Andy Nefyn Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I currently have a 350 but I’m thinking of trying a 370. Should I go for manual or automatic? Any other tips appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Personally, I'd choose manual if it's a weekend warrior, much more involvement in driving the car. Although, I have heard the auto gearbox is also decent. It's more of a personal preference thing as well as depending on what you actually use the car for, there's no right or wrong answer to your question. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Agreed. I had an auto as a daily and used it for munching work miles in and I couldn't fault it! Loved it. Great cruiser/GT car. Managed 400+ miles from a tank, cruising to Newcastle a couple of times. But I would definitely recommend the manual if you're driving locally and at weekends only. I ended up selling my auto after lockdown/COVID. WFH meant I no longer did the miles in it, so didn't use it as much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Nefyn Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 Manual definitely my preference for any car but sounds like the auto box is ok though. Lots of nice looking autos around,I’ll try a few and take it from there. Many thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmaster Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I do like a good autobox, a BMW DSG in particular. Bullet fast gear changes are spectacular. But for something like the Z, definitely the manual box for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I'll be the odd one out, auto for me with the mapping done on the gearbox so it's a bit more responsive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, Adrian@TORQEN said: I'll be the odd one out, auto for me with the mapping done on the gearbox so it's a bit more responsive. Mine was mapped by Jez @ Horsham! (ECU and gearbox). Gearbox was great in manual mode when using the paddles. And the sound of the downshift rev matching never got old! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 It's just down to personal preference at the end of the day ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, ShortPaul said: It's just down to personal preference at the end of the day ☺️ Unless you buy an auto. In which case you’re wrong. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 18 hours ago, Ekona said: Unless you buy an auto. In which case you’re wrong. Could be worse, like buying a Porsche 😭 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 After over 5 hours of driving yesterday the only fatigue was a lack of food. No cramps tick, no getting frustrated like the lady on the single track, just calm, relaxed and multiple downshifts and upshifts ✔️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Depends on what kind of driving style you have when encountering congestion. With London and the cities its a part of life. Bigger issue was the size/width (I had a Mk2 Nismo) for the roads in your area tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Daily driver - auto Weekend toy - manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWoMP Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Get an R35 then change as you feel like it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) On the List NGL....No negotiating with knuckle heads with that power. In London people dont really give way or want to share the road. Edited August 12, 2023 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 It all depends on your surroundings I live 5 miles out of Leicester @*!# Road system so auto all day long but I can go 3 miles up the road were the rich live 7 am on Sunday morning about 2 miles of by pass . This is when manual comes in 155 in my focus st and 173 in my auto c5 corvette. I love 370 but the vet wins my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbug Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I find the Corvette c5 a very similar drive to the 370z, just quicker,I had a 2001 Z06. Manual only in that spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Both great cars fun to drive manual or auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbug Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Exactly that👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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