A comparison of two cars I would like to own: BMW Z4 and a Chevrolet Corvette. Presented by: Jeremy Gordon Project 15: Buying Your First Car 1/5/11

The BMW Z4 The 2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs.

Lets look at the BMW Z4 I am considering purchasing the this car because it looks awesome and is very fast. It also is affordable to buy if it is used. BMW’s have a reputation for having great handling and long lasting cars that are safe to drive. BMW Website

Safety features of the BMW Z4 The safety rating of the BMW Z4 is 846 on the drivers side. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:  Front side airbag  Anti- theft system  Truck release  Tire Pressure Monitor  Electronic Stability Control

Technology and Entertainment Features of the BMW Z4 The BMW Z4 is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features. Satellite radio IPod jack Navigation system Retractable roof top These features are important to me for many reasons. The iPod Jack is important because I have a lot of songs on my iPod and I’d like to listen to them when I'm driving. The Navigation system is important because it makes it a lot easier to get around places I don’t know as well as my town and finding places. In like the retractable roof because in the summer it is nice to drive with the top off.

Specifications of the BMW Z4 3.0-liter, 6- cylinder engine Manual transmission 255-horsepower A behind the seat storage bench

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallons of the BMW Z4 City MPG 15 Highway MPG 25 Average price per gallon of gas: $3.09 Average miles per week I drive: 100 miles a week Total weekly gas bill: $ 11.74

Now lets look at the Corvette It looks very nice and is a desirable car. The Corvette is a really fast car with pretty good handling. It also has cool interior that looks like a racing car. Corvette Website

Safety Features of the Corvette The safety rating of the Corvette is “unknown”. Below are some of the important safety features this car has: OnStar Dusk sensing headlights Traction control Electronic brake force distribution Stability control

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Corvette The Corvette is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed Below are some of its features: My ChevroletApp for the Iphone Heads up display (information on your windshield) Navigation 7 speaker sound system Bose These features are important because I am getting a IPhone and I will be able to use the IPhone app that controls a lot of things about your car. The heads up display is nice because I don’t have to take my eyes off the road to see my speed or how much gas I have left. The 7 speaker sound system is important to me because I like to listen to my music in the car and this would allow me to loud.

Specifications of the Corvette V8 Engine Automatic transmission 430 hp

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Corvette City MPG 14 Highway MPG 26 Average price per gallon of gas: $3.09 Average miles per week I drive: 100 Total weekly gas bill is $12.36

Final Costs BMW Z Corvette $18,885 $17,768

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