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

Dart

Have had mine (2011 with sport) for 9000 miles now. None of the issues you mention except when manually downshifting from 2-1 it would sometimes engage strongly. I realized that keeping my foot on the brake while downshifting was causing the issue. Let foot up, dowshift, no problems.

I like the transmission a lot for it's different abilities, calm or raging it's all good.

Doug&Michelle

I agree with Dart. It's not perfect but the more I drive it the more I like it. Now that I have the Fast Intentions cat back, I drive in manual mode mostly. I do wish they would have put in a DCT but I'm still very happy with what we have.

jpritche

My 2009 370z has 25,000 miles on it and the AT is running just as strong as ever...

on the other hand...dad's 2010 7AT G37...well lets just say we have been car shopping lately

Mike S.

This at least validates my thoughts. The tranny in the Z is the same as G (unless there are some minor internal differences) and its hooked upto the same engine. It must be all in the tuning and I'm happy to hear these gremlins are absent in the Z.

Mecinoid

Yep found that out too. So, I brake earlier, let her coast to a stop and apply the brakes to stop creeping and roll back.

UNKNOWN_370

I also agree. The capabilities are surprisingly huge and contrary to popular belief. It takes time to understand this transmission to make it work to its fullest capacity. As the car gets to know your driving style, it begins to give better throttle response and faster shifts. No multiple drivers in this car. The more this car learns your style and only your style. The better your shift timing gets.
What I love best is that floor shifting and paddle-shifting give different driving sensations while in manual. And DS gives the most sedate shifts for instant yet smooth power. Just keep it in drive and downshift when you need a quick boost of acceleration without the aggressive feel. Leave the paddle alone for a couple seconds and you are back in D.

11Thumper

Yep. For a slushbox it does an amazing job. Sure, some people knock it but hey, technology changes things. Would I get 7AT again if given the choice? Probably not since my commute has changed quite a bit but hey, it may change again. Do I want to sell my Z because the 7AT is boring? Nope!

Felix 808

Yep absolutely agree! Theses are not the old slip-o-matics of yesterday. Definitely glad I got the auto.

YMMV

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