370Z vs GTR whats the pros

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-26-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

Why not an M3 or a Mustang as an alternative?

kenchan · 06-26-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Why not an M3 or a Mustang as an alternative?

cause M3 and Mustang have 4 seats and not really special to me in terms of styling. i liked the E46 M3's but not the current model...and the latest bimmers look like a toyota + hyundai mix.

Cmike2780 · 06-26-2012, 09:30 AM

I think a better alternative for a 'driver's car' in the price range lower than or close to the GT-R would be the 'new' Porsche 911/Boxter S/Cayman S/R, Lotus Exige/Evora or even the Audi TT RS.

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NYBladeZ · 06-26-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I think a better alternative for a 'driver's car' in the price range lower than or close to the GT-R would be the 'new' Porsche 911/Boxter S/Cayman S/R, Lotus Exige/Evora or even the Audi TT RS.

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The Lotus Exige is way cheaper than a GTR, unless you buy one brand spankin new for $75k but that would be foolish since the car hasn't really changed must after they added the supercharger.

boomee · 06-26-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Why not an M3 or a Mustang as an alternative?

i think those are possible alternatives as well as the STi ( for me at least) let the flame of the new guy begin

m4a1mustang · 06-26-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by boomee

i think those are possible alternatives as well as the STi ( for me at least) let the flame of the new guy begin

GaleForce · 06-26-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

Somberlaine · 06-26-2012, 09:11 AM

two completely different cars with completely different markets. hard to compare the two.
Do i want a GTR? yes. Does the fact that it doesnt have a manual tranny bother me? no. can I afford it? no.

NYBladeZ · 06-26-2012, 09:32 AM

If I had the choice I'd still go with a manual Z, clunky tranny and all. The Z is a real sports car whereas the GTR is an engineering masterpiece and a very very fast car. The pros are relatively easy to list, Z is cheaper, upkeep is cheaper, RWD, manual transmission, and looks better.

FairladyZ · 06-26-2012, 09:50 AM

All i gotta say is, if you are downgrading from a 100k car to a 30k car to me its more of a money issue.

If you can afford a GTR, like ACTUALLY AFFORD ONE, you can buy a Z too if you really wanted to.

If i can afford a GTR, i would never back track to a Z, regardless of Manual or not. *I'd buy both*

Fabio88 · 06-26-2012, 09:57 AM

I own a 2010 stock super silver GTR it doesn't feel like a real sports car so I bought another car a 2012 370z sport touring model it currently has 600 rwhp and it feels way more sporty...

kenchan · 06-26-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabio88

I own a 2010 stock super silver GTR it doesn't feel like a real sports car so I bought another car a 2012 370z sport touring model it currently has 600 rwhp and it feels way more sporty...

there you have it folks.

/thread.

Evofusion · 06-26-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there you have it folks.

/thread.

So the moral of the story is.

Buy a 370z and build it up to 600whp then you will have what you want

Mt Tam I am · 06-26-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

All i gotta say is, if you are downgrading from a 100k car to a 30k car to me its more of a money issue.

If you can afford a GTR, like ACTUALLY AFFORD ONE, you can buy a Z too if you really wanted to.

If i can afford a GTR, i would never back track to a Z, regardless of Manual or not. *I'd buy both*

This is true financially. I still have a limited amount of garage space. Which car gets booted to the street? The Z I guess. The GTR at $100K so I can have half a dozen winning track days (big maybe) and then drive the manual the rest of the year is too impractical for me. I like driving from work to the track and then for groceries, and home, all in one car. This way I practice every day in my track car.

Cmike2780 · 06-26-2012, 11:14 AM

I kind of agree. GT-R with a 6-speed and Syncro-Rev would be awesome.

06-26-2012, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I think a better alternative for a 'driver's car' in the price range lower than or close to the GT-R would be the 'new' Porsche 911/Boxter S/Cayman S/R, Lotus Exige/Evora or even the Audi TT RS. 0.02 __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-26-2012, 09:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	If I had the choice I'd still go with a manual Z, clunky tranny and all. The Z is a real sports car whereas the GTR is an engineering masterpiece and a very very fast car. The pros are relatively easy to list, Z is cheaper, upkeep is cheaper, RWD, manual transmission, and looks better. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

06-26-2012, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 18	All i gotta say is, if you are downgrading from a 100k car to a 30k car to me its more of a money issue. If you can afford a GTR, like ACTUALLY AFFORD ONE, you can buy a Z too if you really wanted to. If i can afford a GTR, i would never back track to a Z, regardless of Manual or not. I'd buy both Last edited by FairladyZ; 06-26-2012 at 09:59 AM.

06-26-2012, 11:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I kind of agree. GT-R with a 6-speed and Syncro-Rev would be awesome. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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