Heya from Jasmine, downunder

Jasmine · 04-01-2011, 04:45 AM

Hi Guys,
I am from Canberra Australia, I am yet to buy a 370z. I need help with couple of things, I cant choose between monterey blue and quartz/gun metal. I know it's a personal preference but would like to hear what you think colourwise in terms of dirt/damage!? Also a manual or an auto? I used to own a black 350z MT.
Your opinion will be greatly appreciated

cfweber · 04-01-2011, 06:06 AM

get the sport package and you can check out the synchro rev match

plus you get the rays

manual for sure in the metal color

unless you want black like before

welcome

Niche79 · 04-01-2011, 06:21 AM

too much silver for me, no thanks. Go with the black!

shadoquad · 04-01-2011, 01:21 PM

hello and welcome.

As for paint color, obv it's personal. Blue will pop more in the sun, but GM will hide dirt better.

I say go manual. I'm biased, as I drive stick, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

XwChriswX · 04-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Personally both the blue and the GM look great. It depends on how much time you're gonna have to care for the exterior... If plenty, you could do blue, which looks great with black/CF mods. If possibly not, as said the GM would hide dirt better.

As for trans, I'd say if you've had the manual and you're comfortable with it in your location, stick with what you know. The MT is made for those who enjoy it and plan to push the car hard on a track. However the AT in the 370 is a vastly improved AT over previous models. It handles quick high RPM shifts quite nicely, and still has that neck snapping torque you'd be used to from a manual.

Takeaway: that the 7AT vs the 6MT stock v stock the 7AT will win. Proven. (Of course with an extremely skilled MT driver, things may change, but as it stands the AT shifts faster)

mark_taba85 · 04-01-2011, 02:28 PM

welcome.....

go for a sport package GM. that's what I am going for!

ChrisSlicks · 04-01-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

welcome.....

go for a sport package GM. that's what I am going for!

There are no "packages" for the 370Z in Australia. They all come fully loaded, you get the choice of automatic or manual, roadster or coupe. Even more strangely in the first year of production they all came delivered with the base 18" wheels! They are coming with the 19" wheels now.

Jquad · 04-01-2011, 11:54 PM

Welcome

Mr&Mrs · 04-02-2011, 01:38 AM

GM

AT/MT is up to you. I really like the AT, but it is keeping me from getting F.I for now until it is more reliable with the added torque. If I had gotten a MT I would be getting a TT kit by now and not doing all this body work.

Jasmine · 04-02-2011, 10:01 PM

Thank you all for your input!, GM is fantastic but I see them on road very often, so I thought MB will stand out more if it's washed and maintained properly.
When it comes to manual or auto, I think I will go with the manual as I'm driving manual all my life. I just got a little puzzled with all the feedback on forum and very positive opinions about AUTO; I will test drive both auto and manual just in case - but my heart leans toward manual..

Jeffblue · 04-02-2011, 10:05 PM

wow this could be the least out of hand auto vs manual thread ever. congrats forum.

Jasmine · 04-02-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

There are no "packages" for the 370Z in Australia. They all come fully loaded, you get the choice of automatic or manual, roadster or coupe. Even more strangely in the first year of production they all came delivered with the base 18" wheels! They are coming with the 19" wheels now.

That's right! - when it comes to interior only one option: black with leather.

Jeffblue · 04-02-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasmine

That's right! - when it comes to interior only one option: black with leather.

think positive, at least you're guys toilets flush backwards

plus you guys get way cooler GM and Ford cars than we do.

Jasmine · 04-02-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

think positive, at least you're guys toilets flush backwards

plus you guys get way cooler GM and Ford cars than we do.

Hah thanks Jeffblue

fullmonty · 04-02-2011, 11:47 PM

Go with blue, doesn't show dirt very much or anything like that. And it looks bangin' in the sunlight. Pics don't give it justice at all.

04-01-2011, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jasmine Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 7 Drives: very well Rep Power: 14	Heya from Jasmine, downunder Hi Guys, I am from Canberra Australia, I am yet to buy a 370z. I need help with couple of things, I cant choose between monterey blue and quartz/gun metal. I know it's a personal preference but would like to hear what you think colourwise in terms of dirt/damage!? Also a manual or an auto? I used to own a black 350z MT. Your opinion will be greatly appreciated

04-01-2011, 06:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 14	easy choice get the sport package and you can check out the synchro rev match plus you get the rays manual for sure in the metal color unless you want black like before welcome

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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Personally both the blue and the GM look great. It depends on how much time you're gonna have to care for the exterior... If plenty, you could do blue, which looks great with black/CF mods. If possibly not, as said the GM would hide dirt better. As for trans, I'd say if you've had the manual and you're comfortable with it in your location, stick with what you know. The MT is made for those who enjoy it and plan to push the car hard on a track. However the AT in the 370 is a vastly improved AT over previous models. It handles quick high RPM shifts quite nicely, and still has that neck snapping torque you'd be used to from a manual. Takeaway: that the 7AT vs the 6MT *stock v stock* the 7AT will win. Proven. (Of course with an extremely skilled MT driver, things may change, but as it stands the AT shifts faster) __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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mark_taba85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 197 Drives: future buyer Rep Power: 14	welcome..... go for a sport package GM. that's what I am going for! __________________ "Once you go ASIAN, there is no other persuASIAN"

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04-01-2011, 06:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	too much silver for me, no thanks. Go with the black!

04-01-2011, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	hello and welcome. As for paint color, obv it's personal. Blue will pop more in the sun, but GM will hide dirt better. I say go manual. I'm biased, as I drive stick, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

04-02-2011, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	GM AT/MT is up to you. I really like the AT, but it is keeping me from getting F.I for now until it is more reliable with the added torque. If I had gotten a MT I would be getting a TT kit by now and not doing all this body work. Last edited by Mr&Mrs; 04-02-2011 at 01:38 AM. Reason: Forgot to say Welcome!

04-02-2011, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jasmine Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 7 Drives: very well Rep Power: 14	Thank you all for your input!, GM is fantastic but I see them on road very often, so I thought MB will stand out more if it's washed and maintained properly. When it comes to manual or auto, I think I will go with the manual as I'm driving manual all my life. I just got a little puzzled with all the feedback on forum and very positive opinions about AUTO; I will test drive both auto and manual just in case - but my heart leans toward manual.. Last edited by Jasmine; 04-02-2011 at 10:03 PM.

04-02-2011, 10:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	wow this could be the least out of hand auto vs manual thread ever. congrats forum.

04-02-2011, 11:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	Go with blue, doesn't show dirt very much or anything like that. And it looks bangin' in the sunlight. Pics don't give it justice at all. __________________

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