My old 370z vs. my new 2012 WRX

vermithrax · 05-14-2012, 05:39 PM

I used to own a Civic Si and I test drove a WRX before I bought my Z just recently.

The WRX seemed fun to drive and I could have definitely lived with it. The interior quality and the shear sexy looks of the Z made the decision for me.

I'm rarely going to go as fast as my car can take me, and I don't race. I would rather have a nice looking, quality interior and some comforts than the ability to mod my car heavily and maybe be faster than a Z.

That being said, having no room for anything in the car is a pain in the ***. Having iffy traction in the rain and colder weather sucks too. Its all about what you want. WRXs are awesome cars, and it wasn't a really easy decision.

Every time I see an STi or WRX or any other nice sports car, I try to give a nod, wave or thumbs up. Its cool to be happy with your Z, god knows I am, but there are tons of bad *** cars out there that are just as cool and many are much faster.

supunna_picta · 05-14-2012, 06:15 PM

Good assessment on your post. I've been looking to run against a stock 09+WRX at the road course with my Z but no luck yet.

The WRX is an easy car to drive fast where the Z takes more skill but is more rewarding at the limit.

They're polar opposites from a power delivery perspective but they both feel equally fast with the Z being quick off the line and the WRX coming in on boost around 3500rpms. Here in Colorado going up a mountain pass at 10k feet my money is on my WRX though. Everywhere else I'll take the Z.

The WRX is easier to city drive compared to the Z - clutch action, once you get use to it is easier, steering a little less twitchy, the ride more compliant and outward visibility is better.

We get about 25mpg in the city and 32mpg highway in the WRX and I've only been able to eek out about 20/26mpg city/highway in the Z.

You didn't take a step back considering your need for selling the Z. They're both a lot of fun to drive, they're just very different but for ~$26k the WRX is a bargain.

sonic370 · 05-14-2012, 08:37 PM

good post.......enjoy your new ride.... there not that popular down here where i live.. but i can understand why you made the switch.....

but i have just one kicker...........imho the only really true sports car is RWD
make and model make no difference but it's got to be RWD......

05-14-2012, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
supunna_picta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 102 Drives: Red 370z Rep Power: 15	Good assessment on your post. I've been looking to run against a stock 09+WRX at the road course with my Z but no luck yet. The WRX is an easy car to drive fast where the Z takes more skill but is more rewarding at the limit. They're polar opposites from a power delivery perspective but they both feel equally fast with the Z being quick off the line and the WRX coming in on boost around 3500rpms. Here in Colorado going up a mountain pass at 10k feet my money is on my WRX though. Everywhere else I'll take the Z. The WRX is easier to city drive compared to the Z - clutch action, once you get use to it is easier, steering a little less twitchy, the ride more compliant and outward visibility is better. We get about 25mpg in the city and 32mpg highway in the WRX and I've only been able to eek out about 20/26mpg city/highway in the Z. You didn't take a step back considering your need for selling the Z. They're both a lot of fun to drive, they're just very different but for ~$26k the WRX is a bargain. __________________ 2011 Touring/Sport/6mt \| winter: 2009 WRX

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05-14-2012, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
vermithrax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 128 Drives: 11 370z/sport silver Rep Power: 14	I used to own a Civic Si and I test drove a WRX before I bought my Z just recently. The WRX seemed fun to drive and I could have definitely lived with it. The interior quality and the shear sexy looks of the Z made the decision for me. I'm rarely going to go as fast as my car can take me, and I don't race. I would rather have a nice looking, quality interior and some comforts than the ability to mod my car heavily and maybe be faster than a Z. That being said, having no room for anything in the car is a pain in the *. Having iffy traction in the rain and colder weather sucks too. Its all about what you want. WRXs are awesome cars, and it wasn't a really easy decision. Every time I see an STi or WRX or any other nice sports car, I try to give a nod, wave or thumbs up. Its cool to be happy with your Z, god knows I am, but there are tons of bad * cars out there that are just as cool and many are much faster.

05-14-2012, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	good post.......enjoy your new ride.... there not that popular down here where i live.. but i can understand why you made the switch..... but i have just one kicker...........imho the only really true sports car is RWD make and model make no difference but it's got to be RWD......