More thoughts on the 7AT from a future buyer...

cc370z · 12-19-2011, 12:04 AM

I had my tranny replaced around 8k miles. Because it was hard to change gears some times and the dealer just replaced the tranny instead of fixing it. But since that issue I've had no other problems and just hit 42k miles. I spend a lot of time playing in traffic durning my compute and I love my auto tranny wouldn't have it any other way..... Well I would take a double clutch setup..... Maybe with the next Z

LakeShow · 12-19-2011, 12:39 AM

Just get an Altima coupe, shifting is not necessary. CVT

kenchan · 12-19-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Just get an Altima coupe, shifting is not necessary. CVT

woaah... no thanks!

thing is as ugly as a tibron.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-20-2011, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Just get an Altima coupe, shifting is not necessary. CVT

Actually the CVT is shiftable and it will bounce off the rev-limiter even though it has no clutches.

4r3s · 12-19-2011, 01:51 PM

I pretty much only drive in manual mode and have experienced issue #3 a few times now. Its so infrequent that when it does happen I kind of think oh that was a little strange but then it won't happen again for months so I forget about it. I will say that when it does happen its not in situations as you described.

AndreDekolta · 12-21-2011, 11:28 AM

I recently test drove two MT's, one a NISMO, and the other was a Touring w/Sport. Both were awesome. I had absolutely no intention of buying an AT. HOWEVER, about three weeks ago test drove an AT black Touring /w Sport. I was soo impressed with responsiveness that it shook my whole process. Thought and battled over it until last Friday. Went back into the dealer and drove away with the AT.

I think it really depends on what you want to do with the car. I want to drive and enjoy it (and the power). The animal in me wants to shift. The lazy "driver" wants to just stomp on the gas and HOLD ON!

Driving on windy roads with the paddies is a freakin' blast. So it's almost like I have the best of both worlds...sort of.

I don't regret my choice at all. Also have pretty severe arthritus in my knees. That was also always on my mind when making my final choice.

No regrets and loving it!

"OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE LOSING"

VCuomo · 12-23-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreDekolta

I recently test drove two MT's, one a NISMO, and the other was a Touring w/Sport. Both were awesome. I had absolutely no intention of buying an AT. HOWEVER, about three weeks ago test drove an AT black Touring /w Sport. I was soo impressed with responsiveness that it shook my whole process. Thought and battled over it until last Friday. Went back into the dealer and drove away with the AT.

I think it really depends on what you want to do with the car. I want to drive and enjoy it (and the power). The animal in me wants to shift. The lazy "driver" wants to just stomp on the gas and HOLD ON!

Driving on windy roads with the paddies is a freakin' blast. So it's almost like I have the best of both worlds...sort of.

I don't regret my choice at all. Also have pretty severe arthritus in my knees. That was also always on my mind when making my final choice.

No regrets and loving it!

So why the "MT" in your profile?

Jsolo · 12-21-2011, 11:41 AM

Congrats on your purchase.

While the autos are pretty slick (esp with the down shift rev matching), I find myself too disconnected from the driving experience. Also, even with BT, I still prefer not to talk on the phone when driving in the city. I've done it, but after the fact it seems like I was on autopilot. Can't recall any details.

bigsix · 12-21-2011, 12:50 PM

Although I haven't driven an Automatic 370z, Nissan makes great transmissions without a clutch pedal. If you feel the car could use more refinement and smoother driver engagement, go with the Auto.
The notchy feeling of shifting the lever into gear for the Manual is pretty fun. A little more focus rewards you in driving the MT car fast. .

brucelidat · 12-21-2011, 02:49 PM

I haven't driven the manual, but I love the auto. I keep it in D for regular driving around and switch it to M when I'm on the freeways and there's no traffic, feels great to me.

AlphaSnacks · 12-21-2011, 04:09 PM

These transmissions adapt to the driver.

But I just spent an hour driving a G37x the other day, and did experience some really weird things with it that I never saw in the 370Z. It definitely felt worse than any 370Z 7AT I've driven.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-21-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

These transmissions adapt to the driver.

But I just spent an hour driving a G37x the other day, and did experience some really weird things with it that I never saw in the 370Z. It definitely felt worse than any 370Z 7AT I've driven.

The X is almost like driving a whole different car from the G37s. Try that one and repost.

Nismo89 · 12-21-2011, 04:14 PM

from test driving the G and the Z before buying my Z back in April, the Z was not only my Gut feeling saying to do it, but also because to me G auto felt somewhat jerky ..the Z felt more smooth

jetguy · 12-22-2011, 01:52 PM

anyone know the shift times for our 7at? is it different in "D" than "M" ? any difference using the paddles or the stick as far as shift times go? what about up-shift times vs downshift times? just wondering how our 7at compares to a DSG

Doug&Michelle · 12-22-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jetguy

anyone know the shift times for our 7at? is it different in "D" than "M" ? any difference using the paddles or the stick as far as shift times go? what about up-shift times vs downshift times? just wondering how our 7at compares to a DSG

I think I read on 370z.com it's about 500 milliseconds between shifts.

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12-19-2011, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I had my tranny replaced around 8k miles. Because it was hard to change gears some times and the dealer just replaced the tranny instead of fixing it. But since that issue I've had no other problems and just hit 42k miles. I spend a lot of time playing in traffic durning my compute and I love my auto tranny wouldn't have it any other way..... Well I would take a double clutch setup..... Maybe with the next Z

12-19-2011, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	I pretty much only drive in manual mode and have experienced issue #3 a few times now. Its so infrequent that when it does happen I kind of think oh that was a little strange but then it won't happen again for months so I forget about it. I will say that when it does happen its not in situations as you described.

12-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
AndreDekolta Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bonaire, GA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370Z Tr/Spt MB AT Rep Power: 14	I recently test drove two MT's, one a NISMO, and the other was a Touring w/Sport. Both were awesome. I had absolutely no intention of buying an AT. HOWEVER, about three weeks ago test drove an AT black Touring /w Sport. I was soo impressed with responsiveness that it shook my whole process. Thought and battled over it until last Friday. Went back into the dealer and drove away with the AT. I think it really depends on what you want to do with the car. I want to drive and enjoy it (and the power). The animal in me wants to shift. The lazy "driver" wants to just stomp on the gas and HOLD ON! Driving on windy roads with the paddies is a freakin' blast. So it's almost like I have the best of both worlds...sort of. I don't regret my choice at all. Also have pretty severe arthritus in my knees. That was also always on my mind when making my final choice. No regrets and loving it! "OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE LOSING"

12-21-2011, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	Congrats on your purchase. While the autos are pretty slick (esp with the down shift rev matching), I find myself too disconnected from the driving experience. Also, even with BT, I still prefer not to talk on the phone when driving in the city. I've done it, but after the fact it seems like I was on autopilot. Can't recall any details.

12-21-2011, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Although I haven't driven an Automatic 370z, Nissan makes great transmissions without a clutch pedal. If you feel the car could use more refinement and smoother driver engagement, go with the Auto. The notchy feeling of shifting the lever into gear for the Manual is pretty fun. A little more focus rewards you in driving the MT car fast. .

12-21-2011, 04:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	These transmissions adapt to the driver. But I just spent an hour driving a G37x the other day, and did experience some really weird things with it that I never saw in the 370Z. It definitely felt worse than any 370Z 7AT I've driven.

12-22-2011, 01:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	anyone know the shift times for our 7at? is it different in "D" than "M" ? any difference using the paddles or the stick as far as shift times go? what about up-shift times vs downshift times? just wondering how our 7at compares to a DSG