Is this car for me ??
 

hey everyone ..Ive been researching about what car to get next. I currently drive a 2006 mazda rx8. Although the handling is amazing, the power doesnt quite cut it for me. So my option is either a 370z nismo or a mitsubishi evo x.

I dont have kids so i dont really need a 4 door. But im basically looking for a car thats decent in acceleration and speed with good handling. I know the answers will be a bit biased. I know the potential of the evo can be above and beyond. Im kind of scared the Z's acceleration willl not be enough to satisfy me. Not saying its a slow car but i sorta want something thatll push me to my seat. The z takes the evo in terms of looks for sure but the evos look is slowly growing on me. Thoughts ?!?!


Anyone whos ownedd both pleasee give me info .

Thanks

Z feels a lot slower then it is so be ready to drop some coin on aftermarket to get your rocks off. Theres a ton of threads already on both theses cars.. read them and drive them then buy one or both like me

thanks for the help. Especially coming from an evo x owner.

I test drove the Evo a few times and like said above it feels faster because of that kick when the turbo spools... However personally I'd rather have a Z. Post up some pics either way!

The problem is, regardless of what car you drive, XXX whp becomes "slow" after a few weeks as you get used to it.

Provided the car isn't a total dog to begin wiht, neither the Evo ro Z are "slow" out of the box, you need to look at the other factors.

Handling. Awd vs Rwd. Both cars handle good but hte driving dynamics are different, you may wind up prefering one or the other--know that answer before dropping $$$ on a car.

2 seater or 4 seater. Pretty self explanatory.

Turbo vs n/a. Evo si much cheaper to mod for power if taht is a consideration. That said, bolt ons on the 370z do yield decent results for a v6.

Quality. Evo had "less the satisfactory" imo interior and quality. Can you live with that for a few years? Z is put together better imo.

Gas MPG. Not a priority with cars like this but the Z does have an edge here.

Looks. totally subjective.

Yep, when I drive my car. Often during nice weather, even it feels slow.

I owned a 2010 mazda rx-8 earlier in 2011, then i felt the same way, i wanted more power. And i purchased the Z. Trust me when i tell you this...YOU WILL LOVE YOUR Z more than any car for the price. Go test drive one and just get a feel for one.

The Z is just a more mature, sexier car. All you really need in this car for it to feel faster is an exhaust. My car feels and is plenty quick and this is coming from a motorcycle owner.

thank you for the re assurance kids. I mean the 350 hp the nismo z comes with cant be that much slower the the awd 291 the evo puts out. Of course weight plays a crucial role. But it seems like the z is more of a drivers car ... you become one with the car if that makes sense lol,

The EVO and the 370Z will feel different, but in any "race" except from a dig, stock/stock a well-driven 370Z is going to beat a well-driven EVO unless you are on ice.

Saying the z feels faster than the rx8 is like saying your the most in shape person at a jenny craig meeting..... Don't get me wrong, they handle great, but the z will feel like a ROCKET after the mazda

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^ dont know why i said "kids" in that post lol. But anyways. Ya i guess im going with the z nismo. Also mitsubishis service isnt the greatest from what ive heard so ya lol.

I test drove both about 2 months back. It was REALLY tough to decide which one I liked. The performance of the evo, I felt was quicker cause of the turbo boost that kicked in. The 4 seats is nice if you want to bring friends, so you throw that out the window if you get a Z. But I loved the low stance and better looks (the rear of the evo is just hideousd imo) of the Z. The interior of the Z was also garbage. I dont need an Audi quality interior, but that interior just plain sucks in the Evo. The Z's I felt was leaps and bound better when paired with the GPS.
The determining factor for me was the better interior in the Z, and the fact that the Mitsubishi dealership wouldnt budge on price, when the Nissan dealership was able to knock off about 4 grand.

Any reason why the NISMO instead of a loaded Touring/Sport?

Also I feel as if a 370 is more "mature" than an evo. Meaning I don't feel as if after I got outta college I would have outgrown the z

A lot of people are asking me this question. I know performance wise its not much greater. But i love the looks of the nismo bumpers, sides and wing. Not to mention those wheels. I honestly think i wouldnt get aftermarket wheels if i get the nismo. The stock wheels are THAT nice to me lol.

That's what you say now.......then you see a couple others with a custom setup then you will start to want some to!

^ we'll see lol

I'll give you my .02 and you can disregard as necessary. My car looks pretty sexy from the outside, at least, in my opinion. However, the interior is a bit bland for my taste, and that is part of what is getting it traded for a 370Z Touring/Sport/NAV. If you are cool with cloth seats and only 4 speakers and no NAV, then get the NISMO, but don't buy a car for external looks only. You only see the inside of it when it counts.

