Would you have gotten a GTR?

HKYStormFront · 06-20-2011, 06:25 PM

fair enough

ZInferno0248 · 06-20-2011, 06:56 PM

Wish I could have one of each and a 911, but...
I actually considered (for a split second) trading the Z in for a GTR, but I just prefer my sports cars with clutches. Even if it's slower off the line, I love my Z and I love the connection to the car that a MT gives a driver. Also, I really like the small size of the Z. No back seat for me. You only need those in minivans and camaros!

Duplicity807 · 06-20-2011, 07:00 PM

For me... Z hands down because GTR is automatic. The driving experience is just not the same no matter how fast the GTR's transmission can shift for me.

Waiz · 06-20-2011, 07:27 PM

Dreamer thread is for dreamers!

da mayor · 06-20-2011, 07:43 PM

I'm very up in the air b/c the 2012 GTR does feel more refined than the 2009.... my insurance quote came out to $9000 for the GTR =(

MC · 06-20-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by da mayor

I'm very up in the air b/c the 2012 GTR does feel more refined than the 2009.... my insurance quote came out to $9000 for the GTR =(

wow i pay like $96 a month

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-20-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastfatdude

Assuming both the Z and GTR are priced the same, would you get the GTR?

Personally, after hearing horror stories about GTR insurance/maintenance/repair costs and the fact that its a dime a dozen from where i come from, i would have chosen a Z anyway...

However, am sure it would be fun to just drive the GTR for a week or two, just to experience Nissan's finest...

Same price? Has to be the GTR, even if you don't like it just sell it and by a 370z or two. Which is exactly what I'd do.

Fastfatdude · 06-20-2011, 08:49 PM

I suppose if we want an exciting commute, the gtr should not be a first choice... Its supposed to be soooo easy to drive my grandma can drive it... For the same money life becomes exciting if i get to drive a lotus exige as a daily...

Anyway the z sorta strikes a balance..

DjSquall · 06-20-2011, 08:57 PM

I love my Z. But I can't wait to get a GTR

both are great cars in their own way.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-20-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

wow i pay like $96 a month

Yeah when I was getting insurance quotes for my Z, it was actually a little less to insure a GT-R than the Z.

FL 4Motion · 06-20-2011, 09:21 PM

BrickyardZ · 06-20-2011, 09:38 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.

9Zs_Ed · 06-20-2011, 09:40 PM

I wanted a convertible, so no.

Synack · 06-20-2011, 10:25 PM

I'm too lazy to go back and quote this but GTM claim over 500whp on a base 370Z. If a 370Z can achieve that stock other than the supercharger than it can definitely run with a GTR, if not faster. Unless I missed something :/

happytheman · 06-20-2011, 10:57 PM

I think the question that would make this a much more fair question would be:

If the GTR and Z produced identical power and torque AND cost the same..which would you buy?

I think that would drastically change the answers of most of yous out there that are all about the extra power. I would definitely go with the Z regardless, because I think it's incredibly sexy!

06-20-2011, 06:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
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06-20-2011, 06:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
ZInferno0248 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo SC'd Rep Power: 14	Wish I could have one of each and a 911, but... I actually considered (for a split second) trading the Z in for a GTR, but I just prefer my sports cars with clutches. Even if it's slower off the line, I love my Z and I love the connection to the car that a MT gives a driver. Also, I really like the small size of the Z. No back seat for me. You only need those in minivans and camaros! __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo, Silver / GTM Stage-1 SC / Custom Tune / GTM Oil Cooler / FI Resonated Test Pipes / FI CBE / Alpine HU / Focal's / JL AMP & Sub / AP Racing BBK / TTA TE-37's / RE-11's / KW V3's / SPC Camber Arms / Whiteline Sways

06-20-2011, 07:43 PM	#35 (permalink)
da mayor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 313 Drives: #TheGoldenZ Rep Power: 15	I'm very up in the air b/c the 2012 GTR does feel more refined than the 2009.... my insurance quote came out to $9000 for the GTR =( __________________ #TheGoldenZ [GTSPEC][RAVSPEC][AutoVisionNY][631Coatings vinylwrapped][Evo-R][SoFreshLifestyle][Intrack Tires][Project Mu][MXP][HempsteadAutoCollision][SNTRL]

06-20-2011, 08:49 PM	#38 (permalink)
Fastfatdude Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Spore Posts: 155 Drives: Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 14	I suppose if we want an exciting commute, the gtr should not be a first choice... Its supposed to be soooo easy to drive my grandma can drive it... For the same money life becomes exciting if i get to drive a lotus exige as a daily... Anyway the z sorta strikes a balance.. __________________

06-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#44 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	I'm too lazy to go back and quote this but GTM claim over 500whp on a base 370Z. If a 370Z can achieve that stock other than the supercharger than it can definitely run with a GTR, if not faster. Unless I missed something :/ __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

06-20-2011, 07:00 PM	#33 (permalink)
Duplicity807 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 53 Drives: Rocket Rep Power: 15	For me... Z hands down because GTR is automatic. The driving experience is just not the same no matter how fast the GTR's transmission can shift for me.

06-20-2011, 07:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Dreamer thread is for dreamers!

06-20-2011, 08:57 PM	#39 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	I love my Z. But I can't wait to get a GTR both are great cars in their own way.

06-20-2011, 09:21 PM	#41 (permalink)
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06-20-2011, 09:40 PM	#43 (permalink)
9Zs_Ed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 108 Drives: 10 Rdstr Trng Spt 6M Rep Power: 14	I wanted a convertible, so no.

06-20-2011, 10:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I think the question that would make this a much more fair question would be: If the GTR and Z produced identical power and torque AND cost the same..which would you buy? I think that would drastically change the answers of most of yous out there that are all about the extra power. I would definitely go with the Z regardless, because I think it's incredibly sexy! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub