Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

elmz · 02-07-2012, 02:24 PM

I live in SD and the Z is not a problem as a DD here. As far as parking pains and door dings, that's not limited to SD or any location, the Z is a wider car so its more prone to door dings. The Z is the better performer if that matters to you, but the GTI is more practical. Take them for a test drive and let us know what you think.

gsxr750 · 02-07-2012, 03:26 PM

get a nissian base versa with a stick manual or a auto transmission , for $10.5k its a hell of a deal, same room as a sentra and the same engine. You can always dress up a black or a red one up with wheels and tires and still have a sweat ride and laugh all the way to the bank.

CMadison · 10-18-2013, 04:19 PM

I just read this thread, but thought I could add some personal experience since I just switched from a 2008 GTI to a 2012 Z. I miss the gas mileage a bit from the switch and being able to carry larger items like golf clubs or coolers, etc. For instance, I can't fill more than 2 5-gallon water jugs at a time. It was also nice being kinda unassuming on the road, not bringing much attention to myself in a mid-sized city.

On the other hand, I love the Z's boost in HP and handling, but there aren't many Zs out there and I have to remind myself to tone it down in daily traffic because my Z is the only one like it in town. That wouldn't be the case in SD, though. Also, the Z gets the "pussy factor" bump-up over the GTI, since it is much sexier. That will help since you're single.

Hope this helps a bit.

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02-07-2012, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	I live in SD and the Z is not a problem as a DD here. As far as parking pains and door dings, that's not limited to SD or any location, the Z is a wider car so its more prone to door dings. The Z is the better performer if that matters to you, but the GTI is more practical. Take them for a test drive and let us know what you think.

02-07-2012, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	get a nissian base versa with a stick manual or a auto transmission , for $10.5k its a hell of a deal, same room as a sentra and the same engine. You can always dress up a black or a red one up with wheels and tires and still have a sweat ride and laugh all the way to the bank.

10-18-2013, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
CMadison Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 226 Drives: '12 PW T/S 6MT Rep Power: 13	I just read this thread, but thought I could add some personal experience since I just switched from a 2008 GTI to a 2012 Z. I miss the gas mileage a bit from the switch and being able to carry larger items like golf clubs or coolers, etc. For instance, I can't fill more than 2 5-gallon water jugs at a time. It was also nice being kinda unassuming on the road, not bringing much attention to myself in a mid-sized city. On the other hand, I love the Z's boost in HP and handling, but there aren't many Zs out there and I have to remind myself to tone it down in daily traffic because my Z is the only one like it in town. That wouldn't be the case in SD, though. Also, the Z gets the "pussy factor" bump-up over the GTI, since it is much sexier. That will help since you're single. Hope this helps a bit.