Should I keep my Z?

chibbell · 05-05-2009, 07:55 PM

I was under the impression that an Evo-X was a pretty raw car more suited to the track than daily driving. Perhaps I am mistaken? I also really like hatches. The MazdaSPEED3 is pretty hot as is the WRX. I'm a little gun shy though, afraid that they would be of similar livability, though with better visibility.

Our other vehicle is an 09 Jeep Wrangler and I find it to actually be far quieter inside than the Z, which surprised me. The Jeep is a hardtop though and they've made some pretty nice improvements tightening then up. It's a stick too and I find that while not nearly as responsive, its stupid easy to shift. The Z is a bit more finicky. With the Z I find it hard to get a very smooth shift sometimes, the clutch feels a bit springy on the release.

WooZ · 05-06-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chibbell

With the Z I find it hard to get a very smooth shift sometimes, the clutch feels a bit springy on the release.

Doesn't the G37 have the same 6MT system as the 370Z w/o the synchro rev? I lurk on the G37 forums and seems like a lot of the members have a tough time shifting smooth also from 1 to 2. If so, going from a MT 370Z to MT G37 would not be a huge improvement unless you get the auto.

ACoupe · 05-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Is the interior noise like that of an old truck? Or a budget POS car?
Or is it more "sporty"? (engine noise, speed, etc.)

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05-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
chibbell Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Age: 46 Posts: 65 Drives: 370z Touring Sport Rep Power: 18	I was under the impression that an Evo-X was a pretty raw car more suited to the track than daily driving. Perhaps I am mistaken? I also really like hatches. The MazdaSPEED3 is pretty hot as is the WRX. I'm a little gun shy though, afraid that they would be of similar livability, though with better visibility. Our other vehicle is an 09 Jeep Wrangler and I find it to actually be far quieter inside than the Z, which surprised me. The Jeep is a hardtop though and they've made some pretty nice improvements tightening then up. It's a stick too and I find that while not nearly as responsive, its stupid easy to shift. The Z is a bit more finicky. With the Z I find it hard to get a very smooth shift sometimes, the clutch feels a bit springy on the release.

05-06-2009, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
ACoupe Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 22 Drives: 2007 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 18	Is the interior noise like that of an old truck? Or a budget POS car? Or is it more "sporty"? (engine noise, speed, etc.)