Advantages of an auto sports package..

Chuck33079 · 01-11-2018, 02:58 PM

So the transmission choice changes how the brakes and diff feel? That's news to me, and everyone else. Like I said, the addition of the automatic doesn't change so much that your earlier experience with your own sport package Z is not applicable. Use what's left of your mind and make your own decisions.

sp911 · 01-11-2018, 03:17 PM

I recommend you get a Camaro.

ZeeBabar · 01-11-2018, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

So the transmission choice changes how the brakes and diff feel? That's news to me, and everyone else. Like I said, the addition of the automatic doesn't change so much that your earlier experience with your own sport package Z is not applicable. Use what's left of your mind and make your own decisions.

Thanks, I value your views and it appears that you believe that even with the auto, the 2015 sports package is the better car than the 2017 base coupe.

I left a message to the guy asking if we could meet and test drive each others car. His car fax is clean.

enkei2k · 01-12-2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I met a guy at a Nissan coffee meet. He has a 2015 Black sports package with 20k miles. It's automatic. I told him I wish I had a sports package with the red Brembo brakes. He said I could trade my base blue Nissan with 30k miles for his, straight up.

He has the 2015 Brembo brakes and 20k miles but it's auto.

I have the 2017 with 30k miles, also auto.

He likes my blue color.

Reasons to trade or not?

Akebonos...not Brembos. At least to my understanding.

Jhill · 01-13-2018, 12:16 AM

Trade him and take the money you saved not buying the sports package and get it painted if you really want the blue. It’s simple the sports package gives you the rays wheels, LSD (even if only viscous its better than nothing), the spoiler, the bigger multi piston brakes and auto vs auto the sport gets paddle shifters.

This really isn’t a hard decision considering his has even less miles.

Ventruck · 01-13-2018, 03:53 AM

Basically all I'd do is take both cars to a dealer, get an inspection, and bam if his passes..

jchammond · 01-13-2018, 04:22 AM

Unsure on the Sport package; but 2015’ is when the 3.692 diff ratio was added to the A/T Nismo & the sticks got a 3.92:1
75mph cruising rpm’s is 2550 vs 2800 (3.357 vs 3.692)

ZeeBabar · 01-13-2018, 09:59 AM

Well, you guys can take advantage of the sports. At 69, 95% of my driving is not qgressive, though fast.

The wife says I have a better color, newer seats and paint, a garage car...The differences are limited.

I will be meeting the other guy on Tuesday, still waffling...

fire165 · 01-14-2018, 08:11 PM

I say do it.
The sports Z is definitely a step above the base.

ZeeBabar · 01-15-2018, 03:39 PM

Unfortunately, a couple of hours ago, a snow plow backed into my parked car, broken read bumper and dent. The shop where it happened has agreed to get it fixed and also arranged for a loaner car for me.

I called the guy who was interested in the trade and he politely told me he had reconsidered.

Still upset about the accident but have a Subaru Outback to drive till next week.

Fuzzzy · 01-15-2018, 04:25 PM

One Snowplowed Nissan

Condolences. Hope you get it back in good shape.

coolcobramatt · 01-19-2018, 01:44 PM

Decision made! I wouldn't will a black car on my worst enemy. While they are gorgeous, nothing can overcome how big a PITA they are to keep from scratching.

01-11-2018, 02:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	So the transmission choice changes how the brakes and diff feel? That's news to me, and everyone else. Like I said, the addition of the automatic doesn't change so much that your earlier experience with your own sport package Z is not applicable. Use what's left of your mind and make your own decisions. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-11-2018, 03:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	I recommend you get a Camaro. Memphis370Z likes this.

01-13-2018, 04:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Unsure on the Sport package; but 2015’ is when the 3.692 diff ratio was added to the A/T Nismo & the sticks got a 3.92:1 75mph cruising rpm’s is 2550 vs 2800 (3.357 vs 3.692) __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

01-14-2018, 08:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
fire165 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago burbs. Posts: 241 Drives: 14.370Z. Auto Sport Rep Power: 13	I say do it. The sports Z is definitely a step above the base. wideglideleon likes this.

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ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Well, you guys can take advantage of the sports. At 69, 95% of my driving is not qgressive, though fast. The wife says I have a better color, newer seats and paint, a garage car...The differences are limited. I will be meeting the other guy on Tuesday, still waffling...

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01-15-2018, 04:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	One Snowplowed Nissan Condolences. Hope you get it back in good shape.

01-19-2018, 01:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
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