370z hard to drive?

JohnsZ · 06-15-2012, 02:33 PM

I owned an '07 350Z Roadster, then a MazdaSpeed3, and now have an '09 370Z Coupe. Shifting the Roadster and the MS3 was very smooth. The 370Z takes a little more effort to get a smooth shift especially going from 1st to 2nd, that's if you don't have the Synchro Rev Match tranny available in the Sport Package. I've found it to be much smoother if you get the RPMs up to at least 3k in first gear before shifting into 2nd. I have driven M/T cars my entire life (58 years old) and you can't compare a smaller engine car with the Z to begin with. Personally, I like that you have to work a little bit to get a smooth shift in the 370Z and you have to focus a little bit more when you drive it. That's what owning a sports car should be all about. If that's not your cup of tea, I suggest buying a Toyota Corola or Honda Civic with M/T. I'm sure that shifts very smoothly. As for me, I wouldn't want the 370Z to be any different in the way it shifts.

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06-15-2012, 02:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 16	I owned an '07 350Z Roadster, then a MazdaSpeed3, and now have an '09 370Z Coupe. Shifting the Roadster and the MS3 was very smooth. The 370Z takes a little more effort to get a smooth shift especially going from 1st to 2nd, that's if you don't have the Synchro Rev Match tranny available in the Sport Package. I've found it to be much smoother if you get the RPMs up to at least 3k in first gear before shifting into 2nd. I have driven M/T cars my entire life (58 years old) and you can't compare a smaller engine car with the Z to begin with. Personally, I like that you have to work a little bit to get a smooth shift in the 370Z and you have to focus a little bit more when you drive it. That's what owning a sports car should be all about. If that's not your cup of tea, I suggest buying a Toyota Corola or Honda Civic with M/T. I'm sure that shifts very smoothly. As for me, I wouldn't want the 370Z to be any different in the way it shifts.