Really thinking of a downgrade...

XwChriswX · 03-29-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Th3 On3

How about a newer wrx? Or even the non Evo turbo lancer ^_^

I agree, get a regular WRX say 10-11, and just make it a sleeper STi. That's my plan when I can get my hands on an 03 bugeye.

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

This. I've been looking around and think I could get a an 04 or 05 STI for under 20k

04-05 wouldn't be bad either, I'd even stretch for an 06 if the price was right.

XwChriswX · 03-29-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

Yeah the new WRX was something I was considering. I even made a thread on here a few days ago asking how much power they can make with basic mods. Thanks for reminding me lol, I'm gonna go check prices for them

Edit: what the flying **** is this? Subaru : WRX Subaru : WRX | eBay

The base WRX came with 265awhp, STi's had 305awhp. An upgraded FMIC, larger downpipe and catback gave you those numbers. A moderately modded wrx could easily get 350awhp/tq. That's why they're so fun.

That's someone taking snow treads and putting them on.

Awesome for a snow track haha! It's because they have so much TQ.

Th3 On3 · 03-29-2012, 11:58 PM

If its an Sti I would aim do an 06-07

New wrx are beast so that's an option for sure!

I've seen a lot of 350z in the area fairly cheap with decent mileage. N then u buy ur turbo kit

XwChriswX · 03-30-2012, 12:04 AM

I just don't see why you'd want to downgrade from a 370 to a 350. You lose so much more than just cheaper payments...

Hence why an STi or even an Evo would be a much better choice. It's cheaper and already comes boosted. With less $$ in aftermarket parts you have a higher performing car.

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:17 AM

I lost my first 350 in a wreck, then purchased a brand new 2011 Evo X and went stage 2 almost immediately. Look where I ended up

The performance was fun, but if OP is truly looking to "downgrade", he probably won't be happy jumping to a mid 2000's WRX from a 370. I wasn't happy with the Evo. Then again, if looks aren't high on the list...

A boosted 350 would be a lateral step from a 370. Cheaper, still a Z, and fast.

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I just don't see why you'd want to downgrade from a 370 to a 350. You lose so much more than just cheaper payments...

Hence why an STi or even an Evo would be a much better choice. It's cheaper and already comes boosted. With less $$ in aftermarket parts you have a higher performing car.

I definitely agree on the cheaper mod route. I think I only spent about $2k on stage 2 mods for my X and it was fast!

XwChriswX · 03-30-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

I lost my first 350 in a wreck, then purchased a brand new 2011 Evo X and went stage 2 almost immediately. Look where I ended up

The performance was fun, but if OP is truly looking to "downgrade", he probably won't be happy jumping to a mid 2000's WRX from a 370. I wasn't happy with the Evo. Then again, if looks aren't high on the list...

A boosted 350 would be a lateral step from a 370. Cheaper, still a Z, and fast.

That's the evo side, not the subie side. Subies are

all around.

I wouldn't consider a 350 in the same realm as a 370 on any day. Not a lateral movement for me, but that's just my

of course. Not meant to troll.

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

That's the evo side, not the subie side. Subies are

all around.

I wouldn't consider a 350 in the same realm as a 370 on any day. Not a lateral movement for me, but that's just my

of course. Not meant to troll.

I must admit, I considered going to a 2011 WRX before deciding on a 370! I was sooo close to trading the Evo for one

I will probably pick one up as a DD when the Z is paid off. The wide body fenders are sexy!

Having owned both, I agree that the 370 is a step above the 350. With a turbo though, a 350 will lay down decent power. Maybe not exactly lateral, but a backward half step over there to the side kinda move

XwChriswX · 03-30-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

I must admit, I considered going to a 2011 WRX before deciding on a 370! I was sooo close to trading the Evo for one

I will probably pick one up as a DD when the Z is paid off. The wide body fenders are sexy!

Having owned both, I agree that the 370 is a step above the 350. With a turbo though, a 350 will lay down decent power. Maybe not exactly lateral, but a backward half step over there to the side kinda move

Well of course, with a turbo hell any car could lay down decent power.

