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

FL 4Motion · 09-26-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

my 2nd cousin's high school math teacher's brother-in-law told me the same thing...

so i would get in the raodster

Mt Tam I am · 09-26-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SMcK23

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!

I may be one of the few to agree with you. I too was prepared to ante up for a GTR when I found out it only came in automatic. I asked if I could get a manuel installed for extra money and laughter was the response. A total deal killer.
Fun as well as being connected to the car, is my goal when it comes to driving. I feel disconnected with an automatic, regardless of the performance.
While my 370 is having the engine replaced, Nissan gave me an automatic loaner, reconfirming my disdain of them.

ezowner · 09-26-2010, 01:07 PM

SMcK23. Go for the manual if you want more engagement. Go for the auto if not. It is as simple as that.

Zigen5 · 09-26-2010, 08:27 PM

I may be bias, but the roadster is sooooooo much fun to drive!!!! It really depends on how much money its going to cost you in the long run...

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.

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, 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.

kenchan · 10-05-2010, 02:30 PM

yah, the sole reason why i did not get a GT-R is the transmission + boring straight roads here... it would be too stable and too boring to drive slow.

i think you'll like the Z, OP! it's plenty fast but not too fast keeping it more entertaining to keep the rev's high.

nothing sadder than driving a fast car slow.

09-26-2010, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 16	I may be bias, but the roadster is sooooooo much fun to drive!!!! It really depends on how much money its going to cost you in the long run... __________________ *Meet HaZy: 2010 Black Cherry 370z Roadster - S-Tune Body Kit - 5:AD Bronze 19" Rims - K&N Filters - Euro Fog Lamp - Full LED*

09-26-2010, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	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	#6 (permalink)
WestCo Scott A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Covina, Ca Posts: 1,052 Drives: 3million Z Rep Power: 18	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	#7 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	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	#10 (permalink)
rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 16	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.

09-26-2010, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
ezowner Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ny Posts: 52 Drives: Fly Rep Power: 16	SMcK23. Go for the manual if you want more engagement. Go for the auto if not. It is as simple as that.

09-28-2010, 03:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
ihatepotholes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 129 Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Rep Power: 16	gtr all day... one ride in it, you'll forget all about the 370z

09-28-2010, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	whats a 370z??..haha

09-28-2010, 04:25 PM	#11 (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, 07:16 PM	#12 (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)

10-05-2010, 02:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	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	#14 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	good decision. beside, i think the insurance rate for the GT-R also has got be higher.

10-05-2010, 02:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, the sole reason why i did not get a GT-R is the transmission + boring straight roads here... it would be too stable and too boring to drive slow. i think you'll like the Z, OP! it's plenty fast but not too fast keeping it more entertaining to keep the rev's high. nothing sadder than driving a fast car slow.

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