New Guy need help deciding

[Dimsuminabox2go]

Hey guys,

I'm pretty new to this forum. I'm usually on IS300.net/My.IS. Since I own a IS300. I'll be trading it in or saling it for either the 350Z or the EVO The G35 wasn't what i expected when i test drove it. My IS seems to drive better then the G. I test drove the Z and the EVo also. I fell in love with the way the EVO felt, but insurance and matinance are going to be a pain in the butt compared to the Z. Also all I really want is 300hp and both give me about the same. The Z up's are that its more grown up not "ricerish" and its a nice 2 door sports car so I dont have to drive all my friends around since its a 2 seater. What would you guys say is better bang for the buck? <Please try not to be bias>

[jEzTeR]

Hi!

Welcome to NICO!

Well this thread kinda covers most of what you are asking....zerothread?id=94257

I still love my Z. When you buy a Z, not only do you get a great car but you also get into a great group of people. Between NICO and your local Z club you will be set!

[Dimsuminabox2go]

Yea I read it. Very informative, but the only problem with the Z is that its a 2 seater. What if something happens? this is going to be my Daily Driver.

[jEzTeR]

Thats a good point!

I sold a Vette to get mine so the 2 seat thing was something I was used to.

[joe603]

If you want a 4-seat 350Z, get a G35...

[L33TZOR]

yup depending on your situation, if you are a daily driver, i know a bunch of guys with a Z as their daily driver. For me, its gotta be in the garage til i get the need for speed! ...and looks of course. Never owned a G35, but proud owner of 3 Z cars over 16 years.

Lived in Monterey Park at the time too!

[USMC_Z]

evo are decent and they are quick but they have many clutch, transmission probllems. its hte same motor from the eclipse GSX. with more boost. its an ok motor. but i would go for a 350 if u dont want to worry abotu maintainence.

[sherlock350]

You are in the same position I was in when deciding on what car to buy for myself. I drove the 350Z, EVO, and STI. All of them drove good, but I liked the way the 350 felt the best and its rear wheel drive and that's more of what I was looking for. I work with EVOs' all day at the shop I work for and they do have there clutch and transmission problems but, the engine is pretty strong.