Would you have gotten a GTR?

theDreamer · 06-20-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

If I had to do it over again, I would have bought one instead. The amount of money ou put it a z to make it 500hp, wheels, tires, suspension, seats, monitoring system, body kit, ya I woulda for one

I agree with that, but then when I talk to GT-R owners I hear the same thing:
-Great on the track but boring on the street.

The Z is both, can be fun on the track and on the street. Now I am sure the GT-R can be fun on the street, but not from what I have heard.

shadoquad · 06-20-2011, 11:57 AM

This is such a great question! Honestly, before I looked in here, I'd never asked myself this question. It's an interesting dilemma.

On one hand, the GTR crushes the Z in performance. Plus it's AWD so I might be more comfortable driving it in the snow and wet. But it's huge and very expensive to maintain, and only available in automatic transmission (I'm a 3 pedal addict).

On the other hand, the Z is cheaper to maintain, comes with MT, and is imo prettier.

I think I'd still go with the GTR since my Z is a toy, not a DD, and I have a dog. But it's a very tough decision.

import man · 06-20-2011, 12:06 PM

i like the gtr i considered it but when i heard pricing on repairs i think they are crazy so im going z for the price of a gtr i can get a z and go crazy with it

Lug · 06-20-2011, 12:25 PM

A GTR is to a 370Z what a 370Z is to a Miata minus it's fabulous doors.

SPOHN · 06-20-2011, 12:35 PM

It would be nice if the Z was AWD. But then you just go adding weight.

Fastfatdude · 06-20-2011, 01:05 PM

my hypothesis was based on just sticker price of car...

stories of 5000km gearbox oil changes that cost $1000... gearboxes that break and cost upwards of 20k to repair are common stories. I suppose the engine is robust enough, but seems like the smarter-than-the-average-bear gearbox is the weaklink.

used to love how the gtr looks when it first came out but now, i definitely think the Z is the prettier of the 2...sepcially since i own one.. heh

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

based on your hypothetical, if the GTR cost the same as a Z, its maintenece and repairs wouldnt be sky high like they are now. So yes I would get the GTR.

Now if your saying the other way and the Z was priced as high as a GTR, the Z's maintenence and repairs would be sky high as well in which case i'd be driving a corvette.

GingaBreadMan · 06-20-2011, 01:09 PM

[QUOTE=Fastfatdude;1179382]Assuming both the Z and GTR are priced the same, would you get the GTR?

If the Gtr was the same price as a Z it wouldn't be a Gtr. If the Z had the same price of a Gtr it would have twin turbos, no oil temp issues, the engine would sound better and it would kick a Gtr's a$$ all day.
Give me the Z!!!!!!!

b1adesofcha0s · 06-20-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

No Z (even boosted) can run with a GTR, aside from running behind it.

If they were both $35k, hell yes I'd have a GTR. 0-60 in 2.9s and 11s 1/4 mi. And if they were priced the same, repair costs would then even out as well.

With the price differential, I'd take the Z as I did. If they were priced identically, there's no decision to be had...GTR.

Definitely GT-R

hide187 · 06-20-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

If my Mom can drive it, then its not a "sports" car. I drove an auto Z just to keep an open mind. I call that riding, not driving. It will be a sad day when the true manual tranny goes away.

Synack · 06-20-2011, 02:35 PM

I'd get the Z hands down. I don't need dealership bull$hit. I don't need expensive upkeep. I don't WANT OR NEED all wheel drive, drifting FTW. I don't WANT OR NEED a stupid a$$ automatic transmission on a super car. The only good thing out of the GTR is a quick 0-60 and panties dropping on the floor.

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Originally Posted by Synack

The only good thing out of the GTR is a quick 0-60 and panties dropping on the floor.

And the Z already accomplishes the latter pretty well and the former isn't too shabby.

And please don't take me for an a$$hole because I'm not

This is just my VERY firm opinion. I hate what Nissan has done with the GTR. Mainly because one of my top 3 favorite cars of all time is the R34 and I had VERY high expectations for the R35.

PapoZalsa · 06-20-2011, 02:42 PM

GTR = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

which I don't have......

CBRich · 06-20-2011, 03:55 PM

Definitely GT-R. I'd be lying to myself (like some here) if I said otherwise. ;-)

HKYStormFront · 06-20-2011, 03:58 PM

100% GTR by far, i've driven both... the Z's great, the GTR is better.

and it's not an "automatic" transmission. it's an automated manual, there's a difference. yes i like to row my own gears but this is the best of both worlds. you get the control of a manual with the easy to use daily driveablity of an auto while it shifts (up and down) faster than anyone or any auto ever could

kenchan · 06-20-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

^^ +1 for me too. too boring to drive a stable fast car in AT on straight roads around here...

kenchan · 06-20-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

and it's not an "automatic" transmission. it's an automated manual, there's a difference. yes i like to row my own gears but this is the best of both worlds. you get the control of a manual with the easy to use daily driveablity of an auto while it shifts (up and down) faster than anyone or any auto ever could

yah but you're only talking about clutch vs torque converter. everything else is automatic. daily drivabilty for me is easier in MT and i dont care how much faster the electric clutchbox can shift. it's not fun on straight boring roads around here.

06-20-2011, 12:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	A GTR is to a 370Z what a 370Z is to a Miata minus it's fabulous doors. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

06-20-2011, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It would be nice if the Z was AWD. But then you just go adding weight. __________________

06-20-2011, 01:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 16	[QUOTE=Fastfatdude;1179382]Assuming both the Z and GTR are priced the same, would you get the GTR? If the Gtr was the same price as a Z it wouldn't be a Gtr. If the Z had the same price of a Gtr it would have twin turbos, no oil temp issues, the engine would sound better and it would kick a Gtr's a$$ all day. Give me the Z!!!!!!! __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

06-20-2011, 02:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	GTR = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ which I don't have...... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-20-2011, 03:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	100% GTR by far, i've driven both... the Z's great, the GTR is better. and it's not an "automatic" transmission. it's an automated manual, there's a difference. yes i like to row my own gears but this is the best of both worlds. you get the control of a manual with the easy to use daily driveablity of an auto while it shifts (up and down) faster than anyone or any auto ever could __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

06-20-2011, 11:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	This is such a great question! Honestly, before I looked in here, I'd never asked myself this question. It's an interesting dilemma. On one hand, the GTR crushes the Z in performance. Plus it's AWD so I might be more comfortable driving it in the snow and wet. But it's huge and very expensive to maintain, and only available in automatic transmission (I'm a 3 pedal addict). On the other hand, the Z is cheaper to maintain, comes with MT, and is imo prettier. I think I'd still go with the GTR since my Z is a toy, not a DD, and I have a dog. But it's a very tough decision.

06-20-2011, 12:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
import man Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: malvern pa Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 nissan maxima Rep Power: 14	i like the gtr i considered it but when i heard pricing on repairs i think they are crazy so im going z for the price of a gtr i can get a z and go crazy with it

06-20-2011, 03:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Definitely GT-R. I'd be lying to myself (like some here) if I said otherwise. ;-)