I just got a new Auto 370z. Couldn’t be happier with how it drives. My other car is a manual FD RX7 , so 2 totally different cars, but both a great driving experience
Unless your clutch kicking it's not needed alot of automatics are actually geared better,faster etc just depends on what your doing with the car..but triptronic is where it's at..
Where I live there's alot of traffic. Personally I wanted to get a manual 350z but for my own sake I'm gonna get the Automatic. Great Video bro! Just subscribed!
I know the video is older and all but I drive a auto Z as that’s all I could afford at the time but the easy way to really use a auto Z at the track is to do a valve body upgrade. Easiest ungrade for a auto and will improve the shift times dramatically. Good video tho and good comparison. I’ll be taking my stock auto Z out to VIR in November so I’ll run it through it’s paces on how it’ll fair on track.
Thats so cool to hear people are racing autos man. It facilitates me know that 2 owners of the same car can have completely different mods to upgrade their car. Keep it up man!
Drove stick my whole life. The first automatic car I bought was my 2003 touring 350z and I honestly don't regret it. I'm coming from a manual C5 corvette that I only drive on the weekend now. I commute to Los Angeles every day and trust me, stop-and-go traffic is the worse. As for the reverse, my 2003 touring model doesn't have that beeping noise.
@@seonvillaruel7180 yes, you can always manual swap if it’s that serious to you. Also note that there are actually built and boosted Z’s with automatic transmissions. There are even companies that sell the same automatic transmission with upgraded internals to handle between 600 - 1000hp. It’s all up to your personal preference
Picking up a 2008 automatic 350z with only 43k miles tomorrow. Super excited.Like you mentioned and many others in the comments ive driven manual since the age of 15 and im 28 now. Im super stoked to finally drive auto daily. Im just tired of driving manual, i just want to jump in my car and go now
Id say 50% of pro manual comments have never DAILY DRIVEN a manual. Theres a huge difference between "owning" a manual car and "dailying" a manual car. Now, considering the Z/G cars have the slapsitck auto i would rather have that. As long as i can hold gears and listen to my exhaust sing idc about the clutch. Not on my daily driver. now my ls1 82 firebird HAS to be manual but then again that a weekend warrior NOT a daily driver.
@@mrs.f8611 very well put! your correct. They people that are pro manual hvent daily driven and been stuck in traffic shifting from 1st to 3rd for an hour straight. Ive owned that 350z now for 6 months and ill tell you. So much fun to drive. It so quick and responsive! Going auto was the best decision for me. Like you mentioned in the future i for sure want another manual car but that will be a weekend warrior like you have.
@@countless-hk6ct at the time last year i got it for 16k. Which i was super happy with since it was at the height of the whole used car inflation time. and i got it in the area of Houston called Clear lake and this dealership called Emmons. They actually get a few low mileage 350z from time to time quiet often
I had a 350z DE on a 2005 plate, it was an import and automatic but the downshifting was gorgeous like it would rev match on down shift or ut was auto throttle blipping. My brother had all the jdm goodness over 20 plus years with r32 gtr, r33, supra, subaru sti ra, pulsar gti-r, celica gt4 st225 as well as many others but when he heard the 350z de downshifting he said it sounded sweet and exactly like a r35 gtr sound
I own a 2003 Nissan 350z and it’s automatic I’ve owned it for over about a year now and it’s my first car I love it a lot I’ve raced it and it wasn’t too bad with the transmission and I love manual mode it makes the car a lot more fun.
worlds most under rated car ever, best cars ever, and its my dream car i hope one day im able to get it because in my country "used" ones are really cheap while in mint condition, i saw one on the market place for about 3.600 dollars but it looked suspicous, so i searched and found a tuned one for 5k but he would prob sell it for around 4.6k. Overall a cheap and amazing car and if u want to just drive around and have fun with a sports car the 350z is the one to go for wether its automatic or manual both are fantastic and its just a beaty.
Have owned two manual 350z’s one back in 2003, 2nd in 2018, and my 3rd 350z i purchased this year and is an auto - thought I might be disappointed with it but to my surprise I really like it . Great in traffic ,importantly it Still lights up the wheels :)
Im 33 i have 3 super sport 1000cc bikes . Im good with my auto 04 z. Is a jdm too so the kickdown is pretty good a lot of torque! Auto cars are faster. Manuals just are more fun. But in a traffic and for late night relax rides listening to some techno beats. I love my auto.
I own 2 cars, a sti and a auto 07 z, honestly the z is so fun i have the same amount of fun in my sti. It just a great car in general. Maintenance wise just keep up with your regular Maintenance and you should have no trouble.
If donut media has taught me anything its that it might actually be the gearing that is making it feel faster. I think in the manual swap video he said that even after the swap it felt faster than the stock manual e36 because the gears are shorter and if you were to manual swap your moms it would still accelerate faster because of the gearing.
The trick to a "healthy well maintained" one is to buy a G35 and not a Z. LOL. Every Z i looked at was clapped out or dripping oil etc. I found a G35 with sport package, leather, you name it. loaded. 74k miles on it and dealer records. ONly kids and "drift guys" buy 350z so they are notoriously absued.
@@mrs.f8611 I had a 350z. The Z is an overall better looking car than a G35. Basically almost the same shit but the only perk the g has is back seats lol
I own the fastest NA 08 350z automatic in the world. 12.7280 at 106ish, 1.8778 60ft. Right now I'm #10 overall but I'm not FBO yet so I still got room to improve
The difference between an auto and the manual is the experience of the drive. The manual is far better than an automatic. Automatics are so boring the manufacturer’s had to add paddle shifters to make driving an automatic fun. I’ve been driving stick shift cars for the past 5 years and stick shift is where it’s at man!
The Japanese lady talking when you turn the ignition key is for the toll road card reader(ETC). She's saying you don't have an ETC card in the reader. If you put an ETC card in there, she'll say the card is ready!
I went from my auto 03 or a 04 6mt. In alll honesty my auto felt quicker on the bottom end and it was stock I’m running shorty headers and full exhaust no tune on my 04. (Probably the issue) but the 6mt is different on the top end. Great vid! New subscriber!
get the windows tinted. my truck has a full leather interior and i got all the windows tinted with 5% ceramic tint and 35% on the windshield. it helped alot during the summer when it was 85-90+ outside and i'll never drive w/o tint for that reason especially if the car or truck has leather seats
I have an automatic in my 05 250Z and I have no problem when it comes to get up and go time,the auto has a torque multiplayer factor that takes advantage of the torque that is wasted if the manual transmission is not in the proper gear when you get on it and thats way it feels more powerful,the manual mode in the automatic is nice if you like to drag race because no human being alive can shift faster than that auto trans can.I like them both though but the auto is easier to live with on a daily basis!!! The downside to the auto is that it will need to be fixed more often than the manual.
In most cases, one waits for the pause that occurs when you upshift. But automatic transmissions have different ratios. up to 3 speed they start to pick up speed. (In the 370 auto it is more noticeable)
I'd argue that there are "In between" transmissons" That's the point of auto-sticks. In fact they are built much different than a standard automatic. EXP: if you drive a standard auto and hold it in the 1, 2 or 3 gear position . Its will heat up very quick and you will hear a whine come from the tranny. Semi-manual or slapstick (or whatever you want to call em) are designed to hold the gears and be revved out. Also designed to skip gears to downshift which is literally impossible in a standard auto trans. Let alone a true SMG semi-manual that's a whole other ballgame.
Im so excited to import via bpro or satjapan this will be in the next 3 Years as I have things to Pay off first. Im looking at the Fairlady Z the market on those isnt to pricey. Good to see a fellow Manitoban :)
I was looking into a 07 or 08 Fairlady only thing is I maybe limited to just Auto as my better half won't learn the beauty of a manual transmission lololol do You think a Auto would be Driven a little gentler then a Manual?
In case you were wondering what the car was saying in Japanese, it says “カードが挿入されてません“ Which translates “please insert card” You can get your car to do the same by installing ETC card reader since the voice is from card reader not the car itself.
This is the info I wanna know, cause I love manuals there fun and I can shift when I want, but let’s face it autos are superior majority of the time and no point to get a manual besides 1. I believe dealerships sell them cheaper than autos and 2. Just a personal preference. So if there cheaper to maintain ide love that just something else to use to shut people up when they ask why I got a manual 😂
i prefer automatics more cuz no one taught me to drive manual and 2. i don't wanna blow the clutch or transmission when shifting. maybe 1 day i'll drive manual but for now i prefer autos more
From my 5 years of experience: 100% worth it. I bought my Z with intentions of daily driving it and where I live traffic is pretty usual. Honestly, each time I am in traffic I thank myself for chosing an Auto. Even if there was ZERO TRAFFIC, I would have still chosen Automatic because its much more comfortable. Also, I never had any issues with the transmission. If you want comfort and use it pretty much everyday.. Automatic is a great option & don't give a F*** about what others think. Your choice only matters. Your comfort matters.
The manual should feel faster than the auto. The gearing is shorter from the transmission to the differential final drive and pulls harder. It could be a tone of factors to make your car feel slower, engine health, you could have heavier wheels, if you have Breather mods and am not tuned you could be losing low end torque or something
Nah the gears aren't any better expecially from driver to driver unless your a really professional shifteryou definitely wont feel a difference plus 350z have a triptronic gear box that can shift threw gears without a clutch..only manual that's worth it is the cd009 and that's because it can hold tons of power.
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 uhhh yeah the gearing does matter, look up the ratios. 3rd 4th and 5th are longer in an auto paired with a longer final drive as well. It won’t accelerate as fast in those gears compared to the shorter gearing in a manual trans It’s just mechanical physics. I also wouldn’t say the cd009 is the only good one the cd008 does have synchro issues if you grind the gears a lot but it’s good. Also the JK series in the HR and VHR are great too.
@@ThatBustedVQ on paper it might seem faster but even the cd009 under boost has been known to shift into 2 to 3rd harshly no human that I know can shift more smoothly/faster then these automatic transmissions even if the cd008 has better gearing the jatco version will out shift it regardless and doesn't have the time loss of pushing in the clutch..
@@ThatBustedVQ but to each their own all I'm saying is most time attack/ drag setups are autos, alot of rally/ drift cars use manuals to clutch kicking or slow down quicker for sharp corners alot of folk misinterpret the purpose of a automatic and tons still believe manual is "faster" when that's not the case.
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 almost all drag setups are auto. You will get a TON of LOLS if your dragging in a manual at the track. at least a serious comp. Im sure people drag in there manual cars, im just saying in the world of drag racing AUTO>MAUNAL
For ppl wondering. Here in japan that girl voice is just telling you that you don’t have the ETC(automatic toll payment card) inserted or detected, it just pays for the toll instead of having to use the booths. You can order and install it but here it needs to be configured by the car type size etc to pay correctly. The beep for when its backing up is practically on any car here for safety reasons. Trucks have a better one with a gurl voice telling its backing up and or turning left or right. So search for ETC device for the girl voice and for the backing beep well no idea sry 😂. Not sure if anyone else explained abt this but here it is again anyway since the video is a bit old.
This video is ridiculous and is misleading for younger generations 1st off comparing a z auto to a new Porsche etc saying it’s better then manual is ridiculous you clearly shouldn’t be giving advice or tips on buying a car to be honest no offence but common dude
I want to get the Manuel but I have no idea how to drive Manuel. I don't want to buy one of marketplace or dealer just to not be able to get it off the lot
I watched this video because i have a chance to get an automatic 350z and I was kind of skeptical of getting it because I felt like people were going to shit on me for getting an automatic but at this point I don’t care because I just love cars and I love the 350z
I have an automatic 2008 HR and I love it! Manuals are fun, but I haven’t missed the manual. I’ve had manuals all of my life, and can honestly say that the auto Z IS fun! (Even in “manual” mode) 😁
The whole 25 year thing was specific to the r34 GTR and a couple others just because the crash ratings hadn’t been done for the US, something to that effect. The truth is that you can import a 2023 car if you wanted to, there’s no real 25 year rule on the majority of imported vehicles it’s just with a few of the JDM legends bc of crash safety ratings. There are plenty of really cool modern cars you can import!
yes! all Zs are Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) but in the video we were comparing the difference in the Automatic transmissions and the Manuals! hope this clarified things!
