The Evo X has the 4B11, no longer 4G63.

 

Well, there was a lot to consider 4 years ago, an evo or sti was out of my price range,and I wanted a relatively new car, I couldve got a 240 turbo, but like i said i wanted a more modern car. I really loved the Z at the time, as far as looks go, I thought it was the perfect platform and my dream ideal set up was to swap a V8 in it. but I dont feel like spending 8-12k on doing that swap.

Now as far as having funds for catastrophic situations, I really dont, but I do have a back up car.

And no car payment does sound delightful.

Also those of you thinking why I might want a faster car for whatever reason. I mean i'm more mature now, before, I was pretty wreckles with my civic doing street races and stuff betting money. Well i'm over that stage in my life. I'm still up for going to the track. but idk, having a fast car is something i'll never get over. No matter if I actually use it to its full potential or not. but you have to admit, it is a good feeling knowing u have the power to go fast when you want to.

 

Lol unemployed for months hasn't even started work and already is thinking of more debt.

Either can turn into a money pit, chances are higher with the Z.

 

In your shoes I'd go with the evo. Ive never been able to get comfortable with the idea of a non-built FI DE.

I'm in a somewhat similar situation myself, trying to decide if next summer I should TT my 07 350 with 18k miles or trade it in for a new 370.

 

Have you drove an EVO? Trade the Z in.

 

Steve this is a really bad idea, I know what you have been going through and no job is certain.

I would set aside these thoughts for at least a year and see how the new job pans out. The last thing you want to do right now is put yourself into debt after being out of work for so long.

 

definetely hold onto the z, why enter more debt?

 

THIS is why i LOVE this site! ...

As far as rightnow, i'm thinking of keeping the Z boosting it soon, paying it off and enjoy it for the mean time..and hopefully within all that time passes, evo x's drop in price..because not having a car payment does sound great to not have for a while.

 

Just pm Crom or Chebosto and ask their opinion.

They both have built twin turbo Z's and modified evoX's as their DD.

FYI OP if it was me, I would keep the Z since its almost paid off and get the turbo kit if you *must* go FI.

 

i'd pay off the 350z and then buy a used Juke so you can have FI for the same cost, and have a second car.

 

will do Dikspiel,thanks!
and dont know if u were being sarcastic about the Juke jomamahama but I dont have the space to own 2 cars, unless i want to have one parked out on the street, which I really wouldnt want to do.

 

I can say I've owned both and The Z is a fun car! I had an EVO VIII on coil overs with bolt ons and it was fast, just lots of maintenance! Around the corners though they both have their fun in their own way. The Z comes swinging out when you want while the EVO grips and shoves you in your seat. I can honestly say the only thing that would make me 100% happy with the Z is a little more power. That will come here soon though

Here's a pic of my rides...

 

nice cars!.well thanks for that info, I only have 1 car which is the Z at the moment, but no matter what car I choose, its gonna be my daily driver. Wish i had one as a DD and one for fun.

 

This x1000.

But if you absolutely must do something, turbo the Z, get a good tune and keep the boost low.

 

+1!
+1

I like buying ish like every other person out there, but I like to have 'certainty' of having a steady job/income first. I look back at some buying/going into debt farther decisions I almost made, but glad I didn't because life happens not according to plan.

 

You want to know if you should spend thousands of dollars even though you've been out of work for months?

Either you have a healthy savings account or you're dumb as soup.

 

 

tt the z, do it right and don't look back

 

ah, i do <3 the evo 8 though
glad to see you're keeping your z, op

you could always do some autox and learn to drive it faster, as opposed to trying to make it more powerful.

 

I have driven TT/ST/SC Z's and many different EVO's on the track.

If you want to go fast in a straight line, get an EVO.

Both the EVO IX and X feel considerably heavier than the Z when you try to make the car "dance". The IX's feel sharper than the X, but the X's AWD system is better at covering up mistakes.

The FI Z's I've driven just can't hook up like the AWD's, even with 315 race tires on the TT Z.

Depending on setup, the Z's generally feel more willing to change direction/transition than the EVO's and (the Z's) are subjectively more "fun" to drive IMO..

"Delivery" wise:TT > ST regardless of car. The stock X's turbo comes on smoother than the IX but neither of the EVO's (or any of the SC/ST Z's) deliver power as smoothly as the APS TT I drove.