anyone cross shopped EVO X before bought the Z?

stlgrym3 · 03-08-2010, 01:55 PM

EVO's biggest advantage is having two more doors, but i just don't trust their motor and tranny, Z has a much longer and better track records. any thoughts?

Red370 · 03-08-2010, 02:08 PM

oh man... ok, do me a favor, click the search tab.. type in Evo X, go nuts.

kevin.z · 03-08-2010, 02:15 PM

i have thought about evo before getting my z. i have to say the stock evo might be faster than the stock z because it has awd and 300 ft/lb torque. plus it has 4 doors. BUT you will get so much more compliments driving the z because everyone is going to be like "holy s--t, tat thing is sexy." also, if you are not skilled with rwd since u r driving fwd now, i suggest you to buy rwd over awd because it will be hard to drive rwd after you drove awd.

AK370Z · 03-08-2010, 02:21 PM

Mistubishi EVO vs 370Z

Z versus EVO thread!

370z nismo vs evo

Every one of them were locked since this topic gets VERY hot.

Read with caution ..

Red370 · 03-08-2010, 02:21 PM

We've beat this thing dead, the Evo is not faster stock, regardless of AWD. Do they have more readily available aftermarket support? yes, how long has it been out? since 07', give the Z time, we already have 3 TT kits and 2 Supercharger kits available or soon, so basically its all down to looks, there really isnt a comparison.

AK370Z · 03-08-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin.z

i suggest you to buy rwd over awd because it will be hard to drive rwd after you drove awd.

Just curious, why it's harder to go from AWD to RWD? I never drove anything AWD so I can't make any comment.

Red370 · 03-08-2010, 02:26 PM

because AWD vehicles are damn near impossible to break loose, lightly tapping the throttle on the Z in a turn will get you sideways.

NYBladeZ · 03-08-2010, 02:27 PM

Test drove the Evo X, honestly I'd rather get an older Evo 9 and I don't trust the aluminum block as much as the older iron blocks on the Evo's. With the Z I don't mind the aluminum block due to the larger displacement. Yes it is a great handling car, for a 4 door car, 2 days after I drove the Evo I test drove a Z with the sports pack, my decision speaks for itself lol.

kenchan · 03-08-2010, 04:00 PM

i checked out the STI before the Z... the new STI's are cool if you can only afford one car.

stlgrym3 · 03-08-2010, 04:09 PM

i don't plan to mod extensively on either choices. i'm more interested in which one is better suitable for daily driver. Evo gets horrible gas mileage for a 2.0 liter motor, at least the Z gets decent mileage for a sports car.

kenchan · 03-08-2010, 04:31 PM

i think 4 doors and 4 seats.

Red370 · 03-08-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlgrym3

i don't plan to mod extensively on either choices. i'm more interested in which one is better suitable for daily driver. Evo gets horrible gas mileage for a 2.0 liter motor, at least the Z gets decent mileage for a sports car.

I've heard from people that the Evo's tiny gas tank gets em 300 miles max, i've gone well over 500 in mine on one tank.

wishihadnav · 03-08-2010, 06:54 PM

X handles better but Z is sex.

Viera · 03-08-2010, 07:00 PM

I was on the fence for either a 9, not 10, or the Z. Guess which one I picked?

shabarivas · 03-08-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

X handles better but Z is sex.

Umm WHAT? no take that back... The X feels like it handles better because it encourages you to get within 10% of its limit with you the driver THINKING it is completely under control... the Z will give you a linear response (traction wise) letting the driver know as you approach the limit... granted the Z is much scarier at 10% within its limit than the X but I would much rather get good transfer of information from the wheels to the steering rather than have a million computers making me feel like im in perfect control...

I used to have an X ... trust me... I drove it very very very hard ALL the time...

03-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
stlgrym3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: san gabriel, socal Posts: 12 Drives: 4G Acura TL for now Rep Power: 15	anyone cross shopped EVO X before bought the Z? EVO's biggest advantage is having two more doors, but i just don't trust their motor and tranny, Z has a much longer and better track records. any thoughts?

03-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	oh man... ok, do me a favor, click the search tab.. type in Evo X, go nuts. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-08-2010, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
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03-08-2010, 02:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	We've beat this thing dead, the Evo is not faster stock, regardless of AWD. Do they have more readily available aftermarket support? yes, how long has it been out? since 07', give the Z time, we already have 3 TT kits and 2 Supercharger kits available or soon, so basically its all down to looks, there really isnt a comparison. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-08-2010, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	because AWD vehicles are damn near impossible to break loose, lightly tapping the throttle on the Z in a turn will get you sideways. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-08-2010, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	i have thought about evo before getting my z. i have to say the stock evo might be faster than the stock z because it has awd and 300 ft/lb torque. plus it has 4 doors. BUT you will get so much more compliments driving the z because everyone is going to be like "holy s--t, tat thing is sexy." also, if you are not skilled with rwd since u r driving fwd now, i suggest you to buy rwd over awd because it will be hard to drive rwd after you drove awd.

03-08-2010, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Test drove the Evo X, honestly I'd rather get an older Evo 9 and I don't trust the aluminum block as much as the older iron blocks on the Evo's. With the Z I don't mind the aluminum block due to the larger displacement. Yes it is a great handling car, for a 4 door car, 2 days after I drove the Evo I test drove a Z with the sports pack, my decision speaks for itself lol. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-08-2010, 04:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i checked out the STI before the Z... the new STI's are cool if you can only afford one car.

03-08-2010, 04:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
stlgrym3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: san gabriel, socal Posts: 12 Drives: 4G Acura TL for now Rep Power: 15	i don't plan to mod extensively on either choices. i'm more interested in which one is better suitable for daily driver. Evo gets horrible gas mileage for a 2.0 liter motor, at least the Z gets decent mileage for a sports car.

03-08-2010, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think 4 doors and 4 seats.

03-08-2010, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	X handles better but Z is sex.

03-08-2010, 07:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	I was on the fence for either a 9, not 10, or the Z. Guess which one I picked?

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