More thoughts on the 7AT from a future buyer...

Mecinoid

Yep found that out too. So, I brake earlier, let her coast to a stop and apply the brakes to stop creeping and roll back.

UNKNOWN_370

Actually the CVT is shiftable and it will bounce off the rev-limiter even though it has no clutches.

UNKNOWN_370

I also agree. The capabilities are surprisingly huge and contrary to popular belief. It takes time to understand this transmission to make it work to its fullest capacity. As the car gets to know your driving style, it begins to give better throttle response and faster shifts. No multiple drivers in this car. The more this car learns your style and only your style. The better your shift timing gets.
What I love best is that floor shifting and paddle-shifting give different driving sensations while in manual. And DS gives the most sedate shifts for instant yet smooth power. Just keep it in drive and downshift when you need a quick boost of acceleration without the aggressive feel. Leave the paddle alone for a couple seconds and you are back in D.

11Thumper

Yep. For a slushbox it does an amazing job. Sure, some people knock it but hey, technology changes things. Would I get 7AT again if given the choice? Probably not since my commute has changed quite a bit but hey, it may change again. Do I want to sell my Z because the 7AT is boring? Nope!

Felix 808

Yep absolutely agree! Theses are not the old slip-o-matics of yesterday. Definitely glad I got the auto.

YMMV

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AndreDekolta

I recently test drove two MT's, one a NISMO, and the other was a Touring w/Sport. Both were awesome. I had absolutely no intention of buying an AT. HOWEVER, about three weeks ago test drove an AT black Touring /w Sport. I was soo impressed with responsiveness that it shook my whole process. Thought and battled over it until last Friday. Went back into the dealer and drove away with the AT.

I think it really depends on what you want to do with the car. I want to drive and enjoy it (and the power). The animal in me wants to shift. The lazy "driver" wants to just stomp on the gas and HOLD ON!

Driving on windy roads with the paddies is a freakin' blast. So it's almost like I have the best of both worlds...sort of.

I don't regret my choice at all. Also have pretty severe arthritus in my knees. That was also always on my mind when making my final choice.

No regrets and loving it!

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Jsolo

Congrats on your purchase.

While the autos are pretty slick (esp with the down shift rev matching), I find myself too disconnected from the driving experience. Also, even with BT, I still prefer not to talk on the phone when driving in the city. I've done it, but after the fact it seems like I was on autopilot. Can't recall any details.

bigsix

Although I haven't driven an Automatic 370z, Nissan makes great transmissions without a clutch pedal. If you feel the car could use more refinement and smoother driver engagement, go with the Auto.
The notchy feeling of shifting the lever into gear for the Manual is pretty fun. A little more focus rewards you in driving the MT car fast. .

brucelidat

I haven't driven the manual, but I love the auto. I keep it in D for regular driving around and switch it to M when I'm on the freeways and there's no traffic, feels great to me.

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AlphaSnacks

These transmissions adapt to the driver.

But I just spent an hour driving a G37x the other day, and did experience some really weird things with it that I never saw in the 370Z. It definitely felt worse than any 370Z 7AT I've driven.

Nismo89

from test driving the G and the Z before buying my Z back in April, the Z was not only my Gut feeling saying to do it, but also because to me G auto felt somewhat jerky ..the Z felt more smooth

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UNKNOWN_370

The X is almost like driving a whole different car from the G37s. Try that one and repost.

jetguy

anyone know the shift times for our 7at? is it different in "D" than "M" ? any difference using the paddles or the stick as far as shift times go? what about up-shift times vs downshift times? just wondering how our 7at compares to a DSG

Doug&Michelle

I think I read on 370z.com it's about 500 milliseconds between shifts.

UNKNOWN_370

Not sure in exactly incremental seconds but the paddles. In Manual mode are definately the fastest and smoothest manual shifter between floor shifting and paddling DS mode (which is paddle-shifting in drive) floor shifter is a little slower to shift, (but still shifts quickly) and it jerks the car more in gears 2-3-4.
Regular D (drive) shift-timing,feel similar to shifting from the floor, just not as jerky. I have heard the Z auto has been clocked to shift anywhere from .03 to .07 seconds. I have heard the 500 millisecond numbers thrown around as well.
I guess it depends on mode and how the ECU is handling your driver input that day. I personally am consistantly/fairly aggressive so in my car the shifts are fast and fairly precise from paddle and floor shift. DS doesn't do anything for me as far as fun factor. But it comes in handy when you need to reactively downshift or engine brake while in D mode. So even though its the least entertaining as far as shift feel. Its an awesome overall feature.