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sojirovskensi · 09-01-2011, 11:10 AM

I am trying to keep my Z for the weekend car and looking for a DD, or vice versa.
Since Z has 6 cylinder, 6MT, RWD, I am looking for something I missed from getting Z: AWD, turbocharged.

Besides STI and Evo (I want to move on to European cars)
what are the possible options that are easy to be modded?

All I can think of now is 335xi, but I would rather buy 1M for that price.
Next option is Golf R20, I guess I would be able to make 300-350awhp if I put 10k on the mods.

If you have any idea about the choices, let me know!

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update

After researching for hours and by looking at various comments, I will go either 335xi or wait for the next M3.
Or hopefully.. a used GTR...
I guess I have to wait until 2013 to save up some $$$..lol..
The reason why I wanted awd was that last year, I was stuck at my house when it snowed for 2 weeks.
I am working at healthcare field, and I had to go to the work. However, Z was not drivable once it came out of the garage

Yea.. I could just buy 335i or M3 and call taxi!

Red__Zed · 09-01-2011, 11:15 AM

My personal vote is for wrx.

335xi is a good choice. You can't actually buy a 1m, so it is pointless to compare.

sojirovskensi · 09-01-2011, 11:18 AM

No for WRX and Ralliart either

Justin1686 · 09-01-2011, 11:40 AM

Pending on ur price range. Look at an audi a4 or s4. Or if u want a 2door car, an a5 or s5

sojirovskensi · 09-01-2011, 12:37 PM

either 45000 for the car itself, or car+tune=45000
I really cant find a car that can deliver as fun as Z for that price.

I also thought about trading-in my Z and get something around 60k, but I was not able to find a turbocharged AWD german car beside 335xi.
I also looked at S4, but it is S/C

ihatepotholes · 09-01-2011, 12:50 PM

s4

280z/300zx · 09-01-2011, 02:10 PM

Your options are limited to begin with and coupled with your own limitations you are pretty much stuck. If you want European you are pretty much stuck with the 335ix. From Asia you have the STI and EVO. I don't think anything from VW is worth it right now.

In my opinion, for a nice cruiser that still has power, I would get the S5. Love the look and it has AWD which I also love. The only downside is the performance for the price. Then again, the $/performance ratio on European cars is pretty bad when compared to cars from Japan. So with that in my mind my vote is for the STI. Stage 2 will get you a high 12 sec car that can be very versatile with regards to weather and space. Still very fun to drive and not to heavy in the pocketbook.

Again, you can stick to your European move but all your really doing is paying 10-20k more for a name (BMW, benz, audi, etc).

Cmike2780 · 09-01-2011, 02:14 PM

I'd get a Mini, but that's just me.

jaedub · 09-01-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihatepotholes

s4

but audi tends to blow up after 50k miles

LT419 · 09-01-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

I also thought about trading-in my Z and get something around 60k, but I was not able to find a turbocharged AWD german car beside 335xi.
I also looked at S4, but it is S/C

The new S6 (and S7 and S8) are all going to use a turbo V8... you could look into that...

kenchan · 09-01-2011, 02:55 PM

op- why are you so fixated on AWD in Dallas of all places?

Cmike2780 · 09-01-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

op- why are you so fixated on AWD in Dallas of all places?

Maybe he wants to go off-road, rallycross style.

kenchan · 09-01-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Maybe he wants to go off-road, rallycross style.

oh ok. 335xi rally car with raised suspension. i suppose that can work.

edub370 · 09-01-2011, 03:06 PM

s4 v8. those things SCREAM and look amazing. classy and fun.

Red__Zed · 09-01-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

oh ok. 335xi rally car with raised suspension. i suppose that can work.

Nobody says it like Kenchan can.

09-01-2011, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 14	next car I am trying to keep my Z for the weekend car and looking for a DD, or vice versa. Since Z has 6 cylinder, 6MT, RWD, I am looking for something I missed from getting Z: AWD, turbocharged. Besides STI and Evo (I want to move on to European cars) what are the possible options that are easy to be modded? All I can think of now is 335xi, but I would rather buy 1M for that price. Next option is Golf R20, I guess I would be able to make 300-350awhp if I put 10k on the mods. If you have any idea about the choices, let me know! ================================================== =========== update After researching for hours and by looking at various comments, I will go either 335xi or wait for the next M3. Or hopefully.. a used GTR... I guess I have to wait until 2013 to save up some $$$..lol.. The reason why I wanted awd was that last year, I was stuck at my house when it snowed for 2 weeks. I am working at healthcare field, and I had to go to the work. However, Z was not drivable once it came out of the garage Yea.. I could just buy 335i or M3 and call taxi! Last edited by sojirovskensi; 09-01-2011 at 07:04 PM.

09-01-2011, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 37 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	Pending on ur price range. Look at an audi a4 or s4. Or if u want a 2door car, an a5 or s5 __________________ 2009 Touring & Sport Package \|\| Platinum Graphite \|\| 40% 3M Tint \|\| Xpel Clear Bra \|\| Berk CBE \|\| Berk HFC \|\| Stillen Sway Bar \|\| H&R Spacers \|\| Swift Springs \|\| SPC Rear Camber Kit \|\| Thanks to Savage Autosports, VTR, PM, and R.A.D.

09-01-2011, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	I'd get a Mini, but that's just me. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-01-2011, 03:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	s4 v8. those things SCREAM and look amazing. classy and fun. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

09-01-2011, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	My personal vote is for wrx. 335xi is a good choice. You can't actually buy a 1m, so it is pointless to compare.

09-01-2011, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 14	No for WRX and Ralliart either

09-01-2011, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 14	either 45000 for the car itself, or car+tune=45000 I really cant find a car that can deliver as fun as Z for that price. I also thought about trading-in my Z and get something around 60k, but I was not able to find a turbocharged AWD german car beside 335xi. I also looked at S4, but it is S/C

09-01-2011, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
ihatepotholes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 129 Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Rep Power: 15	s4

09-01-2011, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	Your options are limited to begin with and coupled with your own limitations you are pretty much stuck. If you want European you are pretty much stuck with the 335ix. From Asia you have the STI and EVO. I don't think anything from VW is worth it right now. In my opinion, for a nice cruiser that still has power, I would get the S5. Love the look and it has AWD which I also love. The only downside is the performance for the price. Then again, the $/performance ratio on European cars is pretty bad when compared to cars from Japan. So with that in my mind my vote is for the STI. Stage 2 will get you a high 12 sec car that can be very versatile with regards to weather and space. Still very fun to drive and not to heavy in the pocketbook. Again, you can stick to your European move but all your really doing is paying 10-20k more for a name (BMW, benz, audi, etc).

09-01-2011, 02:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	op- why are you so fixated on AWD in Dallas of all places?