Which car to buy?

Rone · 10-02-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

You shouldn't leave it up to these knuckleheads. Test drive them.

kenchan · 10-02-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

No. Use the bus and have your buddies give you a ride when needed.

Justin1686 · 10-03-2011, 12:05 AM

u gotta drive em all and decide whats going to be more important to you. do you care about having only 2 seats? i dont, i have a DD (Murano) that i drive when needed and during the winter. do you more luxury, hi bmw. do you want all wheel drive, hi g37x. unfortunately you gotta be in the driver seat urself and see. i test drove audi a5, the g37x, and the Z, and eliminated the g instantly, it just wasnt for me. you will have to do the same, don't have other people make the decision for you, let them guide you though.

optiontrader · 10-03-2011, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

Considering your wnter weather, I think G37x might be best...

Sheesh - I always forget about that white flake stuff that falls from the sky around wintertime...

So yup - AWD is probably the best bet...

RoshDawg · 10-03-2011, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Z

whatever you do, dont get a 370z. you will regret it and trade it in for a evo or a mustang

Funny considering I traded the evo x mr for my z..

@OP you'll need AWD in ny for the winters

bvl · 10-03-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

18 eh? I retract my statement.

Honda Civic or Accord 4 door, or Subaru Impreza wagon (not a WRX/STI). A beater doesn't have to be ugly, but they are efficient, cheaper to insure, fit people, and if you smash something up lots of parts. You want something to fit all your stuff back and forth to school.

I see enough byproducts of rich parents driving 50K cars around campus here in PA (my wife is a professor at my alma mater). Even if you have bought the car with your own money, it sure does put off an image I think is less then flattering. If you are dumb enough to pay 40-50K for a car while going through school on your own dime, then you will leave school with an arse load of loans that will bury you financially for years to come.

10K in used car...bank 40K while at school while investing smartly, graduate, pay down large bulk of any loans and keep on truckin'

Just a few thoughts,

- b

XLR8 · 10-03-2011, 09:46 AM

Oh Forgot to say my parents are buying me this car. Those three cars were suggested by my parents. Also they wont let me drive any of these cars in winter, they each own a awd car so i can drive those

SS66 · 10-03-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvl

18 eh? I retract my statement.

Honda Civic or Accord 4 door, or Subaru Impreza wagon (not a WRX/STI). A beater doesn't have to be ugly, but they are efficient, cheaper to insure, fit people, and if you smash something up lots of parts. You want something to fit all your stuff back and forth to school.

I see enough byproducts of rich parents driving 50K cars around campus here in PA (my wife is a professor at my alma mater). Even if you have bought the car with your own money, it sure does put off an image I think is less then flattering. If you are dumb enough to pay 40-50K for a car while going through school on your own dime, then you will leave school with an arse load of loans that will bury you financially for years to come.

10K in used car...bank 40K while at school while investing smartly, graduate, pay down large bulk of any loans and keep on truckin'

Just a few thoughts,

- b

Agree. College car ends up door dinged scratches etc. By a reliable practical college parking lot driver. Impress your family with graduation and some money in your pocket. just a thought....

phohman · 10-03-2011, 10:01 AM

I'm looking for a new Family, are you my long lost brother!

m4a1mustang · 10-03-2011, 10:03 AM

335xi or G37x since this will be your DD. 370Z is only good as a DD in your climate if you have dedicated winter wheels and tires.

FuszNissan · 10-03-2011, 10:08 AM

Unless you get winter rims and some blizzaks.

Honestly, with the weather in NY you are better off with an awd car.

sexZness · 10-03-2011, 10:11 AM

the Z is TERRIBLE as a DD, go get a bimmer

11Thumper · 10-03-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8

Oh Forgot to say my parents are buying me this car. Those three cars were suggested by my parents. Also they wont let me drive any of these cars in winter, they each own a awd car so i can drive those

leeyeegue · 10-03-2011, 05:55 PM

I had the G37S before, 370Z now, the wife has the E92 335i now.

if you want luxury the 335i > G37, more sporty then 370z

I didn't like the G37S that much, leather felt cheap, too much wear during the first 2 years of ownership (got it new). Inside still feels like a Nissan, drivetrain was really noisy and rough for a luxury car. Slower than 335i as well.

The E92 335i has many problems though. Here is a list of things I brought it in for:

1. Recall for high pressure fuel pumps, fuel injectors etc. All replaced.
2. Immediately after they did the recall work, had a turbo leak, some where was losing pressure causing the engine to be in the "safe mode".
3. Battery died, covered under BMW warranty.
4. Passenger cup holder stopped working.'
5. Just last week I took it in for an exhaust gasket leak

LOL your choice

waaaasabi · 10-03-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

Where in NY do you live?

10-03-2011, 12:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 38 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	u gotta drive em all and decide whats going to be more important to you. do you care about having only 2 seats? i dont, i have a DD (Murano) that i drive when needed and during the winter. do you more luxury, hi bmw. do you want all wheel drive, hi g37x. unfortunately you gotta be in the driver seat urself and see. i test drove audi a5, the g37x, and the Z, and eliminated the g instantly, it just wasnt for me. you will have to do the same, don't have other people make the decision for you, let them guide you though. __________________ 2009 Touring & Sport Package \|\| Platinum Graphite \|\| 40% 3M Tint \|\| Xpel Clear Bra \|\| Berk CBE \|\| Berk HFC \|\| Stillen Sway Bar \|\| H&R Spacers \|\| Swift Springs \|\| SPC Rear Camber Kit \|\| Thanks to Savage Autosports, VTR, PM, and R.A.D.

10-03-2011, 09:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
XLR8 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 8 Drives: Cars Rep Power: 14	Oh Forgot to say my parents are buying me this car. Those three cars were suggested by my parents. Also they wont let me drive any of these cars in winter, they each own a awd car so i can drive those Last edited by XLR8; 10-03-2011 at 09:50 AM.

10-03-2011, 10:03 AM	#25 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	335xi or G37x since this will be your DD. 370Z is only good as a DD in your climate if you have dedicated winter wheels and tires. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Unless you get winter rims and some blizzaks. Honestly, with the weather in NY you are better off with an awd car. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

10-03-2011, 10:11 AM	#27 (permalink)
sexZness A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18,504 Drives: like it's stolen Rep Power: 107	the Z is TERRIBLE as a DD, go get a bimmer __________________ Clarification #1: I'm not a bro... [FONT="Garamond"]♥ Baby Zilla ♥ ~ Instagram: @SxZnS Forgestar \| FAST INTENTIONS \| Berk \| Injen \| H&R \| SPC \| Seibon \|

10-03-2011, 10:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I'm looking for a new Family, are you my long lost brother!

10-03-2011, 05:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
leeyeegue Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 230 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	I had the G37S before, 370Z now, the wife has the E92 335i now. if you want luxury the 335i > G37, more sporty then 370z I didn't like the G37S that much, leather felt cheap, too much wear during the first 2 years of ownership (got it new). Inside still feels like a Nissan, drivetrain was really noisy and rough for a luxury car. Slower than 335i as well. The E92 335i has many problems though. Here is a list of things I brought it in for: 1. Recall for high pressure fuel pumps, fuel injectors etc. All replaced. 2. Immediately after they did the recall work, had a turbo leak, some where was losing pressure causing the engine to be in the "safe mode". 3. Battery died, covered under BMW warranty. 4. Passenger cup holder stopped working.' 5. Just last week I took it in for an exhaust gasket leak LOL your choice