Should I replace my 370z with an STI?

markesc · 07-04-2017, 03:10 PM

Don't do it!

They are money pits. Every single part that goes on it means you need to pay to get a tune. It's a never ending process. Trust me! in just over 6 years I went through: 5 sets of tires, 5 sets of brakes, 3 turbos, 4 tunes, and then....3rd gear grenaded itself (5 speed 2007).

Lets see: I was pulled over 5x, only one of which was I actually driving fast, the other 4 were "warnings," and the constant every stop light someone wanting to race got old.

I think the re-sell however is going to be better than the Z because people want 4door awd vehicles in the northern states, but, what would you rather look at and get into every day? The Z is actually a beautiful looking car that doesn't look like just another 4 door on the road with random over-styled lines running everywhere.

I say keep the Z, get a cheap used wrx that someone already sank their life savings into instead, and don't beat the crap out of it unless you want to buy a new transmission, or find a used older sti with the 6 speed that can take some abuse.

BionicHamster · 07-04-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventruck

No don't. You're gonna be a SSUSusuuuu--suuuuu-baaa----ruuuu-UUUU driver. You're gonna be the type to switch out of the slow lane only to drive side-by-side with the driver in front of you, slap on bumper stickers about I <3 Earth and some extremist liberal stuff, inexplicably have a bike rack on your car that you never use, take full stops at intersections on hills while people driving manual Z's behind you are left to suffer, eat pistachios, obsessively watch the Discovery Channel, keep the radio set to NPR, have an "emergency poncho" in the back seat, never take more than one passenger, flip the car over at some point, drive into a lake, drink kale smoothies, never take showers, pour milk before the cereal, don't even the drink after finishing the cereal, all this stuff:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15P-OxrdRkE

(4 minute mark especially)

Trust me, you don't want to be a goofy Subaru driver, ever.

PAYCO · 07-04-2017, 10:39 AM

Life can be full of regrets, don't put one on the list by doing this.

DamnThatZGuy · 07-04-2017, 01:04 PM

If you get the WRX you will also have to start vaping. It's just what WRX owners do..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-qo4gxyS4

freefrank · 07-04-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DamnThatZGuy

If you get the WRX you will also have to start vaping. It's just what WRX owners do..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-qo4gxyS4

haha i do vape to quit smoking.

bimbimbop · 07-04-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by freefrank

haha i do vape to quit smoking.

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Originally Posted by freefrank

yea its doable not dangerous and hard. still remember my bmw in %$#% tires breaking from 30 to 0 in 200 meters still hitting another car @ 5km/h.

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Originally Posted by freefrank

I agree, but this is the two options laying ahead of me. thank you for the words.

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Originally Posted by freefrank

5 inches snow? i dont think so haha. tried that. 2 wheels of power failed a lot.

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Originally Posted by freefrank

good idea but personal preference, no Germany or American cars.

Its called multi quote...now let us know what you did...it shouldn't take more than a day to realize you are keeping the Z

freefrank · 07-04-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bimbimbop

Its called multi quote...now let us know what you did...it shouldn't take more than a day to realize you are keeping the Z

XD forgot about the multi quote thingy. I would really love to keep the Z but looks sub is a better option for a country with half year heavy snow. still debating myself like should i spend another 20k to slam TT on the Z or just trade an STI and call it a day/

Homegrown · 07-04-2017, 09:16 PM

Yes replace it, the 370z is a heavy piece of sh!t

Eagle · 07-06-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Homegrown

Yes replace it, the 370z is a heavy piece of sh!t

...and a 2017 STi's curb weight is 3386 lbs vs the 370z + sport package weighing in at 3292 lbs. So your point is what again?

Zingston · 07-09-2017, 09:07 AM

Anyone that would dare suggest such a wacky question absolutely deserves a Subaru.

Hang ten bro!

