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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Default 370z, wrx sti, or evo x?

A friend of mine is debating between these three and i thought id ask you guys for your opinions, on what he should get, or rather: what you would get if looking at a car around the 35k-40k range? Feel free to throw in any other cars in that price range you think are better than the 3 mentioned, maybe we missed something good.

Please state the car you'd choose and reasons why, so i can take arguments to him instead of number of votes.

Thanks in advance.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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g37s. luxury and power! although between the 3 of those i would get the sti because i like the way it looks better
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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used IS-F
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item439ad913cc


I take it you want a manual though..id get the STI or 370z
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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That's what I told him to do!!! lol...... but he refuses to buy used

"g37s. luxury and power! although between the 3 of those i would get the sti because i like the way it looks better"

wow i just checked on their site and i had no idea the prices for infiniti were that low. (well compared to other luxury cars of course hehe)
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i dont like the new sti looks.. i like the evox among the 3, just kinda overweight and slower.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Subaru WRX STi, more versatility, IMO.
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IS-F looks so nice.. just doesnt have standard which spoils the fun
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Originally Posted by Ace83
i dont like the new sti looks.. i like the evox among the 3, just kinda overweight and slower.
whoa?? slower? isn't this the one that beat out porsches, correct me if im wrong please. im confused now lol.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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New Sti is an awesome daily driver. It is comfortable, has an awesome symmetrical AWD system, good stock suspension and power. It also has the new hatch design that some love and others hate. Easily the most "liveable" car in my opinion.

The EVO is the car to be had if the owner is looking for big power, and some track duty. The engine is awesome, and much power can be had on the stock engine.

So in my opinion, EVO if the owner wants awesome power, and a monster at the track. STi if he wants a great DD with minimal mods like Exhaust and tune.
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Originally Posted by Ace83
IS-F looks so nice.. just doesnt have standard which spoils the fun
but it is an 8 speed w/ paddle shifters lol
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Evo X would be my choice..
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by djfreeflow
whoa?? slower? isn't this the one that beat out porsches, correct me if im wrong please. im confused now lol.
on stock setup, its not that fast.. evo9 are faster maybe coz of the weight. when you modify its a different story.. evos are one of the most efficient motor made
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Originally Posted by G2Low
but it is an 8 speed w/ paddle shifters lol
yes its 8 speed and its a nice fast car, its cool and nice and sick and all but still not feeling paddle shifters.. grandma can paddle shift as fast as you can lmao.. i really dont mind one, i just think its a luxury car more than a sports car
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true, its just not the same.. some old guy has one at my college and parks it in the handicap space..



back on topic..

i dont know about anyone else i dont really like the 370z's head&tail lights.
Am I the only one who thinks there f'n ugly..my gf thinks im nuts.

350z ftw and use the rest for mods!
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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370 has a amazing transmission from what I hear though. I havent been in one yet, so it might be all hype.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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if I had to buy all three, it would be in this order:
1. Evo X
2. 370z
3. STi
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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I would get:

1. 370Z
2. Evo X
3. STi

1. 370 is more refined and is awesome looking in person. Its time to leave the four cylinder crowd and to embrace the six cylinder beast.
2. Evo X is more aggressive and easier to control then the STi.
3. STi has a unique sounding engine and is a hatch.



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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Evo for power. 370 for moderate performance with good looks. STi if I couldn't get the Evo.
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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370Z hands down. I want to trade in my 350Z on one, but I need to pay mine off first. Haha.

I wouldn't get the base model though. I'd go up one more level to the sport package.
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370z



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