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

SMcK23 · 09-25-2010, 02:56 PM

Am I nuts??? In April I am ready for a new car and I am tossing around a used 2009 Nissan GT-R or a brand new 370z Roadster...

One of the main things holding me back from the GT-R is the transmission, I feel like the auto DC transmission will be boring and not half as much fun as the manual tranny of the roadster...

The other factors are the drop top and the fact that is new...!

If you have any opinions let me know!

SoCal 370Z · 09-25-2010, 02:58 PM

How does your wallet feel about all this?

Trips · 09-25-2010, 03:01 PM

I'd take the Gtr, I won't mind the boring Trans. lol

SoCal 370Z · 09-25-2010, 03:02 PM

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I'd take the Gtr, I won't mind the boring Trans. lol

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Trips · 09-25-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

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JACKPAC · 09-25-2010, 03:07 PM

What about the price difference. How much?

SMcK23 · 09-25-2010, 03:21 PM

My buddy owns a small used car dealership, he believes he can get me a GTR for about 55k in April and I spoke to the Nissan dealer who thinks the 2011 Roadster fully loaded will be about 47k...Im guessing I could get close invoice though so maybe 44k?

*the reason he feels 55k is because the new gen 2012 is coming up and a ton will be coming off lease

Jeffblue · 09-25-2010, 03:24 PM

i could see a 6pd roadster being more fun as an every day driving car. I think that the performance diffterence between the GT-R and the Z is really something that can really only be realized on a track or road corse.

nuTinmuch · 09-25-2010, 03:26 PM

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

SMcK23 · 09-25-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i could see a 6pd roadster being more fun as an every day driving car. I think that the performance diffterence between the GT-R and the Z is really something that can really only be realized on a track or road corse.

That is the thing...I'll prob never track it---I've never tracked a car, but then again I've never had a car of this caliber

Trips · 09-25-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SMcK23

That is the thing...I'll prob never track it---I've never tracked a car, but then again I've never had a car of this caliber

You only live once.

ZedZed · 09-25-2010, 03:31 PM

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Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z!

You answered your own question

Jeffblue · 09-25-2010, 03:32 PM

altima 2.5 -> is an amazing difference in and of itself. I think you will be happy with either. If you like a manual transmission and aren't going to be able to realize the full potential of the GT-R, i'd say go with the Z. Then again, i think the GTR could be considered more practical if its your only car, since it has back seats and more room. why don't you put up the pro's and cons of each?

Vegitto-kun · 09-25-2010, 03:34 PM

Take the GT-R honestly, it is such a more awesome car.

and the GT-R's AT boring? lol wut

Jeffblue · 09-25-2010, 03:35 PM

lets just say, if you buy the GTR you're gonna have some pretty high standards

. i dont itnk the debate is which is a better car, which i believe the GTR is a better all around vehicle from almost any perspective. The debate is whether or not the extra 30-40k is worth it when you wont be able to fully utilize what you just spent the extra 30-40k on

09-25-2010, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 16	Am I crazy??? 370z Roadster over GT-R Am I nuts??? In April I am ready for a new car and I am tossing around a used 2009 Nissan GT-R or a brand new 370z Roadster... One of the main things holding me back from the GT-R is the transmission, I feel like the auto DC transmission will be boring and not half as much fun as the manual tranny of the roadster... The other factors are the drop top and the fact that is new...! If you have any opinions let me know!

09-25-2010, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	How does your wallet feel about all this? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

09-25-2010, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I'd take the Gtr, I won't mind the boring Trans. lol __________________

09-25-2010, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 16	My buddy owns a small used car dealership, he believes he can get me a GTR for about 55k in April and I spoke to the Nissan dealer who thinks the 2011 Roadster fully loaded will be about 47k...Im guessing I could get close invoice though so maybe 44k? the reason he feels 55k is because the new gen 2012 is coming up and a ton will be coming off lease Last edited by SMcK23; 09-25-2010 at 03:26 PM.*

09-25-2010, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	I wouldn't even think about it. I'd have a GT-R in a heartbeat. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

09-25-2010, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	What about the price difference. How much?

09-25-2010, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i could see a 6pd roadster being more fun as an every day driving car. I think that the performance diffterence between the GT-R and the Z is really something that can really only be realized on a track or road corse.

09-25-2010, 03:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	altima 2.5 -> is an amazing difference in and of itself. I think you will be happy with either. If you like a manual transmission and aren't going to be able to realize the full potential of the GT-R, i'd say go with the Z. Then again, i think the GTR could be considered more practical if its your only car, since it has back seats and more room. why don't you put up the pro's and cons of each?

09-25-2010, 03:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Take the GT-R honestly, it is such a more awesome car. and the GT-R's AT boring? lol wut

09-25-2010, 03:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	lets just say, if you buy the GTR you're gonna have some pretty high standards . i dont itnk the debate is which is a better car, which i believe the GTR is a better all around vehicle from almost any perspective. The debate is whether or not the extra 30-40k is worth it when you wont be able to fully utilize what you just spent the extra 30-40k on

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