Am I crazy??? 370z Roadster over GT-R

Jordo! · 09-26-2010, 11:25 PM

If you can afford it, get the GT-R... this is kind of a no-brainer.

Take it for a test drive and then decide if the trans is "boring"...

WestCo Scott · 09-28-2010, 11:17 AM

One thing you would have to consider heavily is not the price hands down, but rather the maintenance cost. Take for example a fluid change (engine, brake,diff, trans) at a dealership is averaging around $1700-2000+. Godzilla is no modest girl but rather a very, very high maintenance woman. If the budget allows I would go with the GTR but I would take the Z as well! Good luck with everything

-Scott

Jordo! · 09-28-2010, 02:48 PM

BTW, I went for a ride in a GT-R that my buddy is wokring on at his shop -- holy fvck! If you have the means, forget the Z.

ihatepotholes · 09-28-2010, 03:01 PM

gtr all day... one ride in it, you'll forget all about the 370z

wishihadnav · 09-28-2010, 04:15 PM

whats a 370z??..haha

rj45 · 09-28-2010, 04:23 PM

I think the GT-R is a great car, but tracking one extensively is likely an expensive proposition. From what I understand, tracking the GT-R is more expensive than its main competitor, the Porsche Turbo.

Besides the expensive trans/diff fluid service, replacing the brake rotors and pads is a $7500 hit at the dealer. It can probably be done cheaper with aftermarket rotors/pads, but if you're leasing, returning this special car to Nissan with non-OE parts may be a problem. I'm sure the fluid change can be done cheaper too, but it could cause a problem if warranty work is needed.

Personally, I would rather have the GT-R, but you gotta be prepared to pay-to-play.

Slade · 09-28-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I wouldn't even think about it. I'd have a GT-R in a heartbeat.

^This, even with the automanual.

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 04:25 PM

wow the OP's going from a 2.5 altima to a GTR?

are you sure you're not looking for a used 350Z or a SE-R?

optiontrader · 09-29-2010, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I mean lambo doesn't offer MTs anymore on most of their cars.

Unless something has drastically changed for 2011, Lamborghini offers a 6-speed manual on all but one of their cars - the Murcielago SV (coincidentally, the highest performance), which only comes in E-gear. Of course, you're across the Atlantic, so you may know closer hold info.

Now, I'd bet most people are buying the E-gear versions, though.

I think OP's consideration, however, should not be choice of transmission, but rather, he should figure out whether the maintenance costs are digestible.

And don't get me wrong - the GT-R's AWESOME. I'd take one in a heartbeat, and given the choice (with free maintenance, mind you!), between it and a 370Z (manual and all) - I'd probably opt for the GT-R, simply for it's awesomeness.

But there wouldn't be any equal for the awesomeness in my book, if I was offered a GT-R with a 6-speed manual. *ducks*

Jquad · 09-29-2010, 01:26 AM

I'd take gtr all day if I had the money

SMcK23 · 09-29-2010, 08:31 AM

Thanks guys! I'll keep you posted on my decision, it probably wont happen until Spring if it is the Z and Summer if it is the GT-R! There are tons of threads on the maintenence costs on nagtroc.com and it seems likes its expensive if you track, but at most I will probably put 5k/year!

Trust me, I can't wait to get out of the Altima. Before this car, I bought a new 2007 Z (touring) and before that it was many mutangs...my next car will be the one I keep "forever" in the garage so we'll see...thanks again!

spearfish25 · 09-29-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by optiontrader

figger

Thanks for making my skin crawl.

optiontrader · 09-29-2010, 07:16 PM

^^^ No offense intended - mistype.

SMcK23 · 10-05-2010, 02:19 PM

Quick update: after speaking to my buddy who going go get me a deal on a GT-R, the mileage became an issue. If it was going to fall into my price range the mileage would be 15k+ and depending on the previous owner I would need new tires, trans fluid etc. So that, plus the transmission not being a true manual, I think I'll stick to my original plan of the Z...thanks for all the advice!

mick · 10-05-2010, 02:26 PM

good decision. beside, i think the insurance rate for the GT-R also has got be higher.

09-26-2010, 11:25 PM	#46 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	If you can afford it, get the GT-R... this is kind of a no-brainer. Take it for a test drive and then decide if the trans is "boring"... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-28-2010, 11:17 AM	#47 (permalink)
WestCo Scott A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Covina, Ca Posts: 1,052 Drives: 3million Z Rep Power: 17	One thing you would have to consider heavily is not the price hands down, but rather the maintenance cost. Take for example a fluid change (engine, brake,diff, trans) at a dealership is averaging around $1700-2000+. Godzilla is no modest girl but rather a very, very high maintenance woman. If the budget allows I would go with the GTR but I would take the Z as well! Good luck with everything -Scott __________________ Providing you with OEM/JDM & aftermarket performance Check us out at thenismoshop.com GTR Button Swap, Nismo Shift Knobs

09-28-2010, 02:48 PM	#48 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	BTW, I went for a ride in a GT-R that my buddy is wokring on at his shop -- holy fvck! If you have the means, forget the Z. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-28-2010, 04:23 PM	#51 (permalink)
rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	I think the GT-R is a great car, but tracking one extensively is likely an expensive proposition. From what I understand, tracking the GT-R is more expensive than its main competitor, the Porsche Turbo. Besides the expensive trans/diff fluid service, replacing the brake rotors and pads is a $7500 hit at the dealer. It can probably be done cheaper with aftermarket rotors/pads, but if you're leasing, returning this special car to Nissan with non-OE parts may be a problem. I'm sure the fluid change can be done cheaper too, but it could cause a problem if warranty work is needed. Personally, I would rather have the GT-R, but you gotta be prepared to pay-to-play. Last edited by rj45; 09-28-2010 at 04:26 PM.

09-29-2010, 07:16 PM	#58 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	^^^ No offense intended - mistype. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

09-28-2010, 03:01 PM	#49 (permalink)
ihatepotholes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 129 Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Rep Power: 15	gtr all day... one ride in it, you'll forget all about the 370z

09-28-2010, 04:15 PM	#50 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	whats a 370z??..haha

09-28-2010, 04:25 PM	#53 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow the OP's going from a 2.5 altima to a GTR? are you sure you're not looking for a used 350Z or a SE-R?

09-29-2010, 01:26 AM	#55 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	I'd take gtr all day if I had the money

09-29-2010, 08:31 AM	#56 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys! I'll keep you posted on my decision, it probably wont happen until Spring if it is the Z and Summer if it is the GT-R! There are tons of threads on the maintenence costs on nagtroc.com and it seems likes its expensive if you track, but at most I will probably put 5k/year! Trust me, I can't wait to get out of the Altima. Before this car, I bought a new 2007 Z (touring) and before that it was many mutangs...my next car will be the one I keep "forever" in the garage so we'll see...thanks again!

10-05-2010, 02:19 PM	#59 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 16	Update Quick update: after speaking to my buddy who going go get me a deal on a GT-R, the mileage became an issue. If it was going to fall into my price range the mileage would be 15k+ and depending on the previous owner I would need new tires, trans fluid etc. So that, plus the transmission not being a true manual, I think I'll stick to my original plan of the Z...thanks for all the advice!

10-05-2010, 02:26 PM	#60 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	good decision. beside, i think the insurance rate for the GT-R also has got be higher.

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