Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

ImportConvert · 02-07-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Great forum,

I'll be test driving these two new cars this week. My concerns are ownership. I've browsed this forum for months. At this point, I'm still on the fence. I'm curious to see if there are any former GTI owners who can offer their thoughts. Please try to be as unbiased as possible. The Z seems like it might be a pain in the *** to own and drive everyday...but I know many of you already do it and still love it. Parking in San Diego sucks, and I'm just worried that the Z will get f--ked up by inconsiderate people. Some of you crack me up on how you handle the attention. You guys really love your cars.

Me:
32 years old next month
No wife/no kids...tubes are tied
Good stable job
Nice apt with garage
Do my own maintenance
Car will be a daily driver...no track days...no mods
First new car

I actually prefer the simple clean looks of the GTI, but I find the Z more sexy, and it looks like it would be more fulfilling to drive. 2 seater is perfect for my lifestyle. Price and power output are not a big issue, but those expensive tires cannot be ignored.

OTD:
28K - GTI
36K - 370Z Base+sport

Insurance (6 months)
GTI - $383
370Z- $459

I really want to hate you for living in a state with cheap insurance.

Other than that, forget price, buy the one you want. That's not enough difference to really matter if you are financing. What, $80 a month difference or something? Seriously. Just get the one you want. You will kick your arse every day you drive your second choice car, if you don't. After driving them both, you'll know what to do.

PS. I assume you are male since you mention "no wife", even though you had your "tubes tied"? Anyway, if you're a guy and you mean "vasectomy", any side-effects at all? I have considered this strongly here as of late.

DLSTR · 02-07-2012, 05:48 AM

Ive got both. Neither is bad. One carries more than the other. Im the same, woman, cars, no kids. You wont make a bad decision.

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02-07-2012, 05:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21269	Ive got both. Neither is bad. One carries more than the other. Im the same, woman, cars, no kids. You wont make a bad decision.