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

mick · 03-12-2013, 11:47 PM

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, 12:16 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.

2012_MB_Z · 03-13-2013, 12:34 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, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the great review/comparo.

Stuff like this really helps!

kenchan · 03-13-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK_GTR

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 (IF YOUR GOING AT)
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.

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

if you're getting a AT Z, dont even bother. just keep your GTR...even though i think buy-out from a lease is a big waste of money. hell, leasing a hobby car is a big waste of money imho. i dont think there's any benefit of owning a AT Z coming from a GTR.

like a $50K hyundai equis owner, you will be explaining your reasons to everyone you speak to why you thought your bad move was justified.

PK_GTR · 03-13-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

if you're getting a AT Z, dont even bother. just keep your GTR...even though i think buy-out from a lease is a big waste of money. hell, leasing a hobby car is a big waste of money imho. i dont think there's any benefit of owning a AT Z coming from a GTR.

like a $50K hyundai equis owner, you will be explaining your reasons to everyone you speak to why you thought your bad move was justified.

Thanks for the advise.

I, too, think buying out at lease end is not a very smart move.

Leasing a toy car makes perfect sense if you can take advantage of writing it off (either whole or partially) for your business. Plus here in CA you don't pay the full tax on the car but just the leased portion instead.

...and besides, GT-R is not my toy car. It's been my DD for the past three years and an absolute workhorse at that. I took it everywhere....taking kids to/from school daily, going to the grocery stores, loading it up at Costco, picking up flowers by the flats at Home Depot...just to name a few. It really is a supercar for AnyOne, AnyTime and AnyWhere. It also is a supercar that is workplace friiendly. Customers see a Nissan and say 'Oh, it's cool'. Can you imagine the grief you gonna get if a red Ferrari is parked right outside of your business!!?.... and so that toy car stays at home at ALL TIMES.

DEpointfive0 · 03-13-2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK_GTR

...and besides, GT-R is not my toy car. It's been my DD for the past three years and an absolute workhorse at that. I took it everywhere....taking kids to/from school daily, going to the grocery stores, loading it up at Costco, picking up flowers by the flats at Home Depot...just to name a few. It really is a supercar for AnyOne, AnyTime and AnyWhere. It also is a supercar that is workplace friiendly. Customers see a Nissan and say 'Oh, it's cool'. Can you imagine the grief you gonna get if a red Ferrari is parked right outside of your business!!?.... and so that toy car stays at home at ALL TIMES.

That makes me happy, I do the EXACT same in the 370, minus the kids

kenchan · 03-13-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK_GTR

Thanks for the advise.

I, too, think buying out at lease end is not a very smart move.

Leasing a toy car makes perfect sense if you can take advantage of writing it off (either whole or partially) for your business. Plus here in CA you don't pay the full tax on the car but just the leased portion instead.

...and besides, GT-R is not my toy car. It's been my DD for the past three years and an absolute workhorse at that. I took it everywhere....taking kids to/from school daily, going to the grocery stores, loading it up at Costco, picking up flowers by the flats at Home Depot...just to name a few. It really is a supercar for AnyOne, AnyTime and AnyWhere. It also is a supercar that is workplace friiendly. Customers see a Nissan and say 'Oh, it's cool'. Can you imagine the grief you gonna get if a red Ferrari is parked right outside of your business!!?.... and so that toy car stays at home at ALL TIMES.

i can almost guarantee the 370Z is not for you especially if you're thinking about doing those things you noted above with a 370Z...especially with kids. even a 4 seater coupe is a pita for those tasks.

it will be too impractical. if you really are wat you depict, i would just get a 2013 GTR and replace the one you have. GL!

03-12-2013, 11:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-13-2013, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
2012_MB_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 1 Drives: 2012 MB Z, 2013 GTR Rep Power: 13	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.

03-13-2013, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
PK_GTR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sOCal Posts: 16 Drives: 11 Nissan GTR PW DCT Rep Power: 13	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, 12:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
PK_GTR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sOCal Posts: 16 Drives: 11 Nissan GTR PW DCT Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the great review/comparo. Stuff like this really helps!