'15 Base 7AT = No Paddle Shifters???

Nargrakhan · 09-29-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Not sure if serious...

Isn't the manual the base?

jpkirk · 09-29-2014, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Well, guess if you are in the market for a Base Z, and want a more "sporty" feel then you'll have to go with the 6mt

. I'll teach anyone if they need lessons. $500/hr + tips

more of

$499.99/hr. Deal of the century. Some ask far more for the service.

Nargrakhan · 09-29-2014, 04:25 PM

Well I'll be damned... the OP is right...

That's what I get for being a smart *** and not actually checking...

My apology for doubting.

mishuko · 09-29-2014, 04:30 PM

wait is that a 15 model or all non-sport auto's?

jpkirk · 09-29-2014, 04:32 PM

From the 2015 370Z press kit ...

"Paddle shifters are standard on Touring, Sport and Sport Tech grades." Everything but the base.

2015 370Z Presskit

Prototyper5 · 09-29-2014, 06:01 PM

Makes me happy I got my 09 with 7AT and paddles....I feel bad for the new guy who isn't knowing and gets on this site and finds out after he/she bought a '15 model base 7AT that the paddles were optional....I mean is that something the sale guys are going to use to upsell or...?

~Reagan

Jordo! · 09-29-2014, 07:05 PM

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...ers-paddle.png

What's weird is that it lists paddle shifters with the 7AT as a whole transmission package -- I don't see a listing for a 7AT without them

IAmTheStig · 09-29-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Prototyper5

Makes me happy I got my 09 with 7AT and paddles....I feel bad for the new guy who isn't knowing and gets on this site and finds out after he/she bought a '15 model base 7AT that the paddles were optional....I mean is that something the sale guys are going to use to upsell or...?

~Reagan

Is the 7AT option cheaper on the base than on the base+sport? Seems to me like it should be if this is the case.

I love my paddles. Great feature.

Benibiker · 09-29-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by IAmTheStig

Is the 7AT option cheaper on the base than on the base+sport? Seems to me like it should be if this is the case.

I love my paddles. Great feature.

Mine was a $1300 option... This from Nissan web site for a Base 7AT:

2013 Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic $1,300
Includes paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching. Transmission specifications - Speeds: 7. Type: Automatic w/OD.

2015 Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic $1,300
Transmission specifications - Speeds: 7. Type: Automatic w/OD.

No mention of paddles... Cheap bastards!!!

SouthArk370Z · 09-29-2014, 08:20 PM

I didn't use the paddles that much when I had my Z, so they are not that big of a deal to me. But it seems odd that Nissan would drop them. The differentiate-from-more-expensive-models theory proposed above is the only thing the makes any sense to me ... but it doesn't make a lot of sense.

Driftomodachi · 09-29-2014, 08:25 PM

Typical Nissan. They load up early model years but in the later model years they cheap out on features. The base model 97-98 240sx didn't even have a remote trunk release

Zerocool · 09-29-2014, 08:34 PM

lol way to make people spend more money.

Zerocool · 09-29-2014, 08:35 PM

surprised it still has power windows too

Tadpole · 09-29-2014, 09:01 PM

My 13 Z is a base with the paddles. I use them at the drag strip mostly and occasionally on the street to let the other car know I am ready to accelerate. I will leave it at that.
15 with no paddles? Odd. I bet you still get that crappy radio that is shared with all other nissan base models.

IAmTheStig · 09-29-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Odd. I bet you still get that crappy radio that is shared with all other nissan base models.

Funny you mention the crappy radio, actually the base 7AT I saw without the paddles had a new base stereo head unit with standard Bluetooth and extra phone buttons on the steering wheel. You can see that clearly in the picture above this post. Apparently Bluetooth > Paddle Shifters...

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Prototyper5 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 48 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT BASE Rep Power: 12	Makes me happy I got my 09 with 7AT and paddles....I feel bad for the new guy who isn't knowing and gets on this site and finds out after he/she bought a '15 model base 7AT that the paddles were optional....I mean is that something the sale guys are going to use to upsell or...? ~Reagan __________________ * FLINT♤LOGIC * - * PLU5 FIVE Research & Development * +5♤ * @plu5five #plu5five #flintlogic on IG

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...ers-paddle.png What's weird is that it lists paddle shifters with the 7AT as a whole transmission package -- I don't see a listing for a 7AT without them __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I didn't use the paddles that much when I had my Z, so they are not that big of a deal to me. But it seems odd that Nissan would drop them. The differentiate-from-more-expensive-models theory proposed above is the only thing the makes any sense to me ... but it doesn't make a lot of sense. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Nargrakhan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 176 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 11	Well I'll be damned... the OP is right... That's what I get for being a smart *** and not actually checking... My apology for doubting.

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