Never thought I would buy a white, auto Z, but I LOVE IT NOM NOM

macaddict111 · 05-15-2012, 03:08 PM

Hey all! I'm new to the forum and thought I would say hi. My last three cars have been manual and bright colored, 94 red camaro (what a crappy car), 96 red Eclipse (ehh it was ok), and 04 yellow Tiburon (OMG I loved that car, they never get enough credit). I knew it was time for a significant upgrade, and for me it was really between the Z and the Camaro. I'm an Electrical Engineering major, and the Z's VVEL, Intelligent Key, and other tech goodies really turned me on (I also never mod my cars so I'm not worried about that stuff getting in the way). I love the styling of the Camaro, but the Z is just freaking gorgeous, significantly faster, and honestly I feel like it's one of the most advanced consumer cars on the market.

I never thought I would buy an automatic, though. I used to be one of those automatic haters. I've always known that autos can be better than human shifters, but was never willing to think about getting one myself. I guess the SEVEN really got my attention though. And I just wasn't super impressed with the manual on the Z. The Tiburon's 6-speed put the Z's manual to shame in my opinion. When I tested out the auto it was just so much more fun and effortless. And I'm glad I got it because the shifts are RIDICULOUSLY fast and responsive, and it just seems right at home in the middle of a sophisticated tech car. My non-car friends really go googley over the paddles too.

I also never thought I would get a white car. I feel like a lot of people reduce their very sexy sports car to a mediocre, nobody-will-ever-look-at-it blob by getting grey or some other muted color. My dad has always had bright (red or yellow) sports cars, and I noticed how people who don't know cars always thought my last three cars were really fast or nice just based on the color. So I started looking for a red Z, but none were really out there that I could get. I saw a white one at night, and I was sold right away. It's the perfect color for this car! And the metallic and pearlescent tone to it means it's anything but a dull, dead white. It has a ton of body and really shows off the lines of the car the best, easily. PLUS I'm a huge Portal fan, and I think the white Z looks like a portal gun, so I'm going to put a white Aperture Science on the back window and see if I can get a few laughs...

Anyways, I could gush about the Z all day, but it's amazing and I'm very very glad I got it. Thanks for the awesome forum, and I'm excited that there's so much info on this car from people who actually own/mod/drive them! Here's a couple pics for right now.

I'm really loving this shot I took last night too:

otacon88 · 05-15-2012, 05:41 PM

hey congrats man! the car is looking good. I'm a soon to be new Z owner also.

I was having the hardest time deciding on a color myself, between white, black, and red. When I saw the red in person, i was mesmerized and fell in love. I've having my red ship from half way across the country, so i'll have to wait a couple more days but definitely worth it for me!

i also will be getting the automatic. a lot more fun to drive than the manual i think, and we can always switch over to clutch less shifting if we need to! best of both worlds.

azn370z · 05-15-2012, 05:43 PM

Welcome. There's a meet this Saturday 11 am at kuni lynnwood.

LakeShow · 05-15-2012, 06:00 PM

Welcome and congrats! PW looks great.

muzik212 · 05-15-2012, 07:17 PM

Welcome and congrats! Im a new Z owner myself and like you, never thought I would ever buy an automatic sports car. I am loving it!

Sean

Tribalpinoy91 · 05-15-2012, 11:14 PM

Wow, great pictures.

6MT · 05-15-2012, 11:21 PM

Hi

864Zbeast · 05-15-2012, 11:32 PM

Congrats!

Jordo! · 05-16-2012, 12:24 AM

Congrats!

BTW: Same drivetrain losses as the MT (full lock up from 2nd on, so a solid connection between trans and motor), and shifts faster -- annnnd... can be tuned to shift even faster still.

Enjoy :tup!

One_Quick_Z · 05-16-2012, 06:37 AM

Welcome and congrats!

I love PW!

DAN

Staggered357 · 05-16-2012, 08:21 AM

Congrats does the auto come with the paddle shifters also?

370ZilverZ · 05-16-2012, 08:45 AM

Welcome and congrats. Paddle shifting is great!!!

Nismo89 · 05-16-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staggered357

Congrats does the auto come with the paddle shifters also?

yes the auto has the paddle shifters

you can either use the paddles OR use the shift knob just like a regular manuel..... only difference is that its cluthless.

tjlazer · 05-16-2012, 12:33 PM

Hey I think I saw you on Canyon Road the other day!

macaddict111 · 05-16-2012, 01:16 PM

I'm not even sure where that is. lol I have been driving all over Tacoma EVERYDAY though (haha) so it's possible.

