370Z, a better daily than an Evo X?

[R3V]

Long and short of it is I'm buying a house and a GTR. My wife and I have no kids, and only need one car for the next few years. A 370Z is drop dead gorgeous, and right around $8,000 less than my 12 Evo X. I could trade out, flip equity into the "new" car (I'd buy used), and come out owing a huge amount less than I do now which would lower my monthly expenses.

Talk me into it or out of it? I've only owned high horsepower AWD cars since my RX-8 back when I was 19.

[Chuck33079]

You're giving up a whole lot of space if it's going to be your only car.

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by R3V

Long and short of it is I'm buying a house and a GTR. My wife and I have no kids, and only need one car for the next few years. A 370Z is drop dead gorgeous, and right around $8,000 less than my 12 Evo X. I could trade out, flip equity into the "new" car (I'd buy used), and come out owing a huge amount less than I do now which would lower my monthly expenses.

Talk me into it or out of it? I've only owned high horsepower AWD cars since my RX-8 back when I was 19.

Oh f-... where to start.

[Chuck33079]

What's the trade in value of a 2012 Evo? It must be much higher than I thought it was.

[R3V]

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

What's the trade in value of a 2012 Evo? It must be much higher than I thought it was.

The way I trade in is different from the way most trade in, as I work at a dealership. The money side is why it makes sense for me to do it, admittedly most people are not in as lucky of a position as I am to be able to take advantage of the way dealerships work.

I'm not trying to troll, and the money side I don't need advice on, just how they are to live with every day. I've driven a few, and with sways/cbe/lowering springs they look and drive excellent. I really could have titled that thread better and omitted the house and GTR purchase since it seems like just mentioning that car is like throwing a cube of ice in boiling oil. Oh well, it's quoted now.

[XiP]

Have you test driven the 370Z yet?

[Chuck33079]

If it saves you that much money and it's just an interim car until you buy a GTR go for it. It's much smaller and far less useable, but you learn to cope with it.

[R3V]

Originally Posted by XiP

Have you test driven the 370Z yet?

Yes, very nice but desperately needs the mods I listed above.

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If it saves you that much money and it's just an interim car until you buy a GTR go for it. It's much smaller and far less useable, but you learn to cope with it.

The main reason I'm considering it is my wife LOVES that style car. It was actually on the short list along with FRS/BRZ. I'm just going to give it to her when we need to buy another car.

[theDreamer]

Space wise the Z will be a good bit less, the misses and I each have a Z (no kids) and it works for us. If we need to carry more people other friends will drive, you live in the south so no real issue on weather (minus the hurricanes) so giving up AWD is not a major loss.

I am not sure on MPG on ours versus the Evo X, but something to consider for a DD if you care. Ride quality I really enjoy the Z, have upgraded to better coilovers and still enjoy driving the car everyday.

[R3V]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Space wise the Z will be a good bit less, the misses and I each have a Z (no kids) and it works for us. If we need to carry more people other friends will drive, you live in the south so no real issue on weather (minus the hurricanes) so giving up AWD is not a major loss.

I am not sure on MPG on ours versus the Evo X, but something to consider for a DD if you care. Ride quality I really enjoy the Z, have upgraded to better coilovers and still enjoy driving the car everyday.

Yeah I'm in Orlando so not too worried, and the X gets terrible mileage anyway. No loss there!

[FrostyNaples]

End this thread, BUY THE Z.

I'm not really sure why anyone on this 'Z' forum would talk you out of buying one..

[R3V]

Originally Posted by FrostyNaples

End this thread, BUY THE Z.

I'm not really sure why anyone on this 'Z' forum would talk you out of buying one..

I just like to get lots of opinions in case theres something I havent considered. The only other consideration is an FRS/BRZ which is only marginally more practical and slightly less money. Not as good looking IMO.

[Justice97]

Originally Posted by FrostyNaples

End this thread, BUY THE Z.

I'm not really sure why anyone on this 'Z' forum would talk you out of buying one..

I do believe we talked another chap out of getting rid of his NSX for a 370Z.

To the OP, do what is best for you. All we can do is tell you what we love about our cars and why we THINK you should get the Z.

My advice...GTRs are UGGGGGLLLLYYYY.
Power Yes!
Sexy NO!
Get a fleet of Z's.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by R3V

Yeah I'm in Orlando so not too worried, and the X gets terrible mileage anyway. No loss there!

If I can go off track for a second...

1) you're in Orlando? Can I get a job with you? I'm great at sales and I want a GTR too lol

2) you should meet up with our Z group sometime, Facebook.com/centralfloridazclub

3) I was really torn between an evo and the Z that I ended up getting. I feel your pain and I can't even really give an explanation as to why I picked z, maybe more just for the lines I guess? Plus I got a really good deal on it so that helped make up my mind.

Zdayz 2014!!

[Chuck33079]

Just don't expect to make power as easily as the Evo. Bolt ons and a tune for the Z will only get you to ~325 whp or so. Beyond that gets expensive.