BGTV8 · 07-04-2017, 09:54 PM

I came out of an Sti because is was a pig-understeering PoS that you had to manhandle to get it to go fast.

Z34 is a different beast altogether.

felix0121 · 07-04-2017, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by freefrank

hi my dealer called me today they have a nice 2015 sti in stock, stage 2, 38k km. im currently driving a 370z nismo 2015, 28k km, intake, exhaust done.
Dealer said i can just trade the car.
I def love the z, and love the sti too! and also i live in AB, Canada, the Z is absolutely not drivable in the winter. BUT the Z looks soooo good!
SHOULD I trade the car????
OMG I wish i can have them both.
Can you guys give me some ideas?

EDIT 1: Thank you guys for all your kind words! I really love my Z but it's a shame that I can only drive her 5 or 6 months a year, maybe even less. STI is a good car too, and yes I vape xD/ We shouldn't judge ppl by what kind cars they drive but how they drive. My car history is 328> GCoupe> the Z, all RWD. Really tired of how rwd drive in the terrible winter even with snow tires. Sliding every corner is fun but not fun for 6 months. I hate have to drive my Q7 or truck everyday in winter. I will talk to the dealer about the price of sti and trade in value.

I'm not so good at cars, but as I know Subaru STi and Nissan 370Z are in different categories. The former is a rally car whereas the latter is a sports car.

So I believe it just depends on your preference.

xcomms · 07-05-2017, 05:02 AM

If you are still considering this horrible idea just do it and let the Z end up with someone who will appreciate it and not trade it in for some goofy looking Subaru!

lovemyvq · 07-05-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xcomms

If you are still considering this horrible idea just do it and let the Z end up with someone who will appreciate it and not trade it in for some goofy looking Subaru!

Absolutely this. If you have to ask you're obviously not a Z enthusiast. I couldn't imagine giving up a Z car, whichever generation it was. Even if I came into money and could have any car, I'd still have a Z and just do whatever I wanted to it. There's nothing special about the subaru, whatever stage it is lol. They almost always end up being annoyingly loud, horribly stanced, flat brimmed boy racer vape mobiles.

brizzie35 · 07-05-2017, 09:00 AM

only if cash is on top of the deal

07-04-2017, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
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xcomms Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 101 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport 6 Rep Power: 597	Just do it..... If you are still considering this horrible idea just do it and let the Z end up with someone who will appreciate it and not trade it in for some goofy looking Subaru! __________________ -XComms

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07-04-2017, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 381 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3367	Don't do it! They are money pits. Every single part that goes on it means you need to pay to get a tune. It's a never ending process. Trust me! in just over 6 years I went through: 5 sets of tires, 5 sets of brakes, 3 turbos, 4 tunes, and then....3rd gear grenaded itself (5 speed 2007). Lets see: I was pulled over 5x, only one of which was I actually driving fast, the other 4 were "warnings," and the constant every stop light someone wanting to race got old. I think the re-sell however is going to be better than the Z because people want 4door awd vehicles in the northern states, but, what would you rather look at and get into every day? The Z is actually a beautiful looking car that doesn't look like just another 4 door on the road with random over-styled lines running everywhere. I say keep the Z, get a cheap used wrx that someone already sank their life savings into instead, and don't beat the crap out of it unless you want to buy a new transmission, or find a used older sti with the 6 speed that can take some abuse.

07-04-2017, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
PAYCO Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: uk Posts: 128 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 9	Life can be full of regrets, don't put one on the list by doing this.

07-04-2017, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
DamnThatZGuy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 160 Drives: 09' 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 10	If you get the WRX you will also have to start vaping. It's just what WRX owners do.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-qo4gxyS4

07-09-2017, 09:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684371	Anyone that would dare suggest such a wacky question absolutely deserves a Subaru. Hang ten bro!

07-04-2017, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,516 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	I came out of an Sti because is was a pig-understeering PoS that you had to manhandle to get it to go fast. Z34 is a different beast altogether.