Which 370z is good for me?

antivirus6613 · 12-16-2009, 08:28 PM

I was looking at the different configs on the 370z and I was leaning toward nismo until I read a bunch of reviews to only find that there wasnt that much of a step up in performance and most of the extra options were stripped out.

Then I was looking at the roadster (convertible) but the Nav system is not offered in that vehicle, which is an option I would love, especially with the bluetooth. I know the sport package is a must, I want the nav system for the BT and traffic updates. So touring version and base are left...

Also I haven't driven a stick before but the syncrorev match seems to make it a little easier during downshift and a lot of my friends know how to drive a stick so I could learn. Although the 7spd automatic with paddles looks alright...What do you guys think?

zfokaiz · 12-16-2009, 08:35 PM

all of this is up to your personal opinion on what you want out of your car. me? I'm not a fan of convertibles. I wanted nav but i couldnt bring myself to swing the extra cash for something that I MIGHT use once or twice, and I didnt care about heated seats or leather. so base w/ sport package was the way I went. But its all on what you want and are willing to spend. good luck with your decision and welcome to the forum.

cjof2003 · 12-16-2009, 08:42 PM

Can you put the nav in the base? I thought it was only the Touring model that you could add Nav to?

StLRedrider · 12-16-2009, 08:43 PM

sport/touring

John Bradley · 12-16-2009, 08:52 PM

Navi IS in the roadster

Modshack · 12-16-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bradley

Navi IS in the roadster

Yeah, it's an option. I sat in one the other day....

John Bradley · 12-16-2009, 09:03 PM

yeap.. i love mine

antivirus6613 · 12-16-2009, 09:50 PM

Roadster with Nav? Now were talking.

What colors does the softtop come in?

Any inputs on manual vs auto.

And thanks, this forum will definitely be helpful once I get my Z, hopefully before winter ends.

John Bradley · 12-16-2009, 09:58 PM

Well I love the manual, and for me black top is the best.. but thats just me..
Being in the south the roadster was a no brainer.. although I love the lines of the coupe !!

antivirus6613 · 12-16-2009, 10:08 PM

I was thinking black 2010 roadster nav and sport package black soft top

Trips · 12-16-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antivirus6613

I was looking at the different configs on the 370z and I was leaning toward nismo until I read a bunch of reviews to only find that there wasnt that much of a step up in performance and most of the extra options were stripped out.

Then I was looking at the roadster (convertible) but the Nav system is not offered in that vehicle, which is an option I would love, especially with the bluetooth. I know the sport package is a must, I want the nav system for the BT and traffic updates. So touring version and base are left...

Also I haven't driven a stick before but the syncrorev match seems to make it a little easier during downshift and a lot of my friends know how to drive a stick so I could learn. Although the 7spd automatic with paddles looks alright...What do you guys think?

Head over to your local dealer, and take a test drive so you can get a better feel of the car, and make a better decision of what is best for your needs.

djsizzy · 12-16-2009, 10:20 PM

i would always say that a manual is more "natural" for a car like this, so I wouldn't have really considered a 7AT. That being said...if you know your going to be stuck in a lot of traffic the automatic may make more sense.

If you won't be stuck in traffic i would definitely go with the manual. It shouldn't take you too long to learn to drive a stick, especially if you get a friend to help you out some afternoon or just mess around with it in a parking lot.

antivirus6613 · 12-16-2009, 10:27 PM

I live in MI so there's some traffic but hopefully ill b using it on highways a lot. Hows the 7spd auto transmission paddles?

carlos3366 · 12-17-2009, 08:53 AM

C'mon man! you won't buy a roadster 'cuz it doesn't have Nav?

If you really wanted a convert. you would not be asking this question.

The roadster and coupe are two different cars. The roadster is much more fun IMHO.

You are gonna learn to drive stick w/a 30K+ car? Get an auto.

John Bradley · 12-17-2009, 08:58 AM

Give Lou a call on the Dealer List here, I think I saw he had one in black with navi and sport

12-16-2009, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
antivirus6613 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: plymouth Posts: 55 Drives: 07 Explorer XLT Rep Power: 15	Which 370z is good for me? I was looking at the different configs on the 370z and I was leaning toward nismo until I read a bunch of reviews to only find that there wasnt that much of a step up in performance and most of the extra options were stripped out. Then I was looking at the roadster (convertible) but the Nav system is not offered in that vehicle, which is an option I would love, especially with the bluetooth. I know the sport package is a must, I want the nav system for the BT and traffic updates. So touring version and base are left... Also I haven't driven a stick before but the syncrorev match seems to make it a little easier during downshift and a lot of my friends know how to drive a stick so I could learn. Although the 7spd automatic with paddles looks alright...What do you guys think?

12-16-2009, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	sport/touring __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

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12-16-2009, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
zfokaiz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Carteret Posts: 98 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	all of this is up to your personal opinion on what you want out of your car. me? I'm not a fan of convertibles. I wanted nav but i couldnt bring myself to swing the extra cash for something that I MIGHT use once or twice, and I didnt care about heated seats or leather. so base w/ sport package was the way I went. But its all on what you want and are willing to spend. good luck with your decision and welcome to the forum.

12-16-2009, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
cjof2003 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 74 Drives: 02 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 16	Can you put the nav in the base? I thought it was only the Touring model that you could add Nav to?

12-16-2009, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	Navi IS in the roadster

12-16-2009, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	yeap.. i love mine

12-16-2009, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
antivirus6613 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: plymouth Posts: 55 Drives: 07 Explorer XLT Rep Power: 15	Roadster with Nav? Now were talking. What colors does the softtop come in? Any inputs on manual vs auto. And thanks, this forum will definitely be helpful once I get my Z, hopefully before winter ends.

12-16-2009, 09:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	Well I love the manual, and for me black top is the best.. but thats just me.. Being in the south the roadster was a no brainer.. although I love the lines of the coupe !!

12-16-2009, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
antivirus6613 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: plymouth Posts: 55 Drives: 07 Explorer XLT Rep Power: 15	I was thinking black 2010 roadster nav and sport package black soft top

12-16-2009, 10:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
djsizzy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 44 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	i would always say that a manual is more "natural" for a car like this, so I wouldn't have really considered a 7AT. That being said...if you know your going to be stuck in a lot of traffic the automatic may make more sense. If you won't be stuck in traffic i would definitely go with the manual. It shouldn't take you too long to learn to drive a stick, especially if you get a friend to help you out some afternoon or just mess around with it in a parking lot.

12-16-2009, 10:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
antivirus6613 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: plymouth Posts: 55 Drives: 07 Explorer XLT Rep Power: 15	I live in MI so there's some traffic but hopefully ill b using it on highways a lot. Hows the 7spd auto transmission paddles?

12-17-2009, 08:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
carlos3366 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 54 Drives: 05 camry, 97 500sl Rep Power: 16	C'mon man! you won't buy a roadster 'cuz it doesn't have Nav? If you really wanted a convert. you would not be asking this question. The roadster and coupe are two different cars. The roadster is much more fun IMHO. You are gonna learn to drive stick w/a 30K+ car? Get an auto.

12-17-2009, 08:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	Give Lou a call on the Dealer List here, I think I saw he had one in black with navi and sport