Considering the 370z again

Tazicon · 10-03-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sheps58

I like my Z but the paint quality is poor. The Z is ac great car but test drive a Cayman.

I have both, the Cayman is an amazing car but you pay for it. For the price the 370Z cant be beat.

And to edit: The Z has more room in the back than my G37 coupe did in the trunk. A lot more. With only 2 people in our family these days the Z makes for a great DD for the wife and we use it for groceries etc, I can fit a lot in it. More than many people realize.

Amuse370z · 10-03-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

The only other cars that I enjoyed their AUTO as much as the 370 is the IS-F, 650i bmw, and the '12-13 GTI w/DSG. I haven't driven EVERY auto sport car, but a few of them.

The only one better that I have driven was a 2013 Z435is DCT, that thing was quick shifting and smooooooooooooth.

...you could also put it in 2nd at a stop.

I'm really curious though, how do you guys deal with making turns in the Z from a stop? Turn slowly and keep it under 3k at 1st gear? Shift to second as you are turning using the stick shift? Because you definately cannot use the paddles mid turn as your hands won't be able to reach.

I get the feeling that the paddles were designed for the track and not practical use on the streets.

Felix 808 · 10-03-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I'm really curious though, how do you guys deal with making turns in the Z from a stop? Turn slowly and keep it under 3k at 1st gear? Shift to second as you are turning using the stick shift? Because you definately cannot use the paddles mid turn as your hands won't be able to reach.

I get the feeling that the paddles were designed for the track and not practical use on the streets.

Why would you worry about keeping it under 3k

, it redlines at 7.5k & This engine loves the revs. I have not had trouble upshifting mid turn.

YMMV

Tazicon · 10-03-2013, 10:32 AM

If I have issues I just short shift first, but really just put yourself into drift mode and you will be fine.

DIGItonium · 10-03-2013, 10:52 AM

Slightly offtopic in regards to price and value. Have you guys seen the as tested price on an IPL G37? Good gawd I'd never want to pay over $51k for that thing. In regards to the phrase "you get what you pay for," I personally don't think this is the case with the G37.

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

If I have issues I just short shift first, but really just put yourself into drift mode and you will be fine.

Is that what "D" stands for with the 7AT?

Amuse370z · 10-03-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Why would you worry about keeping it under 3k

, it redlines at 7.5k & This engine loves the revs. I have not had trouble upshifting mid turn.

YMMV

I guess I drive like a grandpa and don't really want to get on it. I shift normally at 3-4k, rarely 5.

I don't see the point of reving it to 4.5k if I'm just making a left turn from a stop sign either. I also prefer not to shift in the middle of a turn...

Elan · 10-03-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Slightly offtopic in regards to price and value. Have you guys seen the as tested price on an IPL G37? Good gawd I'd never want to pay over $51k for that thing. In regards to the phrase "you get what you pay for," I personally don't think this is the case with the G37.

Is that what "D" stands for with the 7AT?

and 'R' is Race mode!

Felix 808 · 10-03-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I guess I drive like a grandpa and don't really want to get on it. I shift normally at 3-4k, rarely 5.

I don't see the point of reving it to 4.5k if I'm just making a left turn from a stop sign either. I also prefer not to shift in the middle of a turn...

Understandable, I drive that way a lot around town as well, but in the canyons, it's rev time

gunz4me · 10-09-2013, 06:52 PM

Oh well, I remembered why I didn't like the 370z just by sitting in one. I don't like the rear visibility or, shall I say, lack thereof. Backing out of my garage and parking spots with horrible visibility is not something I want in a vehicle.

I guess the search continues. Thanks for the input everyone!

Zbrah · 10-09-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gunz4me

Oh well, I remembered why I didn't like the 370z just by sitting in one. I don't like the rear visibility or, shall I say, lack thereof. Backing out of my garage and parking spots with horrible visibility is not something I want in a vehicle.

I guess the search continues. Thanks for the input everyone!

7speed · 10-09-2013, 07:34 PM

Man it's something u have to adjust to . Coming from wrx read 4dr sedan . Visibility is going to be weird at first sitting in a car like the z. But once you live with it, u will adjust to the dimensions and be whipping around like nothing.

Plus I thought back up cam is option these days?

Chuck33079 · 10-09-2013, 07:42 PM

Backup cam and properly adjusted mirrors=no visibility issues.

Tribalpinoy91 · 10-09-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Backup cam and properly adjusted mirrors=no visibility issues.

Don't fughetta bout the stick on mirrors!

gunz4me · 10-09-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Man it's something u have to adjust to . Coming from wrx read 4dr sedan . Visibility is going to be weird at first sitting in a car like the z. But once you live with it, u will adjust to the dimensions and be whipping around like nothing.

The horrible rear view was one of the many things I couldn't stand about my 2006 Mehstang GT and I found the Z to be WORSE!

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Plus I thought back up cam is option these days?

That won't help my rear peripheral view when backing out of a parking spot though.

It only took me four years of test driving nearly everything under the sun to replace that Mehstang, so I'm thinking it may take a while before I decide on what to replace the WRX with. I'd rather live with the knee discomfort than end up buying a car that isn't a decent fit!

7speed · 10-09-2013, 09:34 PM

U don't pick the z , the z picks you.
Outside the box .....Fx50 Infiniti or srt jeep

10-09-2013, 07:34 PM	#56 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Man it's something u have to adjust to . Coming from wrx read 4dr sedan . Visibility is going to be weird at first sitting in a car like the z. But once you live with it, u will adjust to the dimensions and be whipping around like nothing. Plus I thought back up cam is option these days? __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Backup cam and properly adjusted mirrors=no visibility issues. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	U don't pick the z , the z picks you. Outside the box .....Fx50 Infiniti or srt jeep __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd Last edited by 7speed; 10-09-2013 at 09:39 PM.

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Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	If I have issues I just short shift first, but really just put yourself into drift mode and you will be fine.

10-09-2013, 06:52 PM	#54 (permalink)
gunz4me Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 10 Drives: 2012 WRX Sedan Rep Power: 13	Oh well, I remembered why I didn't like the 370z just by sitting in one. I don't like the rear visibility or, shall I say, lack thereof. Backing out of my garage and parking spots with horrible visibility is not something I want in a vehicle. I guess the search continues. Thanks for the input everyone!