Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-11-2013, 07:21 AM

I'd get a used gti and a used Z and call it a day. You can't compare the two in terms of DD use. It just depends on what you need. My idea is the best compromise. A 2012 z and a 2008 gti with low miles.

falavi · 11-01-2015, 05:41 PM

I have both an mk7 gti and a '16 370z. I drive a lot as my z got through the break in period in the first month. From my own experience, the gti is hands down a better daily driver (if your looking for comfort and mileage).

Hope I'm not too late for an input on this thread. Lol

Davey · 11-01-2015, 06:28 PM

The OP probably has sold whichever car he bought by now.

ZVox · 11-02-2015, 11:37 AM

I never owned a VW, but I recently switched over from having a mustang gt. So insurance, gas and maintenance arent really any different. I did obviously lose space, but like you im 32 single, no kids. So I never haul anything bigger then a few grocery bags.

I love the Z so far, its my first Japanese vehicles, heck first non mustang car ever. I smile every time I drive it. It feels like a souped up go cart it handles so well. And the shifting is firm and crisp, worlds better then my mustang.

Only thing I could possibly say about the VW is what I know about maintenance cost, having an extended warranty etc.

DavidZ370 · 11-02-2015, 02:02 PM

Cant wait for DiCaprio's VW movie!!!

binary0x01 · 11-02-2015, 04:29 PM

I had a GTI Mk IV as DD for 4 years, it was awesome.

JC-Nismo · 11-02-2015, 05:41 PM

Dammit man, buy both, Puck it!!!

POS VETT · 11-02-2015, 06:39 PM

Zombie thread. Good stuff, guys ...

Magic Bus · 11-02-2015, 11:04 PM

Haha okay, so I'm a zombie. I still own a 11 GTI (auto w/paddles) and a 13Z (6mt) if anyone cares, but here's what I think. The Z is a much better car to drive. Daily driver or not, it's just a better drivers car that's not harsh on any road. However if you need practicality or fwd for inclement weather, the GTI is a fun car that can still do everything well.

But let's put it this way, my wife (who's last two vehicles were minivans) asked to try out the GTI instead of buying another car (made financial sense). She now drives the GTI & loves it. No way and I repeat, No way am I going to let her test drive the Z!

Maddog · 11-04-2015, 03:01 PM

I dont have the Golf GTI but I have the '15 Skoda VRS which uses the Mk7 Golf GTI running gear, mine is the estate version (DSG) and is a great daily driver, my Z is a weekend car as its just not practical for a family

outkazt · 11-04-2015, 04:44 PM

i got both a GTI mkv and a 370z and rather drive the GTI as a daily.

11-11-2013, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I'd get a used gti and a used Z and call it a day. You can't compare the two in terms of DD use. It just depends on what you need. My idea is the best compromise. A 2012 z and a 2008 gti with low miles. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

11-01-2015, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117172	The OP probably has sold whichever car he bought by now. JARblue, Darketch and falavi like this.

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DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	Cant wait for DiCaprio's VW movie!!! Davey likes this.

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binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 15	I had a GTI Mk IV as DD for 4 years, it was awesome. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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11-01-2015, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
falavi Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pembroke Pines Posts: 4 Drives: 16 370ZA7, GTIMK7 Rep Power: 10	I have both an mk7 gti and a '16 370z. I drive a lot as my z got through the break in period in the first month. From my own experience, the gti is hands down a better daily driver (if your looking for comfort and mileage). Hope I'm not too late for an input on this thread. Lol

11-02-2015, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZVox Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South Jersey Posts: 23 Drives: 2016 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	I never owned a VW, but I recently switched over from having a mustang gt. So insurance, gas and maintenance arent really any different. I did obviously lose space, but like you im 32 single, no kids. So I never haul anything bigger then a few grocery bags. I love the Z so far, its my first Japanese vehicles, heck first non mustang car ever. I smile every time I drive it. It feels like a souped up go cart it handles so well. And the shifting is firm and crisp, worlds better then my mustang. Only thing I could possibly say about the VW is what I know about maintenance cost, having an extended warranty etc.

11-02-2015, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Dammit man, buy both, Puck it!!!

11-02-2015, 06:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3367	Zombie thread. Good stuff, guys ...

11-02-2015, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	Haha okay, so I'm a zombie. I still own a 11 GTI (auto w/paddles) and a 13Z (6mt) if anyone cares, but here's what I think. The Z is a much better car to drive. Daily driver or not, it's just a better drivers car that's not harsh on any road. However if you need practicality or fwd for inclement weather, the GTI is a fun car that can still do everything well. But let's put it this way, my wife (who's last two vehicles were minivans) asked to try out the GTI instead of buying another car (made financial sense). She now drives the GTI & loves it. No way and I repeat, No way am I going to let her test drive the Z!

11-04-2015, 03:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Maddog Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 94 Drives: 2012 370z GT a/t Rep Power: 12	I dont have the Golf GTI but I have the '15 Skoda VRS which uses the Mk7 Golf GTI running gear, mine is the estate version (DSG) and is a great daily driver, my Z is a weekend car as its just not practical for a family

11-04-2015, 04:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
outkazt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kihei , maui Posts: 62 Drives: 2012 370z / 2008 GTI Rep Power: 13	i got both a GTI mkv and a 370z and rather drive the GTI as a daily.

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