2014 370z automatic transmission - manual mode

ElVee

Just to emphasize, these are the two reasons you want to actually downshift. Another way of saying it and why I usually drive in 2nd-to-4th gears most of the time until I'm up to 60mph is that I like having the power immediate at my fingertips. Punching the accelerator at 40mph while in 5th is unexciting, but doing so in 3rd gives me an immediate, wonderful kick up.

Left in auto, the Z wants to get up to 5th gear and even 6th as soon as it can, like by 30mph. This is pretty boring, to be honest. Using the paddles gives a great sense of driving control and more exciting experience, and without the "hassle" of a manual transmission.

kenchan

another good reason is to scare any dumbarse prius drivers in a tunnel or going through an underpass with nice exhaust.

forza370z

On a serious note OP, I don't think downshift to the 1st gear while the car is moving is a good habit unless it's nearly stopped. Other then that, downshift in this car is pretty bullet proof.

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