370Z vs GTR whats the pros

FairladyZ · 06-26-2012, 06:24 AM

I think it's cause people can't afford it lol.

You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha.

Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

FairladyZ · 06-26-2012, 06:25 AM

I think it's cause people can't afford it lol.

You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha.

Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

Kingbaby · 06-26-2012, 07:25 AM

Silly thread

TreeSemdyZee · 06-26-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Just to add another reason, I actually think the 370z is better looking than the GTR. The GTR is not bad looking, but too bulky and lack of a sports car look. It's more like a luxury sport coupe like the g coupe. Just my 2 cents...

DarkJak · 06-26-2012, 08:58 AM

The Z is lighter, rwd so more rewarding/fun driving experience on the track despite being much slower, cheaper, better fuel economy, and better styled imo.

GT-R would win everything else, faster, more lustworthy, faster, better interior, faster, and 4 seats. Oh, and it's also much faster. :3

DjSquall · 06-26-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

The Z is lighter, rwd so more rewarding/fun driving experience on the track despite being much slower, cheaper, better fuel economy, and better styled imo.

GT-R would win everything else, faster, more lustworthy, faster, better interior, faster, and 4 seats. Oh, and it's also much faster. :3

You forgot to mention the GT-R is faster.

I plan on owning both. I know for a fact that when I get the GT-R, I will miss that rear end kicking out...

MacLean · 06-26-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Just to add another reason, I actually think the 370z is better looking than the GTR. The GTR is not bad looking, but too bulky and lack of a sports car look. It's more like a luxury sport coupe like the g coupe. Just my 2 cents...

+1.........

I have seen more GTR's on the road than the Nismo.

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

I think it's cause people can't afford it lol.

You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha.

Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

+1........

I absolutely agree with you 110%. I would never ever lease an EFFEN GTR. In my personal opinion I think it is stupid to lease a $100k car & have your monthly car payment $1k plus a month. The maintenance is pretty high on the car as well as the insurance. If you can actually afford the car, then you can afford the maintenance & insurance. If one is looking to buy a $100k car, then one should be making at least $250k. If I’m not making $250k plus, then I would never buy a $100k plus car.

kenchan · 06-26-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boomee

Hey I have seen and talked to a couple of people that have decided to ''downgrade'' from gtrs to 370 Zs whats the benifit of that? From what I gather is just that the Z comes in manual. What are the other reasons I have never driven GTR but like other people who arnt in the know everyone talks about that car as a world beating car so why the change?

PS Im new on this forum if I need to have this in another thread please let me know.

the ONLY reason why i didnt get the GTR back in 2009 was because i wanted a MT hobby car and something i can drive spiritedly. GTR's are too stable, too fast, too automatic; it would be too boring to drive around here where i am with 95% of the roads being straight and cop infested.

imho GTR's belong on the track. it's not a gorgeous looking thing either... afterall, it is a big lizard from wat i hear.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-26-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

the ONLY reason why i didnt get the GTR back in 2009 was because i wanted a MT hobby car and something i can drive spiritedly. GTR's are too stable, too fast, too automatic; it would be too boring to drive around here where i am with 95% of the roads being straight and cop infested.

imho GTR's belong on the track. it's not a gorgeous looking thing either... afterall, it is a big lizard from wat i hear.

Why not an M3 or a Mustang as an alternative?

Somberlaine · 06-26-2012, 10:11 AM

two completely different cars with completely different markets. hard to compare the two.
Do i want a GTR? yes. Does the fact that it doesnt have a manual tranny bother me? no. can I afford it? no.

kenchan · 06-26-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Why not an M3 or a Mustang as an alternative?

cause M3 and Mustang have 4 seats and not really special to me in terms of styling. i liked the E46 M3's but not the current model...and the latest bimmers look like a toyota + hyundai mix.

Cmike2780 · 06-26-2012, 10:30 AM

I think a better alternative for a 'driver's car' in the price range lower than or close to the GT-R would be the 'new' Porsche 911/Boxter S/Cayman S/R, Lotus Exige/Evora or even the Audi TT RS.

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NYBladeZ · 06-26-2012, 10:32 AM

If I had the choice I'd still go with a manual Z, clunky tranny and all. The Z is a real sports car whereas the GTR is an engineering masterpiece and a very very fast car. The pros are relatively easy to list, Z is cheaper, upkeep is cheaper, RWD, manual transmission, and looks better.

NYBladeZ · 06-26-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I think a better alternative for a 'driver's car' in the price range lower than or close to the GT-R would be the 'new' Porsche 911/Boxter S/Cayman S/R, Lotus Exige/Evora or even the Audi TT RS.

0.02

The Lotus Exige is way cheaper than a GTR, unless you buy one brand spankin new for $75k but that would be foolish since the car hasn't really changed must after they added the supercharger.

Cmike2780 · 06-26-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

The Lotus Exige is way cheaper than a GTR, unless you buy one brand spankin new for $75k but that would be foolish since the car hasn't really changed must after they added the supercharger.

lol, that's why I said lower than...

...and have you seen the new one that can be had with a V6.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/top...-v6-2012-02-08

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/n...view-2012-4-25

06-26-2012, 10:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
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06-26-2012, 10:32 AM	#28 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	If I had the choice I'd still go with a manual Z, clunky tranny and all. The Z is a real sports car whereas the GTR is an engineering masterpiece and a very very fast car. The pros are relatively easy to list, Z is cheaper, upkeep is cheaper, RWD, manual transmission, and looks better. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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06-26-2012, 06:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	I think it's cause people can't afford it lol. You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha. Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

06-26-2012, 06:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	I think it's cause people can't afford it lol. You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha. Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

06-26-2012, 08:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	The Z is lighter, rwd so more rewarding/fun driving experience on the track despite being much slower, cheaper, better fuel economy, and better styled imo. GT-R would win everything else, faster, more lustworthy, faster, better interior, faster, and 4 seats. Oh, and it's also much faster. :3

06-26-2012, 10:11 AM	#25 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 14	two completely different cars with completely different markets. hard to compare the two. Do i want a GTR? yes. Does the fact that it doesnt have a manual tranny bother me? no. can I afford it? no.