At a crossroads

Munts · 07-18-2014, 10:13 AM

Hello All.

I am currently owner of a 2009 Cadillac CTS that I am planning on selling in the near future. I am at a crossroads between a few vehicles for my next car and I cannot decide.

Cars I am looking at: (looking to spend between $19,000-$23,000

2009 Nissan 370z - I am in love with this car, and this is why I am posting on this forum. I owned a 350z before and loved it. The only issues I have with this car is that I live in Minnesota, and we can have some terrible winters. I know the Z won't stand a chance, and this is what worries me. I can only afford to have one car, so this is something that will be a major issue. I have options to possibly use a different car if there is a major snow storm, but it would still be a bummer to get salt on the car

2011 BMW 328 X drive coupe - I find this car very attractive, and there are a lot of things I like about it. The main thing that worries me is just repairs. I know that BMW can cost a ton to fix and that is what scares me.

2009 ish Audi A5 - Another very attractive car, but I have read a lot about these cars burning oil, so that scares me a bit.

2012 Mercedes Benz C300 - Although I really want a coupe, I can't get over how good this car looks, but again, it is european so I feel like the repair bills will be through the roof..

Anyway, thanks for reading through this for whoever did. I know most of you will say that it is my personal choice, and I know this, I just wanted to get this friendly communities opinions on this choice.

I am leaning towards the Z and the BMW, but I feel I will need to do a bit more research before I make the final decision

Thanks

kenchan · 07-18-2014, 10:16 AM

LM60's are your friend.

Arrvaxx · 07-18-2014, 10:28 AM

Welcome fellow Minnesota'er! Join us on the MN Z Owners thread.

There are plenty of Zs that survive midwest winters.

1. Don't lower it, or if you do unlower it in fall.
2. Get a set of Blizzaks for winter. You'll want to go narrower than stock width.
3. Put some plastic down in the back and drop 2 bags of salt pellets or sand for extra weight.
4. Don't plan on powering through driveway snow piles!

I think of it this way...are you going to buy a car to 'get you through winter' or are you going to buy a car for non-winter months?

kenchan · 07-18-2014, 10:33 AM

wait you guys have a Z club in MN?

then why does mr.onzedge NEVER see any of you when he visits MN on a weekly basis?

cigarclifford · 07-18-2014, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munts

Hello All.

I am currently owner of a 2009 Cadillac CTS that I am planning on selling in the near future. I am at a crossroads between a few vehicles for my next car and I cannot decide.

Cars I am looking at: (looking to spend between $19,000-$23,000

2009 Nissan 370z - I am in love with this car, and this is why I am posting on this forum. I owned a 350z before and loved it. The only issues I have with this car is that I live in Minnesota, and we can have some terrible winters. I know the Z won't stand a chance, and this is what worries me. I can only afford to have one car, so this is something that will be a major issue. I have options to possibly use a different car if there is a major snow storm, but it would still be a bummer to get salt on the car

2011 BMW 328 X drive coupe - I find this car very attractive, and there are a lot of things I like about it. The main thing that worries me is just repairs. I know that BMW can cost a ton to fix and that is what scares me.

2009 ish Audi A5 - Another very attractive car, but I have read a lot about these cars burning oil, so that scares me a bit.

2012 Mercedes Benz C300 - Although I really want a coupe, I can't get over how good this car looks, but again, it is european so I feel like the repair bills will be through the roof..

Anyway, thanks for reading through this for whoever did. I know most of you will say that it is my personal choice, and I know this, I just wanted to get this friendly communities opinions on this choice.

I am leaning towards the Z and the BMW, but I feel I will need to do a bit more research before I make the final decision

Thanks

Your selection of the 370Z is a wise one. From a Cadillac CTS.. it will be like
going from a snow sled to a Ferrari... Than again I'm not a real doctor..GL

Arrvaxx · 07-18-2014, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wait you guys have a Z club in MN?

then why does mr.onzedge NEVER see any of you when he visits MN on a weekly basis?

We have several MNNI (Minnesota Nissan and Infiniti) as well as several guys on this forum like Lance, Scott, Dave, and myself. There is also the MN G Crew.

kenchan · 07-18-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

We have several MNNI (Minnesota Nissan and Infinity) as well as several guys on this forum like Lance, Scott, Dave, and myself. There is also the MN G Crew.

dang, sounds high tech.. i will let mr.onzedge know..

aszyd · 07-18-2014, 10:53 AM

From your other choices, go with the Z. Current German cars are not known for their reliability. Plus, those are some really weak offerings. a 328 only has 230 HP. If you don't want to get into M territory, 335i or bust! that turbo motor can make some power with a few mods.

