Z for a '16 WRX?

j0nnybananas · 10-11-2015, 10:43 PM

Appreciate all the feedback guys! I figure I'll do a bit more research and maybe a test drive and go from there

cdumitru78 · 10-11-2015, 11:33 PM

I went 350z - 2014 Wrx hatch - 2015 370Z base with sports package. The Z is special indeed, except the crap paint, it feels like a better built car all around. The WRX started rattling within the first 1k miles, and inside plastic was cheap, stereo was horrible, but it was very practical, and that boxer engine sounded great! I am lucky enough to also own a stage 2 Mazdaspeed3, so that gives me the practicality I need, and that thing is quick, even for a FWD. If I were in your shoes, I would not go for a regular WRX, the STI may work out for you. But at that price, you can even do what I did, show around for a used fun/practical car, that way you can have it both ways. Good luck!

cdumitru78 · 10-11-2015, 11:36 PM

The new Golf R's seem to get some really good reviews too, that may be a good option too.

kenchan · 10-12-2015, 08:36 AM

yah, for a dd i suppose, but i wouldnt sell my Z for that. just get a cheap hatch or your dd needs.

BC416 · 10-12-2015, 09:49 AM

I feel like Subaru's design approach to the WRX over the past 6 or 7 years has been "How can we get this car to look more and more like a Corolla?". IMO, they keep getting uglier and uglier.

kenchan · 10-12-2015, 01:55 PM

subaru does need to hire better designers, yes. their legacy's and tribecca (sp?) look like chryslers. lol

but then it wouldnt have that off-beat quirkiness.

6spd · 10-12-2015, 07:50 PM

If you care ANYTHING about interior quality, don't look at the WRX lol

njobe89 · 10-13-2015, 08:06 AM

i thought about swapping my z for the sti.. i just like how they sound lol and the ease of getting more hp out of them. but i also can't see myself ever giving 40k for that car.

ZeeBabar · 10-13-2015, 10:16 AM

It's looks vs. practicality, like trading a hot looking wife for a frumpy lady who cooks and cleans better. At some point, the latter is preferable. If you are at that point, go for it.

mishuko · 10-13-2015, 10:28 AM

the CLA AMG is close in price to the top trim evo and sti's in canada... =P

The Dimer · 10-13-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

If you care ANYTHING about interior quality, don't look at the WRX lol

That's why I can't bring myself to buy one, or even put one into consideration.

6spd · 10-13-2015, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dimer

That's why I can't bring myself to buy one, or even put one into consideration.

I had a '14 for about 6 months, great to drive, terrible to feel at home in. Ended up in another Z.

barncobob · 10-13-2015, 09:09 PM

that boxer motor sounds horrendous..

jaedub · 10-13-2015, 09:38 PM

Have you guys ever heard of WRX S4? It's a new WRX in Japan with high-end luxury interior that will blow the current WRX's interior out of the water. Might want to research that OP

zmanelite · 10-13-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

that boxer motor sounds horrendous..

I thought so also at first , after awhile it grows on ya

10-12-2015, 09:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	I feel like Subaru's design approach to the WRX over the past 6 or 7 years has been "How can we get this car to look more and more like a Corolla?". IMO, they keep getting uglier and uglier. MinusK likes this. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

10-12-2015, 07:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	If you care ANYTHING about interior quality, don't look at the WRX lol Firebase99 likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-13-2015, 08:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	i thought about swapping my z for the sti.. i just like how they sound lol and the ease of getting more hp out of them. but i also can't see myself ever giving 40k for that car. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

10-13-2015, 10:16 AM	#24 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	It's looks vs. practicality, like trading a hot looking wife for a frumpy lady who cooks and cleans better. At some point, the latter is preferable. If you are at that point, go for it. blueranger likes this.

10-13-2015, 10:28 AM	#25 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	the CLA AMG is close in price to the top trim evo and sti's in canada... =P Zbrah likes this.

10-11-2015, 10:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
j0nnybananas Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 9 Drives: 2014 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 11	Appreciate all the feedback guys! I figure I'll do a bit more research and maybe a test drive and go from there

10-11-2015, 11:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
cdumitru78 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 69 Drives: 2014 370Z, 2005 E55 Rep Power: 11	I went 350z - 2014 Wrx hatch - 2015 370Z base with sports package. The Z is special indeed, except the crap paint, it feels like a better built car all around. The WRX started rattling within the first 1k miles, and inside plastic was cheap, stereo was horrible, but it was very practical, and that boxer engine sounded great! I am lucky enough to also own a stage 2 Mazdaspeed3, so that gives me the practicality I need, and that thing is quick, even for a FWD. If I were in your shoes, I would not go for a regular WRX, the STI may work out for you. But at that price, you can even do what I did, show around for a used fun/practical car, that way you can have it both ways. Good luck!

10-11-2015, 11:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
cdumitru78 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 69 Drives: 2014 370Z, 2005 E55 Rep Power: 11	The new Golf R's seem to get some really good reviews too, that may be a good option too.

10-12-2015, 08:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, for a dd i suppose, but i wouldnt sell my Z for that. just get a cheap hatch or your dd needs.

10-12-2015, 01:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	subaru does need to hire better designers, yes. their legacy's and tribecca (sp?) look like chryslers. lol but then it wouldnt have that off-beat quirkiness.

10-13-2015, 09:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	that boxer motor sounds horrendous..

10-13-2015, 09:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Have you guys ever heard of WRX S4? It's a new WRX in Japan with high-end luxury interior that will blow the current WRX's interior out of the water. Might want to research that OP