Originally Posted by ParkStr8 (Post 2619935)

Be VERY WARY of an S5 S4 for me Trust 1st hand experience. Love the design...but...NEVER ANOTHER AUDI again. :ugh2:

Originally Posted by Redglare (Post 2618587)

No doubt the VQ is a great engine, even the earlier variants (i.e. vq35de), it even got wards 10 best engines 5 years in a row, but honestly I think the vq35hr should have been the last VQ and the 370 should have went with a new engine design. Don't get me wrong the VQ is an awesome engine but in 2014 it's really outdated, 19/26mpg w/ 330hp? competitors running with similar/more power engines and getting better mpg's.

The engine is a good reliable unit, it's just inefficient compared to the competitors, I mean you are getting v8 mileage out of a v6.

So I tend to agree with the panel that the VQ is getting way too long in the tooth in current form, with that said I think if D/I was implemented raising power/mpg output it could definitely live to see another day.

From personal experience the vq35hr in my 07 was one of my most favorite engines, especially coupled with the famous wookie growl (that the stock 370z completely forgot)

Originally Posted by Pitch (Post 2619927)

I love the s5. Probably one of my favorite cars. Yea, it's got nice numbers...but don't forget it weighs like 4k pounds. And maintenance costs! But if your old you probably got the dough for that stuff

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Originally Posted by Volk Z (Post 2620658)

I agree. I remember my biggest excitement for the 370 was it was shorter and wider. .. I assumed weight would be shaved down but instead it's like the same weight. My 350z I shaved down to around 2900 pounds without effecting the interior cosmetics. I am really hoping for a new Z sub 3000 pounds with a 4 cylinder turbo putting at least 320 hp

Originally Posted by Volk Z (Post 2620658)

I agree. I remember my biggest excitement for the 370 was it was shorter and wider. .. I assumed weight would be shaved down but instead it's like the same weight. My 350z I shaved down to around 2900 pounds without effecting the interior cosmetics. I am really hoping for a new Z sub 3000 pounds with a 4 cylinder turbo putting at least 320 hp

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2621227)

You do realize less cylinders does not always mean less weight, especially if you are slapping on a turbo, plus piping, intercooler, etc.

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2621227)

You do realize less cylinders does not always mean less weight, especially if you are slapping on a turbo, plus piping, intercooler, etc.

Originally Posted by Pitch (Post 2621344)

Guys

I have a serious problem. The last 4 days straight I've done nothing but research brz's, evo x's, and wrx/sti's. Literally all day at work cause I'm turning huge stainless parts...which mean 1.5 hour cut and 5 mins of moving aftereards...to start another cut. Lol.

Still don't know which I would like. I think coming from the stang I'd need more than a brz power...which puts me at evo...but then I wouldn't save money anywhere. Wrx I'd save on payment and tiny gas....and have 4 doors...but it's not as pretty as the other 2. Brz is sexy and handles lime a dream but god awfully slow

I'm in no position to test drive. Holidays means busy and still being upside down like a thousand on my stang says nonono

Anything else I can look up? Or talk about? I got today and to.orrow to research! Lol

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