Would you have gotten a GTR?

daisuke149 · 06-20-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastfatdude

Assuming both the Z and GTR are priced the same, would you get the GTR?

Personally, after hearing horror stories about GTR insurance/maintenance/repair costs and the fact that its a dime a dozen from where i come from, i would have chosen a Z anyway...

However, am sure it would be fun to just drive the GTR for a week or two, just to experience Nissan's finest...

based on your hypothetical, if the GTR cost the same as a Z, its maintenece and repairs wouldnt be sky high like they are now. So yes I would get the GTR.

Now if your saying the other way and the Z was priced as high as a GTR, the Z's maintenence and repairs would be sky high as well in which case i'd be driving a corvette.

Fastfatdude · 06-20-2011, 12:05 PM

my hypothesis was based on just sticker price of car...

stories of 5000km gearbox oil changes that cost $1000... gearboxes that break and cost upwards of 20k to repair are common stories. I suppose the engine is robust enough, but seems like the smarter-than-the-average-bear gearbox is the weaklink.

used to love how the gtr looks when it first came out but now, i definitely think the Z is the prettier of the 2...sepcially since i own one.. heh

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

based on your hypothetical, if the GTR cost the same as a Z, its maintenece and repairs wouldnt be sky high like they are now. So yes I would get the GTR.

Now if your saying the other way and the Z was priced as high as a GTR, the Z's maintenence and repairs would be sky high as well in which case i'd be driving a corvette.

BOLIO 671 · 06-20-2011, 10:08 AM

I love my Z...but for the same price range...you would get more bang for the buck goin with the GTR!!!! So I definitely would get a GTR

Mt Tam I am · 06-20-2011, 10:53 AM

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

hide187 · 06-20-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

If my Mom can drive it, then its not a "sports" car. I drove an auto Z just to keep an open mind. I call that riding, not driving. It will be a sad day when the true manual tranny goes away.

kenchan · 06-20-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

^^ +1 for me too. too boring to drive a stable fast car in AT on straight roads around here...

9Zs_Ed · 06-20-2011, 08:40 PM

I wanted a convertible, so no.

pokeyl · 06-22-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

maunal trans, AUDI R8 V10 and look as good as your ride is fast... I also would not give up my 370 for a GTR even if the price were the same.

Jjaden · 06-23-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones.

IF GTR wasn't auto, and didn't look so plain I'd be all over it.

shadoquad · 06-20-2011, 10:57 AM

This is such a great question! Honestly, before I looked in here, I'd never asked myself this question. It's an interesting dilemma.

On one hand, the GTR crushes the Z in performance. Plus it's AWD so I might be more comfortable driving it in the snow and wet. But it's huge and very expensive to maintain, and only available in automatic transmission (I'm a 3 pedal addict).

On the other hand, the Z is cheaper to maintain, comes with MT, and is imo prettier.

I think I'd still go with the GTR since my Z is a toy, not a DD, and I have a dog. But it's a very tough decision.

import man · 06-20-2011, 11:06 AM

i like the gtr i considered it but when i heard pricing on repairs i think they are crazy so im going z for the price of a gtr i can get a z and go crazy with it

Lug · 06-20-2011, 11:25 AM

A GTR is to a 370Z what a 370Z is to a Miata minus it's fabulous doors.

SPOHN · 06-20-2011, 11:35 AM

It would be nice if the Z was AWD. But then you just go adding weight.

GingaBreadMan · 06-20-2011, 12:09 PM

[QUOTE=Fastfatdude;1179382]Assuming both the Z and GTR are priced the same, would you get the GTR?

If the Gtr was the same price as a Z it wouldn't be a Gtr. If the Z had the same price of a Gtr it would have twin turbos, no oil temp issues, the engine would sound better and it would kick a Gtr's a$$ all day.
Give me the Z!!!!!!!

Synack · 06-20-2011, 01:35 PM

I'd get the Z hands down. I don't need dealership bull$hit. I don't need expensive upkeep. I don't WANT OR NEED all wheel drive, drifting FTW. I don't WANT OR NEED a stupid a$$ automatic transmission on a super car. The only good thing out of the GTR is a quick 0-60 and panties dropping on the floor.

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Originally Posted by Synack

The only good thing out of the GTR is a quick 0-60 and panties dropping on the floor.

And the Z already accomplishes the latter pretty well and the former isn't too shabby.

And please don't take me for an a$$hole because I'm not

This is just my VERY firm opinion. I hate what Nissan has done with the GTR. Mainly because one of my top 3 favorite cars of all time is the R34 and I had VERY high expectations for the R35.

06-20-2011, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3401	I love my Z...but for the same price range...you would get more bang for the buck goin with the GTR!!!! So I definitely would get a GTR __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	If the GTR wasn't an automatic I'd own one at full price. I just can't abide auto's, even inexpensive ones. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-20-2011, 11:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 21	A GTR is to a 370Z what a 370Z is to a Miata minus it's fabulous doors. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

06-20-2011, 11:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	It would be nice if the Z was AWD. But then you just go adding weight. __________________

06-20-2011, 12:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 17	[QUOTE=Fastfatdude;1179382]Assuming both the Z and GTR are priced the same, would you get the GTR? If the Gtr was the same price as a Z it wouldn't be a Gtr. If the Z had the same price of a Gtr it would have twin turbos, no oil temp issues, the engine would sound better and it would kick a Gtr's a$$ all day. Give me the Z!!!!!!! __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

06-20-2011, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
9Zs_Ed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 108 Drives: 10 Rdstr Trng Spt 6M Rep Power: 16	I wanted a convertible, so no.

06-20-2011, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	This is such a great question! Honestly, before I looked in here, I'd never asked myself this question. It's an interesting dilemma. On one hand, the GTR crushes the Z in performance. Plus it's AWD so I might be more comfortable driving it in the snow and wet. But it's huge and very expensive to maintain, and only available in automatic transmission (I'm a 3 pedal addict). On the other hand, the Z is cheaper to maintain, comes with MT, and is imo prettier. I think I'd still go with the GTR since my Z is a toy, not a DD, and I have a dog. But it's a very tough decision.

06-20-2011, 11:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
import man Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: malvern pa Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 nissan maxima Rep Power: 15	i like the gtr i considered it but when i heard pricing on repairs i think they are crazy so im going z for the price of a gtr i can get a z and go crazy with it