My Review: Nissan 370Z vs. Nissan GTR

Nitrouz · 01-06-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

Nitrouz, Great review, I agree 100% with your assessment/ comparison of the two highest level Nissan sports cars.
Being contracted to be one of the first few in the country to do a track and street test with the R35 GT-R. I am well aware of the almost boring yet quick and accurate, "point and shoot" ways of the GT-R.
The Z has its inherent track problems as well (most of them well documented), but that is a whole other story for another time.

This is a great, honest, and raw right up. Thanks

Thanks Scott. I'm sure once I hit the track, I'll miss the GTR. But like I said, I'm buying this car with the intention of being a fun street car / DD. Hence my choice.

ChrisSlicks · 01-06-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

Thanks Scott. I'm sure once I hit the track, I'll miss the GTR. But like I said, I'm buying this car with the intention of being a fun street car / DD. Hence my choice.

The 370Z is a blast on the track, certainly not as fast but very enjoyable and plenty of driver involvement and feedback. Sure it has it's shortcomings but as long as you know what they are by reading these forums they can almost all be dealt with.

ClemsonWill · 01-06-2011, 09:13 AM

Thanks for sharing nitrouz. I can completely see where you are coming from. I know it's not in the same league but I had to really do research about the Z before I sold my S2000. Thinking that the Z may be too much power to safely have fun with on the street. But now that I have had the Z it's definitely the perfect mix of power, fun, and streetability.

Endgame · 01-06-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Thanks for sharing nitrouz. I can completely see where you are coming from. I know it's not in the same league but I had to really do research about the Z before I sold my S2000. Thinking that the Z may be too much power to safely have fun with on the street. But now that I have had the Z it's definitely the perfect mix of power, fun, and streetability.

I agree with this post. That is exactly how I feel about the Z after my supercharged Stang GT, SR20DET 240, and RX8.

A tuned Z (lighter wheels, stickier tires like RE11s, exhaust, intake mods, tune, suspension tweeks) will provide even greater and maybe exceeds Porsche like performance (lesser 911s/Cayman S) for a fraction of the cost. And the Z looks hawt.

Nitrouz · 01-06-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Thanks for sharing nitrouz. I can completely see where you are coming from. I know it's not in the same league but I had to really do research about the Z before I sold my S2000. Thinking that the Z may be too much power to safely have fun with on the street. But now that I have had the Z it's definitely the perfect mix of power, fun, and streetability.

This is very subjective as well, but I'm very glad you made the right purchase to feel that way about the Z. I personally think it could use a bit more power. But hey that's why we all mod cars differently and have our own uniqueness as human beings right?

k20z3 · 01-06-2011, 11:02 AM

Nice write up alex, thank you

superchargedg · 01-06-2011, 12:23 PM

I remember that fire breathing z.

Zeto · 01-06-2011, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the review. Like others I was also looking into the GTR in the future.

ImportConvert · 01-06-2011, 01:51 PM

I remember when I said screw a GT-R for driving on the street because that is boring after a while just mashing 2 pedals and hitting some flippers and not being able to spin the tires from a 30 punch, and everyone jumped on me because I own a G20. Seems I might have known what I was talking about...

I'll stick with my goal of picking up a Z06, or a 370Z TT, depending on finances, thankyou

'grats OP! I am anxious to see the build!

Endgame · 01-06-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I remember when I said screw a GT-R for driving on the street because that is boring after a while just mashing 2 pedals and hitting some flippers and not being able to spin the tires from a 30 punch, and everyone jumped on me because I own a G20. Seems I might have known what I was talking about...

I'll stick with my goal of picking up a Z06, or a 370Z TT, depending on finances, thankyou

'grats OP! I am anxious to see the build!

so which one are you leaning towards?

ImportConvert · 01-06-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

so which one are you leaning towards?

If the bank is comfortable financing it, Z06, no question. If they are not, well, I am torn between the 370Z and use my downpayment to TT it, or hold off for another year and go with a 2012 Z06. I honestly don't know, but truth be told I lean toward the Z06 either way.

A Z06 is a supercar. A 370Z TT is a "normal car" with supercar performance.

If I can hold out for it, I would prefer the Z06. I have done well to stuff away $1500 a month for the proposed Z06 and drive past the Nissan dealership every week on the way to work without buying for the last half year, lol. I am doing well so far.

kenchan · 01-06-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I remember when I said screw a GT-R for driving on the street because that is boring after a while just mashing 2 pedals and hitting some flippers and not being able to spin the tires from a 30 punch, and everyone jumped on me because I own a G20. Seems I might have known what I was talking about...

yes, you have high credibility for being slow.

ImportConvert · 01-06-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yes, you have high credibility for being slow.

You drive a NA 370Z, no? Did I miss something?

kenchan · 01-06-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You drive a NA 370Z, no? Did I miss something?

jep, plenty fast for street, but not super fast so keeps it entertaining. imho about 300hp is about right for most cars to be entertaining for street while keeping everything legal.

nothing more boring than driving a fast car slow.

ImportConvert · 01-06-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

jep, plenty fast for street, but not super fast so keeps it entertaining. imho about 300hp is about right for most cars to be entertaining for street while keeping everything legal.

nothing more boring than driving a fast car slow.

Right. So what was that about my DD being slow? Been there, done that, with the 300rwhp cars.

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Thanks for sharing nitrouz. I can completely see where you are coming from. I know it's not in the same league but I had to really do research about the Z before I sold my S2000. Thinking that the Z may be too much power to safely have fun with on the street. But now that I have had the Z it's definitely the perfect mix of power, fun, and streetability. __________________ Slightly modded

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 34 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Nice write up alex, thank you __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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superchargedg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: timonium Posts: 144 Drives: 2003 g35 TT Rep Power: 15	I remember that fire breathing z. __________________ My car is bone stock...i promise.

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I remember when I said screw a GT-R for driving on the street because that is boring after a while just mashing 2 pedals and hitting some flippers and not being able to spin the tires from a 30 punch, and everyone jumped on me because I own a G20. Seems I might have known what I was talking about... I'll stick with my goal of picking up a Z06, or a 370Z TT, depending on finances, thankyou 'grats OP! I am anxious to see the build!