Buying 2nd car, help!

Z-WHIZ · 07-30-2009, 02:51 AM

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of buying a 2nd car to accompany my Z. I've narrowed my choices down to the 2009 WRX, the G8 GT, and the Genesis Coupe V6.

Any insight as to what one I should choose and why? I've test driven all 3 and I was equally impressed with all of them in their own way.

Thanks for the help.

MightyBobo · 07-30-2009, 07:34 AM

The G8 GT has gotten many fantastic reviews (GM naysayers beware), and many were left scratching their head as to why it simply wasn't selling. The conclusion most came to was the sheer lack of advertising done for it. The interior is nice (galaxy's ahead of GM's usual standards), the motors are rock solid. I'd go with that personally.

The WRX is a decent car, but you might want to look into Motor Trends extended test, seeing as they had some complaints about it. I'd just get an older used WRX if I ever got one.

The Genesis Coupe just isn't for me, although I'm sure it'd be a solid buy. If I got it, I'd probably just get the turbo 4.

CrownR426 · 07-30-2009, 07:43 AM

wrx

sloterg · 07-30-2009, 08:30 AM

ive always loved the G8 really strong and fast.. if pontiac wasnt going through what it was i would have gotten it instead of my current car. i love muscle and i love that power

Brazilbro · 07-30-2009, 04:54 PM

Evo x

smurfblu13 · 07-31-2009, 01:04 AM

Well if I remember correctly the G8 is really just a Holden, badged as a Pontiac for the American market. Nice cars, with the right exhaust they sound mean as hell.

alexanderb · 07-31-2009, 01:21 AM

If it's a second car it would be good to get one with 4 doors that can seat more than 2 IMO. So maybe the WRX? or Evo X?

Pushing_Tin · 07-31-2009, 03:38 AM

I'd go with the WRX so you have AWD if the weather is bad.

armensti · 07-31-2009, 03:41 AM

wrx

smurfblu13 · 07-31-2009, 03:42 AM

out of the three you put down, I agree with Tin, go for the wrx. Easily modded, awd, still would be fun, 4 doors so practical. G8 would be the runner up for me, and personally I wouldn't be interested in the genesis at all, but again that's just me.

ilive2win · 08-04-2009, 01:23 AM

what about a 2008 RR evo X, would look really nice next to your Z, plus most of the mods are already done for you. its a great canyon carver!

think about it!

CrownR426 · 08-06-2009, 09:21 AM

lol, wrx plz!
Saw one the other day and it looked and sounded beautiful!
Great car and you better get it in BLACK OR WHITE!

Greg · 08-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Wrx

07-30-2009, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Buying 2nd car, help! Hey everyone, I'm in the process of buying a 2nd car to accompany my Z. I've narrowed my choices down to the 2009 WRX, the G8 GT, and the Genesis Coupe V6. Any insight as to what one I should choose and why? I've test driven all 3 and I was equally impressed with all of them in their own way. Thanks for the help.

07-30-2009, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	The G8 GT has gotten many fantastic reviews (GM naysayers beware), and many were left scratching their head as to why it simply wasn't selling. The conclusion most came to was the sheer lack of advertising done for it. The interior is nice (galaxy's ahead of GM's usual standards), the motors are rock solid. I'd go with that personally. The WRX is a decent car, but you might want to look into Motor Trends extended test, seeing as they had some complaints about it. I'd just get an older used WRX if I ever got one. The Genesis Coupe just isn't for me, although I'm sure it'd be a solid buy. If I got it, I'd probably just get the turbo 4. __________________ I don't own a car anymore. Last edited by MightyBobo; 07-30-2009 at 08:03 AM.

07-30-2009, 07:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	wrx __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

08-04-2009, 01:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 17	what about a 2008 RR evo X, would look really nice next to your Z, plus most of the mods are already done for you. its a great canyon carver! think about it! Last edited by ilive2win; 08-04-2009 at 01:26 AM.

08-06-2009, 09:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	lol, wrx plz! Saw one the other day and it looked and sounded beautiful! Great car and you better get it in BLACK OR WHITE! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-30-2009, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	Evo x

07-31-2009, 01:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	Well if I remember correctly the G8 is really just a Holden, badged as a Pontiac for the American market. Nice cars, with the right exhaust they sound mean as hell.

07-31-2009, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
alexanderb Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 171 Drives: PG 370 Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 270	If it's a second car it would be good to get one with 4 doors that can seat more than 2 IMO. So maybe the WRX? or Evo X?

07-31-2009, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I'd go with the WRX so you have AWD if the weather is bad.

07-31-2009, 03:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	wrx

07-31-2009, 03:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	out of the three you put down, I agree with Tin, go for the wrx. Easily modded, awd, still would be fun, 4 doors so practical. G8 would be the runner up for me, and personally I wouldn't be interested in the genesis at all, but again that's just me.

08-06-2009, 10:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 56 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 299	Wrx __________________ Chef Greg At Your Service

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