I love my Z and its an overall better built car. It launches to 60 and the quarter faster than an evo. The interior is leagues better than an evo... BUT, you can't ignore the fact that an intake, exhaust and tune adds an insane amount of horsepower cheaply and easily. Its uber cheap to extract enormous gains. Also a proper coilover greatly improves handling. I did choose a Z because I am willing to spend ridiculous money for a turbo. But if I wasn't willing? I think the EVO is a better out the box "tuning-performance" buy. While the Z is a better overall buy. I say test drive both... if you don't want to spend a lot on mods. A tacky interior doesn't irritate you and need back seats? Go evo.
If you want high quality, low maintenence reliable non-aspirated performance. Are willing to get completely azz-raped for mods and do not need backseats. The Z is the best way to go.
Both are extremely good in handling. The EVO is one of the best AWD's and the Z is one of the best RWD's.

Go and test drive '11-12 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. AWD and Turbo, 300hp and 300TQ.

Why is your name "nizmo370"?

Because on the EVO forum he is "2012Evoman" :P

My cousin has one. So its not an option for me lol. I know theyre fast as hell.

Cause im pretty sure my next car will be a nismo z.

LOL didnt even bother registering on the evo forum :P

Here is the reason why I bought a NISMO:

1) It's definitely fast enough (to get big money speeding tickets).
2) IMO it looks better than any car on the road...dare I say it's sexy. The NISMO wheels are the best stock wheels I have ever seen.
3) There are way too many STIs where I live and Zs are pretty rare.
4) Unlike the 350Z I can fit my golf bag in the back.
5) I laugh when I see men in their 40s driving Evos and STIs.
6) It's a true sports car.
7) Girls love it! I learned this after I bought it...BONUS :)

^ very good points made thankss !!

Provided a counterpoint to the choice of NISMO over Touring.

Having owned a 2004 RX-8 I can attest to the earlier comments about the difference between the Z and the Mazda in terms of acceleration. While it was cool to push the Mazda to 9k rpms and the rotary sound is unique, there is no "umph".

You won't find the Z to be a nimble in terms of handling as the RX-8. However, it is very planted and can take all kinds of gas through the turns. It is more fun, IMO, than the Mazda as a result.

You will almost double your gas mileage with a Z. And no more adding oil every 1000 miles!

Sorry, can't comment on an EVO...have never driven one!

Thank you for the info. Its valuable coming from a previous rx8 owner lol.

evo and Z are like apples and oranges.

if you want just a fast car get the evo.

^ thats the thing though. I want a car thats not JUST fast. I want a car thats got handling, speed, acceleration, looks, and turns heads. And it seems as if the z has the evo beat cause its got a bit of everything i mentioned unlike the evo.

An EVO will turn the head of any car guy. Probably not the heads of anybody else.

The Z, however, gets lots of attention. If you search for some of the threads, many of us have gotten comments like:
Is that a Porsche?
Who makes that?
Is it fast?
How do I get onto I81 south from here?

evo will pump up every single highschooler that sees it :stirthepot:

the evo doesnt look fast cause of its boxy shape. The z however has the curves of a true sports car and ya it does look like a porsche which i like. Ive always liked cars with curves lol.

I was in the same boat as you. Started looking at the Evo X MR in early august to replace my AWD A4. It wasn't until September (after looking at the STI, 5.0 GT among others) that I decided to go look at the 370z and after test drive + price (and that fact that family friend owns the nissan dealership), I decided going for the 370z (as they had exactly what I wanted at another dealership). However, they called me two days later and told me that one was sold so they had to place a new order which would only come in late december. Long story short, a week before the car was suppose to come in I had buyers remorse (thought I should of gone for the Evo X), but once the car came in and I really got to drove it, while also noticing all the heads that would turn as I drove by, I knew I was happy with my decision. I even had a guy in an Evo X park next to me when the whole parking lot was free (I parked at the end of the parking lot), just so he can take a look at my car. He did the whole walk around and all I could do was laugh. Anyways, I don't think you can go wrong either way, but I know every time I walk to my car, it makes me smile as I can't wait to start her up:)

evo's look fast to me cause ricors make them look like space ships. :icon17:

Can't go wrong with either car...or dare I say, even a Mustang. The Z is a bit more "classy" than the Evo, so that pretty much won me over. Besides, the chances of you wanting to leave either car stock probaly 0. Both are plenty quick out of the box and more power than anyone really needs.

:yum: i knew i shouldve gotten an evo :roflpuke2:

i don't think he's talking about the high school girls....