Evo X or 370Z???

Red__Zed · 09-27-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamus

One of the things that has me wondering if i should've gotten an Evo over my Z is the turbo. And not for the usual reasons. I live in high altitude (~4600 ft above sea level) and just that fact gives me around 10% less HP because the Z is N/A (according to some sources, i hope it's not THAT bad...) I mean, i would have to spend quite a bit of cash just to get it to match a stock Z at sea level.

With a turbo though, the atmospheric pressure doesn't affect performance nearly as much. It's also one of the reasons i don't want an FR-S. I'm sure at sea level the car feels "peppy" but up here it would probably feel downright slow. With a turbo on the other hand, i would get the best of both worlds: Top performance regardless the altitude and if i'm not mistaken, since i am at high altitude, less drag at high speeds.

FI is the way to go at altitude.

Turbofan · 09-27-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

That's crazy talk right there. Don't you know that making any important decision must now be done by popular vote via an internet forum?

Hmmm. So you are saying that consulting people that actually OWN the car I am thinking of buying is a bad idea. WOW! You are right! WTF is wrong with me?

nmjaxx9 · 09-27-2012, 05:52 PM

one of my buddies got a Evo and his gf Katherine always bothered him that it was ugly so he quickly changed it to a 350z and now hes planning to get a 370z go figure.

Tazicon · 09-27-2012, 05:58 PM

Since you asked on a Z forum I will have to say get the EVO. Why would you ask this on a Z forum? If you ask on an EVO forum you will get a totally diferent answer. Why not drive both, research both in a non-bias manor and make your own decision.

sheps58 · 09-27-2012, 06:24 PM

Get a 3 series with AWD. Mitsubishi is leaving the U S. I love my 370 but you need a 2nd vehicle hen you own a Z.

Dwight Frye · 09-27-2012, 06:58 PM

Is the EVO X even considered to be a sports car ? Sure doesn't look like one to me and sure doesn't fit the definition of a 2 seat RWD GT.
Apple and oranges

henryy370z · 09-27-2012, 08:07 PM

Evo is awd so the launch is quicker, twin turbo a 370z and you'll see how many cars you destroy...370z all day looks rwd once it's twin turbo it's beast

jcosta79 · 09-27-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbofan

Hmmm. So you are saying that consulting people that actually OWN the car I am thinking of buying is a bad idea. WOW! You are right! WTF is wrong with me?

First of all, you are on a public forum, so who knows WHAT people on here ACTUALLY own. I could say I own a Veyron and who can argue with me?

Second, what someone else likes and what you like might be two very different things. People who bought the car obviously liked it enough to buy it, but you are a prospective buyer and you need to find out if the car fits YOUR needs and likes.

Asking about problem areas and recalls is one thing, but asking how people enjoy their cars is really just pointless. You are the one that has to live with it so only your opinion really matters in this case.

I mean, what if everyone here said the car was awesome and you just end up hating the car? Who was wrong? Nobody.

Just saying, you need to drive the car and see if YOU like it. Everyone else's opinion should mean nothing to you.

OH, and whatever you buy, make sure you post pics.

Jsolo · 09-27-2012, 10:06 PM

If it weren't for the cheap interior and lack of some toys, I'd give the wrx sti serious consideration over the G sedan. Both are at nearly the same price point (new). I think in part, this refinement is what differentiates the comparison. Boils down to what you want to do with the car and what you're looking for.

More refined ----> less refined

G37 --> 370z ---> wrx sti --> evo x IMO.

mantella87 · 09-27-2012, 10:17 PM

370Z. You're not in high school anymore.

NissanGuy23 · 09-27-2012, 10:33 PM

If you want Z but want to retain the really racey feel of the EVO X, try looking at a used Nismo. I say used because the new ones are going for 45k :0

jcosta79 · 09-27-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

If you want Z but want to retain the really racey feel of the EVO X, try looking at a used Nismo. I say used because the new ones are going for 45k :0

I got my '12 for $38,900. You can get a '13 for $40K.

luigi90210 · 09-28-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

I got my '12 for $38,900. You can get a '13 for $40K.

i got my 2011 nismo for 35K OTD

@OP
just the other day i raced a modded evo x in my stock nismo Z and i beat him(not by much but i did beat him)

he had a full exhaust, Cat delete, and running 17psi off the stock turbo
while my car was just a stock nismo(compared to the base Z all thats different is exhaust, tune, and weight) and tbh if a stock nismo Z will be some modded evos, there is alot of potential for a full bolton Z with a tune

i think full bolton Zs make close to 350whp with a tune and you might be able to make more

Z_ealot · 09-28-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

i got my 2011 nismo for 35K OTD

@OP
just the other day i raced a modded evo x in my stock nismo Z and i beat him(not by much but i did beat him)

he had a full exhaust, Cat delete, and running 17psi off the stock turbo
while my car was just a stock nismo(compared to the base Z all thats different is exhaust, tune, and weight) and tbh if a stock nismo Z will be some modded evos, there is alot of potential for a full bolton Z with a tune

i think full bolton Zs make close to 350whp with a tune and you might be able to make more

just a warning in case you dont know, any talk of street racing is prohibited on the boards.

luigi90210 · 09-28-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

just a warning in case you dont know, any talk of street racing is prohibited on the boards.

this was at the track not the street, i dont street race, its illegal and dangerous...

this was at a drag strip as well not a road course, the closest track is willow springs and that like a 8 hour drive and im not willing to make that drive unless its a special occasion

09-27-2012, 05:58 PM	#34 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	Since you asked on a Z forum I will have to say get the EVO. Why would you ask this on a Z forum? If you ask on an EVO forum you will get a totally diferent answer. Why not drive both, research both in a non-bias manor and make your own decision. __________________ Porsche, it's a 2 syllable word

09-27-2012, 06:24 PM	#35 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 15	Get a BMW Get a 3 series with AWD. Mitsubishi is leaving the U S. I love my 370 but you need a 2nd vehicle hen you own a Z.

09-27-2012, 10:06 PM	#39 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	If it weren't for the cheap interior and lack of some toys, I'd give the wrx sti serious consideration over the G sedan. Both are at nearly the same price point (new). I think in part, this refinement is what differentiates the comparison. Boils down to what you want to do with the car and what you're looking for. More refined ----> less refined G37 --> 370z ---> wrx sti --> evo x IMO. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

09-27-2012, 10:17 PM	#40 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	370Z. You're not in high school anymore. the_wiZard99 likes this.

09-27-2012, 05:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	one of my buddies got a Evo and his gf Katherine always bothered him that it was ugly so he quickly changed it to a 350z and now hes planning to get a 370z go figure.

09-27-2012, 06:58 PM	#36 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Is the EVO X even considered to be a sports car ? Sure doesn't look like one to me and sure doesn't fit the definition of a 2 seat RWD GT. Apple and oranges

09-27-2012, 08:07 PM	#37 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 32 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 13	Evo is awd so the launch is quicker, twin turbo a 370z and you'll see how many cars you destroy...370z all day looks rwd once it's twin turbo it's beast

09-27-2012, 10:33 PM	#41 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	If you want Z but want to retain the really racey feel of the EVO X, try looking at a used Nismo. I say used because the new ones are going for 45k :0