Sedan or coupe..? Help me decide before month end...

[rich2342]

I love the 09 coupe and it comes with more standard options I want such as 18 234/45/18's and sunroof and 6 speed manual. The handling is also better due to shorter wheel base.

The Sedan's i tested look almost as good, however they come w/ 17's which would cost money after the fact to upgrade for traction/looks. It also seems everything else is a seperate package between the hid's and sport package? Has anyone been able to negotiate a new Sedan w/18 inch wheels from the factory? Is it possible?

I would probably go w/the sedan as it is just as sporty pending a drop and better more aggressive tires as well as options.

What do you all think? I've got a small window as im negotiating a few 3.5 6 m/t coupes. before month end

[marlin29311]

How are you going to be using the car? Are you going to have more than 1 person in the car? Do you need trunk space?

The sedan is still sporty, but also carries some more cargo/people room. The coupe is sexier and more fun, but lacks a lot of cargo room.

Kinda depends on what you want to do with the car...

[rich2342]

I want both. Sporty good looks performance and practicallity. The coupe has an advantage in the performance aspect mostly.

I have to think forward also at least a few years.

[marlin29311]

If that's the case, than the sedan is probably the right pick for you - Im sure you can probably work something out with the dealer to get the 18's from the coupe on the sedan, but it might end up costing you a lot in the long run, simply because nothing from the dealer comes cheap. At worst, at least get new tires because the stock Turanza's are absolute garbage.

Good luck!

[eight3six]

Just get a 3.5 sedan and you are golden. There's many things you can do to it so it looks sporty, and also drives sporty, and you wont loose the cargo room.

[rich2342]

they are longer and and slightly heavier and dont handle as well as the coupe.

Does the sedan have fstb stock? The one i tested oversteered on braking around a slight corner where as the coupe just held the road w/out having to brake

[ohiostate]

I bought the sadan, mainly because it was cheaper, but love it...

When I want performance I hop on the bike (2003 Ninja ZX6R )

[beeristasty]

If you're single and don't haul a lot of stuff or don't see yourself hauling a lot of stuff, I'd go with the coupe. I went with the sedan because the coupe wasn't released at the time, plus I'm planning on keeping the car for quite some time (read: family vehicle). But... I have made all the basic performance upgrades for the time-being.

[Bmore-coupe]

depends on your needs. I will speak from experience: there is very little back seat room in the coupe. The only thing that goes back there for me is a blanket and my dog. not very comfortable for anyone near 6' tall. but the coupe is amazing

[eight3six]

Yea when I got mine the coupe wasnt out yet. But even so I probably still would have went with the sedan. I race BMX and I couldnt see myself fitting 2 race bikes, spare parts, tent, ez-up, luggage, cooler, etc in a coupe. And to be honest I HATE the look of the coupe, maybe its just the size of the rear end, it just urkes me.

[rich2342]

Well, im not single.. Im a bit older (33) than you're average coupe owner, but I want bang for the buck. I figured hey it has two half seats if i start a family could fit a baby seat if neccessary.

The sedan just felt heavy on my test drive and was no where as tight. I would have to upgrade to 18' wheels and tires for traction b/c i am an enthusiast. and also a prokit. with the coupe its just a drop on the prokit. eh. I've never had a sporty coupe so to speak, but then the practicality thing comes back into play.

I have a 3rd gen alti now which i love, but its getting close to 100k and will be out of extended wrnty. I was looking at 03-04 z's as a summer car and keep the alti for winter. But id still be financing about the same b/c i wouldnt be trading in.

[trayharrell951]

Love the sedan. I thought the same way...thinking about the future and sucks when you have a two door because cant carry as many people but if i were to go for a two door...i woul go for a g37 all the way

[rich2342]

Yeah,

I tested a G37 coupe. Total hotness. It pulled so hard and held the road amazingly. It was the autostick too. I only drive manuals.. lol. I guess when you have the hp like that it can still be exhilerating. Price and practicality werent there though..

[CKinslow]

You'd probably like the coupe more