In a bit of a pickle
 

Hi all,

I will be purchasing a 2011 370z in the coming weeks and can't decide on which one to buy. The ideal car would be 6mt/sport pgk but, none seem to be available in that trim. With the recent tragic events in Japan it seems that back orders on 370z's are being delayed with no actual ETA. The 370z's I found in SoCal are either 7at/sport pkg or 6mt/base with no options.

I really want 6mt but, is it worth it in base trim? I will use the car for daily driving and occasional track use. My current car is a 2008 s2000. Any help would be appreciated! TIA :D

UPDATE:

I picked up this bad boy but, I cant take delivery until the mall closes.

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The Sport package is a great buy and very worthwhile accessory package.

But the syncorev is worthless in a auto.

I would expand your search radius and have the dealer bring it in for you or you could drive/fly to them and then drive your new (and what features you wanted) baby back home.

Syncro-Rev worthless in a auto? Could you elaborate on your analysis??? First of all, be clear. SRM is in the manual. DRM is in the auto. They are the same program but have different names in the different transmissions. By not stating the correct names, you will confuse newbs who are in this area looking for info.
And how you figure DRM is worthless in the auto? NISSAN has been using this technology in autos 5 years before using it in manual transmissions. DRM is the technology that made a slushbox worth the look. Its what makes manual mode in the auto so close to a true manual. DRM IN AN AUTO ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO HEEL AND TOE WITHOUT A CLUTCH & BRAKE TECHNIQUE. There was never a way to heel and toe an auto until DRM. It works when you upshift as well. Nissan would most likely not have made SRM in manual if DRM wasn't so SUCCESSFUL in the auto.
In manuals you are actually defeating the purpose of driving stick when using SRM. The mastering of heel and toe is what most manual drivers take pride in. SRM takes the work out of heel and toe. Thus making you look like something you're not.

Know what you are talking about before you say things like that to newbs.

If you are just going to do quarter mile straights on the track. I say get the auto, its :03 seconds faster. But if you are doing autox. Get the manual. You need more control. Canyon runs. Both are equally gratifying. Manual mode in the AT does fine in canyons and twisties as so does the 6m.
In the end buy what you find enjoyable and most affordable. Both are very good transmissions for different reasons.

well OP, if you don't mind a little bit of a drive Fontana Nissan has exactly what you're looking for and plenty of them. I would at least suggest taking a look at what they have to offer if anything else.

Saca, if you are going to spend what you plan for your car, you might as well go with what you really want; a few on the forum got their second choice pick to end up trying to trade the car for the other transmission. You stated that you were going with a 2011 6MT Base, you could get better deal if you went with a fully loaded showroom 09 or 10 6MT. :tiphat:

Fontana Nissan is great! Their lot has been my main focus but, they don't seem to have a 6mt base/sport pgk. They have a black 7at base/sport pkg which I might definitely consider but, I'm trying to get over the fact that I want 6mt. Thanks :tup:

I know!And I want it so bad! I've searched autotrader and have yet to find a 2011 6mt base/sport pkg. I even expanded the search to 500 miles and no luck :(. Thanks for the response!

Great points. I'm trying to consider all factors given the availability of the 370z and its just mind boggling. I believe that unless I wait it will come down to 7at base/sport pkg vs 6mt/base. The 6mt/base would be more affordable. Would it be as fun?

Very true. At first, I was looking for a pre owned my09 or my10 6mt base/sport pkg with under 20k miles. Then I realized that the price between a new and used 370z is only a few thousand. Fontana Nssan offers a 7yr/100k warranty on new vehicles that may be to catchy to pass up. Thanks :tup:

Thanks for the responses guys! I feel that I get closer to deciding my final purchase and I respond to everyone.

wow, somebody must have snagged up the last of the base/sport pkg ones they had in gunmetal a couple weeks back cause i know i saw a couple of base/sports in their inventory a couple weeks back or so lol/ in any case i believe they are due for another shipment of Z's in august since thats when the one i ordered from them will be coming in, but then again who knows, but good luck with your search OP, i hope you get what you're looking for :)

Awesome saca, have fun with the purchase process and make sure to post pic of your ride ;)

If you really want a 6mt then WAIT for a 6mt. I have heard sooooooo many people on and off this forum and others say they wish they would have waited for a 6mt. Dont settle or you are always gonna have the little voice in your head saying "dam I should have waited" As for the Sport Package its something that you could live with out and it probably wont bother you to much, but it is very much worth the price and unless you plan on putting bigger brakes (cause the base brakes stink) or bigger better tires (cause the base ones stink) a LSD (cause the optional LSD could be better, could you imagine what an open one is like) I say go with Sport