Considering a 2011 370Z? Base with automatic

imokjack

You probably have found something by now but around Ohio a 2011 Z is only a dream with all the problems in Japan. My dealer hasn't gotten one yet.

I have 17,500 miles on my 2010 Z sport coupe with auto. I upgraded the exhaust to NISMO a week later (that was a questionable value) and added a Stillen Gen 3 air intake and oil cooler at 17,000. The Gen 3 air intake is a great add on. The oil cooler has dropped the temp by 20-24 degrees which I consider great good buy considering the value you have in today's engines.

However, the best buy was originally going with the auto. A friend has added the Stillen Super Charger on his manual and now wishes he had the auto. I found the gear box tight specially in 5 & 6 and couldn't fancy the idea of being married to the gear stick. In less than 10 minutes of my test drive I was going from 1st to 3rd to 5th just to get out of the repetitive routine of urban start and go traffic. Then I tried an auto with the paddle shifters and I was surprised that I didn't sense the loss of driving a sports car. I always use the paddles for passing. I think it's all in the mind. My next move will be to add a trans cooler next spring as a precaution only.

I plan to keep my Z for a while but I absolutely enjoy driving it. The only time it's in the garage is Dec through March. Mileage is 18 around town (aggressive) and I avg. 26.5 on 1,000 mile trips. Tires, original Bridgestone are crap and I'm at 4/32 at 17,500. Three quarters of those miles are highway. Much better tire choices are available which I will be ordering in the next 30-60 days.

Get what you really want and not what the dealer has in inventory. Be willing to go the distance. You'll always be happy with your purchase.