I can only find 350z in auto without going out of my budget. Saw some just 2 weeks ago that looked good and 6speed mt. Checked last week and this week and they’re all gone. Just some in the 8-15k range. Saw some for 7k but they really want that with a salvage title and beat up panels
Idk why so many people act like elitists when it comes to car transmissions. Autos are faster, more responsive and easier to handle. Sad seeing how manual cars are getting more expensive than the autos
hey man is it bad importing a vehicle from Japan? i have an auto 06 350z but i would prefer a manual. Seems like there arent any coupe manual 350z's anymore in the states
Auto only "feels" faster cuz it has to downshift to accelerate. So you get tossed back in the seat a bit. In a manual you would already be in gear so there is no SNAP you just pull away. But i will say .. If I use "manual mode" on my G35 the tranny kicks so hard and crisp when it shifts. The auto's in Z/G cars are very tight snappy transmissions for real.
@Jacques C no. Depending on your mph and rpm already the car wont let you downshift all the way. For example, say im at 40 mph, drop it to 2nd gear in manual mode, rpms are at 450 ish, if i try and go to f1st the rpms will be way to high, probably at redline or nearly so it prevents you from going to 1st if its already around 4500-5k, i want to downshift where my rpms are at like 5200, but in order to do that ill have to speed up a bit so rpms can raise higher that way i can be at 5k+ and hit it. If you downshift and your already at 4500 ish, you cant downshift again because rpms are already to close tp redline and another downshift would put you around 6k. You have an HR so you have another 1000 rpms, so technically you might be able to get another downshift in to where if you downshifted, rpms would go up to 5800-6k and you can punch it from there up to 7500. My DE caps at 6500 ish so if im already at 4500, i cant downshift again to make it go where i want it whivh is like 5k or 5200 where near peak power is to go WOT
Auto is cool I got a auto 06 for 1300 in near great shape shit it fast I've beaten some Manuel 35s and 350z if I want to drive a stick I'll drive my 96 gsr
You can forsure drift an auto, ive done it before too, maybe i wasnt clear in the video but what i meant to say a manual would be mire ideal for drift or track racing in the case you need to manually shift into another gear to transfer weight or simply down shift.
@@aikonjapan I’m not saying to not drift manual, of course manual has its advantages bcuz clutch kick and what not but ppl have this perception that u can’t have fun with an auto aha I think it’s silly that ppl tweaking out over a gear box
I don't want to be rude but I'm just going to be honest. Almost any auto car with an exhaust is one of the worst sounding cars due to the way the transmission revs the car and shifts gears. Anyone who thinks the auto is just as fun to drive as a manual is trying to cope by convincing themselves they aren't missing out on the amount of fun that comes with heel and toe and shifting in a manual especially in a 350 which has an amazing manual gearbox feel.
Automatic so I can text and drive more efficiently.
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Lmfao
man, if you got 350z you gotta enjoy it. enjoy your drive man. why would you care bout texting while driving? 💀
Get an zf8hp70 or 90 conversion for the automatic 350z using the lamik tcu.
I drive a manual and can do that.
But why? Why risk wrecking your car?
Doesn’t matter if it’s auto you can drive it manually and it’s a ton of fun
well there u go
I just got a new Auto 370z. Couldn’t be happier with how it drives.
My other car is a manual FD RX7 , so 2 totally different cars, but both a great driving experience
Thats awesome man! Automatic cars get too much hate, they're not that bad. But im all for manuals!
@@aikonjapan only reason I dislike autos is because manuals are dying because of their popularity. Otherwise I'm cool
Use the shifters G and turn off traction
@@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE i hate that the 350s dont come with the shifters
Bought an auotmatic 350z coupe today. Its absolutly amazing.
No regrets.
I also have the japanese girl that talks to me. Love it.
is there a way to tell before going to test drive a 350z if itll have that Japanese voice or not?
@@charlieterrell8501think all 350z that are produced for japan have this. Only rhd have it.
Dude on the bike @ 9:45 went to hogwarts.
