Z for a '16 WRX?

j0nnybananas · 10-09-2015, 07:34 PM

Hopefully I'm in the right section with this one; apologies ahead of time if I'm not.
After having my Z for a little over a year now, I still absolutely love driving the car. However, there are times I wish I had a little extra space - whether it be for additional people or room in the trunk for things for the house.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to drive a buddy's 2013 stage 2 WRX and I was pretty impressed. He mentioned that some of the new 2015/16s are making pretty good numbers with a tune and some simple modifications and at $26.5k~ they seem like quite a bargain.
Anyone have any experience with the new WRXs? Would it be a considerable step back?

Z-Girl 12 · 10-09-2015, 07:53 PM

Came sooooo close to trading the Z in on a 16 limited sti but couldn't quite pull the trigger on the 43k after taxes price tag. Cobb stage II tune is a must but test driving stock u was impressed. For now still sit ting in my Z but lack of space after 4yrs I'm ready to make the jump. Just th8n king Bout it a lil more. Best wishes on making your decision!

sx moneypit · 10-09-2015, 09:19 PM

Getcha' a good and roomy daily driver like my 1986 MR2.It has a trunk and a frunk.

gr8-wrx · 10-09-2015, 09:24 PM

IMHO, a WRX is a step back. I used to have a WRX and while it's a great performance car, to me, it always had that econo car feel/look.

Disclaimer: I'm old (45).

P's_Z · 10-10-2015, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

IMHO, a WRX is a step back. I used to have a WRX and while it's a great performance car, to me, it always had that econo car feel/look.

Disclaimer: I'm old (45).

I had a wrx too.

And Im less old (33)

Maybe opt for an STi? Or keep modding the hell outta the '16 WRX with wheels, suspension bits, brakes, etc. etc. etc.

jaedub · 10-11-2015, 01:03 AM

While the WRX is a much more practical car, you'll never get the feeling of driving a real sports car. WRX and Z are very different. In terms of performance and appearance, it's a step back. However, you can easily tune a WRX. You can't really go wrong with WRX but there will be lots of compromises.

JerryDeluxe · 10-11-2015, 02:31 AM

Step back , dont do it

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-11-2015, 07:54 AM

WRX engine sux @$$.

LA370z · 10-11-2015, 10:34 AM

I wouldn't do it but that just my opinion.

At the end of the day it's what you really want and what you would be more happier with at the end of the day.

zmanelite · 10-11-2015, 10:52 AM

I got a WRX 2016 STI for a daily
Fun car and lots of room , good in the twisties
Horrible gas mileage , and still not as fun to drive as Z

All said tho, If I had to just live with one I would take the STI just because of the daily and practicality of the car

Cell · 10-11-2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

IMHO, a WRX is a step back. I used to have a WRX and while it's a great performance car, to me, it always had that econo car feel/look.

Disclaimer: I'm old (45).

I was close to pulling a trigger on one too. I couldn't get over the interior material at the price they were asking for.

my2004Z · 10-11-2015, 04:07 PM

The WRX STI's have always been ugly-aggressive looking but are now looking more and more forgettable. Keep the Z and the hell with practicality.

MagmaRed370z · 10-11-2015, 06:34 PM

Keep the Z. At the end its what you want but in my honest opinion the Z looks way better and cant match rear wheel drive fun.

Exhaust · 10-11-2015, 08:12 PM

You completely sacrifice what makes this car special for the STI. Once you're in a STI, or even EVO for that matter you realize it's just a souped up family sports car. If thats the means you need then sure, otherwise as a single male or even engaged male, its a bad decision performance wise spec to spec IMO.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-11-2015, 10:33 PM

Just get a Benz, cheapest one is better than sti. Mho.

10-09-2015, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
j0nnybananas Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 9 Drives: 2014 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 11	Z for a '16 WRX? Hopefully I'm in the right section with this one; apologies ahead of time if I'm not. After having my Z for a little over a year now, I still absolutely love driving the car. However, there are times I wish I had a little extra space - whether it be for additional people or room in the trunk for things for the house. This past weekend I had the opportunity to drive a buddy's 2013 stage 2 WRX and I was pretty impressed. He mentioned that some of the new 2015/16s are making pretty good numbers with a tune and some simple modifications and at $26.5k~ they seem like quite a bargain. Anyone have any experience with the new WRXs? Would it be a considerable step back?

10-09-2015, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Came sooooo close to trading the Z in on a 16 limited sti but couldn't quite pull the trigger on the 43k after taxes price tag. Cobb stage II tune is a must but test driving stock u was impressed. For now still sit ting in my Z but lack of space after 4yrs I'm ready to make the jump. Just th8n king Bout it a lil more. Best wishes on making your decision! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-09-2015, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	IMHO, a WRX is a step back. I used to have a WRX and while it's a great performance car, to me, it always had that econo car feel/look. Disclaimer: I'm old (45). The BlueMax, jpkirk, P's_Z and 2 others like this. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

10-11-2015, 02:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
JerryDeluxe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 277 Drives: 16' 370z auto sport Rep Power: 10076	Step back , dont do it __________________ Swift Spec R/KONI Yellow Shocks, SSR Executor CV01, GThaus, CF Lipkit, CF Hood/Fenders

10-11-2015, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	WRX engine sux @$$. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

10-09-2015, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 68 Posts: 3,353 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684371	Getcha' a good and roomy daily driver like my 1986 MR2.It has a trunk and a frunk.

10-11-2015, 01:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	While the WRX is a much more practical car, you'll never get the feeling of driving a real sports car. WRX and Z are very different. In terms of performance and appearance, it's a step back. However, you can easily tune a WRX. You can't really go wrong with WRX but there will be lots of compromises.

10-11-2015, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
LA370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Louisiana Posts: 192 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	I wouldn't do it but that just my opinion. At the end of the day it's what you really want and what you would be more happier with at the end of the day.

10-11-2015, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	I got a WRX 2016 STI for a daily Fun car and lots of room , good in the twisties Horrible gas mileage , and still not as fun to drive as Z All said tho, If I had to just live with one I would take the STI just because of the daily and practicality of the car __________________ Instagram @zmanscm Last edited by zmanelite; 10-11-2015 at 10:57 AM.

10-11-2015, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	The WRX STI's have always been ugly-aggressive looking but are now looking more and more forgettable. Keep the Z and the hell with practicality. MagmaRed370z, MinusK and ramoszx12r like this.

10-11-2015, 06:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Keep the Z. At the end its what you want but in my honest opinion the Z looks way better and cant match rear wheel drive fun. MinusK and ramoszx12r like this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

10-11-2015, 08:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Exhaust Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 277 Drives: 2015 AT GM Z Rep Power: 25	You completely sacrifice what makes this car special for the STI. Once you're in a STI, or even EVO for that matter you realize it's just a souped up family sports car. If thats the means you need then sure, otherwise as a single male or even engaged male, its a bad decision performance wise spec to spec IMO. MinusK likes this.

10-11-2015, 10:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Just get a Benz, cheapest one is better than sti. Mho. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane