350z auto, any good?

[jonboy07]

hi guys, basicly what it says on the tin, like the idea of an 350z auto, just want to know if there any good, tiptronic i think? do they suit the car and are they reliable? i think all the auto's are imports? are these cars just as good as uk cars, would prob be looking to spend around the £8k mark for one, should this be enough for a decent one? seems to be plenty out there for around that, well thanks in advance guys

[6655321]

The newer 7 speed tip in the 379Z is suppsed to be very good indeed, but I have the tip from the 350Z in my G35, and it's not great. There is a delay, and it will change on the limiter for you. Unless you NEED the auto, (I do, fked knees and ankle), then get the manual.

[jonboy07]

not desperate for an auto, but would really prefer one, would use for comuting and bad traffic sometimes, dont mind a short delay but does it drive ok and is it useable? thanks

[6655321]

jonboy07 said:

not desperate for an auto, but would really prefer one, would use for commuting and bad traffic sometimes, don't mind a short delay but does it drive ok and is it usable? thanks

it;s certainly usable, and the car is definitely faster in tip mode, than leaving it without. It;s nice enough in auto mode, and will drop down 1, or 2 cogs should you boot it. being a 5 speed, (as opposed to the 6 speed manual over here), it does lose puff at higher speed compared to the 6-speed manual), but to be honest, I seldom drive at those speeds. 3rd gear is great though.

The 3.5 is a great engine though. Lovely note on the 350Z.

[Puddenchucker]

jonboy07 said:

i think all the auto's are imports?

Correct. The 350Z was only available through 'official' channels as a 6-speed manual.