Would you do it? From a GTR to a Z??

kenchan · 03-12-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

It's probably also safer to drive a less powerful car fast, considering all the supercar crashes that we have seen on videos

indeed.

but op already has good handle of GTR speed in congested socal traffic.

cossie1600 · 03-12-2013, 07:48 PM

The whole point of driver enjoyment is the ultimate excuse for having a slower car

nmjaxx9 · 03-12-2013, 09:06 PM

Yup GTR= player status. Z= gentlemen lounge status.

Enuff said.

LMBmikeZ · 03-12-2013, 09:20 PM

I am on the MT side of things, I would only down grade to a Z if it was because I wanted a MT. Otherwise I would stay in the GTR

LMBmikeZ · 03-12-2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

don't get a Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

skip the Z, get a mustang 5.0!

Leuz · 03-12-2013, 09:24 PM

Let me get this straight... you want to go from GT-R (auto) to a 7AT Z?

Jokes apart - Z IS MANUAL - (ok guys driving AT, shoot me now

)

LMBmikeZ · 03-12-2013, 09:48 PM

to get the "real driver experience" it needs to be MT it's a sports car

notice how even the emoticon is driving MT

Baer383 · 03-12-2013, 09:57 PM

I'll probably get bashed for this but if I had a GTR I'd sell it.

So yes I would never buy one.

djpathfinder · 03-12-2013, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I'll probably get bashed for this but if I had a GTR I'd sell it.

So yes I would never buy one.

Neither would I.

victort · 03-13-2013, 12:41 AM

yes, not fond of how the GTR looks

mick · 03-13-2013, 12:47 AM

If I had a GT-R and wanted to change car, I probably would consider the Corvette C7 first.
Primarily for two reasons, 1/ It's more powerful than the 370z and 2/ it just came out.

PK_GTR · 03-13-2013, 01:16 AM

Wow, a simple question generated 4 pages of responses. I'm impressed.

Just want to say 'Thank You' to all of you who contributed.

...so far, we have people recommending:

1. Don't get the Z, stay with GT-R
2. Don't get the Z, get a corvette instead.
3. Don't get the Z, get a moostang instead.
4. Get the Z, but in 6MT since it's a sports car.
5. Get the Z in 7AT but put a SC on it.
6. Get the Z in 7AT but put a TT on it.

Despite all these variances, one thing is for sure.

For sure, in stock form, Z is not going to make me happy. So FI is the only way to go if I want to pursuit this. But would an aftermarket FI kit take away the reliability of an otherwise bulletproof car/engine?? Will increased torque gain from the FI kit make traction unmanageable??

These are the type of questions I would need to investigate further.

But for now, Thank You, to everyone for his/her enthusiastic replies.

PK_GTR · 03-13-2013, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Op needs to test drive an auto Z, see if he likes the tranny first, very different than the GTR one.

Hey OP, if finance isn't a big deal, you want new and different experience, want auto box, what made you pick a 370z over a used 911 or M3?

No M3 or 911Turbo.....been there and done those already.

BTW, GT-R takes the cake over any 911Turbo in my book or any other Porsche.........well, maybe not a Carrera GT.

Besides, 370Z looks 100X better than the current offerings from either M or Stuttgart. Only if 370Z have the powertrain and running gears of the GT-R then we would all have the cake and eat it, too.

2012_MB_Z · 03-13-2013, 01:34 AM

I have both. 2012 370Z AT Touring/Sport/Nav - 2013 GTR

If you used your GTR as a daily driver, you know the transmission can be clunky (understatement I know) at slow speeds. The AT Z is much smoother as slower speeds. Definitely wont be impressed with the the Zs take off power, but on open freeways, it still moves and can dart through traffic. It feels much smaller on the roads, the GTR feels long. The visibility on the Z is terrible. This is my biggest gripe, I had to get used to this. The driver side mirror and front roof pillar pretty much block all view on left hand turns. I need to peek up and over the side view mirror to make sure I'm not going to smack the center divider. If you used your GTRs trunk, forget about it on the Z. I can put my backpack in there and lay down down a bag or two groceries. GTR I get about 15-16mpg, Z I get 18mpg. Z maintenance is cheaper than the GTR.

And for some reason, Nissan decided to make the toggle switch on the steering wheel on the Z control the song selection (during BT audio, fwd and back), and small buttons for volume. On the GTR is the other way. The toggle switch is the volume and the buttons are for fwd and back on songs.

