steve-r Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Hi all....not been around for a while as I sold my 350 back last yr and got me a Boxster 3.2s, and tbh im just not feeling the love with it so..... Im in a bit of a dilemma...I'm looking to purchase myself a 370 within the next few days are there are 2 that catching my eye. They are both priced around the same and both the same year and of similar mileage I know this will come down to personal preference, but was just wondering which way you guys would sway... The first is here.. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p and the second... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p I must say Im kinda liking the black edition, but being an auto...hmmmmmmm (and being old ish im not really going to drive like a crazed banshie these days) Thanks in advance Quote
Jay Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I would go for the black edition if it were me Quote
Sarnie Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I would go for the black edition if it were me +1 No brainer Quote
S1 HNK Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Haven't driven the auto but thats the only thing that could put me off otherwise I love the combo of the black edition Quote
Jay Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Manual for me I'm afraid. If I could go back and do it all over.... I would take the auto over the manual as the 370z gear box is sooo clunky Quote
Neilp Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Manual for me I'm afraid. If I could go back and do it all over.... I would take the auto over the manual as the 370z gear box is sooo clunky yours was broken though Quote
Jay Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Manual for me I'm afraid. If I could go back and do it all over.... I would take the auto over the manual as the 370z gear box is sooo clunky yours was broken though Yup but I have a 2012 gt edition just now and its still fricking not as smooth as I would have hoped for Quote
steve-r Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 also bit confused to what is hanging off the front of the first one ?? Quote
Will370z Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 also bit confused to what is hanging off the front of the first one ?? Its fine the just a front guard, all the coupes haveit, roadster has a slightly smaller one that is less obvious. Id go for the black edition then saw it was an auto. Had an auto for a week as a courtesy car and really didnt like it at all, manual is a lot more engaging and fun. Quote
steve-r Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 also bit confused to what is hanging off the front of the first one ?? Its fine the just a front guard, all the coupes haveit, roadster has a slightly smaller one that is less obvious. Id go for the black edition then saw it was an auto. Had an auto for a week as a courtesy car and really didnt like it at all, manual is a lot more engaging and fun. That front guard just seems to be hanging a bit different to other photos Ive seen of them, so wasn't sure if they may have caught it a bit while reversing into there showroom. Also as this is going to be a daily and mainly town traffic does the auto not seem better suited? Quote
Will370z Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Id take both an auto and a manual out to see which you prefer. For me the difference andlevel of enjoyment was huge. I didnt buy my car to be comfortable and hassle free in slow moving traffic, i wanted to be able to play with those gears take advantage of that lovely syncro rev and feel engaged in the process of taking the car around the bends. For me the auto dulled down the experience, it really put me off the car, in fact i was glad to get back in my 350. Then i tried the manual .....and bought one. However i will say somepeople have the auto and loveit chris-i for example so may be a good idea to pm him for his experience. Quote
Ekona Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 To be honest, this is one question that nobody can answer apart from the OP. You know if you want an auto or manual, that's as basic a decision as coupe or roadster, or petrol or diesel on another car. Things like colour and spec you can debate over, but gearbox selection? Nope, that's far too personal a choice. Drive them both and make your own mind up. Quote
maxi-glasgow Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 When i bought mines the showroom had a manual and auto at same price, i just came from an auto XKR and missed the manual, but most of all what would the point of having Syncro Rev without a manual gearbox be. Quote
sipar69 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Never driven an auto (in my whole two years of driving) and the Black Edition's dark wheels and red interior are v smart, but if the auto means I wouldn't be able to hear that lovely growl from the rev match when you drop a few gears (different exhaust helps!), then I'd actually go for the manual. You could always replicate the look of dark wheels easily enough if you like it; then the only cosmetic difference would be the interior. Quote
elfman Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Manual for me everytime. The black edition is though. Quote
steve-r Posted October 11, 2012 Author Posted October 11, 2012 Well Im booked in for 2 test drives on saturday , and hopefully ill be leaving a deposit on one of them forgot to mention the black is Number 002 Quote
sparky370z Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 its a shame the BE is an auto. because it would be the BE for everytime. but i am biased! got the illuminated kick plates too. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Well Im booked in for 2 test drives on saturday , and hopefully ill be leaving a deposit on one of them forgot to mention the black is Number 002 Keep us posted... Quote
BigSlick Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 I looked at the manual one there. Little bit out of my budget plus it had Nav. Apart from that looked pretty good. Don't like Auto but that's everyones personal pref. Hope the black one turns out good for you... Can always wait for the right BE in manual if you prefer that spec. Quote
sipar69 Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I looked at the manual one there. Little bit out of my budget plus it had Nav. Apart from that looked pretty good. Don't like Auto but that's everyones personal pref. Hope the black one turns out good for you... Can always wait for the right BE in manual if you prefer that spec. True - they do come up for sale relatively regularly - saw the one I fell in love with after a few weeks of looking Quote
steve-r Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 ok so after my test drive, I decide to plump for the BE, It drove very well and tbh I was very impressed with the gear box also it was in better condition that the other one i was looking at...Its so nice to get that Zed back again. I have so missed my 350 for the last few months, but I just love the new 370. .. Will add some pics when I find oot how to lol Quote
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