Help me pick my next car

[O_GT]

Well by the end of this year I may buy a new car.I dont know yet if I will keep the Xd or not or It may become a project car.I still dont know.But here are the cars Im looking at

1. 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Sedan
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/aic/subaru_legacy_25gtsedan_2005_385x192.jpg

2. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII ( like $200 over cost from work )
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/aic/mitsubishi_lancerevolution_viii_2005_385x192.jpg

3. 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/aic/infiniti_g35sedan_6mt_2005_385x192.jpg

What do you guys and gals think. keep in mind Im still havent made my mind up yet if I want a new car.Hell I may just turbo the hell out of my XD.Its also pending if i sell my house which will leave me with a good chunk of cash even after I buy a house.

[Gun5]

number 1 in red.... id throw a ****ing cocktail @ the other ones :D

[GTSTISL]

The Infinit sedan just because it has a very nice V6. After this elantra, i dont think i want another i4, even if its an evo VIII. Naturally aspirated is my kinda thing.

[GTsmokeya]

I would choose the Infiniti much better comfort and reliability, the mitsu is been plagged with quailty probs, and the legacy just doesnt stack up to the G35. My two cents.

GTsmokeya

[sed]

evoVIII will toast either one of those cars all day long.

It all depends, do you want a moddable beast that sacrifices some creature comforts for all out speed? A nice powerful V6 with every possible comfort or a mixture of both...

shawn :)

[hyunelan2]

Personally, I'd take the better daily driver out of those, which is not the EVO. G35 is beautiful, and I do love the way I 'fit' in that car, but the new Legacy is nice as well. I'd do a close comparison of those 2 to decide.

[Keyan]

You should get a 2006 Subaru legacy STi!

Comes out soon...

[A&F 01 GLS]

I like the looks of the Subaru myself, but why not the WRX STi instead of the Evo :(

[jcr557]

get the evo!!

[gunwoo82]

I would get subaru wrx STi.(not the legacy) I've driven both evo7(j-spec) and STi(US). I like the tranny on STi, feels a lot stronger. also I rather have 2.0 than 2.5. One of my friend just got the G35 coupe, it is nice and all but for $38000 sounds little too much for it, and there are so many of them on the street. Good luck

[hyunelan2]

With the selection you posted above, I don't think you're wanting a street machine like the EVO/STI are you? You want more of the sports sedan, but just threw the EVO in there because of the price you can get it for. Am I correct in thinking that?

[O_GT]

With the selection you posted above, I don't think you're wanting a street machine like the EVO/STI are you? You want more of the sports sedan, but just threw the EVO in there because of the price you can get it for. Am I correct in thinking that?You hit it right head.I want a nice sports sedan.I like the Evo but Im not sure I want an all out car like that.The Subaru and Infiniti are just pimp as hell plus quick as hell :D .

I would get subaru wrx STi.(not the legacy) I've driven both evo7(j-spec) and STi(US). I like the tranny on STi, feels a lot stronger. also I rather have 2.0 than 2.5. Well even the STI has a 2.5 plus the legacy starts at 26k not 32k


It all depends, do you want a moddable beast that sacrifices some creature comforts for all out speed? A nice powerful V6 with every possible comfort or a mixture of both...

shawn :)I want both that why I like the Legacy.You get a detuned STI engine plus you get a car thats comfortable.Can you say 300+hp sleeper

[sed]

yeah yeah, just trying to help you decide


shawn :)

[Kenshin]

LOVE the Subaru. If I were in the market for a car in that price range, there would be no decision to make other than what color. The Legacy 2.5GT Wagon is my dream car. Talk about a sleeper. :bowdown:

[Money]

Why not an Altima 3.5? Lots of power, all the bells and whistles. But then again I am a Nissan guy. G35 not a very good looking Nissan. Maxima SCHWEEEEET!

[only1db]

Why not an Altima 3.5? Lots of power, all the bells and whistles. But then again I am a Nissan guy. G35 not a very good looking Nissan. Maxima SCHWEEEEET!


your must of smoked someting....i would most definetly take the g35 over a a maxima anyday!

as for yoru decision...i think i would take the g35...nice and simple...and you can still throw on a supercharger and make the 350+ with it!

