Originally Posted by Tazicon I have never met one Z owner with the 7at that wished they went the other way. Talk to b1adesofcha0s. I know a few others as
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09-06-2012, 01:29 PM | #16 (permalink) | |
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I know a few others as well. I'm not saying Auto is worse. I'm saying that people have differing opinions. I can accept yours. Again, I'm trying to avoid a debate here. I don't want this thread devolving into another of the countless and futile arguments about which transmission is better. I just think that prospective owners should test drive both and decide for themselves. Is that something you would seriously argue against? Last edited by shadoquad; 09-06-2012 at 01:39 PM. |
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Shadoquad is correct in that you should test drive both and see which you like best. If you're sometimes wanting to chill out in traffic without shifting and then tear it up at other times using the paddle shifters go for the 7AT. If you're wanting the manual and don't mind shifting all the time that's the other option.
I can drive stick but chose the 7AT but it doesn't mean the 7AT is better for everyone. It comes down to what the driver's choice is. You'll have fun with the car either way that's for sure |
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The auto puts out a higher torque feel and is faster or at least faster feeling. (probably due to feeling more of the Z's natural torque). But the manual gives you more connection to the car and is more engaging. The Z has better engine characteristics from the auto. Adding an intake increases throttle response and greatly improves that feeling. The Z manual is most preferable if you compete or plan on eventually going FI.
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manuals are fun, dont get me wrong... but i chose the auto bc of constant rush hour traffic here |
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My 370 is the most fun I've had with a car period. Not the fastest but that's OK. I've owned 2 vettes that I turned into race cars, a jag, an alfa Romeo, mustangs, trans am and others not worth mention but the 370 is a joy for me to drive.
My crowning moment thus far with it was last month when a gorgeous copper Audi R8 GT pulled up beside me at a light and the knockout woman driving it says she loves my car... Sadly my invitation to coffee resulted in a "Sorry"and a wave of her hand with a very big ring on it. But damn a BMW or Cayman wont get that level of attention. Buy it, put softer rubber to lessen the noise and enjoy. Maybe the R8 driver who admires yours won't be married...
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I would say it also depends on the road surface. Some roads the car is quiet a cruiser others its like dam i can't hear myself think. Sometimes when I go away for buisness and have a rental like a camry or altima I get used to them being so quiet. Get back home hop in the Z and think dam this car is loud. Ha! But I still love it. The only thing I don't like about the car is the rear quarterpanel blind spots. Makes backing up in parking lots and merging onto highways a little adventurous.
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I got the 370Z trying to be reasonable in my expectations. It has significantly exceeded those in the performance area. As to the rest, I was expecting it to be a sports car. Noisier than some cars, yes, but not intrusively so for me. It's not gadget-laden, but is very functional (sport-tourer) and has a sufficient number of amenities to make it generally commensurate with modern sports cars.
My first Z was a 240Z and my last one before this 370Z was a 280ZX Turbo. By the time I got the Turbo, the Z had gone far from the sports car category and become a bloated GT luxo-cruiser. I lost interest in the platform. Thirty years later, the 370Z goes back to my expectations of a performance sports car and I am completely happy with it. |
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Well said. Its what a sports-car should be. If you want airconditioned seats and heated massage lounge chairs get an Audi A8L or the like and leave the real sportscars to those of us who know the difference. People beeotch about what it doesnt have, forgetting what they actually bought in the first place. |
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Noise. Ditch the loud stock tires and get Continental DW's, much better for noise and a good tire. Also, check out the audio section of this forum where you can get a free sample of GTmat, and get a great deal on more when you want to buy it. It has DRAMATICALLY reduced the level of noise in my car. You're gonna upgrade the stock cd player anyway, so get one with bluetooth and mount the mic either under your rear view mirror or on your steering cluster somewhere. Problem solved. Get this car. The others you mentioned are also nice, but there's something about this one that I love. You won't regret it, especially after you throw a few mods on there, the car REALLY wakes up Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff
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It's not a luxury feature on the Z either, right? The point is, where does one draw the line? Everyone is different. I expect power windows, AC, cruise control. I don't care about road noise beyond a certain level. Back in the 80's, Nissan assumed that their Z customers wanted soft handling, velour interior, decreased road noise etc. I mean, what's a little body roll and jello-like shocks if the majority don't want to be bothered by tar strips in the road? Some apparently would like Nissan to "evolve" back in that direction. If they do, no doubt I'll look elsewhere for my next sports car. Again.
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