Trading in GTR for a 370z

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 08:43 AM

The GTR is a beast. One fine automobile. I know it's going to be ridiculously fun at 10/10ths on a race track, but around town you've got to drive it at 3-4/10ths to keep things legal.

Endgame · 12-01-2010, 09:10 AM

After reading through this thread, I am coming off my high desire for a GTR. I am more about fun driving with very occasional track time. I think I will hold on to my Z for a good while.

And M4A1 - FAIL on your ultimate car dream. Go for the F430 Scuderia!!!

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

After reading through this thread, I am coming off my high desire for a GTR. I am more about fun driving with very occasional track time. I think I will hold on to my Z for a good while.

And M4A1 - FAIL on your ultimate car dream. Go for the F430 Scuderia!!!

No way man. The 550/575 is my favorite "modern" Ferrari. Plus, it's not even close to my ultimate dream car. It's just the one Ferrari I really want right now.

I'd take a 1984 288 GTO over the 575, though.

HKYStormFront · 12-01-2010, 09:22 AM

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No way man. The 550/575 is my favorite "modern" Ferrari. Plus, it's not even close to my ultimate dream car. It's just the one Ferrari I really want right now.

I'd take a 1984 288 GTO over the 575, though.

i drove a white 550 a few months ago... gated shifter and ferrari V12 FTW!!

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 09:42 AM

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i drove a white 550 a few months ago... gated shifter and ferrari V12 FTW!!

GZ3 · 12-01-2010, 09:36 AM

the license plate on your GTR is epic! love it

spearfish25 · 12-01-2010, 10:14 AM

100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead.

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 10:15 AM

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100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead.

S5 is nice. My boss is about to pick one up for his company car.

Nitrouz · 12-01-2010, 10:18 AM

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100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead.

The S5 is like the GTR in a way...AWD, 4 seater, 2 door sports coupe, etc. Too similar, therefore feels like a direct downgrade from a GTR. Even though it's manual, it's not RWD. If I'm going to get rid of the GTR, I'm going all the way with a RWD 6MT 2-seater. If it's too close feature-wise to the GTR, I may just regret getting rid of it.

I also hate how the moonroof doesn't open on the A5/S5. Might as well give me a CF roof instead.

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 10:24 AM

GTR's are too fast, too stable, and too automatic for most streets imho. hense why i did not get one. at minimum it needs a 6MT gearbox for street drivers like me.

i think even the 370Z's are a tad too powerful at times for the streets to really have fun in. but thankfully the Z's dont rev very clean up high so i like to keep the rpm's below 6k for most driving.

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

GTR's are too fast, too stable, and too automatic for most streets imho. hense why i did not get one. at minimum it needs a 6MT gearbox for street drivers like me.

i think even the 370Z's are a tad too powerful at times for the streets to really have fun in. but thankfully the Z's dont rev very clean up high so i like to keep the rpm's below 6k for most driving.

We should all switch to Miatas. They have better doors anyways.

ClemsonWill · 12-01-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We should all switch to Miatas. They have better doors anyways.

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We should all switch to Miatas. They have better doors anyways.

ClemsonWill · 12-01-2010, 10:26 AM

In a different way I understand what you are saying about a fun car for the street. I was really nervous about coming from an S2000 to the 370Z. With the S2000 I really enjoyed winding through the gears and not having to worry about approaching dangerous speeds for the street. In the end I'm very happy. I think the Z is a perfect match for a fun streetable sports car.

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 10:35 AM

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In a different way I understand what you are saying about a fun car for the street. I was really nervous about coming from an S2000 to the 370Z. With the S2000 I really enjoyed winding through the gears and not having to worry about approaching dangerous speeds for the street. In the end I'm very happy. I think the Z is a perfect match for a fun streetable sports car.

Yep. I love'd being able to mash the throttle and bang through the gears on the street without really worry about going too fast or getting into trouble.

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Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	After reading through this thread, I am coming off my high desire for a GTR. I am more about fun driving with very occasional track time. I think I will hold on to my Z for a good while. And M4A1 - FAIL on your ultimate car dream. Go for the F430 Scuderia!!!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	GTR's are too fast, too stable, and too automatic for most streets imho. hense why i did not get one. at minimum it needs a 6MT gearbox for street drivers like me. i think even the 370Z's are a tad too powerful at times for the streets to really have fun in. but thankfully the Z's dont rev very clean up high so i like to keep the rpm's below 6k for most driving.