[SuperGLS]

Lately I've found myself admiring the Evo more and more, but I don't know why.

If I were getting a G35 I'd get the coupe I think.

I'd never own any of those cars though. Turbo XD sounds a lot more exciting.

[GTSTISL]

i agree, get a coupe if you get the G. it looks much better. and if you get manual, its like 18 more hp or somethin.

[SWortham]

number 1 in red....
Agreed. :) But please don't buy one before I do. :tongue: j/k, I'll be alright.

Here's a nice picture of what can be done to a LGT with some simple mods...
http://www.sccpr.org/Legacy/leoleg3.jpg
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11708&page=1&highlight=STi

I heard from someone who was in a SOA (Subaru of America) meeting that for 2006 the Legacy GT will be upgraded. It will receive a JDM Spec B treatment which will consist of upgraded Bilstein struts and other suspension upgrades. The engine should remain the same, and it's pretty much unknown what else is going to change. But it sounds promising so I'd wait for the '06 if you can.

There has not yet been any official news about the supposed Legacy STi everyone is waiting for. But I'd expect a big jump in price between the GT & STi if it ever comes to life.

EDIT -- Here's a glimpse of the '06:
http://home.earthlink.net/~opiewho1/SpecB.jpg
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12209&page=7&pp=10&highlight=spec

The known specs at this point are:
Limited to 400 units
Definite Red Leather Interior on all (Limited Trim including sunroof)
Aluminum Pedals, Including Deadpedal
MP3 Capable Stereo
Radio & Shift Controls on steering wheel
Navagation standard
18"x7.5" Spec B wheels
215/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Bilstein Struts
Spec B Specific Springs
Aluminum lower control arms and rear links

[rckozma]

I'd get the EVO, but I would get the MR edition. After that probably the G35. But then again, it would only sit in my garage collecting dust anyways.

[nogo2.0]

Well for what it sounds like your looking for I'd get the g35 if I was in your situation.


On the Side Note:
Never buy somthing because other people tell you to buy it because you are going to have to live with your descion they don't.

[southpawboston]

i can't believe no one has mentioned a BMW 325ix or 330ix. less horsepower than the G35 (or evo or sti for sure), but more refinement and superior handling for the same price as the G35. plus that inline six is one sweet sounding engine.

[BlackElantraGT]

If you get the Legacy, you wanna get these;

STi Legacy JDM BBS Forged 18" wheels
http://www.racecompengineering.com/legacy_wheel.jpg

DROOL :drool:

[O_GT]

Why not an Altima 3.5? Lots of power, all the bells and whistles. But then again I am a Nissan guy. Cause I am so done with FWD cars and as for being a Nissan guy my other car is a 05 Nissan Frontier which is my 4th Nissan in my family thats why I was also looking at the G35 :) I love Nissans

i can't believe no one has mentioned a BMW 325ix or 330ix. No offense but after working on german cars I will never buy one.But thanks for the suggestion :) Id like to stick to mostly jap cars.I mean I would even look at the new v-6 Sonata but they dont come in stick :( I love all the input from you guys.If you all have any more suggestion or anything that I may have missed let me know

[2004ElantraGLS]

This is kinda throwin stuff out there...but I was driving next to an RX-8 today. I know it's small....but I would LOVE to have one. They even have 4 doors, and they're RWD. Sorry if this is so far out of perspective...I realize you're more looking into the sedans. Oh the first 3 you mentioned, I'd go with the Legacy.

Regards,
Axel

[SuperGLS]

Ah, I agree. RX-8 over all of them. I think it would be even a little less expensive than the other three.

[Money]

your must of smoked someting....i would most definetly take the g35 over a a maxima anyday!

as for yoru decision...i think i would take the g35...nice and simple...and you can still throw on a supercharger and make the 350+ with it!

Hmmm....let me see I can spend 38g's on a G35 with a few options...or I can get a Maxima with the same 3.5L engine, fully loaded for 32g's hard decision since they weigh about the same. I would have to go with a Maxima, all these over-rated Nissan's with a different badge on it are p.o.s. G35=350Z I know which one I would pick....plus it would be cheaper.