Overall, the GTR is awesome, the Z is great, if I had to chose, I would pick the GTR. However, I drive the Z more than I do the GTR. Go figure.

PK_GTR · 03-13-2013, 01:53 AM

Thanks for the great review/comparo.

Stuff like this really helps!

03-12-2013, 09:20 PM	#49 (permalink)
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03-12-2013, 09:48 PM	#52 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	to get the "real driver experience" it needs to be MT it's a sports car notice how even the emoticon is driving MT XiP likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

03-12-2013, 09:57 PM	#53 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I'll probably get bashed for this but if I had a GTR I'd sell it. So yes I would never buy one. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

03-13-2013, 12:47 AM	#56 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	If I had a GT-R and wanted to change car, I probably would consider the Corvette C7 first. Primarily for two reasons, 1/ It's more powerful than the 370z and 2/ it just came out. __________________ 2013 Chevy Camaro 2SS LS3 2013 Subaru WRX Limited Sedan 2013 VW Beetle 2.5L

03-13-2013, 01:34 AM	#59 (permalink)
2012_MB_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 1 Drives: 2012 MB Z, 2013 GTR Rep Power: 12	I have both. 2012 370Z AT Touring/Sport/Nav - 2013 GTR If you used your GTR as a daily driver, you know the transmission can be clunky (understatement I know) at slow speeds. The AT Z is much smoother as slower speeds. Definitely wont be impressed with the the Zs take off power, but on open freeways, it still moves and can dart through traffic. It feels much smaller on the roads, the GTR feels long. The visibility on the Z is terrible. This is my biggest gripe, I had to get used to this. The driver side mirror and front roof pillar pretty much block all view on left hand turns. I need to peek up and over the side view mirror to make sure I'm not going to smack the center divider. If you used your GTRs trunk, forget about it on the Z. I can put my backpack in there and lay down down a bag or two groceries. GTR I get about 15-16mpg, Z I get 18mpg. Z maintenance is cheaper than the GTR. And for some reason, Nissan decided to make the toggle switch on the steering wheel on the Z control the song selection (during BT audio, fwd and back), and small buttons for volume. On the GTR is the other way. The toggle switch is the volume and the buttons are for fwd and back on songs. Overall, the GTR is awesome, the Z is great, if I had to chose, I would pick the GTR. However, I drive the Z more than I do the GTR. Go figure. tjlazer and DEpointfive0 like this.

03-12-2013, 07:48 PM	#47 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	The whole point of driver enjoyment is the ultimate excuse for having a slower car

03-12-2013, 09:06 PM	#48 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Yup GTR= player status. Z= gentlemen lounge status. Enuff said.

03-12-2013, 09:24 PM	#51 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 13	Let me get this straight... you want to go from GT-R (auto) to a 7AT Z? Jokes apart - Z IS MANUAL - (ok guys driving AT, shoot me now )

03-13-2013, 12:41 AM	#55 (permalink)
victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 16	yes, not fond of how the GTR looks

03-13-2013, 01:16 AM	#57 (permalink)
PK_GTR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sOCal Posts: 16 Drives: 11 Nissan GTR PW DCT Rep Power: 12	Wow, a simple question generated 4 pages of responses. I'm impressed. Just want to say 'Thank You' to all of you who contributed. ...so far, we have people recommending: 1. Don't get the Z, stay with GT-R 2. Don't get the Z, get a corvette instead. 3. Don't get the Z, get a moostang instead. 4. Get the Z, but in 6MT since it's a sports car. 5. Get the Z in 7AT but put a SC on it. 6. Get the Z in 7AT but put a TT on it. Despite all these variances, one thing is for sure. For sure, in stock form, Z is not going to make me happy. So FI is the only way to go if I want to pursuit this. But would an aftermarket FI kit take away the reliability of an otherwise bulletproof car/engine?? Will increased torque gain from the FI kit make traction unmanageable?? These are the type of questions I would need to investigate further. But for now, Thank You, to everyone for his/her enthusiastic replies.

03-13-2013, 01:53 AM	#60 (permalink)
PK_GTR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sOCal Posts: 16 Drives: 11 Nissan GTR PW DCT Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the great review/comparo. Stuff like this really helps!