Bye Bye Z

DCNISMO · 08-13-2012, 08:42 PM

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My dad's got an '08 RS4 and that thing is ridiculous. You cant' go wrong with the Audi.

Their engines are suspect....the 3.2, 2.0, and 4.2 direct injection motors all get gunked up with carbon on the valves. The 4.2 in my B6 is prone to cracking chain guides and tensioners and scored cylinders. I'm putting off Audi's until they prove that their direct
injection engines don't get gunked up. That said, 3.0 supercharged V6 in the B8 S4 seems to be ok, after having issues with water pumps going bad.

German cars, great under warranty (mostly).....not so much after its over.

KERMIT · 08-13-2012, 08:43 PM

S5, the launch of supercharger and awd is amazing, puts you back in your seat more than the others

nmjaxx9 · 08-13-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KERMIT

S5, the launch of supercharger and awd is amazing, puts you back in your seat more than the others

my friend actually got rid of his m3 to get a s5, the s5s are pretty sick, his was white with red interior. dam that **** was boss!

PG370 · 08-13-2012, 10:41 PM

I'm really leaning towards the s5 it seem to have the full package. The isF is also towards the end of its life and once the model changes mine will depreciate like crazy.

Once the South Florida Auto show comes around I'll get to see all the cars in front of me and then I can drive them to see what feels best. I would love an M3 but I feel they are to expensive for what you get. Great track cars but I don't live on the track lol

nmjaxx9 · 08-13-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PG370

I'm really leaning towards the s5 it seem to have the full package. The isF is also towards the end of its life and once the model changes mine will depreciate like crazy.

Once the South Florida Auto show comes around I'll get to see all the cars in front of me and then I can drive them to see what feels best. I would love an M3 but I feel they are to expensive for what you get. Great track cars but I don't live on the track lol

yes get the S5!

PG370 · 08-13-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

yes get the S5!

Lol I'll let you know what I decide, it's just the s5 is mod friendly also. A pulley, exhaust, and a tune and I should easily be in m3 or isf territory. I am really excited about the torque I hate how the Z has low torque.

My dad has a 589 awhp and 596 awt gtr and god I love just always feeling the torque there same with my moms cls550.

Shamu · 08-13-2012, 10:53 PM

ISF for sure anyone can own a BMW or Audi beat box

nmjaxx9 · 08-13-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PG370

Lol I'll let you know what I decide, it's just the s5 is mod friendly also. A pulley, exhaust, and a tune and I should easily be in m3 or isf territory. I am really excited about the torque I hate how the Z has low torque.

My dad has a 589 awhp and 596 awt gtr and god I love just always feeling the torque there same with my moms cls550.

I hear ya, w.e. you decide just make sure you are happy with it and post pics when u eventually get it.

KERMIT · 08-13-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PG370

Lol I'll let you know what I decide, it's just the s5 is mod friendly also. A pulley, exhaust, and a tune and I should easily be in m3 or isf territory. I am really excited about the torque I hate how the Z has low torque.

My dad has a 589 awhp and 596 awt gtr and god I love just always feeling the torque there same with my moms cls550.

How old are you?

PG370 · 08-13-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

yes get the S5!

Lol I'll let you know what I decide, it's just the s5 is mod friendly also. A pulley, exhaust, and a tune and I should easily be in m3 or isf territory. I am really excited about the torque I hate how the Z has low torque.

My dad has a 589 awhp and 596 awt gtr and god I love just always feeling the torque there same with my moms cls550.

PG370 · 08-13-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KERMIT

How old are you?

22 my dad owns a seafood manufacturing company the I help him run and I'll do more once I finish my bachelors in a year.

PG370 · 08-13-2012, 11:06 PM

Would've been done with school already but I switched my major and had to take different classes.

Super Tanooki · 08-13-2012, 11:27 PM

Friend of mine just bought the 2013 S5. Gorgeous inside and out. I'd go for that one.

370zbb · 08-14-2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Their engines are suspect....the 3.2, 2.0, and 4.2 direct injection motors all get gunked up with carbon on the valves. The 4.2 in my B6 is prone to cracking chain guides and tensioners and scored cylinders. I'm putting off Audi's until they prove that their direct
injection engines don't get gunked up. That said, 3.0 supercharged V6 in the B8 S4 seems to be ok, after having issues with water pumps going bad.

German cars, great under warranty (mostly).....not so much after its over.

I used to be an Audi lover. You understand lol.

NYBladeZ · 08-14-2012, 12:29 PM

The S5 is a very grown up car. I've driven my cousin's car on a few occasions and it definitely packs a punch. Still it lacks the "feel" of the Z, the Z gives the driver a better driving experience. I guess its best summed up like this, my cousin will more often ask me to let him drive the Lotus than I will ask for the s5 because of the fun factor.

08-13-2012, 10:53 PM	#52 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	ISF for sure anyone can own a BMW or Audi beat box __________________ Grant

08-14-2012, 12:29 PM	#60 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	The S5 is a very grown up car. I've driven my cousin's car on a few occasions and it definitely packs a punch. Still it lacks the "feel" of the Z, the Z gives the driver a better driving experience. I guess its best summed up like this, my cousin will more often ask me to let him drive the Lotus than I will ask for the s5 because of the fun factor. __________________ 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

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KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	S5, the launch of supercharger and awd is amazing, puts you back in your seat more than the others

08-13-2012, 10:41 PM	#49 (permalink)
PG370 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 72 Drives: Nissan 370z MB Auto Rep Power: 15	I'm really leaning towards the s5 it seem to have the full package. The isF is also towards the end of its life and once the model changes mine will depreciate like crazy. Once the South Florida Auto show comes around I'll get to see all the cars in front of me and then I can drive them to see what feels best. I would love an M3 but I feel they are to expensive for what you get. Great track cars but I don't live on the track lol

08-13-2012, 11:06 PM	#57 (permalink)
PG370 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 72 Drives: Nissan 370z MB Auto Rep Power: 15	Would've been done with school already but I switched my major and had to take different classes.

08-13-2012, 11:27 PM	#58 (permalink)
Super Tanooki Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Drives: 370Z MT Base/Spt Red Rep Power: 15	Friend of mine just bought the 2013 S5. Gorgeous inside and out. I'd go for that one.