extent you can be 100% objective, please):

Let me keep it short and to-the point...I don't "need"; rather, I "want" the new Vette (I think), or, I willl get another BMW (the M4 Convertible).

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(1) In 2003 I had my first Vette (bought it with my brother-in-law's GM discount--he actually works at the Corvette/Camaro motor assembly plant in Ontario, Canada);
(2) Had nothing but quality-control issues with it from 600 miles on (leaking transaxle--multiple leaks; multiple repairs);
(3) Sold it one year later, breaking-even (due to my GM discount);
(4) Never thought I would ever be interested again in GM products (due to the quality issues);
(5) Bought a 2011 BMW 335is convertible (LOVE IT!--no issues!);
(6) GAME-CHANGER! Enter 2014 and now I have "moto-lust" again so bad for the C7 (It's styling is second-to-none, IMHO);
(7) Have an opportunity to buy a fully-loaded Z51 convertible 3LT package at my brother-in-law's cost of $61K and some change (don't hate me!); and
(8) Found a dealer here in Dallas that will honor that pricing.

Now, question: Should I get the new Vette, or upgrade my Bimmer to the new M4 Convertible? This will be THE last toy I get for a long time and I want to be 100% happy with it for at least 5-10 years (until I retire). Note: it will be a weekend toy, not a daily driver.

Please provide opinions with any relevant facts (e.g., quality data points, residual value, etc.).

Thank you all so much!
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      08-13-2014, 05:07 PM   #2
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Since it's only going to be a weekend toy and you can get a big discount, I'd get the C7. You'll pay 20k more for the F83. If you were talking daily driver I'd go the other way.
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If you are into the look/styling of the C7, at that price you have to go for it - especially for a weekend toy. Worst case: it is another poor build and you sell it, probably breaking even, then get the F83.
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      08-14-2014, 01:06 PM   #4
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Weekend/fun car = C7
DD = M4
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      08-14-2014, 06:50 PM   #5
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At that price and for a fun car, I say C7 all the way!
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For the price, the C7 vert. However, the M4 vert is a better car.

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      08-14-2014, 09:59 PM   #7
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C7 sounds like the perfect car for you. I wouldn't worry about reliability with this gen. enjoy
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Weekend/fun car = C7
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