Good morning from Germany!

alvitdk · 03-27-2013, 09:39 PM

So, it's done, just put the first 100 miles on my spanking brand new 370Z, all I can say is "AWESOME". Best ride I ever had, well close to my Porsche 428S4, but so far....just thrilling. Power is great, even though I still keeping it below 4k and no full throttle, and it is just so beautiful in Pearl White. Can't wait to start modding, with some items already on order

You will love it, no regrets whatsoever, and I never through I would say that, having driven BMW and Audi for the last 15 Years.

nmjaxx9 · 03-27-2013, 10:22 PM

Welcome and congrats!!

Harris · 03-28-2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alvitdk

So, it's done, just put the first 100 miles on my spanking brand new 370Z, all I can say is "AWESOME". Best ride I ever had, well close to my Porsche 428S4, but so far....just thrilling. Power is great, even though I still keeping it below 4k and no full throttle, and it is just so beautiful in Pearl White. Can't wait to start modding, with some items already on order

You will love it, no regrets whatsoever, and I never through I would say that, having driven BMW and Audi for the last 15 Years.

That sounds awesome mate! Congrats! Did you get the MT or AT? I´m definitely going for the stickshift

DEpointfive0 · 03-28-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Harris

That sounds awesome mate! Congrats! Did you get the MT or AT? I´m definitely going for the stickshift

Don't be like that... Go at least TRY the 7AT!!! You'll be surprised at how quickly it up and downshifts. And it's more useable power because the 1st gear in the manual feels too short, lol (oh, and go feel the clutch pedal... The reason I didn't buy a M6)

Harris · 03-28-2013, 03:18 AM

I will try both before deciding but I actually love manual transmissions. Even if you get the best lap times with the AT, the MT will pretty much always give you (me

) the best driving experience. But that´s the matter of taste thing

chknhawk · 03-28-2013, 05:22 AM

Agreed

alvitdk · 03-28-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Harris

That sounds awesome mate! Congrats! Did you get the MT or AT? I´m definitely going for the stickshift

Could not bring it to go Automatic, I test drove both, a manual in a NISMO and Automatic in the Sport. Even though I agree the automatic is not shabby, my BMW had a much better refined automatic, and I felt I would always compare it to it. Also my last 3 cars where automatic and it was time for a change, I almost forgot how awesome it is to have full and instant control over it.

To make it short, manual was the way to go for me, but I'm sure the Automatic is great for others, test drive both.

/Angelo350Z/ · 03-28-2013, 06:20 AM

Welcome! I lived in Germany for 4 years and there's not a day that goes by when I don't miss it. Are you taking your car to the Nordschleife?

Harris · 03-28-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chknhawk

Agreed

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Originally Posted by alvitdk

how awesome it is to have full and instant control over it.

That´s the point for me! It´s nice having a clutch, especially when you´re going sideways and when the streets are slippery in winter. But I´m going to try the automatic like I did with the 325i. (I chose the stick

)

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Welcome! I lived in Germany for 4 years and there's not a day that goes by when I don't miss it. Are you taking your car to the Nordschleife?

Of course I will! The Nordschleife is only about 120miles away from my place

bmarcinczyk14 · 03-28-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Don't be like that... Go at least TRY the 7AT!!! You'll be surprised at how quickly it up and downshifts. And it's more useable power because the 1st gear in the manual feels too short, lol (oh, and go feel the clutch pedal... The reason I didn't buy a M6)

A manual is a manual. IMO there is no replacement for that, I don't care how good the auto is (I have driven the auto version and admit I was impressed). Anyways go for the Z man you won't be disappointed! Plus I'm sure in Germany you'll get tons of looks considering they aren't too many over there I'm guessing, BMW on the other hand..... I really appreciate the Germany cars though, if I had the money I would grab myself a Porsche GT3 RS

My dad has a mint condition E30 M3 in the process of swapping in a euro S50, can't wait until that project is finished! Good luck with your search!

Harris · 03-28-2013, 01:31 PM

Indeed I don´t see many Zs here! Maybe one or two a year.
I love german cars! I drove the BMW e39 M5 a few months ago - what a machine! I suggest everyone to try this awesome 5l V8! And actually I had a ride in a 997 GT3 as a passenger last year with a very ambitious driver on Bavarian country road. That was an experience I will never forget!

I´m gonna visit a Nissan dealer next weak to have a first close look at the 370

03-27-2013, 09:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
alvitdk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Braunfels/TX Age: 56 Posts: 140 Drives: 13' Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	So, it's done, just put the first 100 miles on my spanking brand new 370Z, all I can say is "AWESOME". Best ride I ever had, well close to my Porsche 428S4, but so far....just thrilling. Power is great, even though I still keeping it below 4k and no full throttle, and it is just so beautiful in Pearl White. Can't wait to start modding, with some items already on order You will love it, no regrets whatsoever, and I never through I would say that, having driven BMW and Audi for the last 15 Years. Harris likes this.

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Harris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 11 Drives: Not yet a Z Rep Power: 13	I will try both before deciding but I actually love manual transmissions. Even if you get the best lap times with the AT, the MT will pretty much always give you (me ) the best driving experience. But that´s the matter of taste thing DEpointfive0 likes this.

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chknhawk Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 541 Drives: Like a batouttahell! Rep Power: 14	Agreed __________________ \| AEM \| INVIDIA \| GREDDY \| STANCE \| NISMO \| SETRAB \| STOPTECH \| HAWK \| TOYO \| HANKOOK \| BRIDE (wishlist) \|

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	Welcome! I lived in Germany for 4 years and there's not a day that goes by when I don't miss it. Are you taking your car to the Nordschleife? __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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Harris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 11 Drives: Not yet a Z Rep Power: 13	Indeed I don´t see many Zs here! Maybe one or two a year. I love german cars! I drove the BMW e39 M5 a few months ago - what a machine! I suggest everyone to try this awesome 5l V8! And actually I had a ride in a 997 GT3 as a passenger last year with a very ambitious driver on Bavarian country road. That was an experience I will never forget! I´m gonna visit a Nissan dealer next weak to have a first close look at the 370