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Zephyr
03-22-2003, 02:22 PM
i have a friend hes looking at a new car and he has a good amount to spend. hes looking at a new car and he narrowed it down to the choices. anyone have any suggestions on which one to get. money isn't much of a issue considering the fact hes manager at a isp company right now.

350Z?
EVO VIII?

or wait for the STi
or the RX8?
lammer
03-22-2003, 02:26 PM
id hit the wrx sti..but if hes impatient

i'd get the evo...im a sedan lover but yeah.. hehe.
max_boost
03-22-2003, 02:30 PM
I would go for a glacier white pearl 350Z :love:
Zephyr
03-22-2003, 02:31 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
I would go for a glacier white pearl 350Z :love:

then how come u didn't!? lol :rofl: :rofl:
max_boost
03-22-2003, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by Zephyr


then how come u didn't!? lol :rofl: :rofl:

When I change my mind, I'll get one!:thumbsup:
Phats
03-22-2003, 02:47 PM
I don't know, those lancer evo's look pretty pimp imo. I think they are the nicest, and the perform well too
Stratus_Power
03-22-2003, 05:31 PM
is that a list of shame Max!
___2PaC___
03-22-2003, 05:36 PM
Tough choice, but I think i'd go for the Sti:dunno: would do some serious research n check em out, pro's & con's
l/l/rX
03-22-2003, 09:09 PM
the STi....because the performance you're getting out of it. HP, TQ, suspension, brakes....and the price of the car....best bang for your buck IMO...like 45-50k you wouldnt have to touch the engine at all.....but the downside to it if you like music and all that stuff....you wont get one...the STi comes without a stereo (because they want to save weight), but im sure theres a package where it includes it, or else buy an aftermarket one.
FiveFreshFish
03-22-2003, 09:21 PM
Originally posted by l/l/rX
.....but the downside to it if you like music and all that stuff....you wont get one...the STi comes without a stereo (because they want to save weight), but im sure theres a package where it includes it, or else buy an aftermarket one.

In Canada, they do come with a stereo from the factory. Not sure about the US though.
STI-Guy
03-22-2003, 09:46 PM
Isn't the Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 around the same base base price as the STi?

You can guess what I picked. :)
gpomp
03-22-2003, 10:20 PM
Originally posted by STI-Guy
Isn't the Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 around the same base base price as the STi?

You can guess what I picked. :)

RX-8 is $38k.
XylathaneGTR
03-23-2003, 12:06 AM
I dont like the Evo 8's...their a step down from the Evo 7's...and the like, 100 horse power loss or something like that...Insanely high...
I voted for STi...But STi/350z are close in my books :)
GTS Jeff
03-23-2003, 01:00 PM
sti first choice....toss up between rx8 or z...cuz i have no idea what the rx8 drives like
Zephyr
03-23-2003, 01:04 PM
hrm looks like the Z or the STi.... are there any known mechanical problems with these cars?
92 Teg-B18A
03-23-2003, 02:05 PM
RX-8! 1.3L that puts 250 hp!!!
Stratus_Power
03-23-2003, 02:06 PM
STi or RX-8, just for the sake that its ( the RX-8) about 10-15k cheaper
GTS Jeff
03-23-2003, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by Zephyr
hrm looks like the Z or the STi.... are there any known mechanical problems with these cars? nope. theyre brand new...



Originally posted by 92 Teg-B18A
RX-8! 1.3L that puts 250 hp!!! nothing special from a rotary.
RiceCake
03-23-2003, 09:38 PM
STI is a very nice package from the factory. I'd prolly go for that if I were to have the funds, but really have to see what the rx8 is like though. Mmmm... rotary :burnout:
Hollywood
03-23-2003, 09:47 PM
Those EVO engines are beastly turbo machines, But the dash board needs some work..looks kinda like a focus dash.

It's a hard choice.
SilverRex
03-24-2003, 12:10 AM
well its pretty obvious, however, the sti and evo is in a different class, they are sports sedan.. where as they other are sports coupe to sports car 350z.. and for sure the sedans are way more practical especially in winter ^^
92 Teg-B18A
03-24-2003, 04:05 PM
Originally posted by GTS Jeff
nothing special from a rotary.
yeah but the Renesis is engine is NA not FI, that's what makes it sweet for a street driven car IMO
Voodoo Child
03-24-2003, 04:15 PM
Well my vote is going to be for the STi if you can afford the $$ and wait.
If you can't wait, the 350Z is out too....18month waiting list.

I'd take either of those cars....

The EVO, IMHO, is ok looking from the outside but cheap as hell looking in the inside. That's a lot of money to be spending on a car only to get a very ordinary looking interior.
GTS Jeff
03-24-2003, 06:31 PM
Originally posted by 92 Teg-B18A

yeah but the Renesis is engine is NA not FI, that's what makes it sweet for a street driven car IMO well it is sweet engine thats for sure...but 250hp from a 1.3l rotary is less amazing than say the s2k engine...240hp from a 2l inline4. i just think mazda could have done a better job