350 or wrx? Options

[dustin15brown]

I'm not really sure what to do. I'll be getting a new car sometime soon I believe and I LOVE the 350z. Absolutely love it, but at 287hp and rwd it could provide huge problems during the winters. Which is why I'm considering the WRX. At 227 hp and AWD it seems more practical. What are your guys' opinions? Looks wise I love the Z, my little brother has an 05 impreza rs and I like it.... But I'm not sure how much different the WRX would be.

[massbrandon]

AWD Dustin

[playr158]

350 = understeer
wrx = better balance and boosted

[DSToyo]

looks wise...350z ftw

[jgreening]

G35 Coupe.

[Negative]

I voted WRX and make it STI but I def second the G35 Coupe. I would def get that over the other two.

[Supersprynt]

Pros:
350z is better looking.
I personally think the 350z is MUCH more fun to drive.
Its an actual sports car.
2 seater - don't have to drive people.

Cons:
What to do in winter?
2 seater, hardly any trunk space.

[95CelicaST]

What to do in winter?

easy answer... doughnuts.

[tomazws]

What to do in winter?

easy answer... doughnuts.

lol

and then take pictures of your snow carving artwork.



anyway.. I live in So Cal, therefore I don't understand the problem of driving during winter.. but can't u just get a whatever $1000 beat-up car for winter driving?

[shin]

for me it'll be WRX. i mean both cars are fun, can be modded into some crazy fast beast.. RWD have their pros and so does AWD... but to me... the WRX just seems more pratical. 4 dr, huge trunk and more leg room. but the 350z does have a better looking and more comfortable interior.

[dustin15brown]

The size doesn't matter to me nor does trunk space... But chances are I will have either this or the celica out in the winter... so that is my concern now... I cannot afford a G35 or STi... so they're not even options.. EVerywhere I go to seriously read up on WRX's they seem to have tranny issues... and I'm not sure if I want to deal with a turbo just yet or not

[vincent_doggy]

Drift... 350Z

[Chanh55]

350z + winter tires

[Supersprynt]

Have you driven either of these cars yet? If not - take them out for a spin. This wouldnt even be a contest for me because the 350z would be a no brainer.

[doGGy]

you know my option - nothing beats a boxer engine sound.

[Supersprynt]

Except the exhaust note on the 350z

[dustin15brown]

Have you driven either of these cars yet? If not - take them out for a spin. This wouldnt even be a contest for me because the 350z would be a no brainer.

yeah, i've driven a 350z and i seriously love the hell out of it... I wont be drifting because I think it's not very inteligent. But I guess, like I've already said, it comes down to ability to handle the winters with the Z... I've never had an AWD car, other than driving my little brothers, so I'm not sure HOW much better it'll be in bad weather... and the z does have tcs and it is a manual... so i think it's doable

[playr158]

What to do in winter?

easy answer... doughnuts.

psh AWD doughnuts > rwd doughnuts

cause AWD spins on a central axis making actual circles

Boxer engine sound > 350 can any day
turbos are easy to deal with esp OEM

and don't rely on TCS to keep you unstuck...it doesn't do much besides cut your throttle some..
350 has little chance in anything above an 1 or 2 of snow...i know cause i passed them all sitting on the side of the road stuck

This post has been edited by playr158: Apr 24, 2007 - 2:46 PM

[Supersprynt]

I turn the TCS off everytime I get in the Z because it basically just cuts power and VERY annoying. I'd get a winter wrecker if you got the Z. Or Keep the Celi.

Everything else the Z is just so much cooler a car, more fun, RWD>AWD in the summer, central axis donuts? Lame.

Winter sucks.

[devilsden97]

ok the short of it is....move! **** winter.

on a serious note tho, if u did eliminate winter, which would u get? U have about 7ish to 8ish months till you have to cross the "winter" bridge...i say get the one u want, and cross that bridge when u get to it.

[playr158]

oh and WRX sounds bad ass with a nice exhaust

and as my friend just pointed out over on E46 forums

if you know the sound Chewbacca makes from starwars....yea thats how a Z sounds

[dustin15brown]

not thinking ahead.... not something i'm going to do
the Z>wrx in the sound department
looks z>wrx
style in and out z>wrx
practicality z<wrx
insurance z<wrx
winter z<wrx
there are SOOOOO many wrx's on the road... so the z is a lot more rare IMO...
but since i'm 19 the parents still have a say in it... and they're leaning towards the wrx because they love my little brothers rs so much...

