My Review: Nissan 370Z vs. Nissan GTR

ProfessorDave · 01-06-2011, 02:53 PM

Alex, this is a great thread and your opinions seem very objective - a tough thing to achieve when talking about a car, I think!

I always enjoy hearing what other forum members had before their Z and what they liked about them, or what they are trading their Z for, for that matter! I just like learning about different cars.

I tend to be in a 2-3 year car cycle, so I'm sure I'll be looking at Porsches, GT-Rs, and M3's within a few years, and will probably have to revisit this thread!

BTW, loved the Oakley's analogy - very descriptive!

Nitrouz · 01-07-2011, 12:47 AM

just drifted through some corners on my way home....man I missed these controlled and prolonged drifts.....it's so much fun!

Mr.Squeeze · 01-07-2011, 02:27 AM

Great write up and review

Xan · 01-07-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

just drifted through some corners on my way home....man I missed these controlled and prolonged drifts.....it's so much fun!

That was one of the main reasons I bought another Z when it was time to upgrade...

chuckd05 · 01-07-2011, 01:02 PM

OP did you ever do a break job on the gtr ? Thats a reason alone to re consider the gtr.

Nitrouz · 01-07-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

OP did you ever do a break job on the gtr ? Thats a reason alone to re consider the gtr.

this is misleadng info as well. I know the dealership charges upwards of $6k for a brake job. But who goes to the dealership for these things anyways?

I've only had to change my front pads after track days. $400.

chuckd05 · 01-08-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

this is misleadng info as well. I know the dealership charges upwards of $6k for a brake job. But who goes to the dealership for these things anyways?

I've only had to change my front pads after track days. $400.

Yea but those guys who don't know what a socket wrench is get bent over at the dealer.

Nitrouz · 01-08-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

Yea but those guys who don't know what a socket wrench is get bent over at the dealer.

those guys usually wouldn't buy a GTR. Wrong demographic.

shadow85 · 10-21-2016, 02:27 AM

Guys, I have been thinking of trading my beloved 2015 Z in for a GTR, but after reading this thread I am again rethinking what I should do.

I am in Australia, and I can pick up a used GTR, either 08, 09 or 10 model for around $85-100K.

Or should I just spend $25K or so on building my Z into TT? How much would it cost to make the Z as fast and as reliable as a GTR?

I love my Z, but I wouldn't mind the pedigree of the GTR. It would be one of my Ultimate dream cars.

I would consider making my Z into a TT, but how much does it need to be pushed to get it at GTR level of speed? How reliable is it going to be? It will be my daily driver and I will also track it atleast a few times a year.

Should I worry about maintaining such a Z, or should I just get a GTR. But also, I must consider insurance for the GTR, and servicing costs. Does this sound about rite for GTR service costs:

Car Servicing Cost & Price Guide for a Nissan R35 GT-R 3.8 - carservice.com.au

Oh I know the OP said he didn't like being looked at when he picks his nose in a GTR, but me I wouldn't mind the attention lol.

kenchan · 01-07-2011, 03:01 PM

back to 370Z review...

TypeOne · 01-08-2011, 12:37 AM

Cool story bro...

I would trade my Z on a GTR any day of the week and I'm sure a lot of the guys on here would also.

Thanks for living my dream. :-P

laserbluemini · 11-01-2016, 08:11 PM

I am in Markham(toronto) and the 370 is already too fast for our street(traffic everywhere). would love a GTR but 1. i cant afford it. 2. nowhere to use its potential except track which i have never been to. lol

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01-06-2011, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Alex, this is a great thread and your opinions seem very objective - a tough thing to achieve when talking about a car, I think! I always enjoy hearing what other forum members had before their Z and what they liked about them, or what they are trading their Z for, for that matter! I just like learning about different cars. I tend to be in a 2-3 year car cycle, so I'm sure I'll be looking at Porsches, GT-Rs, and M3's within a few years, and will probably have to revisit this thread! BTW, loved the Oakley's analogy - very descriptive! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

01-07-2011, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 16	just drifted through some corners on my way home....man I missed these controlled and prolonged drifts.....it's so much fun! __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

01-07-2011, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	OP did you ever do a break job on the gtr ? Thats a reason alone to re consider the gtr. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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01-07-2011, 02:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	Great write up and review

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shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Guys, I have been thinking of trading my beloved 2015 Z in for a GTR, but after reading this thread I am again rethinking what I should do. I am in Australia, and I can pick up a used GTR, either 08, 09 or 10 model for around $85-100K. Or should I just spend $25K or so on building my Z into TT? How much would it cost to make the Z as fast and as reliable as a GTR? I love my Z, but I wouldn't mind the pedigree of the GTR. It would be one of my Ultimate dream cars. I would consider making my Z into a TT, but how much does it need to be pushed to get it at GTR level of speed? How reliable is it going to be? It will be my daily driver and I will also track it atleast a few times a year. Should I worry about maintaining such a Z, or should I just get a GTR. But also, I must consider insurance for the GTR, and servicing costs. Does this sound about rite for GTR service costs: Car Servicing Cost & Price Guide for a Nissan R35 GT-R 3.8 - carservice.com.au Oh I know the OP said he didn't like being looked at when he picks his nose in a GTR, but me I wouldn't mind the attention lol.

01-07-2011, 03:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	back to 370Z review...

01-08-2011, 12:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Cool story bro... I would trade my Z on a GTR any day of the week and I'm sure a lot of the guys on here would also. Thanks for living my dream. :-P

11-01-2016, 08:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
laserbluemini Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: toronto Posts: 38 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 9	I am in Markham(toronto) and the 370 is already too fast for our street(traffic everywhere). would love a GTR but 1. i cant afford it. 2. nowhere to use its potential except track which i have never been to. lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk