Moving on from the Z? :(

T-Rex57 · 08-18-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

If you are set on selling your Z then I wish you the best of luck with the sale. You will miss your Z it is a reliable,dependable,and enjoyable to drive Japanese sports car to own. The Infiniti Q50 RedSport and the G37 are both solid vehicles to own I know people that were happy driving and owning them Nissan/Infiniti makes a quality vehicle for what you pay for. In my opinion I would never purchase a Kia Stinger GT due to having poor resale value in the first five years of ownership, unreliability reported by owners, and Kia vehicles being produced to South Korea as I don’t care to support them or their products. Volkswagen makes some of the most unreliable vehicles in the vehicle market my Volkswagen Jetta I owned was one of the worst vehicles I ever owned right next to the Hyundai Azera that was just as worse. I am in a similar situation I am considering purchasing a 2020 Subaru Impreza STI. Having owned a Subaru Impreza WRX before and know multiple people that have owned the Subaru WRX and STI I can tell you they are great vehicles to own and there is a big demand for Subaru’s in the vehicle market in turn they have excellent resale value. The only known issue in the 2019 and 2020 Subaru Impreza STI would be the factory tune and needing to get them tuned other than that they are great vehicles to own and they are turbocharged if you are looking for a boosted application.

Fair points. I'm definitely looking at VW and KIA reliability at the moment.

The 2020 Impreza WRX would be the ideal pick. I used to own a GC8 many, many moons ago. However, I have mild physical nerve damage in my feet and left arm after an accident years ago, so I can't choose a manual car (heavy clutch = pain time). I feel it would be wrong to buy an Impreza with the CVT they've got in the domestic model WRX.

Another option is a BMW 135i/140i (B58 engine), which can be had locally for Golf R price or less, but does only have 3 years warranty.

Zingston · 08-18-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex57

Didn't think about the S4. The RS3/RS5 are way out of my budget though.

At 7 years, it's pretty compelling

I hadn't considered a used Lexus. Thanks for that.

The G70 has just been released here and I like it, but the price is astronomical for some reason. For instance, the base 2.0l turbo G70 on road is about 15k more expensive (BMW 340i territory) than the top-trim Stinger GT, which gives you the 3.3T for about $AU58k on road.

Given the choices listed, I'd go Stinger GT.

Raidernation · 08-18-2019, 01:58 PM

Get a Lexus IS350 and call it a day. Good luck with the search and post some pics when you get your new ride.

Jsolo · 08-18-2019, 11:51 PM

OP, give this thread a read.. Over the g37 we've covered this in pretty good detail

https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...t-is-time.html

dts3 · 08-19-2019, 01:14 AM

What about a Giulia?

T-Rex57 · 08-19-2019, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dts3

What about a Giulia?

Can't afford the Quadrifoglio ($AU 155k) so I don't see the point

ShuuraRG · 08-19-2019, 08:10 PM

I'd go with a Ute! I wish we could get those here...

personal wishes aside, the Stinger sounds like the best out of those choices!

T-Rex57 · 08-22-2019, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ShuuraRG

I'd go with a Ute! I wish we could get those here...

personal wishes aside, the Stinger sounds like the best out of those choices!

Heh, I hear ya. The final model HSV Maloo ute came with the 6.2L supercharged LSA engine as well.

Unfortunately the need for 4 seats is real

NecioVato · 08-22-2019, 10:42 AM

Out of the choices - depending on how big of a ride you need and if you are wanting a sedan - i would go Stinger as well or a used Lexus. But...like some have said in previous posts - if you are wanting a car that is practical and still is fun to drive - I would consider a Golf R. It can easily be tuned to produce more HP, AWD and is a fun car to drive. Just my .02. Good luck with your new choice - hope to see pics when you get it

CMadison · 08-22-2019, 12:03 PM

Avoid anything made by Chrysler-Fiat and call it a win.

dts3 · 08-22-2019, 12:46 PM

So since someone has mentioned a Golf-R, what about a Focus RS

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-22-2019, 02:54 PM

The only affordable sedan that has truly blown me away having driven some hardcore sports cars is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport. If your country gets the veloce I say... do it!!

Falconquey · 08-22-2019, 03:10 PM

[QUOTE=UNKNOWN_370;3874293]The only affordable sedan that has truly blown me away having driven some hardcore sports cars is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport. If your country gets the veloce I say... do it!![/QUOTE

dts3 already suggested that model.

