Subaru WRX fan reports on Z.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-25-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I test drive the vette and I'm crazy about it for a host of reasons I don't feel like writing out right now... But in short, as a street car. I still think the Z is still better suited. You get to 60 waaaaayyy too fast in the vette on the street and there's not as much drama that can be had on roads as with the Z. It must've hit 60 well under 4.0 seconds. But I came out of my test drive thinking. Maybe a Z06 as a dedicated track car? The vette was well behaved on the road and it's transitional ability was stupendous. The C7 fit and finish made the Z feel dated. I tested a black vette with red leather. Very nice car. Amazing experience. Getting on the highway Wowed me. That's where the vette took the Z out completely. Especially when I hit the donut exit. Wow... Loads of grip.

For us willing to spend over $70k. There are so many sports car options. Under $70k is starting to lose ground again like the 90's. It's gonna be Miatas and muscle, all over again.

Z is a better street car.....sounds like the FRS/BRZ defense

Personally, I'd rather have the C7 on the street or on the track. Mine will be my DD so I will be driving it quite a bit.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

this isn't the "fanboy" in me talking, but the ONLY car i would consider buying over 70k is the nissan gtr.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

true, my bad haha. and really man? if sky was limit, you would only go for a $250k car? lol

if sky was limit for me, i'd get 3 GTR's: one for DD, second for garage-viewing/showcar, and last one for track purposes only.

Sounds like a fanboy to me

I wanted a GT-R at one point......and then I learned how to drive a manual. Not so much after that

DavidZ370 · 06-26-2015, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

for what the gtr is at 120K~.

my thoughts exactly. keep the 370Z as DD and the GTR as a weekend car.

and nah man, gotta get the GT Nismo

Ah, you my man have great taste, now lets see if my future boss gives me a hefty raise

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 04:23 PM

chevy is pronounced 'shi borei' in japan.

borei means pos.

so it sounds like 'shittt pos"

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 04:24 PM

thanks kenchan. now

GZ3 · 06-25-2015, 04:26 PM

is it real>????? hahahahaahahaha

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 04:39 PM

i will bet u that a 458 owner would look at your 120k gt-r and think ... huh, i should get me one too for dd.

vtec to vvel · 06-25-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i will bet u that a 458 owner would look at your 120k gt-r and think ... huh, i should get me one too for dd.

he would look at the gtr and be like "more than you can afford pal - ferrari" *starts revving engine*

GZ3 · 06-25-2015, 05:39 PM

Auto>manual. All day. I cant see anyone in the right mind wanting a manual ANYthing over a GTR

GTR is still the most capable all inclusive platform on thr planet

vtec to vvel · 06-25-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Sounds like a fanboy to me

I wanted a GT-R at one point......and then I learned how to drive a manual. Not so much after that

ive driven manuals all my life and the 370Z is my first auto. i have to say, ive grown to like the auto alot in the Z. fun factor of rowing thought the gears isnt there, but are you really going to turn down a gtr if given the chance to buy?

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Originally Posted by GZ3

Auto>manual. All day. I cant see anyone in the right mind wanting a manual ANYthing over a GTR

GTR is still the most capable all inclusive platform on thr planet

dct vs traditional auto tranny

b1adesofcha0s · 06-25-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

ive driven manuals all my life and the 370Z is my first auto. i have to say, ive grown to like the auto alot in the Z. fun factor of rowing thought the gears isnt there, but are you really going to turn down a gtr if given the chance to buy?

dct vs traditional auto tranny

I'm the exact opposite. I've driven autos all my life and the C7 will be my first manual. Figured I should get one before they go completely extinct. I have learned how to drive one, but have never owned one for myself.

Not saying the GT-R is bad. I definitely respect its performance capabilities, but that's just one part of the car ownership experience. I've never driven a GT-R, but I have ridden in modded GT-R's. I think I might have the same problem with its size that I did with the Mustang I drove. Of course the GT-R can definitely handle it's size, but it's about driving experience preference at that point. GT-R's never gonna sound as good (to me) as something with 8+ cylinders. Subjective again, but I don't think it looks good either.

The C7 for me checked off all the boxes for what I was looking for in my next car. Had the performance, looks, interior, features, sound, and driving experience. Though the FPC V8 on the new GT350 had me thinking hard about getting one.

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I've driven autos all my life and the C7 will be my first manual.

almost sounds like u coming out of the closet. lol

AntiVenom · 06-25-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

ive driven manuals all my life and the 370Z is my first auto. i have to say, ive grown to like the auto alot in the Z. fun factor of rowing thought the gears isnt there, but are you really going to turn down a gtr if given the chance to buy?

dct vs traditional auto tranny

though your post wasn't directed at me I figure I would chime in.

I absolutely would turn it down if it was mine to buy. obviously the car is beasty. I also agree that manuals are at a disadvantage when compared to a good auto or dct. however, IMHO, it takes part of the fun out of driving (never driven Godzilla but have had the chance to flog a pdk Cayman and drive a dct M3).

now give me one and I would drive it mercilessly. that said if it was my money I would buy the upcoming Cayman GT4 in 6MT.

Different strokes.

GZ3 · 06-25-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

ive driven manuals all my life and the 370Z is my first auto. i have to say, ive grown to like the auto alot in the Z. fun factor of rowing thought the gears isnt there, but are you really going to turn down a gtr if given the chance to buy?

dct vs traditional auto tranny

Pdk> all? Hahha

Blighter · 06-25-2015, 07:42 PM

I mean they finally switched because they obviously think it is a better system, but I guess they were waiting to see how cheap they could make the mustang IRS

GZ3 · 06-26-2015, 09:24 AM

ehhh anybody can buy a Z, any can buy a vette...niether is a feat or anything special, amazing or exotic....but what you like and enjoy it

06-25-2015, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	chevy is pronounced 'shi borei' in japan. borei means pos. so it sounds like 'shittt pos" UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	is it real>????? hahahahaahahaha __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-25-2015, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i will bet u that a 458 owner would look at your 120k gt-r and think ... huh, i should get me one too for dd. UNKNOWN_370 and b1adesofcha0s like this.

06-25-2015, 05:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	Auto>manual. All day. I cant see anyone in the right mind wanting a manual ANYthing over a GTR GTR is still the most capable all inclusive platform on thr planet vtec to vvel likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-25-2015, 07:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Blighter Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 137 Drives: 13Nissan370zBlkM6 Rep Power: 16	I mean they finally switched because they obviously think it is a better system, but I guess they were waiting to see how cheap they could make the mustang IRS __________________ 2013 Base 6 speed MT Magnetic Black Injen CAIs Berk Resonated Cats Swift Springs

06-25-2015, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	thanks kenchan. now

06-26-2015, 09:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	ehhh anybody can buy a Z, any can buy a vette...niether is a feat or anything special, amazing or exotic....but what you like and enjoy it UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

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