I was looking at cars on and off for pretty much over a year. I almost bought a BRZ a few months ago but eventually had a change of heart. The reason I have been looking so long, is I started with a huge list of cars (about 10 possibilities.) Despite wanting something fun and nice looking, I didnt want something that broke every month and would cost a fortune to maintain. After much struggle I narrowed my choices to:

1. 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0 turbo
2. 2013-2014 Nissan 370z

I test drove both of them, both are great cars and I know its kind of funny how different they are from each other. I don't want to ask this on the 370 or ATS forums because of people being bias, but which car do you guys think would be the most problem free cheaper car for the long haul? Most fun to own?

*fun additional info:*
- I got insurance quotes on both these cars, both cheaper than the tC WTF?
- I narrowed it down to these 2 from this epic list: Brz, frs, charger, mustang v6, ATS, 370z, G37, CL250, camarro, genesis coupe.

 

ATS. Much easier to live with that car having four doors and a proper trunk. and that engine is great in stock trim and with upgrades makes amazing power.

the Z is too small and cramped to live with on a daily basis. the trunk is a joke.

 

The ATS would be really classy and enjoyable to drive. Nissan's are generally more expensive for parts if repair costs are a concern of yours. Also if this is your only car I think the ATS would be more of a practical buy.

 

Oh, I didn't know the parts for the nissan would be more expensive than the ATS, that is good to know. I was actually worried about which one would have the longer longevity. The cost of maintenance and which one lasts the longest certainly weighs into my decision. As for room in the car, that is not a concern of mine, I haven't used the back seat in the tC in the 7 years I owned it and the most I put in the trunk was a pizza and a few grocery bags.

Just want something that is fun that will last without much headache. Starting to lean towards the ATS, especially with the 4000 cash back incentive currently running, ah the decisions