Why pay more for touring/sports pack when it slows the car down?

370Z Purist · 07-06-2009, 02:17 AM

It's really just buy what you want. Besides, the automatic tranny itself adds weight, and it's also more than likely unable to fully release the horsepower, because of the way that manuals are directly connected to the engine whereas automatics "coast," which is the result of a not perfectly connected system.

whoady4shoady · 07-06-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zof9i6

this why i got manual. 6mt is way fun to drive. i test drove the auto and was bored with the stops and then just step on gas and go. it is fast tho but no near as fun to drive

Yeah, i dont know how someone can buy a car like this and get the suto.

370Z Purist · 07-06-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Yeah, i dont know how someone can buy a car like this and get the suto.

People who live in traffic or get caught up in it. Manual is fun, but not when you're in gridlock moving inches a minute. Even with the nice clutch the Z has, even most hardcore manual tranny drivers are gonna get pretty damn sick and tired of constantly doing 1st gear starts.

Sashimi · 07-06-2009, 02:44 AM

I had to get the 6spd MT for my car, driving a sport car that's not manual lowers the fun factor for me.

If all you care about is speed for the moneys worth, why are you even looking for a 370z. I'm sure there are other cars out there new or used that are faster than the Z for around the same price. I bought the car for the fun factor, style, and driving experience not Quarter mile and freeway races.

There's an 04 SL55 down the street selling for 32K and a 93 Viper for 27K on craigslist right now. I suggest you check those out.

If you want new go buy yourself a camero

Crash · 07-06-2009, 02:45 AM

Simple answer: Not everyone buys this car for the track.

Personally, I wouldn't drive the auto. That's too boring for me. Even with paddle shifters, it's still too boring. And the sport package is a good value, so you can add that on for me. And the touring is more comfortable with heated seats and Navi.

If I were going to build "the fastest straight line car possible", the Z wouldn't be my base platform in the first place.

370Z Purist · 07-06-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Simple answer: Not everyone buys this car for the track.

Personally, I wouldn't drive the auto. That's too boring for me. Even with paddle shifters, it's still too boring. And the sport package is a good value, so you can add that on for me. And the touring is more comfortable with heated seats and Navi.

If I were going to build "the fastest straight line car possible", the Z wouldn't be my base platform in the first place.

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

all you gotta do is get the wheels, spoiler, and breaks and you have what you want. forget about the nav and all that crap. this is race car, not luxury car.

The above is my answer. This is considering that a base with auto only weighs in at 50 pounds or so less than a touring with sport and manual. Apparently the Z is a purebred race car.

Crash, in case you don't know, this idiot has been trolling ... just look around for the "crashed the Z on test drive" and "auto comes with paddle shifters."

Zof9i6 · 07-06-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

People who live in traffic or get caught up in it. Manual is fun, but not when you're in gridlock moving inches a minute. Even with the nice clutch the Z has, even most hardcore manual tranny drivers are gonna get pretty damn sick and tired of constantly doing 1st gear starts.

i have traffic going home from work everyday. about 25 min of stop and go on the freeway alone. and im not sick of shifting all the time. i guess its just me wanna have fun driving.

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sashimi

If you want new go buy yourself a camero

i want a proper car, not a straight line hillbilly car.

370Z Purist · 07-06-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

i want a proper car, not a straight line hillbilly car.

Camaro's in general are fine cars. The statement you just made has lowered your status even further. I bet you don't even know what open wheel racing means without googling it. Oh wait, you'd never find out, because you can't google either.

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Originally Posted by Zof9i6

i have traffic going home from work everyday. about 25 min of stop and go on the freeway alone. and im not sick of shifting all the time. i guess its just me wanna have fun driving.

To each his own. Seems like a workout! My friend's clutch pedal is a freaking rusted pedal (not really, but it's hard clutch to the max).

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

Camaro's in general are fine cars. The statement you just made has lowered your status even further. I bet you don't even know what open wheel racing means without googling it. Oh wait, you'd never find out, because you can't google either.

1. false, not a fine car. takes a corner about as smoothly as a dump truck.

2. buy yourself a personality.

370Z Purist · 07-06-2009, 03:08 AM

Remember that we just ask people's opinions, and the Camaro is a fine car to drive, not necessarily take to a track. It looks sick ... sharp angles, has the classic muscle car era look, yet is futuristic. Not everyone here looks to take corners at 50 mph.

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

Remember that we just ask people's opinions, and the Camaro is a fine car to drive, not necessarily take to a track. It looks sick ... sharp angles, has the classic muscle car era look, yet is futuristic. Not everyone here looks to take corners at 50 mph.

you drive a 370 and an M6 correct? those are fine cars. why do you not own a camaro? because you know its rubbish.

Sashimi · 07-06-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

To each his own. Seems like a workout! My friend's clutch pedal is a freaking rusted pedal (not really, but it's hard clutch to the max).

Yea I drove my Rx7 in traffic, to and from school everyday for a year, after a while driving stick in traffic becomes so natural it might as well be auto.

but I would say it depends on your clutch, I drove a friends 3000gt with one of the stiffest clutches ever and I could barely drive that around town without my leg getting soar.

07-06-2009, 02:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	It's really just buy what you want. Besides, the automatic tranny itself adds weight, and it's also more than likely unable to fully release the horsepower, because of the way that manuals are directly connected to the engine whereas automatics "coast," which is the result of a not perfectly connected system. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

07-06-2009, 02:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 401	I had to get the 6spd MT for my car, driving a sport car that's not manual lowers the fun factor for me. If all you care about is speed for the moneys worth, why are you even looking for a 370z. I'm sure there are other cars out there new or used that are faster than the Z for around the same price. I bought the car for the fun factor, style, and driving experience not Quarter mile and freeway races. There's an 04 SL55 down the street selling for 32K and a 93 Viper for 27K on craigslist right now. I suggest you check those out. If you want new go buy yourself a camero __________________ ----------------- www.lightupmedia.com

07-06-2009, 02:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Simple answer: Not everyone buys this car for the track. Personally, I wouldn't drive the auto. That's too boring for me. Even with paddle shifters, it's still too boring. And the sport package is a good value, so you can add that on for me. And the touring is more comfortable with heated seats and Navi. If I were going to build "the fastest straight line car possible", the Z wouldn't be my base platform in the first place. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

07-06-2009, 03:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	Remember that we just ask people's opinions, and the Camaro is a fine car to drive, not necessarily take to a track. It looks sick ... sharp angles, has the classic muscle car era look, yet is futuristic. Not everyone here looks to take corners at 50 mph. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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