First off, any dealership that won't let you drive the car properly when you test drive isn't worth the time and effort to make a purchase from. Any dealership I go to when I test a car lets me drive it so I know exactly what the car is capable of. And if they don't I leave.
When I was originally looking to get a new car I cross shopped the sti, evo x, gti and 370z. At that time practicality was a big issue being in NY with the winter so the 370z was not on the top of my list. But situations changed and I am lucky enough to be keeping my '02 x5, so I will be able to have a car like the 370z.
When I checked out the evo x I was not exactly pleased with what I saw from a dollar to quality ratio. It was more expensive than the 370z(Base + sport) And what really turned me off at the dealership was a lot of oxidation and rust on the shift knob INSIDE the car.(they removed the shift knobs because they told me people would steal them). The Evo X has a HUGE potential for tuning but I've read so many people having problems with the car. For example I know a bunch of people had their gas pedals break off while driving. Not sure if that is fixed. I know the handling is great and so is the engine.. But its a bloated version of what it once was. And for less money the 370z has a far nicer interior(and exterior, my opinion). But is less practical in both space and lacking of awd. But if you want space and awd..why look at the 370z? haha
I hope that helps even alittle
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