Would you have gotten a GTR?

Ghost · 06-21-2011, 07:42 PM

First of all, I love my Z.

With that said, I couldn't help but notice many of you discount the GTR because it's an "automatic." I suggest you educate yourself, because you sound really freaking DUMB.

Lemers · 06-21-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

First of all, I love my Z.

With that said, I couldn't help but notice many of you discount the GTR because it's an "automatic." I suggest you educate yourself, because you sound really freaking DUMB.

Just lashing out at people and calling them "freaking dumb" without giving facts or examples to support your belief or discount theirs is immature, and speaks to your possible lack of intelligence and communication skills.

Ghost · 06-21-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Just lashing out at people and calling them "freaking dumb" without giving facts or examples to support your belief or discount theirs is immature, and speaks to your possible lack of intelligence and communication skills.

There is a point when one must be blunt. If you call a GTR an automatic and discredit for that reason, you are in fact dumb. There is no term that would describe you best.

I careless what you think of my intelligence or lack of communication skills.

Rui Z · 06-21-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

First of all, I love my Z.

With that said, I couldn't help but notice many of you discount the GTR because it's an "automatic." I suggest you educate yourself, because you sound really freaking DUMB.

Everyone realizes it's a dual clutch transmission and not a slush box. It's just that alot of people prefer to row their own gears and press the clutch pedal. You would have realized this if you weren't so condescending.

I would get the GT-R without hesitation.

Ghost · 06-21-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

Everyone realizes it's a dual clutch transmission and not a slush box. It's just that alot of people prefer to row their own gears and press the clutch pedal. You would have realized this if you weren't so condescending.

I would get the GT-R without hesitation.

Apparently not.

Ghost · 06-21-2011, 07:45 PM

Moreover, GT-R is initial costs is not too far out, but it's the maintenance and repair costs that would concern most people. Few thousand dollars just the change the brakes. Over a thousands dollars to change the trans fluid. Anything goes wrong with the hardware is very very costly... etc.

370z4Steve · 06-21-2011, 08:25 PM

GTR's are relatively rare you don't see them on the road much less many people (non-enthusiasts)don't even know what they are when they do see them..personally I like the exclusivity and value they present over other super cars..if they were priced the same as a Z that would ALL go away I'm afraid..

Synack · 06-22-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

GTR's are relatively rare you don't see them on the road much less many people (non-enthusiasts)don't even know what they are when they do see them..personally I like the exclusivity and value they present over other super cars..if they were priced the same as a Z that would ALL go away I'm afraid..

I beg to differ. When I lived in Atlanta, I'd see more than 5 a week. 5 being a minimum off week. The GTR to 370 ratio is getting closer to 1:1. It's about 1:2 right now for me. That's why I've said some of the things I've said. It's not very rare at all. Like I see soooo many GTR's, Porsches, and Corvettes its not even funny. :/

b1adesofcha0s · 06-22-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Synack

I beg to differ. When I lived in Atlanta, I'd see more than 5 a week. 5 being a minimum off week. The GTR to 370 ratio is getting closer to 1:1. It's about 1:2 right now for me. That's why I've said some of the things I've said. It's not very rare at all. Like I see soooo many GTR's, Porsches, and Corvettes its not even funny. :/

I think that really depends on where you live. I have maybe only seen a handful of GT-R's on the road ever, but 370Z's I'll see maybe like once or twice a week (outside of meets).

Waltong · 06-22-2011, 10:34 AM

Not a drivers car?

The R35 is rear wheel drive with 500BHP. It only goes to 4 wheel drive if you get out of shape. Totally a different car to the 370. In performance terms it's like comparing a Porsche to a Punto.

The GTR and 370 are both great cars......but there is no real comparision possible.

Synack · 06-22-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Waltong

Not a drivers car?

The R35 is rear wheel drive with 500BHP. It only goes to 4 wheel drive if you get out of shape. Totally a different car to the 370. In performance terms it's like comparing a Porsche to a Punto.

The GTR and 370 are both great cars......but there is no real comparision possible.

You couldn't be further off. First off the R35 GTR is not rear wheel drive. It is all wheel drive with the majority of its torque sent to the rear wheels. Its not RWD then AWD when you lose traction. Its mostly RWD and then when you lose traction it detects the situation and sends the necessary amount of power to the front wheels to aid the situation. Its very intuitive. I can't remember how far back it goes but the R34 Skyline GTR was similar and it had the majority of its torque sent to the rear wheels as well giving it the ability to get tailhappy but not crazy unless you really pushed it.

I'd say the comparison is similar to the Silvia S15 (aka 240SX) to the R34 Skyline GTR.

370z4Steve · 06-22-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

I beg to differ. When I lived in Atlanta, I'd see more than 5 a week. 5 being a minimum off week. ../

Odd that you have to preface your statement??

..if that was true it should be true EVERYWHERE NOT just Atlanta..

S

Synack · 06-22-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

Odd that you have to preface your statement??

..if that was true it should be true EVERYWHERE NOT just Atlanta..

S

What? I'm confused

Lemers · 06-21-2011, 08:31 PM

Yep. Every once in a while I find myself looking up used GTR prices. I don't how I will stop myself from buying one when it's less than $40k.

FL 4Motion · 06-21-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Yep. Every once in a while I find myself looking up used GTR prices. I don't how I will stop myself from buying one when it's less than $40k.

Don't fight it man, just pick one up and enjoy the hell out of it when you do.

Plus, it practical, it has back seats so you can take the kids and wifey along for the ride too.

PS--If I were you, I'd opt for the used GTR over a new GT500 'stang.

06-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ghost Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: oH Posts: 95 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	First of all, I love my Z. With that said, I couldn't help but notice many of you discount the GTR because it's an "automatic." I suggest you educate yourself, because you sound really freaking DUMB. __________________

06-21-2011, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ghost Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: oH Posts: 95 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	Moreover, GT-R is initial costs is not too far out, but it's the maintenance and repair costs that would concern most people. Few thousand dollars just the change the brakes. Over a thousands dollars to change the trans fluid. Anything goes wrong with the hardware is very very costly... etc. __________________

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Yep. Every once in a while I find myself looking up used GTR prices. I don't how I will stop myself from buying one when it's less than $40k. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-21-2011, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 673	GTR's are relatively rare you don't see them on the road much less many people (non-enthusiasts)don't even know what they are when they do see them..personally I like the exclusivity and value they present over other super cars..if they were priced the same as a Z that would ALL go away I'm afraid..

06-22-2011, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Waltong Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Posts: 11 Drives: Nissan R35..370 soon Rep Power: 14	Not a drivers car? The R35 is rear wheel drive with 500BHP. It only goes to 4 wheel drive if you get out of shape. Totally a different car to the 370. In performance terms it's like comparing a Porsche to a Punto. The GTR and 370 are both great cars......but there is no real comparision possible.