Nice.

Brazilbro · 03-30-2012, 12:50 AM

early 2000's Vett.

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 08:54 AM

Every day I go back and forth between keeping and selling. Man, why is this so hard???? Today I don't feel like selling it. Tomorrow I will probably come back to this thread and look at some of the other options listed

Pauly · 03-30-2012, 08:58 AM

there are used 350's around here, 2006-2008 for 16k-20k depending.

TerribleONE · 03-30-2012, 09:21 AM

I would stay away from used STI's EVO's especially in that price range...

Econ · 03-30-2012, 09:58 AM

As someone who was in a similiar situation to you, I would advise against it, if you can afford the payments.

I graduated a couple years ago, landed a lucarative job on wall st., bought my Z a few months later. 7 months later, I didnt feel like continuting my ~$400/month payments, and sold it.

The next time I saw a Z on the road i immediatley regreted my decision. I traded it for a freakin jeep liberty, and couldnt stand not having the Z. Ended up selling the Jeep after 3 months, and bought a 3 series coupe, costing me $600 a month.

Still not satisifed, and I am now looking for a cayman, which will likely run me another $900 a month.

I wish I could go back and keep my Z. Had i not had such favorable mods on my old Z, i'd have bought another one, however I did not want to go through the hassle of making a new one look like my old.

Th3 On3 · 03-30-2012, 10:03 AM

Y dont u just stay with it for a bit more n once u have a year go refinance it

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03-30-2012, 12:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	I just don't see why you'd want to downgrade from a 370 to a 350. You lose so much more than just cheaper payments... Hence why an STi or even an Evo would be a much better choice. It's cheaper and already comes boosted. With less $$ in aftermarket parts you have a higher performing car. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

03-30-2012, 12:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	I lost my first 350 in a wreck, then purchased a brand new 2011 Evo X and went stage 2 almost immediately. Look where I ended up The performance was fun, but if OP is truly looking to "downgrade", he probably won't be happy jumping to a mid 2000's WRX from a 370. I wasn't happy with the Evo. Then again, if looks aren't high on the list... A boosted 350 would be a lateral step from a 370. Cheaper, still a Z, and fast. __________________ Scott

03-30-2012, 12:50 AM	#25 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	early 2000's Vett. __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

03-30-2012, 08:54 AM	#26 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Every day I go back and forth between keeping and selling. Man, why is this so hard???? Today I don't feel like selling it. Tomorrow I will probably come back to this thread and look at some of the other options listed Last edited by babbagandu; 03-30-2012 at 09:05 AM.

03-30-2012, 08:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	there are used 350's around here, 2006-2008 for 16k-20k depending. __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

03-29-2012, 11:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
Th3 On3 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El paso Texas Posts: 250 Drives: 370z touring Rep Power: 13	If its an Sti I would aim do an 06-07 New wrx are beast so that's an option for sure! I've seen a lot of 350z in the area fairly cheap with decent mileage. N then u buy ur turbo kit

03-30-2012, 09:21 AM	#28 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I would stay away from used STI's EVO's especially in that price range... __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-30-2012, 09:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	As someone who was in a similiar situation to you, I would advise against it, if you can afford the payments. I graduated a couple years ago, landed a lucarative job on wall st., bought my Z a few months later. 7 months later, I didnt feel like continuting my ~$400/month payments, and sold it. The next time I saw a Z on the road i immediatley regreted my decision. I traded it for a freakin jeep liberty, and couldnt stand not having the Z. Ended up selling the Jeep after 3 months, and bought a 3 series coupe, costing me $600 a month. Still not satisifed, and I am now looking for a cayman, which will likely run me another $900 a month. I wish I could go back and keep my Z. Had i not had such favorable mods on my old Z, i'd have bought another one, however I did not want to go through the hassle of making a new one look like my old. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

03-30-2012, 10:03 AM	#30 (permalink)
Th3 On3 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El paso Texas Posts: 250 Drives: 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Y dont u just stay with it for a bit more n once u have a year go refinance it --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?w5blnz

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