Possibly selling my Z

doublea2527 · 10-28-2011, 09:13 PM

Looking to sell my Z. I dont really need to sell it, but I think it would be the right choice right now. I love my Z and its going to be hard to part ways with it for sure. I just need something that is more practical for hauling the family around (wife and kid). Looking at picking up a 2011 STI. I have never had a boosted car, and think it will be fun to learn something new. Does anyone know how much performance drop I will experience from my Z to the STI? I just have exhaust and intake on the Z. I am looking to stay under 35k and the only real options on new vehicles is the STI or an EVO. Please discuss what you think.

11Thumper · 10-28-2011, 09:25 PM

Try driving one?

gr8-wrx · 10-28-2011, 09:34 PM

Would you be able to pickup an inexpensive 4-door Civic or something and still keep the Z? I had a WRX previously and it was very nice, but neither the STI or EVO look like the Z.

007MI6 · 10-28-2011, 09:35 PM

Personally I do not like either one...at all! If I need a family hauler I'd switch to a more luxury/comfort based vehicle. Forget trying to stay sporty. That's why I got my Z, it is very sporty, but completely impractical. But I don't have kids so, all I needed was a toy.

pedZ · 10-28-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007MI6

Personally I do not like either one...at all! If I need a family hauler I'd switch to a more luxury/comfort based vehicle. Forget trying to stay sporty. That's why I got my Z, it is very sporty, but completely impractical. But I don't have kids so, all I needed was a toy.

LakeShow · 10-28-2011, 09:55 PM

Put a turbo in the Z. Should solve your problems. Sti, Evo don't equal the Z. Z is a drivers car.

sfearl1 · 10-28-2011, 10:23 PM

How many miles are on your Z? I'm thinking about trading my 2011 Evo X with 6k miles for another Z.

PapoZalsa · 10-28-2011, 10:31 PM

Infiniti G37 or M34 Sedan??

3 Series BMW Sedan

Maxima or Altima

Toyota Camry

Mazda 6, Honda Accord or Huyndai Sonata

IS250 or 350

ImportConvert · 10-29-2011, 09:28 AM

Have heard lots of good about the IS350.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-29-2011, 10:27 AM

The STi or EVO as a family hauler is far from a smart move. Have you ever driven and inspected one?
If you buy the hatch version of the sti? Maybe? But the sedan version of the Sti and evo completely suck as a family hauler. The evo build quality is awful for anything more than just having lots of fun in the car... I mean, mustang and camaro run about equal in overall usability to these cars.
I would follow the advice of other members on here or have you considered no money down low cost leasing of an altima. Residual value is so high you won't pay any to very little depreciation. You can pay as little as $200 a month for 39 mo. Then switch up to something new later? That way by the time you switch up, your Z is paid off and you can move on to the next family hauler with more room to breathe.
As far as the Z goes... GO FI. I drove a stage II gtm g37s before and the vq37vhr is ridiculous. None of the current v8's are anywhere near as fun with FI as a vq. These engines were meant to be turbo'd. I will guarantee you anyone who FI's there Z or G will fall in love all over again and will never part with it.

pedZ · 10-29-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Have heard lots of good about the IS350.

Get a G37 or IS350. Both are fun to drive. The G37 has a little more room inside.

Cyberium · 10-29-2011, 11:30 AM

I'm assuming you bought the Z when you already had "the wife and kid". So what is different now? I agree with others who say... either buy a sports car or buy a luxury car. It's not like your going to drive balls out with a little kid in the booster seat.... are you? Then what's the point? Evo's are junk and are for 19 year old boy racers. The STI is so ugly, I wouldn't be caught dead in one.

Keep the Z for the weekends. Save up for a year or 2 and buy the wife a 2011 (or 2012) Jeep SRT 8 (what I did).

Best of both worlds.

doublea2527 · 10-29-2011, 11:52 AM

As far as the Mustang and Camaro being just as usable. You are wrong. Both are 2 door, and to put the car seat in and out of the back is a PITA. Four doors is much better as a family hauler. I dont have the money for another car while keeping the Z, so thats not an option either. I still want something fast, that I can haul my family in. I could care less about having a fast luxury car. I dont know why everyone is saying " put a TT kit on". What is that going to solve? More power sure, but does it add a second row of seats? No.

Cyberium · 10-29-2011, 11:57 AM

I'm just not seeing the logic with "Driving fast with my family in it"

You really think your wife is going to let you do canyon runs with the baby in the backseat?

