Trading Z to Evo

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X gf bought a $40K S40T5 Volvo when she was 20. Age has nothing to do with it.

I agree with you.

IDZRVIT

Not so long ago tens of thousands or more Americans bought homes at low interest rates because they could afford it............... Thanks for the market crash.

The point is, even if you manage to get a loan, it doesn't mean you can afford to pay it off.

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chuckd05

today is a good day sir... we finally agree on something


I have driven an evo x with all the basic bolt ons. put down about 340 I believe, and was a nice car to drive.. handled well and accelerated quickly... felt faster than my Z BUT... it wasnt, but not by much. Was very very close...

Than he decided to trade it in for a e90 and put it back to stock, called me and said come drive my car. The difference was insane.. stock compared to downpipe, intercooler, exhaust, tune, etc was SOOOOO much different. The basic mods made a HUGE difference.

He has been happier with his 330xi than he was with the evo...

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fullmonty

You wana bet? Its a Nissan, not a Aston Martin. Sounds like you're upset you couldn't afford it at 21. Get over it

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Lol I wish there was a facebook "like" button for this


Oh the irony

98intrigue

Hahaha. Now that's funny.

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Reaper42

I'm actually 23 n bought my Z shortly after I turned 21. Nice try tho

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Zikizira

I have subscribed to this forum at 2009, when I was looking for more information about the Z, which would replace my wife's Eclipse GT. At that time, I was about to receive my Evo X GSR. I really love the Z. The day we purchased the Eclipse, we have test-driven a Z. My wife have chosen the GT, due to cargo and rear seats. This reason proved right these (almost) 3 years. Although having 6 other cars (from d.d sedans, to 730hp DSM), we find ourselves needing cargo space and the rear seats a lot of times. We have 2 children.

Even so, we are constantly attracted by the Z and sometimes we thought on trading it for a Z, specially after the 370Z got released.

It looks there are some misconceptions regarding the Evo X, which is totally normal for non-Evo guys:

- The MR version has the automated transmission. It is fully modded with bolt-ons and even upgraded turbos. You might get a 320-330whp MR with just simple bolt-ons. There are 500awhp MRs over there, but you will waste more money, since the transmission (as stock) is not able to handle a ton of torque;
- The GSR version has the manual transmission. It is fully modded. There are 816whp GSR over there. The clutch sucks, if you plan to launch often;
- The new Evo is slightly slower on long straights, compared to the IX. But it is better or, at least, equal, on slalom and skidpad. On road racing, there are mixed results for the stock. But due to its higher rigidity and equilibrium, the Evo X shines in its capability as a base for modded time-attack warriors. In this regards, since 2009, the Evo X have been beating older Evos in almost all Time-Attack events. But remember: we are talking about modded cars.

Stock x Stock, I am almost sure the 370Z beats the Evo X on straights. As stock, Evo X is not that fast, but with just a reflashing ($179, for the Tactrix cable), I am sure it will beat a stock Z. My friend has an Evo X and a 370Z. Before reflashing, the Z was faster. But not after it. Anyway, its not that big difference and for street use, we all know power-weight is not the only variable.

If he is going to stay with a stock car, or just simple bolt-ons, the maintenance cost is quite low for the X. But I guess this is the same with the Z.

Performance wise, both are quite similar as stock.

The difference start at their d.d. suitability.

If the guy is in school, he might need to carry friends, and maybe the cargo would be nice for baggage. But thats his decision.

Best regards,
Ziki

UNKNOWN_370

It doesn't make any sense at all if you are talking about saving money... And about the tickets. How does it translate that the Z is too expensive cuz you get tickets? If the evo is in the same power range how will it change you getting a ticket with an evo?

If cost is a factor and you don't want tickets but want a cool looking econocoupe with sporting intentions. Try a honda CRZ. You get great mileage and its 8 seconds to 60 should be quick enough for highway merging. Or you can try a mazda 3 touring, hyundai sonata 2.0t, subaru wrx. Also the mazda miata might be a good option or maybe even a genesis coupe 2.0.

Any car you buy in the Z and performance range will be just as costly in maintenance, if not more expensive. The Z is one of the cheapest cars to maintain in the performance segment. As far as tickets, only you can change that. Not the car.

CrownR426

Thanks for the encouraging words, chaps!
D:

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k20z3

Crown, you know me having a civic I would LOVE TO BE IN your shoes right now to have a Z. Appreciate what you have, don't act on impulse and enjoy your car and relive the first day you got it when you get a compliment on it.

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CrownR426

I know bro, I am told everyday and it's not like it was given to me.
Ever since I heard about the 370Z coming out I've been busting my ***. rofl...
Anyway I'm going to keep her and am currently looking for winter setups.
That or I'm not gonna drive it and I'll just prepare for spring time.

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k20z3

Or buy a car cover -- buy a beater for the amount you'll pay for rims/winter tire set-up and then go bang bang skeet skeet in the winter ha

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nuTinmuch

Yes, but the opposite isn't true either -- just because you get a loan doesn't mean you are doomed to financial ruin.

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Mr.Squeeze

I just realized who this was you was thinking about doing this after I joined the 370z family.I am glad to here you are keeping it now see get a beater like me see you around man.