STI or 370Z

RoshDawg · 04-03-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

All respect to the ability to Mod the STI but those cars are just Effin Ugly. Yeah I want a fast/quick car but Not an Ugly one.

To each his own.. I think both the sedan and hatchback look great IMO. The 5 door model is either love it or hate it. First time I'm hearing someone hate both though..

Nikkolai · 04-03-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

To each his own.. I think both the sedan and hatchback look great IMO. The 5 door model is either love it or hate it. First time I'm hearing someone hate both though..

lol Subaru's always had the rep of having ugly cars.

RoshDawg · 03-26-2012, 09:13 PM

Hey, I have both so I can chime in a bit.

An STi on a rally stage (or any dirtroad, snow trail, and so on) is insanely fun. All you need are different tires. If that does not sound like you then I would get the Z.

If you don't plan on doing heavy modding, get the Z. If you plan on putting a lot of money in your car, then then there are almost no limits to what you can do with the STi (after you replace pistons with race spec, as you do with most cars during heavy modding)

Don't let the ringland failures scare you away. Despite the many posts, it is actually quite rare. Proper tunes can also decrease your odds of failure.

I am obsessed with both cars and know plenty about them. If you need any more info don't hesitate to pm me.

bigsix · 03-27-2012, 11:30 AM

Wow, that's a strong sound going up to redline with the F.I. headers & catback exhaust.

Methodical4u · 03-27-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Wow, that's a strong sound going up to redline with the F.I. headers & catback exhaust.

Yeah, the F.I. set-up is very nice. I loved the tone of my ART pipes and F.I. exhaust.

GNS · 04-01-2012, 11:42 PM

There goes another one:

Looking for advice - Subaru buying back my STi - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

Mecinoid · 04-02-2012, 04:45 AM

Man I love he sound of these VQ motors on the revs with a good exhaust system. I need to record mine to see what it really sounds like outside. Inside mine is subdued. However, when I get on it I know it whales.

Buy a 370Z you won't be sorry... Less to go wrong, fast, looks great, quality build and will last you a long time.

Trips · 04-02-2012, 10:13 AM

Either choice is good

And STAY ON TOPIC!!

Mecinoid · 04-03-2012, 07:49 AM

I've often though about getting a WRX or STI. For some reason after test driving them they remind me of my old VW. Not sure I'll ever get over that. Great cars though.

memorylasts · 05-12-2012, 02:28 PM

Just looking for some feedback about real life driving differences... I'm contemplating the jump as I could use the space of the hatch...

I know the STI isn't a true "sports car" but it appears to be fun, and have a much larger after market available.

Just looking for some things that made you change one way or the other, I'm not looking to start a **** fight...I've done my research got the basic differences down... just wondering personal opinions on it from those who have made the jump.

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FairladyZ · 05-12-2012, 02:34 PM

Despite having 4 doors, its still pretty nimble. The handling is ridiculous, the low end torque is insane, modding it with simple bolt ons increases horsepower easy.

The boxer sounds dope

I don't think it looks as nice as the Z's lines, but still looks great for a hatchback.

Stock vs stock i like the z better for the overall package, but you can't go wrong. I had an 05 sti which i loved, but sold for reasons. I enjoyed every bit of that car. Oh and i love the clutch response and feel of the subarus.

memorylasts · 05-12-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

Despite having 4 doors, its still pretty nimble. The handling is ridiculous, the low end torque is insane, modding it with simple bolt ons increases horsepower easy.

The boxer sounds dope

I don't think it looks as nice as the Z's lines, but still looks great for a hatchback.

Stock vs stock i like the z better for the overall package, but you can't go wrong. I had an 05 sti which i loved, but sold for reasons. I enjoyed every bit of that car. Oh and i love the clutch response and feel of the subarus.

Thanks for the quick reply!

Sorry mods! Thanks for moving my post!

Sent from my ROIDED out communication device.

LakeShow · 05-12-2012, 05:21 PM

I feel the only car I would compare to the STi would be the Evo and vise versa. The Z I feel has 1 up on the STi. Not in the performance sense but rather in the overall car. Z is 100% built with more quality from interior to exterior. Z is significantly more rare than a STi, and not to mention it looks better and attracts quite a bit of attention. Nowadays the WRX looks just like a STi and there are so many of them.
The STi is a fun and great car also, if I needed a AWD 4 door sporty car I would definitely get it. If you don't need AWD or 4 doors go for the Z, it won't disappoint.

memorylasts · 05-12-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I feel the only car I would compare to the STi would be the Evo and vise versa. The Z I feel has 1 up on the STi. Not in the performance sense but rather in the overall car. Z is 100% built with more quality from interior to exterior. Z is significantly more rare than a STi, and not to mention it looks better and attracts quite a bit of attention. Nowadays the WRX looks just like a STi and there are so many of them.
The STi is a fun and great car also, if I needed a AWD 4 door sporty car I would definitely get it. If you don't need AWD or 4 doors go for the Z, it won't disappoint.

i totally agree in the evo vs sti comment.