Under rated comment
"Ight giiiirl, Ill talk to you later"
Unless your clutch kicking it's not needed alot of automatics are actually geared better,faster etc just depends on what your doing with the car..but triptronic is where it's at..
The power button tells the ECU to hold the gear longer into the higher revs. The Snow button dulls throttle response so you don't spin the tyres.
exactly! great explanation!
Where I live there's alot of traffic. Personally I wanted to get a manual 350z but for my own sake I'm gonna get the Automatic. Great Video bro! Just subscribed!
I know the video is older and all but I drive a auto Z as that’s all I could afford at the time but the easy way to really use a auto Z at the track is to do a valve body upgrade. Easiest ungrade for a auto and will improve the shift times dramatically. Good video tho and good comparison. I’ll be taking my stock auto Z out to VIR in November so I’ll run it through it’s paces on how it’ll fair on track.
Thats so cool to hear people are racing autos man. It facilitates me know that 2 owners of the same car can have completely different mods to upgrade their car. Keep it up man!
Drove stick my whole life. The first automatic car I bought was my 2003 touring 350z and I honestly don't regret it. I'm coming from a manual C5 corvette that I only drive on the weekend now. I commute to Los Angeles every day and trust me, stop-and-go traffic is the worse. As for the reverse, my 2003 touring model doesn't have that beeping noise.
That beeping noise is required on jdm cars.
so is the 350z automatic worth it??
@@seonvillaruel7180 yes, you can always manual swap if it’s that serious to you. Also note that there are actually built and boosted Z’s with automatic transmissions. There are even companies that sell the same automatic transmission with upgraded internals to handle between 600 - 1000hp. It’s all up to your personal preference
Picking up a 2008 automatic 350z with only 43k miles tomorrow. Super excited.Like you mentioned and many others in the comments ive driven manual since the age of 15 and im 28 now. Im super stoked to finally drive auto daily. Im just tired of driving manual, i just want to jump in my car and go now
Id say 50% of pro manual comments have never DAILY DRIVEN a manual. Theres a huge difference between "owning" a manual car and "dailying" a manual car. Now, considering the Z/G cars have the slapsitck auto i would rather have that. As long as i can hold gears and listen to my exhaust sing idc about the clutch. Not on my daily driver. now my ls1 82 firebird HAS to be manual but then again that a weekend warrior NOT a daily driver.
@@mrs.f8611 very well put! your correct. They people that are pro manual hvent daily driven and been stuck in traffic shifting from 1st to 3rd for an hour straight. Ive owned that 350z now for 6 months and ill tell you. So much fun to drive. It so quick and responsive! Going auto was the best decision for me. Like you mentioned in the future i for sure want another manual car but that will be a weekend warrior like you have.
@@folgamiguel91 how much did you get it for? where did you get it as well
@@countless-hk6ct at the time last year i got it for 16k. Which i was super happy with since it was at the height of the whole used car inflation time. and i got it in the area of Houston called Clear lake and this dealership called Emmons. They actually get a few low mileage 350z from time to time quiet often
@@mrs.f8611not true I daily manual for 10 years it’s so boring driving auto it’s like a game driving manual🤣💯
I had a 350z DE on a 2005 plate, it was an import and automatic but the downshifting was gorgeous like it would rev match on down shift or ut was auto throttle blipping. My brother had all the jdm goodness over 20 plus years with r32 gtr, r33, supra, subaru sti ra, pulsar gti-r, celica gt4 st225 as well as many others but when he heard the 350z de downshifting he said it sounded sweet and exactly like a r35 gtr sound
I own a 2003 Nissan 350z and it’s automatic I’ve owned it for over about a year now and it’s my first car I love it a lot I’ve raced it and it wasn’t too bad with the transmission and I love manual mode it makes the car a lot more fun.
4 or 5 gear?
worlds most under rated car ever, best cars ever, and its my dream car i hope one day im able to get it because in my country "used" ones are really cheap while in mint condition, i saw one on the market place for about 3.600 dollars but it looked suspicous, so i searched and found a tuned one for 5k but he would prob sell it for around 4.6k. Overall a cheap and amazing car and if u want to just drive around and have fun with a sports car the 350z is the one to go for wether its automatic or manual both are fantastic and its just a beaty.
