370Z or EVO X

Patel511 · 12-30-2008, 01:29 AM

Can't choose between the two:

370Z:
2 door coupe
2 seater
V6 NA engine
RWD
Nice powerful engine, but bad in snow and no back seats.

Evo X:
4 door sedan
4 seater
4 cylinder turbo
AWD
Powerful engine but bad highway cruiser revs at 3800 rpms at 80 mph... Okay in snow and has a back seat

I commute from home to school and the car I will get will be my DD

What do u guys think?

xDIEGOx · 12-30-2008, 01:44 AM

You need to ask yourself a few questions.

1. Are you going to mod it?
2. Do you prefer Turbo or N/A?
3. Do you need back seats?
4. Do you want to struggle in the snow with RWD?
5.Will you have a winter beater if you get the Z?
etc.

Patel511 · 12-30-2008, 02:18 AM

1. yes a little bit.
2. never driven a turbo.
3. yes i need a back seat
4. not really.
5. i have an 06 ml350.

which one is more fun to drive?

Crash · 12-30-2008, 02:20 AM

LOL! Call me a fanboi, but Z!!! I'm not a fan of 4 doors, but if I needed a car with 4 doors, the Evo would really be a top candidate.

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

Quote:

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.

HotRodPilot · 12-30-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patel511

3. yes i need a back seat

Get the 370Z then, you'll love it's back seat. So will your passengers

Mr. BigHam · 12-30-2008, 08:32 AM

I would say in your situation, get the evo...I considered the evo as well, but when I found out that that nissan had a 380rs and were going through with the G37, I knew it would only be a matter of time before they released the 370. I live in the south (hate it) and it only snows MAYBE once a year so =/ but it sounds like the evo would be a little easier for you. Unless you get a boner every time you look at the 370 like me

you cant stop love.

Namir · 12-30-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patel511

1. yes a little bit.
2. never driven a turbo.
3. yes i need a back seat
4. not really.
5. i have an 06 ml350.

which one is more fun to drive?

The Z you can mod a "little" easily, but don't expect big HP unless you go FI.
If you need a back seat then the Evo obviously makes more sense.
It snows in cincy, and you will most likely have to park it and drive your ML.

I would tell you to get a Z since you are on a Z forum but it looks like the EVO would be a better fit for what you need.

Btw, where in cincy are you?

Alexus · 12-30-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

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.

Evolved · 12-30-2008, 12:06 PM

You're comparing an AWD four cylinder turbo car to a RWD NA V6. I'm sure the cars drive very differently and the best thing you can do would be to drive both and then make your decision.

Don't listen to what random people on a message board have to say, make the decision for yourself.

Crash · 12-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

CrownR426 · 12-31-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodpilot

get the 370z then, you'll love it's back seat. So will your passengers

lol...

12-30-2008, 01:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Patel511 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 21 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 17	370Z or EVO X Can't choose between the two: 370Z: 2 door coupe 2 seater V6 NA engine RWD Nice powerful engine, but bad in snow and no back seats. Evo X: 4 door sedan 4 seater 4 cylinder turbo AWD Powerful engine but bad highway cruiser revs at 3800 rpms at 80 mph... Okay in snow and has a back seat I commute from home to school and the car I will get will be my DD What do u guys think?

12-30-2008, 01:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
xDIEGOx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 377 Drives: 02 Ram 4x4 Rep Power: 232	You need to ask yourself a few questions. 1. Are you going to mod it? 2. Do you prefer Turbo or N/A? 3. Do you need back seats? 4. Do you want to struggle in the snow with RWD? 5.Will you have a winter beater if you get the Z? etc. __________________ Wanna see every Top Gear episode? Click --->Top Gear

12-30-2008, 02:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	LOL! Call me a fanboi, but Z!!! I'm not a fan of 4 doors, but if I needed a car with 4 doors, the Evo would really be a top candidate. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-30-2008, 05:36 AM	#7 (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, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Patel511 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 21 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 17	1. yes a little bit. 2. never driven a turbo. 3. yes i need a back seat 4. not really. 5. i have an 06 ml350. which one is more fun to drive?

12-30-2008, 02:51 AM	#5 (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.

12-30-2008, 08:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mr. BigHam Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Gump, AL Posts: 37 Drives: 01BB6 Pearl White MT Rep Power: 17	I would say in your situation, get the evo...I considered the evo as well, but when I found out that that nissan had a 380rs and were going through with the G37, I knew it would only be a matter of time before they released the 370. I live in the south (hate it) and it only snows MAYBE once a year so =/ but it sounds like the evo would be a little easier for you. Unless you get a boner every time you look at the 370 like me you cant stop love.

12-30-2008, 12:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Evolved Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Posts: 66 Drives: Evo VIII Rep Power: 204	You're comparing an AWD four cylinder turbo car to a RWD NA V6. I'm sure the cars drive very differently and the best thing you can do would be to drive both and then make your decision. Don't listen to what random people on a message board have to say, make the decision for yourself.