Looking for insight from Z owners who also own a GT-R

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Xan

I would add a Lotus to the stable if I were you...
That or a track build Porsche..

Xan - nothing against Lotus, but I'm personally not a fan. Thank you for the input, though.

Econ · 04-26-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

Here are pics of my now sold Super-Silver, as well as my current Matte White one that's presently at Switzer Performance getting some 'love'.

looks awesome man, love the white one!

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

because he already has a light weight Japanese v6 sports car. made by the same people none the less. idk about you but i would want something different. like a Z06. nice big v8 engine should have a nice mix in the driveway.

Well, I wouldn't all the GT-R "lightweight", as it weighs 3,900 lbs...but I do like the idea of mixing it up.

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You can go fast with a Z06 or have a nice interior with the M3, but the M3 is a dog compared to a Z06 in the speed department just as much as the Z06 is made by Mattel as compared to the M3 in the interior department. They are two totally different cars. Posch 4-seater vs. spartan 2-seater. One is built for speed, the other comfort.

Great points. However, both a Z06 and the M3 will feel like dogs compared to my GT-R. So it really comes down to which one will be more liveable day to day. The M3 is a much better built car overall, but the Z06 is a great performer that actually gets damn good MPG at highway speeds.

The more I think about it, the more I think the choice gets narrowed down between a Z06 or M3. But a '11 Mustang GT also comes to mind, as I think it falls nicely in-between the two. Can't beat the price either...

I still want to drive a NISMO 370, but I can't find any for sale nearby at this moment.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-26-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

Great points. However, both a Z06 and the M3 will feel like dogs compared to my GT-R. So it really comes down to which one will be more liveable day to day. The M3 is a much better built car overall, but the Z06 is a great performer that actually gets damn good MPG at highway speeds.

The more I think about it, the more I think the choice gets narrowed down between a Z06 or M3. But a '11 Mustang GT also comes to mind, as I think it falls nicely in-between the two. Can't beat the price either...

I still want to drive a NISMO 370, but I can't find any for sale nearby at this moment.

I think the new 1 Series M that's coming out would be a more trackable/fun car than the M3. There's also the Boss Mustang.

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

FTW. I say buy a used ZR-1 for the price of a new Z06. Me i'll stay modding my Z though.

Thanks for the post. The ZR1 crossed my mind, but at that price-point, I'd rather go with a 997 GT3.

If I go Z06, it'll be used for sure. I never purchase brand-new, high-end cars.

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I think the new 1 Series M that's coming out would be a more trackable/fun car than the M3. There's also the Boss Mustang.

I really like the Boss, but think the 1 Series is fugly.

brado · 04-26-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You can go fast with a Z06 or have a nice interior with the M3, but the M3 is a dog compared to a Z06 in the speed department just as much as the Z06 is made by Mattel as compared to the M3 in the interior department. They are two totally different cars. Posch 4-seater vs. spartan 2-seater. One is built for speed, the other comfort.

he said he already had a car to go fast in if he wanted to. the m3 is a lot nicer imo than the z06 plus u dont see them nearly as often. if you think the m3 is a dog compared to the z06 look at youtube videos of m3's with a horsepower freaks turbo. it would bust any z06's ***.

brado · 04-26-2011, 06:57 PM

YouTube - HPF Stg 2.5 Turbo BMW M3 vs HKS 570 Nissan GT-R Skyline
YouTube - BMW ///M3 E46 HPF TURBO vs Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
YouTube - HPF M3 Vs 911 Turbo

m3 is definately not a pussy car haha

b1adesofcha0s · 04-26-2011, 07:03 PM

Yeah, but if you go FI with a Z06 it should beat the M3 considering it's considerably lighter.

didymus · 04-26-2011, 07:06 PM

Test drive them all! Also what are you looking for, a DD? Personally I'd be looking at the viper, if it were doable..

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brado

YouTube - HPF Stg 2.5 Turbo BMW M3 vs HKS 570 Nissan GT-R Skyline
YouTube - BMW ///M3 E46 HPF TURBO vs Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
YouTube - HPF M3 Vs 911 Turbo

m3 is definately not a pussy car haha

Agree that they aren't pussy cars, but the HPF cars are for E46 only (I would want an E92). Also, even the fastest Stage 3 or higher HPF M3s aren't any faster than my S/C'd C6 Z06 was at only 722 rwhp....which wasn't really all that fast. They have very bad traction issues, and they seem to have a problem with exploding motors. No thanks.

brado · 04-26-2011, 07:19 PM

YouTube - Supercharged Z06 vs Turbocharged HPF E46 M3
i dont know man might be close

brado · 04-26-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

Agree that they aren't pussy cars, but the HPF cars are for E46 only (I would want an E92). Also, even the fastest Stage 3 or higher HPF M3s aren't any faster than my S/C'd C6 Z06 was at only 722 rwhp....which wasn't really all that fast. They have very bad traction issues, and they seem to have a problem with exploding motors. No thanks.

i didnt know that haha. did u know there was a stage 4 though? my buddy has an e46 so he talks about this thing all the time.

Divexxtreme · 04-26-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brado

i didnt know that haha. did u know there was a stage 4 though? my buddy has an e46 so he talks about this thing all the time.

They do. But actually their fastest car to date is a Stage 2.5 (I'm very familiar with the cars). The Stage 4 just blows its tires off since you can't fit anything big back there. Not a good platform for big power, IMO.

And yes, quite a few blown motors lately. But that's supposed to be a secret.

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