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the_wiZard99 08-11-2012 08:12 PM

Getting a 370z soon, need opinions/questions answered
 
I am getting a 370z soon. I am stuck between two colors (Gun Metal, White), which one? Why? Also, I love stick shift cars but the automatic seems amusing because of the paddle shift system. What would you prefer, why?

Thank You for your time!:tiphat:

kfull 08-11-2012 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by the_wiZard99 (Post 1864309)
I am getting a 370z soon. I am stuck between two colors (Gun Metal, White), which one? Why? Also, I love stick shift cars but the automatic seems amusing because of the paddle shift system. What would you prefer, why?

Thank You for your time!:tiphat:


- Get whichever one YOU like more. I've got some pictures of my gun metal Z in my profile if you wanna check it out.
- I've never driven a paddle shift car, but i like the good ole' stick. Just feels more aggressive I guess.:driving:

whoady4shoady 08-11-2012 08:33 PM

I love the white, but the gun metal is the next nicest color IMHO, and much easier to keep clean. As for auto versus 6 speed, I would never buy a vehicle like this in an automatic.

cooltoy 08-11-2012 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1864326)
As for auto versus 6 speed, I would never buy a vehicle like this in an automatic.

Werd.

cooltoy 08-11-2012 08:37 PM

Is white a color? Or is it lack of color?

GaleForce 08-11-2012 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 1864330)
Is white a color? Or is it lack of color?

Woah! Deep! My mind has been blown! :rofl2:

whoady4shoady 08-11-2012 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 1864330)
Is white a color? Or is it lack of color?

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LakeShow 08-11-2012 09:01 PM

I'll make your decision, Gun Metallic and Manual. Now go buy it. Your welcome :tup:

kfull 08-11-2012 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow (Post 1864360)
I'll make your decision, Gun Metallic and Manual. Now go buy it. Your welcome :tup:

Well, by default I'll have to just agree with this^

whoady4shoady 08-11-2012 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow (Post 1864360)
I'll make your decision, Gun Metallic and Manual. Now go buy it. Your welcome :tup:

:iagree:

Cafiax 08-11-2012 09:34 PM

:) white is beautiful on the Z. I got the auto mainly because it's my daily driver. Going to work and school in traffic jams would drive me crazy especially in the mornings. Now if you have a DD get the manual! I find myself sometimes wishing I had gotten the 6 speed :(

Tribalpinoy91 08-11-2012 09:43 PM

Depends on where your Z will be driven. If you'll be seeing mostly city i would choose the 7spd.

cooltoy 08-11-2012 09:51 PM

That logic does not make sense. On the highway you only use one gear - 5th or 6th. The city is where the manual shines. The real everyday race.

My_third_Z 08-11-2012 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 1864401)
That logic does not make sense. On the highway you only use one gear - 5th or 6th. The city is where the manual shines. The real everyday race.

Until you have to shift gears 1000 times on your 30 minute commute. I've always had manuals and loved them, but I also leave for work when the roads are empty. If I had to drive in stop and go traffic everyday I'd definitely be looking for an auto DD.

dmhenderson 08-11-2012 10:28 PM

Gun metal is about a billion times easier to maintain. hth.

dP3NGU1N 08-11-2012 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 1864330)
Is white a color? Or is it lack of color?

If you're going to play that game then white is every color of the visible light spectrum :icon14:

whoady4shoady 08-11-2012 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by My_third_Z (Post 1864408)
Until you have to shift gears 1000 times on your 30 minute commute. I've always had manuals and loved them, but I also leave for work when the roads are empty. If I had to drive in stop and go traffic everyday I'd definitely be looking for an auto DD.

I never understood this argument. When I am stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, I stay in 1st the whole time. If it is slow moving traffic I stay in 2nd or 3rd with occasional downshift. Do you guys not look ahead when driving. I am always looking all around and way ahead. It's not that hard. My only complaint would be in bumper to bumper when stuck on a steep incline, and even that is minor once you get it.

forza370z 08-12-2012 12:39 AM

I like white Z. It stands out. But you can't go wrong either way. As far as stick shift vs 7am, I'd always go for 6MT on a sports car. Just my 2 cents.

forza370z 08-12-2012 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1864472)
I never understood this argument. When I am stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, I stay in 1st the whole time. If it is slow moving traffic I stay in 2nd or 3rd with occasional downshift. Do you guys not look ahead when driving. I am always looking all around and way ahead. It's not that hard. My only complaint would be in bumper to bumper when stuck on a steep incline, and even that is minor once you get it.

Yeah I agree on most part. The real headache comes in when driving a stick shift is stop/go on an incline or the traffic fully stop just few seconds and go too often. But in the later case, I will just keep some distense with the car in front of me.

Jimmyusmc 08-12-2012 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax (Post 1864385)
:) white is beautiful on the Z. I got the auto mainly because it's my daily driver. Going to work and school in traffic jams would drive me crazy especially in the mornings. Now if you have a DD get the manual! I find myself sometimes wishing I had gotten the 6 speed :(

I couldn't agree with you more and that's why I have a 7AT........ However at the end of the day it's your choice. Will this be a DD for you?

Mt Tam I am 08-12-2012 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by the_wiZard99 (Post 1864309)
I am getting a 370z soon. I am stuck between two colors (Gun Metal, White), which one? Why? Also, I love stick shift cars but the automatic seems amusing because of the paddle shift system. What would you prefer, why?

Thank You for your time!:tiphat:

Fewer 370's are Gun Metal. It is easier to maintain.