Red__Zed · 10-29-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The STi or EVO as a family hauler is far from a smart move. Have you ever driven and inspected one?
If you buy the hatch version of the sti? Maybe? But the sedan version of the Sti and evo completely suck as a family hauler. The evo build quality is awful for anything more than just having lots of fun in the car... I mean, mustang and camaro run about equal in overall usability to these cars.
I would follow the advice of other members on here or have you considered no money down low cost leasing of an altima. Residual value is so high you won't pay any to very little depreciation. You can pay as little as $200 a month for 39 mo. Then switch up to something new later? That way by the time you switch up, your Z is paid off and you can move on to the next family hauler with more room to breathe.
As far as the Z goes... GO FI. I drove a stage II gtm g37s before and the vq37vhr is ridiculous. None of the current v8's are anywhere near as fun with FI as a vq. These engines were meant to be turbo'd. I will guarantee you anyone who FI's there Z or G will fall in love all over again and will never part with it.

how does the sti sedan suck as family hauler?

OP-you will get a very different driving experience in the cars you mentioned, both vs the z and vs each other. I recommend trying to get some seat time (though the insurance crap makes it tough for the STI).

I bought a 2011 WRX to be my daily beater, but I pretty quickly wound up not taking the Z out much anymore...the boost is a lot of fun, and I prefer the steering feel, etc, of the subaru, not to mention the engine smoothness.

That said, the interior is notably cheaper than that of the Z. Much more hard plastic. Better than the EVO by far, but nowhere near the Z's level.

I do agree that a 2 door is not really a good call, unless the kid is old enough to hop in the back by him/herself.

10-28-2011, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 35 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	Possibly selling my Z Looking to sell my Z. I dont really need to sell it, but I think it would be the right choice right now. I love my Z and its going to be hard to part ways with it for sure. I just need something that is more practical for hauling the family around (wife and kid). Looking at picking up a 2011 STI. I have never had a boosted car, and think it will be fun to learn something new. Does anyone know how much performance drop I will experience from my Z to the STI? I just have exhaust and intake on the Z. I am looking to stay under 35k and the only real options on new vehicles is the STI or an EVO. Please discuss what you think. __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

10-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Would you be able to pickup an inexpensive 4-door Civic or something and still keep the Z? I had a WRX previously and it was very nice, but neither the STI or EVO look like the Z. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

10-28-2011, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 45 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 15	Personally I do not like either one...at all! If I need a family hauler I'd switch to a more luxury/comfort based vehicle. Forget trying to stay sporty. That's why I got my Z, it is very sporty, but completely impractical. But I don't have kids so, all I needed was a toy. __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

10-28-2011, 09:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Put a turbo in the Z. Should solve your problems. Sti, Evo don't equal the Z. Z is a drivers car. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-28-2011, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Infiniti G37 or M34 Sedan?? 3 Series BMW Sedan Maxima or Altima Toyota Camry Mazda 6, Honda Accord or Huyndai Sonata IS250 or 350 __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-28-2011, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Try driving one?

10-28-2011, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	How many miles are on your Z? I'm thinking about trading my 2011 Evo X with 6k miles for another Z.

10-29-2011, 09:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Have heard lots of good about the IS350.

10-29-2011, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	The STi or EVO as a family hauler is far from a smart move. Have you ever driven and inspected one? If you buy the hatch version of the sti? Maybe? But the sedan version of the Sti and evo completely suck as a family hauler. The evo build quality is awful for anything more than just having lots of fun in the car... I mean, mustang and camaro run about equal in overall usability to these cars. I would follow the advice of other members on here or have you considered no money down low cost leasing of an altima. Residual value is so high you won't pay any to very little depreciation. You can pay as little as $200 a month for 39 mo. Then switch up to something new later? That way by the time you switch up, your Z is paid off and you can move on to the next family hauler with more room to breathe. As far as the Z goes... GO FI. I drove a stage II gtm g37s before and the vq37vhr is ridiculous. None of the current v8's are anywhere near as fun with FI as a vq. These engines were meant to be turbo'd. I will guarantee you anyone who FI's there Z or G will fall in love all over again and will never part with it.

10-29-2011, 11:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I'm assuming you bought the Z when you already had "the wife and kid". So what is different now? I agree with others who say... either buy a sports car or buy a luxury car. It's not like your going to drive balls out with a little kid in the booster seat.... are you? Then what's the point? Evo's are junk and are for 19 year old boy racers. The STI is so ugly, I wouldn't be caught dead in one. Keep the Z for the weekends. Save up for a year or 2 and buy the wife a 2011 (or 2012) Jeep SRT 8 (what I did). Best of both worlds. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

10-29-2011, 11:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 35 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	As far as the Mustang and Camaro being just as usable. You are wrong. Both are 2 door, and to put the car seat in and out of the back is a PITA. Four doors is much better as a family hauler. I dont have the money for another car while keeping the Z, so thats not an option either. I still want something fast, that I can haul my family in. I could care less about having a fast luxury car. I dont know why everyone is saying " put a TT kit on". What is that going to solve? More power sure, but does it add a second row of seats? No. __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

10-29-2011, 11:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I'm just not seeing the logic with "Driving fast with my family in it" You really think your wife is going to let you do canyon runs with the baby in the backseat? __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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