Considering TT or SC...is it worth it?

Billy02987

It's not so much the price were talking about here, it's the warranty and reliability. From experience though, between buying the car, turbo kit, supporting mods, and labor I was up to $63,000 and that was with everything else stock other then the performance mods. Even if you have the sports package, tires and brakes should still be upgraded. I was making 450hp and traction was rough in first and second gear. Twice my rear brakes locked up slowing down from high speed. I blew out the bushings in my rear differential and my front suspension couldn't handle the power that well either. I went through a stage of misfires and check engine lights as well. My car eaisly needed another $10,000 to be reliable and efficient at that power level. After adding all that to the car maintenance cost are just shy of what they are on a GT-R other then the transmission service.

I bought my GT-R used for $65,000 with 10,000 miles on it and I'm so happy I did. I certainly lost money parting out my car and selling it stock but in the long run it works out so much better. The car drives absoloutely flawless and I get 24mpg on the highway as opposed to 16mpg with the Z. Having a warranty on the big items such as engine and drivetrain is nice too. Granted, my clutch master cylinder went bad during one of the intial test drives and we brought my car to Nissan with the turbo kit fully installed and no front bumper installed and got it replaced under warranty. Despite the issues I had, the Z was an absolute beast and I had a blast with it well it was good.

That is my experience with it and I'm not saying everyone's will be the same, but it is something that should be heavily considered.

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2010 GT-R
2009 GTM TT 370Z-SOLD

370Zsteve

Billy, you went whole-hog yet the guy right above you spent only $9200.

Personally, I would be going Stage 1, there is no need for me to be the fastest vehicle in my town.

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SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

Billy02987

Right, I was just sharing my experience. Everyone is different in what they want. I started off with a fully loaded Z which is unnecessary for the build but what I wanted. He also went with a supercharger which is cheaper in parts and labor. I was by no means trying to be the fastest car in town, rather have a car I truly enjoy. Even with the GT-R, I am by no means the fastest car in town. I bet 90% of the people who do a conservative setup of 400hp get bored and crank up the power eventually anyways.

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2010 GT-R
2009 GTM TT 370Z-SOLD