[Hanyo]

350z with staggered wheels..
the exhaust noise....
the ability to drift if you ever get into that sport.


but the wrx has more room and more suited for daily drivers.

[Rjb23]

WRX tranny = CRAP! Unless you get an STI.

[95gtschick]

wrx allllll the way.... that's a no brainer for me anyway... i dont like 350z's

[Negative]

there are SOOOOO many wrx's on the road... so the z is a lot more rare IMO...

Must be regional because in houston 350Z's and G35 Coupes are EVERYWHERE. Everyone and their Grandmaother [literally] drive those things around. And then again when I go to Oregon all I see are WRX's everywhere so must be regional.

[NGHTKD]

ever thought of an Lancer Evolution? (hmm might not be as available over in the USA)
WRX is a very nice car, my dad had a 99 Model putting out 180awkws with VF34 turbo, but sold it because it always had ****ty little niggly problems, guess its the age. but now we've got EVO IX and they have a lot more potential than a wrx, look hotter (IMHO) and they sound like jets

[Supersprynt]

The Evo is the same price as the STI and he doesn't want an STI.

[JoKeRkId613]

there are SOOOOO many wrx's on the road... so the z is a lot more rare IMO...

Must be regional because in houston 350Z's and G35 Coupes are EVERYWHERE. Everyone and their Grandmaother [literally] drive those things around. And then again when I go to Oregon all I see are WRX's everywhere so must be regional.

lol. same in miami. 350z's and g35's everywhere! i'd still get the 350z over wrx!!! chicks dig the 350z...

This post has been edited by JoKeRkId613: Apr 25, 2007 - 9:59 AM

[6gcSTVT]

I live with snow 4 months out of the year, and my personal opinoin is and always will be that when it comes to snow it depends on the tires and the driver. I have personally driven awd suby's and audi's and AWD is the best for snow period. But i have seen mustangs with snow tires go through winter and make it out okay. If you have agressive snow tires and a light foot, winter won't be a problem. I love the looks of the Z's and i would only own an STI if i where to own a subaru so if the sti is out of your range, take it easy in the winter and go with the Z

Heres a pic i took the other day of my friends

[hitcachi]

Personally dustin, i think the Z is best choice. Its got class. And its got nothing but awesome reviews by all major car magazines, in which it passed with flying colors on all of their long term tests. And like someone else said, its a real sports car. Honestly i dont think you can go wrong though, but the Z gets my hands down vote.

[slvr_celica_GT_8...]

the only suburu id get is the sti if it was just the regular wrx id get the z but if it was a z vs. the sti id get the sti go for the 350z

[j0e_p3t]

the wrx is auto? if that's the case, go with the z.

[97lestyousay]

I voted WRX but I would go for an A4 in that price range,
I'm old though. AWD is the, how you kids say, fo-shizzle.

[daazndood]

there are SOOOOO many wrx's on the road... so the z is a lot more rare IMO...

you gotta be kidding me. im getting tired of seeing Zs everywhere over here. but, both are awesome cars. i voted wrx. i like those more

[Random_Stranger]

Speed? 350z
Why? It's a Nissan (one of the top three in import racing)
Don't get me wrong, I am all about AWD, although I believe there is so much more potential in a 350z than a WRX, and it looks much better too. For me, in your situation would be a 350z vs Lancer Evolution (Any damn year). But we all know Mitsubishi engines are not dependable. Anyhow, that is my $.02USD

[dustin15brown]

sale pending on an 05 350z

[Supersprynt]

nice.

[spolski07]

good choise dustin!
i love z's

[DSToyo]

great choice, what color, how many miles
get some pics up if the sale goes through!

[Negative]

This is why I say too many 350Z are out there. This was taken from Zach's thread about a local meet. Just too damn common.

[DSToyo]

any update? did you end up with the z or are you still deciding?

[shin]

"sales pending for Z" = his mind made up.

[Supersprynt]

WRX is more common than a 350z. Its more practical, its cheaper. You just don't notice them all because they're bland. (Aside from the STIs)

G'luck with the car it'll be lots of fun.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: May 1, 2007 - 3:42 PM

[dustin15brown]

bought the Z.... haven't had it shipped to me...

[95CelicaST]

wish I was rich so I can get a 350Z

have fun with it though.. whats happening to the Celica?