370Z vs GTR whats the pros

EndyKwon · 06-26-2012, 12:42 AM

I heard that upkeep in the GT-R wasn't too bad compared to a Porsche. As far as insurance goes, its pretty high up there.

dP3NGU1N · 06-26-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MistaVanquish

All -

I just recently sold my 2012 GT-R Black Edition (she'll be missed) and I will be getting a Nismo 370z. I'm sure you're wondering why I'm downgrading from a GT-R, but let's just say that I prefer to do all of the 'driving' myself. Nuff said.
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There ya go. So I was wrong about exactly what he said but the spirit of the statement is there.

VAUROS · 06-26-2012, 01:23 AM

Yea, I just transferred the lease on my GT-R three days ago. When I first bought the GT-R, I was SUPER excited about owning my first super car. I had read all about the GT-R driving like a video game and being too perfect in a lot of aspects. I never thought that these facts would actually take away from the overall experience. If Nissan offered a true manual tranny I think this would add that missing piece; the true connection between driver and car.

As stated many times, if all you are concerned with is being the fastest around the track and knowing you can decimate most cars on the road, then the GT-R is for you. However, if you actually like to 'earn' your driving performance and be fully connected to the car and road, then you need a manual and a car that isn't all but perfect.

boomee · 06-26-2012, 01:43 AM

THanks Mr vanquish I too Love manual even my forster XT has a manual.

forza370z · 06-26-2012, 01:53 AM

Just to add another reason, I actually think the 370z is better looking than the GTR. The GTR is not bad looking, but too bulky and lack of a sports car look. It's more like a luxury sport coupe like the g coupe. Just my 2 cents...

TreeSemdyZee · 06-26-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Just to add another reason, I actually think the 370z is better looking than the GTR. The GTR is not bad looking, but too bulky and lack of a sports car look. It's more like a luxury sport coupe like the g coupe. Just my 2 cents...

LakeShow · 06-26-2012, 02:01 AM

Two different animals, two different price ranges! Cars don't really compare other than they are Nissan's and two door sports cars.

boomee · 06-26-2012, 02:23 AM

but there are alot of people that can afford both i guess because some people are making a switch some up some down it seams to be all in what your looking for

FairladyZ · 06-26-2012, 05:24 AM

I think it's cause people can't afford it lol.

You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha.

Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

MacLean · 06-26-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Just to add another reason, I actually think the 370z is better looking than the GTR. The GTR is not bad looking, but too bulky and lack of a sports car look. It's more like a luxury sport coupe like the g coupe. Just my 2 cents...

+1.........

I have seen more GTR's on the road than the Nismo.

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

I think it's cause people can't afford it lol.

You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha.

Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

+1........

I absolutely agree with you 110%. I would never ever lease an EFFEN GTR. In my personal opinion I think it is stupid to lease a $100k car & have your monthly car payment $1k plus a month. The maintenance is pretty high on the car as well as the insurance. If you can actually afford the car, then you can afford the maintenance & insurance. If one is looking to buy a $100k car, then one should be making at least $250k. If I’m not making $250k plus, then I would never buy a $100k plus car.

FairladyZ · 06-26-2012, 05:25 AM

I think it's cause people can't afford it lol.

You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha.

Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

Kingbaby · 06-26-2012, 06:25 AM

Silly thread

DarkJak · 06-26-2012, 07:58 AM

The Z is lighter, rwd so more rewarding/fun driving experience on the track despite being much slower, cheaper, better fuel economy, and better styled imo.

GT-R would win everything else, faster, more lustworthy, faster, better interior, faster, and 4 seats. Oh, and it's also much faster. :3

DjSquall · 06-26-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

The Z is lighter, rwd so more rewarding/fun driving experience on the track despite being much slower, cheaper, better fuel economy, and better styled imo.

GT-R would win everything else, faster, more lustworthy, faster, better interior, faster, and 4 seats. Oh, and it's also much faster. :3

You forgot to mention the GT-R is faster.

I plan on owning both. I know for a fact that when I get the GT-R, I will miss that rear end kicking out...

kenchan · 06-26-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boomee

Hey I have seen and talked to a couple of people that have decided to ''downgrade'' from gtrs to 370 Zs whats the benifit of that? From what I gather is just that the Z comes in manual. What are the other reasons I have never driven GTR but like other people who arnt in the know everyone talks about that car as a world beating car so why the change?

PS Im new on this forum if I need to have this in another thread please let me know.

the ONLY reason why i didnt get the GTR back in 2009 was because i wanted a MT hobby car and something i can drive spiritedly. GTR's are too stable, too fast, too automatic; it would be too boring to drive around here where i am with 95% of the roads being straight and cop infested.

imho GTR's belong on the track. it's not a gorgeous looking thing either... afterall, it is a big lizard from wat i hear.

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06-26-2012, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 14	I heard that upkeep in the GT-R wasn't too bad compared to a Porsche. As far as insurance goes, its pretty high up there.

06-26-2012, 01:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 14	Yea, I just transferred the lease on my GT-R three days ago. When I first bought the GT-R, I was SUPER excited about owning my first super car. I had read all about the GT-R driving like a video game and being too perfect in a lot of aspects. I never thought that these facts would actually take away from the overall experience. If Nissan offered a true manual tranny I think this would add that missing piece; the true connection between driver and car. As stated many times, if all you are concerned with is being the fastest around the track and knowing you can decimate most cars on the road, then the GT-R is for you. However, if you actually like to 'earn' your driving performance and be fully connected to the car and road, then you need a manual and a car that isn't all but perfect.

06-26-2012, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
boomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 29 Drives: sleepy forester Xt Rep Power: 14	THanks Mr vanquish I too Love manual even my forster XT has a manual.

06-26-2012, 01:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Just to add another reason, I actually think the 370z is better looking than the GTR. The GTR is not bad looking, but too bulky and lack of a sports car look. It's more like a luxury sport coupe like the g coupe. Just my 2 cents...

06-26-2012, 02:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
boomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 29 Drives: sleepy forester Xt Rep Power: 14	but there are alot of people that can afford both i guess because some people are making a switch some up some down it seams to be all in what your looking for

06-26-2012, 05:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 18	I think it's cause people can't afford it lol. You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha. Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

06-26-2012, 05:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 18	I think it's cause people can't afford it lol. You need to be making 200k a year or more. I'm wiling to bet its a monetary issue more than the car itself haha. Nissan said the average buyers income is 200 to be comfortable with payments etc.

06-26-2012, 07:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16805	The Z is lighter, rwd so more rewarding/fun driving experience on the track despite being much slower, cheaper, better fuel economy, and better styled imo. GT-R would win everything else, faster, more lustworthy, faster, better interior, faster, and 4 seats. Oh, and it's also much faster. :3