I checked one out again today, ive looked at them over the years (06, 08, 10)
always disappointed by the interior, but i still want to try it try it... not just drive it for 5 minutes.

IDK i see them but i wouldn't mind blending in.... for once.

My big reason is, interior space and a back seat, neither of which i need full time, but would be nice to have, when i do need it.

idk...

bigsix · 05-13-2012, 10:55 PM

It seems to me there is a mutual respect among Subaru WRX/STI drivers and Nissan Z drivers... like a mutual attraction for eachother's cars.

If your reason is more space inside and a back seat, then a Sti would definitely be functional.

A Z has some space underneath the hatch if you just need a little bit of room.

You could look at a used Boxster, too. There's actually pretty good storage space in front of the driver under the 'hood'. It seems the engine is kind of hard to get to though..

03-26-2012, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 17	Hey, I have both so I can chime in a bit. An STi on a rally stage (or any dirtroad, snow trail, and so on) is insanely fun. All you need are different tires. If that does not sound like you then I would get the Z. If you don't plan on doing heavy modding, get the Z. If you plan on putting a lot of money in your car, then then there are almost no limits to what you can do with the STi (after you replace pistons with race spec, as you do with most cars during heavy modding) Don't let the ringland failures scare you away. Despite the many posts, it is actually quite rare. Proper tunes can also decrease your odds of failure. I am obsessed with both cars and know plenty about them. If you need any more info don't hesitate to pm me. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

04-02-2012, 04:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6726	Man I love he sound of these VQ motors on the revs with a good exhaust system. I need to record mine to see what it really sounds like outside. Inside mine is subdued. However, when I get on it I know it whales. Buy a 370Z you won't be sorry... Less to go wrong, fast, looks great, quality build and will last you a long time. __________________ Z-Forum Member since 2001. Multiple Z owner since 1983 ------- Awesome ---------- Z. --------- Enjoy the ride !!! Last edited by Mecinoid; 04-02-2012 at 04:54 AM.

04-02-2012, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Either choice is good And STAY ON TOPIC!! __________________ Last edited by Trips; 04-02-2012 at 10:15 AM.

04-03-2012, 07:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6726	I've often though about getting a WRX or STI. For some reason after test driving them they remind me of my old VW. Not sure I'll ever get over that. Great cars though. __________________ Z-Forum Member since 2001. Multiple Z owner since 1983 ------- Awesome ---------- Z. --------- Enjoy the ride !!!

05-12-2012, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 19	370 to STI or STI to 370 Just looking for some feedback about real life driving differences... I'm contemplating the jump as I could use the space of the hatch... I know the STI isn't a true "sports car" but it appears to be fun, and have a much larger after market available. Just looking for some things that made you change one way or the other, I'm not looking to start a **** fight...I've done my research got the basic differences down... just wondering personal opinions on it from those who have made the jump. Sent from my ROIDED out communication device. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

03-27-2012, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 20	Wow, that's a strong sound going up to redline with the F.I. headers & catback exhaust.

04-01-2012, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
GNS Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 16	There goes another one: Looking for advice - Subaru buying back my STi - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

05-12-2012, 02:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 19	Despite having 4 doors, its still pretty nimble. The handling is ridiculous, the low end torque is insane, modding it with simple bolt ons increases horsepower easy. The boxer sounds dope I don't think it looks as nice as the Z's lines, but still looks great for a hatchback. Stock vs stock i like the z better for the overall package, but you can't go wrong. I had an 05 sti which i loved, but sold for reasons. I enjoyed every bit of that car. Oh and i love the clutch response and feel of the subarus.

05-12-2012, 05:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	I feel the only car I would compare to the STi would be the Evo and vise versa. The Z I feel has 1 up on the STi. Not in the performance sense but rather in the overall car. Z is 100% built with more quality from interior to exterior. Z is significantly more rare than a STi, and not to mention it looks better and attracts quite a bit of attention. Nowadays the WRX looks just like a STi and there are so many of them. The STi is a fun and great car also, if I needed a AWD 4 door sporty car I would definitely get it. If you don't need AWD or 4 doors go for the Z, it won't disappoint. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-13-2012, 10:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 20	It seems to me there is a mutual respect among Subaru WRX/STI drivers and Nissan Z drivers... like a mutual attraction for eachother's cars. If your reason is more space inside and a back seat, then a Sti would definitely be functional. A Z has some space underneath the hatch if you just need a little bit of room. You could look at a used Boxster, too. There's actually pretty good storage space in front of the driver under the 'hood'. It seems the engine is kind of hard to get to though..

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