[Elkane7533]

With the RX-8 you'll be spending a **** load of money on engine oil.

Legacy would be my choice. Clean lines, good all around performance, decent price. Surprisingly not a lot of people buy it so it'll stand out from the crowd, yet It's got an sti engine so there's a lot of aftermarket potential.

I wouldn't buy a nissan or an infiniti right now, as although they're coming out with some awesome looking performance oriented cars, I hear their build quality is on a downhill...

[A&F 01 GLS]

Toyota Solara SE sport.. 2.4 or go w/ the convertible.. 3.3 Mits Galant GTS-3.8 L My dad and i test drove one...they kick *** and they are very refined... Lexus IS300...or Toyota Altezza in Japan or wherever... 3.0...highly customizable...stylish as hell....i WANT one more than the STI now!




Hmmm....let me see I can spend 38g's on a G35 with a few options...or I can get a Maxima with the same 3.5L engine, fully loaded for 32g's hard decision since they weigh about the same. I would have to go with a Maxima, all these over-rated Nissan's with a different badge on it are p.o.s. G35=350Z I know which one I would pick....plus it would be cheaper.


WRONG G35= Nissan Skyline

[Money]

WRONG G35= Nissan Skyline

You're wrong dude I worked at Nissan for 3 years. www.brucetitus.com

[A&F 01 GLS]

The skyline in japan right now looks EXACTLY EXACTLY like the G35...
Nissan Skyline & Infiniti G35 - Tuning / Modifications / Accessories
Find REVIEWS of MODIFIED CARS and TUNING information for the NISSAN SKYLINE and its American derivative INFINITI G35.[B] Presented by the JB car pages ... R34 Nissan Skyline. 4. R34 Nissan Skyline. BLITZKRIEG ...tuning.jbskyline.net - 27k - Cached - More from this site - Save - Block
Nissan Skyline & Infiniti G35

go on yahoo and search...

[Money]

Looks can be deceiving...same exact engine as the 350Z, but more "luxurious". Why do you think they don't allow Skylines into the country without heavy emissions upgrades? Holy crap I just checked the Infiniti website and the damn g35 has gained 11hp...6-speed of course. I must bow to you on keeping good tabs on these cars. The 2003 350z and g35 were nose and nose. (I haven't seen a new skyline yet.)

***Sorry for thread jacking, get the Evo***

[A&F 01 GLS]

I don't wanna jack this thread...but will u admit that the looks...and the whole meaning behind it is that the G35...NOW is the Skyline in Japan...LIKE lexus IS300 and Toyota Altezza....

[2001GLS]

Subaru is pretty bland. Mitsubishi might not be around in a few years the way things have been going for them lately. The Infiniti is the best of this bunch by far in my opinion.

[J-son]

I like the subaru and the infinity.
I know this is a honda but I like the Acura RL to. 300 hp with all wheel drive. Kind of pricey but nice.
Good luck with your choice!

Cheers

[BlackElantraGT]

I don't wanna jack this thread...but will u admit that the looks...and the whole meaning behind it is that the G35...NOW is the Skyline in Japan...LIKE lexus IS300 and Toyota Altezza....

I think what he means is that most people think of the G35 coupe as a 350Z (or since you're big on JDM, the Fairlady Z).

I dare you to go up to any sport compact enthusiast and say the G35 is a Skyline, and they'll laugh at you in front of your face. Even though the G35 is called a Skyline in Japan, most folks do not compare it to the Skyline that we all know about.. the R32, R33, R34. Those are a whole different breed of car.

[ilanpro]

Altima SER all the way

http://www.altimaser.com/images/altima_ser5.jpg
http://www.altimaser.com/images/altima_ser18.jpg
http://www.altimaser.com/images/altima_ser12.jpg

[Steve]

Wow, it's funny how we all have different wants and needs from cars. If it was me, there wouldn't be any time needed to decide between the three cars above, I'd take the Evo without question, unless a WRX was added to the list, then I'd need time to think it through.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure you could look at them this way, if you want more luxury go with the G35. If you want more performance go with the Legacy GT, if you want to become a weekend track whore, get the Evo.

