Trading in GTR for a 370z

GZ3 · 12-01-2010, 09:36 AM

the license plate on your GTR is epic! love it

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i drove a white 550 a few months ago... gated shifter and ferrari V12 FTW!!

Nitrouz · 12-01-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

well i can understand that, i know a while ago you were talking about an S5 or something along those lines because the GTR felt numb... considered a 2012 since they say it feels much better to drive? if so, blue?

I was thinking about that. But I can honestly say I gave the GTR a fair chance. It's just not for me. I love the car for what it is, but I need more "driving"...even if it means at a cost of less performance.

spearfish25 · 12-01-2010, 10:14 AM

100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead.

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead.

S5 is nice. My boss is about to pick one up for his company car.

Nitrouz · 12-01-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead.

The S5 is like the GTR in a way...AWD, 4 seater, 2 door sports coupe, etc. Too similar, therefore feels like a direct downgrade from a GTR. Even though it's manual, it's not RWD. If I'm going to get rid of the GTR, I'm going all the way with a RWD 6MT 2-seater. If it's too close feature-wise to the GTR, I may just regret getting rid of it.

I also hate how the moonroof doesn't open on the A5/S5. Might as well give me a CF roof instead.

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 10:24 AM

GTR's are too fast, too stable, and too automatic for most streets imho. hense why i did not get one. at minimum it needs a 6MT gearbox for street drivers like me.

i think even the 370Z's are a tad too powerful at times for the streets to really have fun in. but thankfully the Z's dont rev very clean up high so i like to keep the rpm's below 6k for most driving.

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

GTR's are too fast, too stable, and too automatic for most streets imho. hense why i did not get one. at minimum it needs a 6MT gearbox for street drivers like me.

i think even the 370Z's are a tad too powerful at times for the streets to really have fun in. but thankfully the Z's dont rev very clean up high so i like to keep the rpm's below 6k for most driving.

We should all switch to Miatas. They have better doors anyways.

ClemsonWill · 12-01-2010, 10:26 AM

In a different way I understand what you are saying about a fun car for the street. I was really nervous about coming from an S2000 to the 370Z. With the S2000 I really enjoyed winding through the gears and not having to worry about approaching dangerous speeds for the street. In the end I'm very happy. I think the Z is a perfect match for a fun streetable sports car.

ClemsonWill · 12-01-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We should all switch to Miatas. They have better doors anyways.

Endgame · 12-01-2010, 10:33 AM

Stangs and Z's are about the limit for street driving great performance/muscle/sport cars for the street IMO; the Stang being on the performance-muscle end of the spectrum and the Z on the performance/sport end, but both great. The next step up (GT500, Z06, GTR) are too fast to realy enjoy on the street.

But they are hot though.

And my fav Ferrari of all time is the Scuderia (like I have ever driven one though... I FAIL).

ProfessorDave · 12-01-2010, 10:33 AM

Did someone mention Miata?!?

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

In a different way I understand what you are saying about a fun car for the street. I was really nervous about coming from an S2000 to the 370Z. With the S2000 I really enjoyed winding through the gears and not having to worry about approaching dangerous speeds for the street. In the end I'm very happy. I think the Z is a perfect match for a fun streetable sports car.

Yep. I love'd being able to mash the throttle and bang through the gears on the street without really worry about going too fast or getting into trouble.

ImportConvert · 12-01-2010, 10:37 AM

My G20 tops out at 117mph. That is a felony.
I think 145hp is too much for the street.

I lust for a VW van (seriously, I do). That way I cannot do anything illegal.

In all honestly, it's not about top speed, it's about how fast you get to the speed you want to get to, how it handles, and how fun it is to get there. For me, that means a true manual transmission and well over 300rwhp. Otherwise it's just boring and relegated to DD status. The 370Z I drove felt great, definitely not too much for the street. I passed because it wasn't enough to make me smile in a week or two and I knew the rush of it being nice and all would wear off quickly without more grunt.

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We should all switch to Miatas. They have better doors anyways.

12-01-2010, 09:36 AM	#91 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	the license plate on your GTR is epic! love it __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	100% would get the S5 coupe with a 6MT over the Z. If I had 60k to spend at the time of getting my car, I'd be driving the S5 instead. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	In a different way I understand what you are saying about a fun car for the street. I was really nervous about coming from an S2000 to the 370Z. With the S2000 I really enjoyed winding through the gears and not having to worry about approaching dangerous speeds for the street. In the end I'm very happy. I think the Z is a perfect match for a fun streetable sports car. __________________ Slightly modded

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ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Did someone mention Miata?!? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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12-01-2010, 10:24 AM	#97 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	GTR's are too fast, too stable, and too automatic for most streets imho. hense why i did not get one. at minimum it needs a 6MT gearbox for street drivers like me. i think even the 370Z's are a tad too powerful at times for the streets to really have fun in. but thankfully the Z's dont rev very clean up high so i like to keep the rpm's below 6k for most driving.

12-01-2010, 10:33 AM	#101 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Stangs and Z's are about the limit for street driving great performance/muscle/sport cars for the street IMO; the Stang being on the performance-muscle end of the spectrum and the Z on the performance/sport end, but both great. The next step up (GT500, Z06, GTR) are too fast to realy enjoy on the street. But they are hot though. And my fav Ferrari of all time is the Scuderia (like I have ever driven one though... I FAIL).

12-01-2010, 10:37 AM	#104 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	My G20 tops out at 117mph. That is a felony. I think 145hp is too much for the street. I lust for a VW van (seriously, I do). That way I cannot do anything illegal. In all honestly, it's not about top speed, it's about how fast you get to the speed you want to get to, how it handles, and how fun it is to get there. For me, that means a true manual transmission and well over 300rwhp. Otherwise it's just boring and relegated to DD status. The 370Z I drove felt great, definitely not too much for the street. I passed because it wasn't enough to make me smile in a week or two and I knew the rush of it being nice and all would wear off quickly without more grunt.

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