Test drive experiences today

dP3NGU1N · 06-25-2012, 11:55 AM

I'm 24 which, if I remember from all the age threads around, is considered quite young for the Z. I'm planning to buy it within the next 2 months or so. Hopefully 0% apr holds out.

dP3NGU1N · 06-25-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

maybe you were applying too much trottle and the guy was telling you to lay off.

anyway, i need to apply slight throttle (just placing my foot gently on the throttle pedal is enough to keep the flywheels' momentum) otherwise the car will buck forward like all the other MT's ive driven. there's nothing special other than SRM.

Weird. When I completely got off the throttle (zero throttle) there was no bucking what-so-ever. The guy told me to completely remove both feet from the pedals. I assure you I was no more aggressive on the throttle than I was on any of the American cars I was driving that day. Applying zero throttle to achieve smooth shifts between 1st and 2nd was repeatable for the duration of the test drive.

kenchan · 06-25-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Weird. When I completely got off the throttle (zero throttle) there was no bucking what-so-ever. The guy told me to completely remove both feet from the pedals. I assure you I was no more aggressive on the throttle than I was on any of the American cars I was driving that day. Applying zero throttle to achieve smooth shifts between 1st and 2nd was repeatable for the duration of the test drive.

you sure you test drove a MT?

anyway, that is wierd and will not work my Z.

lemon-fresh · 06-25-2012, 12:45 PM

Surprised that you aren't going with the 5.0.

edub370 · 06-25-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Surprised that you aren't going with the 5.0.

like everyone else in the world

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-25-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Surprised that you aren't going with the 5.0.

That's cuz you're skipping a step.

First you test drive both and you pick a Z. One year later you whine about how slow it is and how many flaws it has... then you go and buy the car that originally thought was not as good as a Z AND CONVINCE YOURSELF ITS THE GOD OF CARS. Lol.

m4a1mustang · 06-25-2012, 02:27 PM

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lemon-fresh · 06-25-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That's cuz you're skipping a step.

First you test drive both and you pick a Z. One year later you whine about how slow it is and how many flaws it has... then you go and buy the car that originally thought was not as good as a Z AND CONVINCE YOURSELF ITS THE GOD OF CARS. Lol.

dP3NGU1N · 06-25-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That's cuz you're skipping a step.

First you test drive both and you pick a Z. One year later you whine about how slow it is and how many flaws it has... then you go and buy the car that originally thought was not as good as a Z AND CONVINCE YOURSELF ITS THE GOD OF CARS. Lol.

That seems to be how the order goes! I hope that doesn't happen to me before I pay the sucker off. Lol

Magic Bus · 06-25-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

That's just the thing. The sales person told me not to apply ANY throttle when I released the clutch when shifting into 2nd gear. This actually smoothed out the transition from 1st to 2nd. Now this is just my experience from a short test drive so it's a very preliminary opinion but when I was applying throttle like a "normal" manual car (the way I was driving the muscle cars all day) I couldn't get the car to shift smoothly.

Once again, not trying to sound like a know-it-all just telling you how it was for me and that's it.

Was the demo car equipped with the Sport Package? According to Nissan specs, SRM works on upshifts as well as downshifts. So it would make sense to not apply gas upon initial engagement of the clutch but shortly thereafter. Any 6mt sport package owners try this?

Your demo day sounded like fun, enjoy your future Z

alcheng · 06-25-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Weird. When I completely got off the throttle (zero throttle) there was no bucking what-so-ever. The guy told me to completely remove both feet from the pedals. I assure you I was no more aggressive on the throttle than I was on any of the American cars I was driving that day. Applying zero throttle to achieve smooth shifts between 1st and 2nd was repeatable for the duration of the test drive.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you sure you test drove a MT?

anyway, that is wierd and will not work my Z.

I believe he test drove a Z with the SRM, and the computer is doing the trick thus the sales person ask him not to apply any throttle cos the computer will throttle for the driver...

That's one reason I don't like SRM, lost the point of driving a MT...

owi1kenobi · 06-25-2012, 09:48 PM

Seems like you just want to test all those nice cars and really no plans on buying one lol.

Good thing the mitsubishi dealer didn't fell in your trap.

dP3NGU1N · 06-25-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Was the demo car equipped with the Sport Package? According to Nissan specs, SRM works on upshifts as well as downshifts. So it would make sense to not apply gas upon initial engagement of the clutch but shortly thereafter. Any 6mt sport package owners try this?

Your demo day sounded like fun, enjoy your future Z

Yes it had sport package. It's possible that SRM was behind it. Speaking of which, would that mess with a smooth upshift where people are gassing ontop of SRM? Now I'm curious.

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

Seems like you just want to test all those nice cars and really no plans on buying one lol.

Good thing the mitsubishi dealer didn't fell in your trap.

^Can't tell if troll or just messing around

I do intend on buying soon. Hopefully within the next two months.

Ackrite · 06-25-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

^Can't tell if troll or just messing around

I do intend on buying soon. Hopefully within the next two months.

One dealer wanted nothing to do with me when I said "I'll probably be buying in the next month or so." I couldn't even get a legitimate ballpark buy-price on the car because "..it doesn't matter if you're not gonna buy it today." You're just being a smart shopper that wants to make sure he is getting what he wants instead of being impulsive.

LakeShow · 06-26-2012, 02:16 AM

Evo as much as a great performer and how easy it is to mod, I can't get over the fact it looks like a plain Lancer and also it honestly looks like a kids car (if you know what I mean). The other cars you mentioned I feel are just a little more professional and composed cars. Honestly I would put the Z and 5.0 top 2 cars. The Challenger is a POS.

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dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I'm 24 which, if I remember from all the age threads around, is considered quite young for the Z. I'm planning to buy it within the next 2 months or so. Hopefully 0% apr holds out.

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owi1kenobi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: usa Posts: 100 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Seems like you just want to test all those nice cars and really no plans on buying one lol. Good thing the mitsubishi dealer didn't fell in your trap.