[SWortham]

If you want to see what a Legacy can do at the track, check out this thread:
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13894

This guy doesn't have any engine mods.... it's all suspension, brakes, wheels & tires right now. But he passes an Acura NSX, BMW 3-series, Honda S2000, etc, etc. Granted a lot of it is his driving compared to the other timid drivers, but don't count the Legacy out when it comes to performance. :)

Another interesting thing is how good the brakes can be with good tires, upgraded pads, brake lines, and fluid. He does a lot of late braking on the track and makes up a lot of ground on the other cars that way. The front stock rotors are 12.4" -- not bad.

The skidpad #'s and braking distances you read in the magazines reflect badly on the car's performance. And even some of the reviews claim that the handling is not as crisp as say an Acura TSX. But it's all mostly due to the crappy Bridgestone RE92's it comes with. My advice -- burn those tires up and then upgrade them. ;)

[900Z1]

Of the 3 Get the EVO.

[CodyTheBowler]

bah, you traitors, get a tiburon :) . but if i HAD to buy one of those, get the infiniti, i see those sometimes and you could make it look so clean. not to mention the name sounds tons more expensive. i drive an infiniti. its pulling almost 300 horses with stock everything, certainly pimpable.

[BobMs_wht2k2]

Evo= lots of expensive repairs, horrible ride and a questionable history od reliabilty

G35= overpriced parts and looks like a nissan 350z

Legacy= practical daily driver, decent fuel economy awd.

An questions on what my choice is?

[O_GT]

Well I made up mind and Im going for the Subaru Legacy gt.Its less than 30k like 26k msrp ,250+ hp and AWD.Plus after seeing the video that SWortham posted the link to.I am hooked

[SWortham]

Well I made up mind and Im going for the Subaru Legacy gt.Its less than 30k like 26k msrp ,250+ hp and AWD.Plus after seeing the video that SWortham posted the link to.I am hooked
Good decision. The aftermarket is pretty good for it already as well. There's the Cobb AccessPort piggyback ECU which will give you 25whp. Or you could go with something like a more expensive custom Ecutek tune to get as much as 40whp. Then there are plenty of suspension options -- including STi Bilstein coilovers. :D

Oh and there are lots of knowledgable people at LegacyGT.com. Xenonk is quite the wheel & tire expert -- not to mention all his racing knowledge.

Would you be getting a 5-speed?

Post pics if you get one. :)

[hyunelan2]

I think you made the right choice there. The G35 is also an awesome car, but when you start talking about value for how far your $$ goes, I think the obvious choice is the one that you made.

Good luck brokering a deal.

[O_GT]

Would you be getting a 5-speed?

Post pics if you get one. :)Yup :D .I cant stand A/T on turbo cars.Its going to be bit before I get.I still have to sell my house.But when I do that I will pay off my truck, mortgage and buy a small house.I should have almost 50k left over.Plenty to get a car and some mods and still have cash left over. :)

[SWortham]

Just to nail it into the ground how awesome this car can be with some mods, check out this article.
http://moojohn.com/subaru/lgtarticle.pdf :)

Here's an excerpt:
Our whirlwind program achieved phenomenal increases in handling performance. The Legacy's skidpad increased from 0.79g to 0.93g and slalom speed shot up from 64.9 mph to 69.1 mph. 'How does better than a WRX STi' sound? The last time Road & Track tested one, it did 0.88g on the skidpad and 68.4 mph in the slalom. Even more impressive, the Legacy has significantly better steering feel than the STi and exhibits textbook handling on smooth surfaces.
Impressive results... and that's with the stock struts. Even more improvement could be seen with something like the JDM Spec B Bilstein struts, or some nice coilovers.

On top of all that it'll still ride nicer than an STi partially thanks to its longer wheelbase (about 6" longer).

[DocRxGLS]

Man, if I was single when I got out of school and did not buy a big house, I would have went straight for the Legacy. I love that car. I test drove an auto wagon (since the wife cannot drive a 5-speed) and was really surprised at the performance. However, if it was going to be mine, I would get the GT sedan in a 5-speed. Good choice...

[4mynikka]

Nice choice I would have picked the Subaru too.............. sO are you gonna part out your car?? :)