Ok so a quick update on my search for the perfect car....

I turned down the Si because of crappy dealerships here in NJ. I got a call from my Evo contact says he's willing to sell me his Evo whenever im ready.

But I'm kind of leaning towards a new car. I got a call about TL-S's being 7,500 underpriced only to find out the only TL-S's left are automatics. Which is a bummer. I'm not really looking for an automatic. But the price is right for the car.

So here's my question I am trying to spend less than 35,000 what car would you go for if you had 35,000.

My current list:

Used 2006 Evo IX: $26,000 with 19,000 miles
New 2008 Automatic TL-S: $31,152
New 2008 350z GT Quote: $35,000

The Civic Si is still on the radar but its getting killed off by all these much better cars being on end of the year discounts.

What direction would you choose?


(I am looking for a Quick, Moddable, but Luxury looking vehicle) I want it to look nice but also have some power too it.

 

Tl-s

 

Damn, well I will say an EVO is good for teenagers, and people in their young 20s, seeing that you are 28, dont think you want that. TL-S is good has luxury and a alright amount of mods available. 350z? umm do you have multiple cars in your household?

The way I look at buying cars (I have owned trucks, SUVs, Sports cars, and the TL). I look into what is the future use of the vehicle ie. Will you have a family that you need to travel with? Are you going to be tracking/racing the vehicle?

Me being in the hotel industry, I have to be presentable, not very presentable for me to be in a sports car especially when I have to take potential investors to a hotel.

Think about what you actually plan on doing with the vehicle and go from there....

 

I am 21 not 28 its a typo.

I currently own a barrage of vehicles but the TL is my daily driver. The new car would also be my daily driver/mod car (hobby).

I do not want to get married and I absolutely do not want kids so a backseat is useless and pointless for me.

I want a Manual at all costs the Automatic TL-S fell to last resort due to it being an Automatic.

Oh and I am a Technical Support Specialist I work IT for an Insurance Firm. I sit at a computer 24/7 lol so I don't take anyone but me for rides unless I'm out to a bar or such.

 

well then seems as though you should get yourself in an evo, easier to modify than a TL-S or 350z.

Me personally not a fan of those small cars, otherwise I would have an IS350, I would get myself the 350z because it is a sports car, and has better looks than an evo

 

how do you go from the zed to tl-s, those are two completely different cars. forget the evo, if you are paying 30k for a car, it shouldnt be used. If I were you I would go for the Zed aka 350z, I would If I didnt have a family, or a civic coupe which I was considering.

 

Drive the TL-S, Drive the Z... pick for yourself

Tl-S = Yeah, it's Auto, but it's luxury and comfort plus gadgets

Z = Yeah, it's a manual...plenty of performance mods...

You pick....

 

Problem with the 350z guys is...I don't know the deal...they can't be found and the other issue is there is not 2009 350z announcements and the 370z doesn't hit Nissan till late fall 2009.

So I've been trying to find out...how i'm supposed to buy a car that doesn't exist. Had one dealership lady say:

"Well they just don't sell as good as are maxima's so we don't carry them anymore."

Like....Their part of fing nissan....I'm so confused if your going to discontinue a car take it off your website.

That and the Nissan dealers I've been talking too are HORRIBLE service....I left one guy a message its been 6 hours....no callback, I emailed him nothing, I emailed another guy told me I had to wait 4 hours.

Like Honestly what are you POSSIBLY doing right now at nissan its middle of the work day your probably handling 3-4 customers tops. =/

 

wrong place to ask about TL-S....

we will all say TL-S...

 

My problem is again I really don't want an Automatic car =/

 

I'd get an evo hands hands down any day haha. But i guess its cause im young though.

 

Having had all manuals and one auto in my life I was bored to death driving auto and although I thought I really like the car when I bought it (Dodge Intrepid SE) I really missed driving stick and wasn't happy. I would say that if you don't want an auto either find a 6MT TL or go with one of the other cars. That said...I love my 6MT so I would recommend find a TL you want to drive.

 

How about u do this....

Dont RUSH 2 get a car and wait a lil longer till u find a great deal on a 6Spd TL-S my

 

After october no one with a 3rd gen that hasnt been in an accident will likely sell a mint condition TL or TL-S because that car will become rare

 

he should try asking in Ramblings then....where most of the former acura owners go when they dont want to leave

 

Get the tl-s already, I'll hookup ur mods

Make sure u get the black interior, tan is high maintenance

 

I'd never roll in black without black interior :P See my 2004 TL's pics on the Photogallery Forum.

I will likely end up with the TL-S if these Nissan (horrible) dealers would ever get back to me...24 hours INTERNET turn around...horrible.

 

i would take an electric blue 350zGT, slap some chrome meshies on it and some tints and already u got a head turner. oh yea def an exhaust. do it, do it, do it...

 

used Evo IX for $35K? I can get you an Evo X for less than that.

 

I would say if you stuck between the modding and luxury aspects why don't you look at an infinite G35. Same engine as the 350z but with the added luxory of a TL. Just my 2cents

 

G37 sedan droppin soon... G37S should proove to be a very nice ride

But nissan/infiniti interior is not as refined as tl-s... The red lights are yummy

Ps. Lexus is350 should be on ur parameter aswell

 

EVO.....

 

I would except I don't think or haven't heard of a big modding community in lexus...could be mistaken though.

 

Evo IX or WRX STI.

 

Z

 

I would agree with the STI as well. And I didn't mean that the nissan/ infinity interior was anywhere as nice as ours. But its one of the closest cars in that price range that offer the 3 things he's looking for....power, luxory, and modability. And those G37's are gonna be bad!!!

 

isnt the g37c around that price? maybe for a slightly used one?

 

i don't think I could buy an EVO IX, when I think the EVO X looks a lot better. but, I guess that's just personal preference.

I think I'd also like the Legacy GT, and i think retail on the spec B is even 35k. I'm not sure what the going rate for it is though. I always thought the Legacy GT had a pretty good combination of sport and luxury, and definitely has some mods that can be done, and you won't see too many others on the streets.

If you really wanted a sports car, I'd have a hard time taking a Z over like an s2k, but again that's personal preference.

 

Speak for yourself sparky.

 

Um, Evo....duh.

But then again, im biased.....

 

The Evo IMO (you guys will think I'm on crack) has just as nice an interior as the TL.... the Recaros hold me in perfectly and look awesome, the Momo steering wheel feels great, is an ideal size, and it looks nice too.

Then we bring performance into the equation.... is it any comparison? Evo IX hands down for me. An S2000 is a great choice too, you just can't substitute the feel of an open-top roadster.

 

The new Camaro coming out next year would be interesting. Can't beat 400+ hp and torque for around $30k....

 

Twin Turbo Z's > Evos

 

Twin Turbo Z's < $$$$$

 

Twin Turbo Z's < Traction

 

If you're 21, you should definitely pick up an EVO and have fun with it while you can .. chances are, as you get older, you'll start to want luxury more over fun factor. I'm 22 and I'm already losing some of my passion for a faster fun car ..

 

Those are all fairly different choices. I think I would go with the EVO.

 

Evo evo evo evo

 

i'd take the TL-S in a heartbeat.

but since you seem to really want manual, i'd vote for Z.

 

Well, then I think you should really scratch that from your list. FWD and Auto will kill the fun you would have in your other two choices.

To me, the Evo is the clear winner, simply because it is just as fun as the Z, cheaper, and has two extra seats. I would go with EVO fo sho, but that's just me.