Arrvaxx · 07-18-2014, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

From your other choices, go with the Z. Current German cars are not known for their reliability. Plus, those are some really weak offerings. a 328 only has 230 HP. If you don't want to get into M territory, 335i or bust!

I agree. The 335 would be the way to go but if you make it an xi you add the weight of awd which sucks.

I drove a 335 coupe at Nissan of Wayzata a few months ago. Damn fast and can corner like crazy but coupe or not it was still a sedan.

I like my cars how I like my women; asian and boosted. Haha...ok ok, I have no idea what the second part means but it was funny!

kenchan · 07-18-2014, 11:02 AM

just get a Z and get a beater. done.

cigarclifford · 07-18-2014, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

just get a Z and get a beater. done.

Once you get inside a Z a Z will get inside of you..... Than again I'm not
a real doctor....

kenchan · 07-18-2014, 11:21 AM

creepy...

onzedge · 07-18-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

dang, sounds high tech.. i will let mr.onzedge know..

mishuko · 07-18-2014, 12:05 PM

My parents got a 2008, 335xi in 2012. Between then and now we put about 70,000km. It's at 135000km now. Atleast once a quarter it has something mess up. Intercooler + thermostat broke and engine shutoff on highway during rush hour. Engine top cracked, plugs died, misfires, bunch of less serious things. In the 2 years we had it, probably spent ~3weeks in the shop outside of regular maintenence. Oh nit to mention the service at the dealership we go to have a very arrogant and condescending attitudes. (town and country bmw)

Yea it performs like a bauce but you better be a bauce to keep up with the maintanence.

KrisL · 07-18-2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I like my cars how I like my women; asian and boosted.

07-18-2014, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Munts Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 101 Drives: 2009 MT Touring Rep Power: 10	At a crossroads Hello All. I am currently owner of a 2009 Cadillac CTS that I am planning on selling in the near future. I am at a crossroads between a few vehicles for my next car and I cannot decide. Cars I am looking at: (looking to spend between $19,000-$23,000 2009 Nissan 370z - I am in love with this car, and this is why I am posting on this forum. I owned a 350z before and loved it. The only issues I have with this car is that I live in Minnesota, and we can have some terrible winters. I know the Z won't stand a chance, and this is what worries me. I can only afford to have one car, so this is something that will be a major issue. I have options to possibly use a different car if there is a major snow storm, but it would still be a bummer to get salt on the car 2011 BMW 328 X drive coupe - I find this car very attractive, and there are a lot of things I like about it. The main thing that worries me is just repairs. I know that BMW can cost a ton to fix and that is what scares me. 2009 ish Audi A5 - Another very attractive car, but I have read a lot about these cars burning oil, so that scares me a bit. 2012 Mercedes Benz C300 - Although I really want a coupe, I can't get over how good this car looks, but again, it is european so I feel like the repair bills will be through the roof.. Anyway, thanks for reading through this for whoever did. I know most of you will say that it is my personal choice, and I know this, I just wanted to get this friendly communities opinions on this choice. I am leaning towards the Z and the BMW, but I feel I will need to do a bit more research before I make the final decision Thanks

07-18-2014, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	LM60's are your friend. kfull likes this.

07-18-2014, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	Welcome fellow Minnesota'er! Join us on the MN Z Owners thread. There are plenty of Zs that survive midwest winters. 1. Don't lower it, or if you do unlower it in fall. 2. Get a set of Blizzaks for winter. You'll want to go narrower than stock width. 3. Put some plastic down in the back and drop 2 bags of salt pellets or sand for extra weight. 4. Don't plan on powering through driveway snow piles! I think of it this way...are you going to buy a car to 'get you through winter' or are you going to buy a car for non-winter months? __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

07-18-2014, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 20	From your other choices, go with the Z. Current German cars are not known for their reliability. Plus, those are some really weak offerings. a 328 only has 230 HP. If you don't want to get into M territory, 335i or bust! that turbo motor can make some power with a few mods. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

07-18-2014, 11:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	creepy... Pintsize725 likes this.

07-18-2014, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wait you guys have a Z club in MN? then why does mr.onzedge NEVER see any of you when he visits MN on a weekly basis?

07-18-2014, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	just get a Z and get a beater. done.

07-18-2014, 12:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9434	My parents got a 2008, 335xi in 2012. Between then and now we put about 70,000km. It's at 135000km now. Atleast once a quarter it has something mess up. Intercooler + thermostat broke and engine shutoff on highway during rush hour. Engine top cracked, plugs died, misfires, bunch of less serious things. In the 2 years we had it, probably spent ~3weeks in the shop outside of regular maintenence. Oh nit to mention the service at the dealership we go to have a very arrogant and condescending attitudes. (town and country bmw) Yea it performs like a bauce but you better be a bauce to keep up with the maintanence.

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