RE: What would you prefer, why? Manual, because I am heterosexual and would not consider automatic.

axmea? 08-12-2012 10:08 AM

This is a decision you will need to make and it is tough because you'll be stuck with it once you sign the papers. I actually test drove both colors, GM Nismo and a PW ST. In speaking with a dealer, more GM colors went out in 2012 and is a very popular color. It does not show dirt as quick as the PW. It can go for days and look fine (I have an G37 with a similar GM shade). I have a PW and take the time to clean it everyday (I have OCD I think). It stands out under the sun with the pearl orient going on and at night, it has a nice distinct appearance because of the contrast between the dark background and simply makes the car stand out.

Ubetit 08-12-2012 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1864775)
Fewer 370's are Gun Metal. It is easier to maintain.

RE: What would you prefer, why? Manual, because I am heterosexual and would not consider automatic.


Auto doesn't make you gay, having a roof does :p Make it a roadster. :tiphat:

Rui Z 08-12-2012 12:09 PM

I wish they had a Sport white in manual when I was buying. I only had 1 week to buy before employee discount expired, so I had to settle for the 40th. But white is such a beautiful color on the Z. Get the white.

'10Anamoly 08-12-2012 12:22 PM

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Getting a 370z soon, need opinions/questions answered
Some of the Pearl White Z's have issues with yellowing of the paint. I would stick to a darker color like the Gun Metal.

If you can, get a 2012 or newer because they come from the factory with an oil cooler.

Stick or auto is up to you!

whoady4shoady 08-12-2012 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z (Post 1864881)
I wish they had a Sport white in manual when I was buying. I only had 1 week to buy before employee discount expired, so I had to settle for the 40th. But white is such a beautiful color on the Z. Get the white.

:rolleyes::icon18:

USMCASA 08-12-2012 02:15 PM

looking back now i kinda wished i had got the white. the yellow draws WAY too much attention from the wrong kinda people...

whoady4shoady 08-12-2012 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA (Post 1864969)
looking back now i kinda wished i had got the white. the yellow draws WAY too much attention from the wrong kinda people...

There is nothing wrong with yellow people! Why do you have to be so small minded? :p

joshs09slvrZ 08-12-2012 02:25 PM

I've driven stick for a number of years, but got my Z in the 7AT and I have no regrets. I see both sides of the "stick vs. auto" argument...but this isn't your typical auto. It has the paddle shifting or bump shifting and both are very responsive...plus the auto is going to shift to the next gear faster than any human could. When I had UpRev done...my tuner increased my shift speed so when I'm in manual mode...my shifts are much faster so you get that "manual" feel as well. Just my $.02; I mean...you can't really go wrong with either of your choices.

Enjoy your Z and welcome to the family!

Magic Bus 08-12-2012 03:06 PM

Hey OP, you still around? You're pretty quiet. Regarding color, GM or PW can't go wrong either way. But get PW cause I'm getting GM :tiphat:

Your original post says, you love a stick. Because of that I say, stick with that (no pun intended, ok maybe some :icon17:). Auto's with paddle shifters are great and can shift faster than I can with a manual, plus in real bad stop and go traffic, it's the best.

But if you're like me, when you've got a clear mountain road ahead of you, pressing that clutch and shifting your own gears, is absolutely the best driving experience I can have! :tup:

cooltoy 08-12-2012 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N (Post 1864435)
If you're going to play that game then white is every color of the visible light spectrum :icon14:

Good point. I stand corrected.

cooltoy 08-12-2012 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1864775)
Manual, because I am heterosexual and would not consider automatic.

Heterosexual male or female?

UNKNOWN_370 08-12-2012 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull (Post 1864325)
- Get whichever one YOU like more. I've got some pictures of my gun metal Z in my profile if you wanna check it out.
- I've never driven a paddle shift car, but i like the good ole' stick. Just feels more aggressive I guess.:driving:

I've driven both... the manual is more engaging... the auto is more aggressive.

my2004Z 08-12-2012 04:57 PM

I say go with Gun Metal and with the 7AT since it's faster and has a better transmission.

370zbb 08-12-2012 05:48 PM

Gun Metal. (easier to maintain)
Manual. (It's a sports car)

Thank me later :)

kfull 08-12-2012 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1865090)
I've driven both... the manual is more engaging... the auto is more aggressive.

manual is just 10X more fun. I could never drive an automatic again

kfull 08-12-2012 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zbb (Post 1865156)
Gun Metal. (easier to maintain)
Manual. (It's a sports car)

Thank me later :)

:iagree:

forza370z 08-12-2012 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA (Post 1864969)
looking back now i kinda wished i had got the white. the yellow draws WAY too much attention from the wrong kinda people...

And Bees...:(:p

Jordo! 08-12-2012 11:26 PM

Test drive both -- the 7AT on this car is brilliant (and technically a bit faster than the 6MT).

And that's before tuning -- you can increase the speed of the shifts to be far faster than anyone but the Stig could manage.

UNKNOWN_370 08-13-2012 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 1865489)
Test drive both -- the 7AT on this car is brilliant (and technically a bit faster than the 6MT).

And that's before tuning -- you can increase the speed of the shifts to be far faster than anyone but the Stig could manage.

:iagree: Tuned autos are a third of second faster stock and about 2/3 of a second faster tuned and lightly modded. The Z manual lacks a little in the overall manual experience. It's no stick from a bimmer, mazda, honda fa sure. imho, the z is one car where the auto and manuals are toss ups with equal pros and cons.


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