370Z or EVO X

TacoZ · 12-30-2008, 02:51 AM

I buy my cars based on 3 things:
1: Performance/Fun to Drive (BOTH Z and Evo)
2: Looks (Z)
3: Reliability (Nissan over Mitsubishi)

That's just my opinion. But if you definitely need the all wheel drive and 4 seater than the Evo would be a good car.

Crash · 12-30-2008, 03:03 AM

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3: Reliability (Nissan over Mitsubishi)

Ain't that the truth...

SnakeBitten · 12-30-2008, 05:36 AM

Get some Blizzak tires for winter driving on the Z and it will be alot better in the snow than before but not as good as the EVO. I love em both but if inclement weather scares you go with the EVO. I daily drive my Z all year round here in NYC. Only the really bad snow/ice days I dont drive it.

Alexus · 12-30-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Ain't that the truth...

Actually, Mitsubishi has better quality and dependability ratings than Nissan, and the warranty is... simply amazing.

In any case, definitely G37xS. AWD, sporty, and all that jazz. Only downside for some, however, is that there's not stick on the xS.

Crash · 12-30-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

Actually, Mitsubishi has better quality and dependability ratings than Nissan, and the warranty is... simply amazing.

In any case, definitely G37xS. AWD, sporty, and all that jazz. Only downside for some, however, is that there's not stick on the xS.

Motor-wise, any boosted DSM engine will eventually go through crank-walk... Sorry, I don't like DSM motors or trannies. Their warranty is useless if your car is in the shop all the time. I've had a few cars with DSM motors and wasn't impressed. And the Mistu Eclipse I drove around was a hunk of crap. (But it was still pretty fun to dive around)

Evolved · 12-30-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Motor-wise, any boosted DSM engine will eventually go through crank-walk... Sorry, I don't like DSM motors or trannies. Their warranty is useless if your car is in the shop all the time. I've had a few cars with DSM motors and wasn't impressed. And the Mistu Eclipse I drove around was a hunk of crap. (But it was still pretty fun to dive around)

First of all the term "DSM" is outdated. Secondly there has never been an issue with crank walk when it comes to the Evo. Third, the 4G63T is one of the better performance engines ever built. Other than that you're spot on.

Also, if the "car is in the shop all the time" than how can "their warranty be useless"? If it's in the shop, wouldn't you be using the warranty?

For me the warranty was irrelevant because I knew I'd be modding the car beyond simple bolt ons. The free service was nice though.

Crash · 12-31-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolved

First of all the term "DSM" is outdated. Secondly there has never been an issue with crank walk when it comes to the Evo. Third, the 4G63T is one of the better performance engines ever built. Other than that you're spot on.

Also, if the "car is in the shop all the time" than how can "their warranty be useless"? If it's in the shop, wouldn't you be using the warranty?

For me the warranty was irrelevant because I knew I'd be modding the car beyond simple bolt ons. The free service was nice though.

Good enough for me... DSM is what they were calling motors back when liked some Mitsu/Dodge cars. I was going to buy an Eclipse GSX, but I just didn't want to deal with all the BS behind those motors and the transmissions were ALL crap.

That's why I bought my Z.

bboypuertoroc · 07-18-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Motor-wise, any boosted DSM engine will eventually go through crank-walk...

I know this is an old post, but WTF are you talking about?

First off, Evos are NOT DSMs.

Second, the Evo X doesn't even have a 4G63.

Tres, that's three in spanish.

Fourth, crank walk is NOT as wide spread as people think.

Ugh... so many non-informed people I've run into today...

Mitsuyager9 · 03-01-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Ain't that the truth...

Where are you getting this from...Iv owned two cars of both makes and they are both great for reliability plus the mitsu's make more power for way cheaper. I have an associates in applied science for automotive and have been a mechanic for almost six years btw. As for the op these cars are toatally different animals. If you live somewhere where you get snow and have more than one freind (lol jk) I mean if you need four doors than the evo is probably your best bet. And don't go off of a brand new test drive in the x because most dealerships will put the ecu in valle mode so people don't thrash then wich makes it a very dissapointing experience. Gl with the decision

12-30-2008, 05:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
SnakeBitten Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwood Posts: 232 Drives: 05 DBZ M6 Rep Power: 17	Get some Blizzak tires for winter driving on the Z and it will be alot better in the snow than before but not as good as the EVO. I love em both but if inclement weather scares you go with the EVO. I daily drive my Z all year round here in NYC. Only the really bad snow/ice days I dont drive it. __________________

12-30-2008, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	I buy my cars based on 3 things: 1: Performance/Fun to Drive (BOTH Z and Evo) 2: Looks (Z) 3: Reliability (Nissan over Mitsubishi) That's just my opinion. But if you definitely need the all wheel drive and 4 seater than the Evo would be a good car.