GTR or GT3

Zoren 370 · 07-28-2012, 11:28 PM

If you get to choose which one will you buy used?
Why yes and why not. Your Opinion please...

red6spd · 07-28-2012, 11:54 PM

What years?

FL 4Motion · 07-29-2012, 12:52 AM

test drive both, which ever one makes you happier, very very different ways about going fast around the track. Cars are kinda polar opposites.

tough call, I would choose the gtr, in part b/c of my wrecked back, knees, ankles etc etc so it would be "easier" on me.

Nismo89 · 07-29-2012, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

test drive both, which ever one makes you happier, very very different ways about going fast around the track. Cars are kinda polar opposites.

tough call, I would choose the gtr, in part b/c of my wrecked back, knees, ankles etc etc so it would be "easier" on me.

agreed, i have a compromised spine ... so the easier the better !

GTR

TopElement · 07-29-2012, 01:19 AM

GT3 hands down, it's an awesome car to drive. The GT-R is easy to drive fast and the turbo power is fun, but it's a boring car.

I went to buy a GT-R last year, ended up with a Nismo 370 and an STi instead.

bigsix · 07-29-2012, 01:28 AM

Yeah, different driving experiences from behind the wheel.

Would you use the car everyday or just on special occasions ?

How about an Audi R8 . . .

Kingbaby · 07-29-2012, 02:22 AM

gtr switzer ultimate edition

djpathfinder · 07-29-2012, 02:40 AM

Gt-r

LakeShow · 07-29-2012, 03:15 AM

GTR all the way!

MC · 07-29-2012, 03:24 AM

i'll make it 3 biased replies in a row!

if you want a purist driving experience like the car magazine writers get off on like rowing the gears yourself as the wind breezes through your hair knuckles white as anticipate the apex blah blah blah get the GT3

if the bottomline is what matters most and you want guaranteed results and to beat everyone else at everything get the GTR

and for those that think the car is boring go take it to 155mph and have to brake down to about 45 for the turn in a few times and tell me how boring it was.. confidence inspiring..yes boring.. hardly

Zoren 370 · 07-29-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

What years?

Between 2007 to 2009 for GT3
2009 to 2011 for GTR

Price range 65K to under 80K.
The 2012 GTR black edition is a sweet proposition but out of my range. Maybe 4 to 5 more years

Zoren 370 · 07-29-2012, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsix

Yeah, different driving experiences from behind the wheel.

Would you use the car everyday or just on special occasions ?

How about an Audi R8 . . .

Mostly for weekend getaway car around the track or special occasions.

For maintenance cost and reliability which one is best?
GT3 is a hands down looker just about every corner of the car...I know the ride is awful but it is what it is....
GT3 Down side too expensive to maintain? Insurance....Mods after market parts,oil changes.... expensive... Right?
Same reason why I can't have two wives too expensive!!!

takjak2 · 07-29-2012, 11:30 AM

I think maintenance come out about the same. The GTR is just as much a super car despite the initial pricetag. I wouldn't want to buy a used GTR primarily because they get so much better every year, and on the other hand I would be very happy with a 996 GT3 clubsport. If you are looking to track for a long time, the GT3 harness setup and weight reduction is already mostly there. The GTR is still a street car in stock form.

cossie1600 · 07-29-2012, 11:52 AM

Just drove one three weeks ago, it is so much of driver's car. I love it, not sure if it is 4x more than the 370 though....

370Zsteve · 07-29-2012, 11:56 AM

Ya, the "boring" comment was most amusing

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC

i'll make it 3 biased replies in a row!

if you want a purist driving experience like the car magazine writers get off on like rowing the gears yourself as the wind breezes through your hair knuckles white as anticipate the apex blah blah blah get the GT3

if the bottomline is what matters most and you want guaranteed results and to beat everyone else at everything get the GTR

and for those that think the car is boring go take it to 155mph and have to brake down to about 45 for the turn in a few times and tell me how boring it was.. confidence inspiring..yes boring.. hardly

07-28-2012, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	GTR or GT3 If you get to choose which one will you buy used? Why yes and why not. Your Opinion please...

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TopElement Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 201 Drives: Nismo, STi, Max, M3 Rep Power: 14	GT3 hands down, it's an awesome car to drive. The GT-R is easy to drive fast and the turbo power is fun, but it's a boring car. I went to buy a GT-R last year, ended up with a Nismo 370 and an STi instead. __________________ -'11 Gun Metallic Nismo 370z -'12 WRB STi hatch -'99 2.5RS coupe

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FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	test drive both, which ever one makes you happier, very very different ways about going fast around the track. Cars are kinda polar opposites. tough call, I would choose the gtr, in part b/c of my wrecked back, knees, ankles etc etc so it would be "easier" on me.

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bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Yeah, different driving experiences from behind the wheel. Would you use the car everyday or just on special occasions ? How about an Audi R8 . . .

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MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	i'll make it 3 biased replies in a row! if you want a purist driving experience like the car magazine writers get off on like rowing the gears yourself as the wind breezes through your hair knuckles white as anticipate the apex blah blah blah get the GT3 if the bottomline is what matters most and you want guaranteed results and to beat everyone else at everything get the GTR and for those that think the car is boring go take it to 155mph and have to brake down to about 45 for the turn in a few times and tell me how boring it was.. confidence inspiring..yes boring.. hardly __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 07-29-2012 at 03:28 AM.

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takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	I think maintenance come out about the same. The GTR is just as much a super car despite the initial pricetag. I wouldn't want to buy a used GTR primarily because they get so much better every year, and on the other hand I would be very happy with a 996 GT3 clubsport. If you are looking to track for a long time, the GT3 harness setup and weight reduction is already mostly there. The GTR is still a street car in stock form. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Just drove one three weeks ago, it is so much of driver's car. I love it, not sure if it is 4x more than the 370 though....