Inspector71 · 08-23-2019, 11:24 PM

You do what you have to do. Back in 2014, mad at my 2009 red 370Z for clutch slave cylinder failure leaving me stranded 3 times after the dealer "fixed" it, I impetuously sold it. Traded it for a 2010 low mileage Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T with low mileages. Within a month, very time I saw a Z, I was sick. I heard the Chrysler dealer sold it to the Nissan dealer who sold it to the Volkswagen Dealership. I went looking for it and was glad not to find it. The Challenger was fast but huge as a barge. It was more a redneck hot rod and that's not me. I thought I'd get over it but didn't. In December of 2015, I found a white 370Z at another Chrysler dealer. It had 3000 miles on the odometer. The previous owner drove it from March to August and then traded it for a Jeep Cherokee. It sat on the lot until I bought it in December. I have never looked back. I love the car so much and will never make this mistake again. All I'm saying is, if you have no choice, then do what needs done. But be sure of that else you will pine for that car. Who makes a two-door, two-seat, rear drive, sports car with a 6-cylinder engine in the price range of a Nissan 370Z, used or new? No one.

T-Rex57 · 08-25-2019, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

You do what you have to do. Back in 2014, mad at my 2009 red 370Z for clutch slave cylinder failure leaving me stranded 3 times after the dealer "fixed" it, I impetuously sold it. Traded it for a 2010 low mileage Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T with low mileages. Within a month, very time I saw a Z, I was sick. I heard the Chrysler dealer sold it to the Nissan dealer who sold it to the Volkswagen Dealership. I went looking for it and was glad not to find it. The Challenger was fast but huge as a barge. It was more a redneck hot rod and that's not me. I thought I'd get over it but didn't. In December of 2015, I found a white 370Z at another Chrysler dealer. It had 3000 miles on the odometer. The previous owner drove it from March to August and then traded it for a Jeep Cherokee. It sat on the lot until I bought it in December. I have never looked back. I love the car so much and will never make this mistake again. All I'm saying is, if you have no choice, then do what needs done. But be sure of that else you will pine for that car. Who makes a two-door, two-seat, rear drive, sports car with a 6-cylinder engine in the price range of a Nissan 370Z, used or new? No one.

I know, I am going to miss it. I still miss my first Z, a '96 JDM 2-seater twin turbo 300zx - these cars have a tonne of character and a lot of memories.

But I have to let it go from a financial and family perspective.

08-18-2019, 01:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
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08-18-2019, 11:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	OP, give this thread a read.. Over the g37 we've covered this in pretty good detail https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...t-is-time.html T-Rex57 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

08-22-2019, 12:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
CMadison Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 226 Drives: '12 PW T/S 6MT Rep Power: 11	Avoid anything made by Chrysler-Fiat and call it a win. __________________ *Berk CBE \| Berk HFC \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Uprev \| Fujimura \| 322 whp*

08-22-2019, 02:54 PM	#27 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	The only affordable sedan that has truly blown me away having driven some hardcore sports cars is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport. If your country gets the veloce I say... do it!! __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-23-2019, 11:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	Quicksilvers You do what you have to do. Back in 2014, mad at my 2009 red 370Z for clutch slave cylinder failure leaving me stranded 3 times after the dealer "fixed" it, I impetuously sold it. Traded it for a 2010 low mileage Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T with low mileages. Within a month, very time I saw a Z, I was sick. I heard the Chrysler dealer sold it to the Nissan dealer who sold it to the Volkswagen Dealership. I went looking for it and was glad not to find it. The Challenger was fast but huge as a barge. It was more a redneck hot rod and that's not me. I thought I'd get over it but didn't. In December of 2015, I found a white 370Z at another Chrysler dealer. It had 3000 miles on the odometer. The previous owner drove it from March to August and then traded it for a Jeep Cherokee. It sat on the lot until I bought it in December. I have never looked back. I love the car so much and will never make this mistake again. All I'm saying is, if you have no choice, then do what needs done. But be sure of that else you will pine for that car. Who makes a two-door, two-seat, rear drive, sports car with a 6-cylinder engine in the price range of a Nissan 370Z, used or new? No one. T-Rex57 and Hiram2011 like this.

08-19-2019, 01:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6764	What about a Giulia?

08-19-2019, 08:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
ShuuraRG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 101 Drives: 2015 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 3363	I'd go with a Ute! I wish we could get those here... personal wishes aside, the Stinger sounds like the best out of those choices!

08-22-2019, 10:42 AM	#24 (permalink)
NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 319 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19786	Out of the choices - depending on how big of a ride you need and if you are wanting a sedan - i would go Stinger as well or a used Lexus. But...like some have said in previous posts - if you are wanting a car that is practical and still is fun to drive - I would consider a Golf R. It can easily be tuned to produce more HP, AWD and is a fun car to drive. Just my .02. Good luck with your new choice - hope to see pics when you get it

08-22-2019, 12:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6764	So since someone has mentioned a Golf-R, what about a Focus RS

08-22-2019, 03:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
Falconquey Track Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: PacNW Posts: 563 Drives: Bitchin' 15 Z Rep Power: 2246924	[QUOTE=UNKNOWN_370;3874293]The only affordable sedan that has truly blown me away having driven some hardcore sports cars is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport. If your country gets the veloce I say... do it!![/QUOTE dts3 already suggested that model.

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