05-15-2012, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
macaddict111 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 33 Drives: '09 370z White Auto Rep Power: 13	Never thought I would buy a white, auto Z, but I LOVE IT NOM NOM Hey all! I'm new to the forum and thought I would say hi. My last three cars have been manual and bright colored, 94 red camaro (what a crappy car), 96 red Eclipse (ehh it was ok), and 04 yellow Tiburon (OMG I loved that car, they never get enough credit). I knew it was time for a significant upgrade, and for me it was really between the Z and the Camaro. I'm an Electrical Engineering major, and the Z's VVEL, Intelligent Key, and other tech goodies really turned me on (I also never mod my cars so I'm not worried about that stuff getting in the way). I love the styling of the Camaro, but the Z is just freaking gorgeous, significantly faster, and honestly I feel like it's one of the most advanced consumer cars on the market. I never thought I would buy an automatic, though. I used to be one of those automatic haters. I've always known that autos can be better than human shifters, but was never willing to think about getting one myself. I guess the SEVEN really got my attention though. And I just wasn't super impressed with the manual on the Z. The Tiburon's 6-speed put the Z's manual to shame in my opinion. When I tested out the auto it was just so much more fun and effortless. And I'm glad I got it because the shifts are RIDICULOUSLY fast and responsive, and it just seems right at home in the middle of a sophisticated tech car. My non-car friends really go googley over the paddles too. I also never thought I would get a white car. I feel like a lot of people reduce their very sexy sports car to a mediocre, nobody-will-ever-look-at-it blob by getting grey or some other muted color. My dad has always had bright (red or yellow) sports cars, and I noticed how people who don't know cars always thought my last three cars were really fast or nice just based on the color. So I started looking for a red Z, but none were really out there that I could get. I saw a white one at night, and I was sold right away. It's the perfect color for this car! And the metallic and pearlescent tone to it means it's anything but a dull, dead white. It has a ton of body and really shows off the lines of the car the best, easily. PLUS I'm a huge Portal fan, and I think the white Z looks like a portal gun, so I'm going to put a white Aperture Science on the back window and see if I can get a few laughs... Anyways, I could gush about the Z all day, but it's amazing and I'm very very glad I got it. Thanks for the awesome forum, and I'm excited that there's so much info on this car from people who actually own/mod/drive them! Here's a couple pics for right now. I'm really loving this shot I took last night too:

05-15-2012, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Welcome. There's a meet this Saturday 11 am at kuni lynnwood. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

05-15-2012, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Welcome and congrats! PW looks great. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-15-2012, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
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05-15-2012, 11:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
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05-15-2012, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
otacon88 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 155 Drives: Red 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	hey congrats man! the car is looking good. I'm a soon to be new Z owner also. I was having the hardest time deciding on a color myself, between white, black, and red. When I saw the red in person, i was mesmerized and fell in love. I've having my red ship from half way across the country, so i'll have to wait a couple more days but definitely worth it for me! i also will be getting the automatic. a lot more fun to drive than the manual i think, and we can always switch over to clutch less shifting if we need to! best of both worlds.

05-15-2012, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
muzik212 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeastern NJ Posts: 103 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Welcome and congrats! Im a new Z owner myself and like you, never thought I would ever buy an automatic sports car. I am loving it! Sean

05-15-2012, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	Wow, great pictures.

05-16-2012, 12:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Congrats! BTW: Same drivetrain losses as the MT (full lock up from 2nd on, so a solid connection between trans and motor), and shifts faster -- annnnd... can be tuned to shift even faster still. Enjoy :tup! __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

05-16-2012, 06:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Welcome and congrats! I love PW! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

05-16-2012, 08:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Staggered357 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY VA GA Posts: 149 Drives: Nissan Maxima 10 Rep Power: 13	Congrats does the auto come with the paddle shifters also?

05-16-2012, 08:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Welcome and congrats. Paddle shifting is great!!! __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

05-16-2012, 12:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Hey I think I saw you on Canyon Road the other day! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-16-2012, 01:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
macaddict111 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 33 Drives: '09 370z White Auto Rep Power: 13	I'm not even sure where that is. lol I have been driving all over Tacoma EVERYDAY though (haha) so it's possible.

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