C6 hands down. I didn't even think anyone would cross-shop these 2 cars.

 

I had on of the first C5 Vettes, in 1997, and had nothing but problems. The C5 did improve to the point it was reliable in its last few years. Assuming the C6 is simply a continuation of the C5 I have considered buying a new C6. However, my G35 is a great car and IMO offers better quality than the Vette plus we like the extra room in the G35. I'm a former National SCCA driver and have logged many miles at the wheel of many race cars on many race tracks. The Vette is definitely a sports car and the G35 is a sport coupe. Only you know which one you really want. Have fun in the hunt.

 

i've had the pleasure of driving 2 vettes already. a '98 that i leased, and an '01 that i owned. i agree with the above statement. i had mega problems on my '98 coupe... everything from transmission to computer to friggin' windows scratching on me. my '01 was a much better car... mind u i still had some problems (and even saw some duplicated problems like my windows still scratching) but i got all the bugs out in a couple months. why did i get another vette after the first one was miserable on me? it's just that much fun to drive. this is a G forum, and as such most positive comments are going to be towards the G. imo if u are only getting a weekend driver i would definitely go with the vette. u are getting by far much more bang for the buck in that price range. there is no other sports car that can touch it for what u get at the price. if u get the coupe u will even find that the trunk is far more forgiving then the g35's. i wouldn't even compare the performance levels between the G and vette. no comparison in my eyes. in terms of service? the only big things are oil changes and tires. in all acutality the G will cost me more to service... if i follow the stupid infiniti program. the only thing recommended by gm is routine things like oil and filter changes. in terms of mods... the vette is extremely mod friendly. don't know much about the ls6 but by just upgrading the air intake on the ls1 u could gain about as much as 30-40hp in some instances without any problems in the world. i had a procharger installed on mine and the power was ridiculous. in all honesty i haven't been impressed by the power on the G that much. it's still a fun car to drive... but u can't spank the pants of other drivers like the vette can. the best thing to do is test drive the G and possibly a c6/c5. i also recommend visiting http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/ u'll find more info on that forum about the vette then possibly anywhere else. i've attached a pic of my older '01. i don't own it anymore... got married bought a house. but intend to purchase either another vette or possibly porsche (depending on my financial stability) in the next few years. good luck on your choice.

 

haha its a g35 forum and most people are voting c6 lol. If I had the choice between the 2 I would definetly pick the c6. Soo much raw power. But If we factored in the m3... Id def do m3. You might even want to look into getting a used NSX if you like that kind of style

m3 > c6 > g35 > my older Toyota corolla

 

if you are only using the car as a weekend driver, i'd go for the C6. you will probably be able to get some insurance discounts for low mileage. if you were looking for a daily driver, i'd say G35.

 

Since you originally posted you were looking for a sports car, go with the C6 MT...I raced one at the track and even though I'm BLOWN, he got me by a tenth of a second. Those things are TORQUEY!

 

I crossed shopped the C6 since I owned a 2002 C5. Bought it off the truck and never had one problem with it other than squeeks and rattles. My insurance was only $50 more for the C5 than the G35, but I'm old he he.

The reasons I went with the G were comfort, smoother ride, I can actually hear the stereo, and percieved quality. I would never buy a vette the first year it is out. I am waiting a couple years for them to work out the bugs and I'll take another look.

 

get the c6....... the ls2 with a heads and cam (go with cartek if you're looking for an H&c package) alone will put you in the 11's with at least 400 hp/tq at teh rear wheels, and thats conservatively tuned. plus, i don't care if they're leaf springed......they still stick like no other. .99+ on the skid pad, and the interiors are coming up in quality over the c5.....even though i'd take a z06 just b/c i like the hard top look, or a new z06, just because they're insane.


C6!!!

 

I got spanked!!! They're so fast!!!!

 

I faced the almost the same choice: '04 350Z or C5. At the time the C6 was not out yet. I was drawn more towards the Z for it's looks and the C5 for it's OEM power.

If I had to make the same choice again, I'd proabably go with the C6. I like the integrated headlights. If money was really of no object, wait for the new Z06. It's rumored to start at $75K; however, you get a 7.0L dry sump and an amazing suspension.

 

If money is not part of the equation, it is a no brainer-get the C6. The Corvette has a certain appeal which the G35 can't even come near. I have read that the C6 is now a very relaible car. I think the fact that if you went on a Corvette forum with that question you would be laughed off the forum, and that fact that even going to a G35 forum you still get a majority of the people saying C6 speaks volumes about why it is a no brainer. Hey don't get me wrong, I would rather have a G35 and 15k than a C6 but if money is not part of the equation get the C6.

 

for the money you save i would get a G35 and trick it out

 

IMO:

Styling and uniqueness: G35 hands down... I see vettes at every stoplight in every city in America... a G35 with the right wheels/stance/etc. looks better than almost anything on the road...

Power and fun factor: C6 hands down... the G is SLOW as hell... you will not be satisfied if you are buying it to be fast car (assuming of course that you are keeping it stock... but even if you plan on modding the nod still goes to the C6 because as others have noted the C6 takes very well to mods)...

Of course, if you want to beat both cars in both regards, get a Supra LOL, sorry I couldn't resist.

 

C6 power ,handling, nav, hid if money is no object.

 

Get the Vette.