Originally Posted by Phimosis The universal truth here is that cars are not an investment, they are a depreciating asset. On the used car market, you see (multiple) 2005 Lambo
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Okay, lets get the thread back on topic. Any plan for the 370Z Scott?
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You have to admit your Z has a much nicer headliner! :-)
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I suppose that's because I always drive with my headlights on and have for many years...I think the only time I wouldn't do so is if I had a car with "pop-up" headlights such as was on the C5 "Vetts and fourth generation Firebirds since I don't think I'd want those lights up all the time (plus they were liking putting up air brakes on a jet plane).
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Woops... nevermind. Just saw ChrisSlick's response later in the thread:
"Subaru pioneered the technology in MT form many years ago. Basically it holds the brakes for you until you start engaging the clutch."
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06-01-2009, 04:30 PM | #38 (permalink) |
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Honestly, I have 2000+ track miles on my GTR. Dealer or Nissan has never given me greif about the mods I have done (extensive). They encourage it even. To address the weight, again I track the car, and I can tell you the only thing that bears the brunt is the brakes. Besides that, the GTR is a dream to own, and is blindingly fast. Its hard to make a comparison between the Z and the GTR in terms of thrust. As to the looks... to each there own. I think the GT3 looks like a VW beetle with a big ricer wing on the back, and the ZR1 is gods gift to mullets...
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Pricing and road laws are two things that limit most of us here in the U.S. I really enjoyed my 15 years in japan..............simpley because R's are not that expensive over there and most of your daytime police are out running wan-gan with you at night. But not to be a hater, Im happy for the guy who started this thread comparing the two. My wife will tell you, Im an R fanatic, but I wouldnt own the new 35. Doesnt appeal to me in the least. Too many things that differ from the 32 and 33 that make me lose interest. I really wasnt a big fan of the 34 either, but I wouldnt turn one down thats for sure. I hope you treat her right bro. But, $1800 routine maintenance fees/paddle shifters(which I think belong soley to video games) and not being able to do my own work since its a rolling cpu have turned me away. Im a twin turbo kit away from having a 370 with 500hp to the ground that will be a blast to drive..........and I can even do my own maintenance. The paddle shifting comment might cause some of you to be bitter.....sorry, dont mean to be an azz. Just dont like it. Im just hard headed I guess and wont change what I love as far as the spirit of driving.
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hey whats up man. nice ride. i too have both the Z and a GTR. picked the GTR up like 2 weeks ago and already put 700 miles on it. u already know it, but for those that dont, both cars are awesome! and i use both as daily drivers. as said before, the GTR is a beast and is blindingly fast. the Z is so much fun because its RWD (i love spinning tires) and its MANUAL! big thing. I dont mind that the GTR doesnt come in manual becuase i wouldnt be able to shift fast enough to keep up with that thing.
the reason i got the GTR over things like a ZR1 and porsche turbo and viper are...well theres alot. im a big nissan fan, every **** with money buys a porsche (although they are great cars...my brother had one), i never like corvettes (and not a huge fan of the way american cars are in these times). plus, the GTR is new, fun, and cheap to mod. anyway, congrats to a nice stable |
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If you have enough money to burn and realize you are buying the "toy" because it brings you great satisfaction, then by all means, but don't expect it to be anything other than a depreciating asset. The 370Z is one hell of a sports car for the price, and a wise move for someone who doesn't want to loose their shirt in 3 or 4 years if they trade or sell. John |
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I can pay cash for both cars, but this has not always been the case, and old habits die hard. I don't see the need to spend 80k on a car that will never see it's full potential, it's a beautiful car, and I think I want one, but I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on a car. I think I would end up driving it about the same as I would the Z and 40k on a Z is enough... Just because I have the means, doesn't mean I have to waste them. I've wanted a Lambo since I was a kid, but I will never buy one, just because be afraid to drive it , not because of my driving abitlity, but because of everyone elses ... , and I would be afraid to ever park it! Why waste the money ? Maybe in a couple of years I'll find something else that catches my eye ? |
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I feel the same way. I could afford to buy a more expensive car but i'd be scared to drive it to certain places and parking it would be stressful. The more the car costs generally means more expensive servicing/maintenance/insurance costs. Buying a less expensive car is more practical, that's why i'm looking at the 370Z.
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We'd love to see a picture of the cars together in your garage as some eye candy! I'm so impressed with how many track miles you have logged, where do you belong? You must go through a lot of tires.
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i still pick the 370 than the gtr..i've always love 2 seater..and for the buck..i can use all that extra money doing mods.35g's for z and 120g's for gtr?i say 15 g's for twin turbo and upgrade internals for the z..set of volk racing whels..hks exhaust system..brakes..and sound system..hmmm that'll be around 50 g's..according to my bud that own a shop here in daygo..660 hp for twin turbo and that's stock internal for 8g's??gtr i think is a beautiful car but way too limited for upgrades..but that's just my opinion..
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