Lemon Law Won! 2010 GTR Transmission Failure! Corvette Z06 vs Nissan GTR vs GT500 vs Ariel Atom

I get a full refund plus any interest paid.

BBB took care of the arbitration and made the process extremely painless. Nissan not so much, but I don't want to go to into detail without legal advice. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share the audio, but I would love for you guys to hear what transpired.
I'll also check to see if I can publish the arbitrators findings.

OK, MY TRANNY BROKE but at least it's being covered under warranty! The dealership took the trans pan off to today and found metal shavings. :-( I am hating on Nissan now, only 400 babied miles! ... Please understand I'm not(pre-tranny failing) hating on the GT-R, in fact I'm selling the Z06 because the GT-R is the better car but if you're Interested in comparisons feel free to post on the video and I will answer your questions. I also have an Ariel Atom and previously owned a Shelby GT500 so I can compare these two vehicles as well.

The Corvette Z06 is better looking, more comfortable for me to drive, faster in almost every way besides 20-60 mile per hour. The exhaust note of the Z06 with aftermarket exhaust makes me feel like a man. The exhaust not of the GT-R with aftermarket exhaust is supercar sexy.

The Z06 is extremely cheap to maintain but does have it's share of quality control issues with the motor. The '08 and '09 have oil starvation issues on the track and they have a high failure rate with the needle bearings in the roller rockers. The maintenance and the tires on the GT-R cost significantly more. GT-R has lots of noises, not all of them sounding good. The GT-R idles much better. The Corvette even gets more attention, especially from women. I've had them follow me home. Women do not even notice the GT-R. Anyone that does not know cars is impressed most by the Ariel Atom, second the Z06 and finally the GT-R.

If I were to choose between the two I would absolutely choose the GT-R and here's why. It has four seats and my kids fit comfortably in the back. I'm an engineer and I love it for what it is, what it does, how it does it and how it shows me how it does it. My boys love it for it's computer screen that shows you everything (position of steering wheel, pedals, transmission, boost, pressures, temperatures, g-forces, etc). It is WAY easier to drive fast and much safer to do so than the Z06. Despite not having memory seats, not having auto-lamps and not having leather inserts the GT-Rs interiori is a 1000 times better. I love having it as a daily driver because sometimes I just don't want to shift, but other times I do and with the GT-R I have that capability. Yes maintenance is high, but if you buy this car... let's be honest, you can afford the maintenance. It's an impractical car, if you want pratical go buy a Camry, and it's a great car.

I feel like I'm sitting and driving in a supercar when I drive the GT-R not the Z06.

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• Lexus
• LS460L
• Corvette
• Z06
• Nissan
• GTR

[bond1011]

ok why do u have this video named transmission failure? and ariel atom? just to get more views or something??!!

[hammerton510]

@bond1011 The video was originally posted to allow anyone wanting someone with real world experience to give opinions on the cars. Unfortunately my transmission failed on the Nissan GT-R at ~480 miles after 2 weeks of ownership. IT then became a video highlighting the plight of many GT-R owners. I have an Ariel Atom and owned a GT500 as well. If anyone has any questions related to my experience with the Z06, GT-R, GT500 or Atom they were welcome to ask.

[cozzey05]

If I was your neighbor I would just sit on my porch and stare in envy

[TheForcefin]

No worries hammerton510. Let haters hate....thats what they do on youtube before they get in there galant and go to work at walmart.

[310stanger]

I should have pursued IT about 10 yrs ago instead of auto technician lol I'd be the guy buying the cars instead of the jerk fixing em for no money lol

[bond1011]

@hammerton510 ok then sry that was all my fault, whenever i hear a corvette vs a GT-R i automatically think racing! lol

[hammerton510]

@RaNdY04gt Executive for Information Technology.

[RaNdY04gt]

@hammerton510

what does a chief information officer do. You should trade your z06 for the zr1.

[hammerton510]

@furbygr I test drove the ZR1. I was considering replacing the GT-R with one. To be honest, I didn't see enough of an advantage over the Z06 to warrant the $50,000 premium. I would like the brake package on the Z06 though.

[hammerton510]

@RaNdY04gt No, a Chief Information Officer, husband and father of two wonderful children.

[bonekeeper16]

still looks sexy