Maybe I'm not making myself clear. Yes, my Z has seen the Red Line, I just don't think I've hit it without using the paddles.

Did you floor it? Every Nissan/Infiniti 7AT vehicle I've driven hits redline just fine without paddles.

Do it in the wifes car all the time. Luckily I have never hammered the brakes... Which means I will this weekend some time.

At least you get air, I used to catch the break all the time. It's funny when people are in the car and look at me like WTF?!

If you guys feel gutsy go drive one of those CVT's. My wifes Sentra drives me nuts when I drive it. GO DAMMIT!!!!

2008 Hyundai Elantra ... jus' sayin'

My 2014 7AT hits the redline while in auto real easy.


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i dont know who actually going to get a base model. i have my 2012 auto 370z works good with 2 piece plastics, >.< legs doesnt support me any manual drive no more. sucks.
but this new nismo looking is a beast.

That's what I noticed too. I guess its normal. LOL.

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Nissan restructured the option range for the 370Z to do a couple things:

1) get the baseline price point the lowest they can get it for marketing.
2) make the NISMO version make more sense to buy for the enthusiast.
3) sell more sport packages

If you notice, a sport touring combo is no longer available. If you want premium seating, you have to opt for the NISMO version and its Recaros. To make up a bit for the aging tech available in the car, they've completely eliminated the Bose radio with the 6 disc changer (notice there is a new base head unit, and the only upgrade is the tech package for any other trim and that includes full navigation), and the base radio is available with Bluetooth calling and USB input for media. (this also consolidates steering wheel options and reduces cost - now any non-NISMO Z uses the same steering wheel controls)

finally - removing the paddles from a base 7AT is smart. there are buyers out there that would pay the premium for the sport package just to get the paddles. meanwhile, you offer an automatic version of the car for the very low $30k range for sports car buyers that might well buy a Z simply based on looks (like Roadster buyers, for example - they'll pay $50k for a Z vert instead of a Corvette Stingray)

I personally think the base NISMO is very well priced in the Z range for what you get, especially when you compare it to the 2009 option range. Think about it - Sport + Touring drivers are all over this forum. If any of us were to buy a similarly equipped 2015 Z, the obvious choice is the NISMO. It's the same price as what a 2013 sport touring sold for, and only slightly more than a 2014 sport touring after the price drop.

I think the way the 370Z is optioned for 2015 is better than it has ever been.

The stick is fine for manual up and down shifts...

Or because it is faster than the M/T and much more easy going in traffic, whereas the OEM shifter and clutch on the M/T is notoriously not great and the CSC is prone to failure.

MINOR DETAILS. Do not hex my 6MT with your CSC witchcraft!

I feel a storm brewing.

Go feel things elsewhere. ;)

soooo... why do I feel like this thread grew by like 6 pages and it happened all before my post that originally subscribed me to this thread... is it because I R NOOB?