Looking for insight from Z owners who also own a GT-R

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The Z06. Interior was comfortable and of good quality but looked a bit dated. The rest of the car was superb, as was price/warranty, etc.

I went with the one I could afford that wouldn't wrap me around a tree for looking at it wrong that would still stomp 99% of the cars out there and look good doing it and have all kinds of warranty backing it up.

Anyway, I put a ton of research into each car on my list and that's what I came up with. Maybe that will help OP in some way.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Don't discount it. I planned to buy a Viper or a Z06 when I was a Junior in highschool. Then in my last year of college, I narrowed it down to the Z06. Then the last 1/2 year I got on the forums and began researching more and more and was certain I wanted a Z06.

Sure, most people on the forums talked a lot of ****, etc. about how I would never buy anything, on and on, but I'm the one laughing now.

Just because something is 5 years off doesn't mean you can't be serious about it and put things in place to make it happen. I wish I had taken more time to spruce up my credit. As it was, I was low 700's with no car-credit history. That made securing financing a bit tougher for me. However, my WS6 had a T56 transmission, which made the switch to the TR6060 all the easier. When I bought the WS6, the Viper and 'Vette had T56's, so I wanted to learn how to manage THAT transmission, as each manual I have driven has its little quirks. It served me well.

Anyway, my point is, 5 years is nothing, and don't let anything come between you and your dreams.

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah I'm not, but I will be living with the family and paying for a house too by then. I was kind of the same way with my last car purchase, but just with my family and friends instead of on the forum. The only thing holding me back was getting my parents permission to get the Z. When they finally said yes, I got the Z 2 weeks later

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I did similar research when buying my car, just my budget was significantly lower. My family/friends got tired of me talking about it, especially when I asked them for help in making the decision.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

My budget was all over the map but I guess at the end of the day I am cheap.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

My co-workers actually talk about my car more than I do it seems. They haven't even seen it.

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Nothing wrong with looking for the best bang for buck. Of course you missed it by not going with the M3

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

True. I mean I toyed with the idea of ordering a 2012 GTR for crying out loud. I definitely should have bought the M3.

Originally Posted by Armonster

I would venture to guess that there are very few engineers less than 5 years out of school that own a Lambo. Of course, that's also because most people choose to spread their money around - nice house/apt, nicer clothes, going out more, and the big killer (family). But if you live like a poor college student while you are working, then sure, a Lambo is attainable. Actually, in the south you see something similar with people living in a busted old trailer park with a brand new SS camaro in the driveway. (And by driveway, I mean the patch of dirt and gravel out front).

The real question is, 5 years down the road will your priorities still be the same? Maybe, maybe not.

In the end it's your life, do what makes you happy.


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Originally Posted by Armonster

I would venture to guess that there are very few engineers less than 5 years out of school that own a Lambo. Of course, that's also because most people choose to spread their money around - nice house/apt, nicer clothes, going out more, and the big killer (family). But if you live like a poor college student while you are working, then sure, a Lambo is attainable. Actually, in the south you see something similar with people living in a busted old trailer park with a brand new SS camaro in the driveway. (And by driveway, I mean the patch of dirt and gravel out front).

The real question is, 5 years down the road will your priorities still be the same? Maybe, maybe not.

In the end it's your life, do what makes you happy.


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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I'm more likely to get a GT-R anyway.

Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

Thanks for the post. Much appreciated. I actually used to own a C6 Z06, though. Ended up building the motor, the tranny, the rear-end, supercharging it...and then sold it. Pretty good car, overall, especially for the price. Wasn't happy with the build quality, but the performance was great.

Would definitely make a good compliment to the GT-R, but I'm not sure if I want another one or not. I did like how mine looked, however.

Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

Good call. It's a better car.