Have owned two manual 350z’s one back in 2003, 2nd in 2018, and my 3rd 350z i purchased this year and is an auto - thought I might be disappointed with it but to my surprise I really like it . Great in traffic ,importantly it Still lights up the wheels :)
is the auto slower?
Hi.is the auto quick like manual? Low end and top end? Based on ur experience? Thanks
It’s just the constant illusion of having power the whole way through compared to having a second or half second pause in between shifts
Thats very likely! Maybe were gnna have to race them and find out!
Im 33 i have 3 super sport 1000cc bikes . Im good with my auto 04 z. Is a jdm too so the kickdown is pretty good a lot of torque! Auto cars are faster. Manuals just are more fun. But in a traffic and for late night relax rides listening to some techno beats. I love my auto.
I own 2 cars, a sti and a auto 07 z, honestly the z is so fun i have the same amount of fun in my sti. It just a great car in general. Maintenance wise just keep up with your regular Maintenance and you should have no trouble.
If donut media has taught me anything its that it might actually be the gearing that is making it feel faster. I think in the manual swap video he said that even after the swap it felt faster than the stock manual e36 because the gears are shorter and if you were to manual swap your moms it would still accelerate faster because of the gearing.
Thats exactly what i was thinking!
So you’re saying manual swap all autos?
2006-2008 automatic 350zs are quick and are deadly from the dig transmission shift very quick if you’re lucky to get a healthy well maintained one
i agree! I honestly think my moms auto Z can beat my manual one in a straight line
The trick to a "healthy well maintained" one is to buy a G35 and not a Z. LOL. Every Z i looked at was clapped out or dripping oil etc. I found a G35 with sport package, leather, you name it. loaded. 74k miles on it and dealer records. ONly kids and "drift guys" buy 350z so they are notoriously absued.
@@mrs.f8611 I had a 350z. The Z is an overall better looking car than a G35. Basically almost the same shit but the only perk the g has is back seats lol
@@mrs.f8611 I live in Chicago and all the Gs I’ve seen either clapped or don’t run lmao
I own the fastest NA 08 350z automatic in the world. 12.7280 at 106ish, 1.8778 60ft. Right now I'm #10 overall but I'm not FBO yet so I still got room to improve
that is so cool how you canadians can import jdm cars 15 years or older we have to wait 25 years in the States.
Dude the fact tht your Mom not only likes n drives a Z but likes anime too? Your Mom is pretty damn cool. Awesome video dude.
Hahaha thanks man! Shes a total weeb lol 😁😁😁
@@aikonjapan NP! I couldn't imagine driving together to a meet with my Mom in twin Zs that's so sick. Take care dude!
@@nazz2406 thanks homie likewise!
They are all good in my book. Best to own both if you got 2 cars.
Thats true! Both are great in their own ways. I understand manual isnt for everyone too
The difference between an auto and the manual is the experience of the drive. The manual is far better than an automatic. Automatics are so boring the manufacturer’s had to add paddle shifters to make driving an automatic fun. I’ve been driving stick shift cars for the past 5 years and stick shift is where it’s at man!
The Japanese lady talking when you turn the ignition key is for the toll road card reader(ETC). She's saying you don't have an ETC card in the reader. If you put an ETC card in there, she'll say the card is ready!
Driving a manual daily gets old hella fast…..
Yup. Thats why you have own 2 cars. The daily and the manual for night time driving / weekend
No it don’t
I went from my auto 03 or a 04 6mt. In alll honesty my auto felt quicker on the bottom end and it was stock I’m running shorty headers and full exhaust no tune on my 04. (Probably the issue) but the 6mt is different on the top end. Great vid! New subscriber!
Awesome info! Thanks for the comment!
get the windows tinted. my truck has a full leather interior and i got all the windows tinted with 5% ceramic tint and 35% on the windshield. it helped alot during the summer when it was 85-90+ outside and i'll never drive w/o tint for that reason especially if the car or truck has leather seats
I have an automatic in my 05 250Z and I have no problem when it comes to get up and go time,the auto has a torque multiplayer factor that takes advantage of the torque that is wasted if the manual transmission is not in the proper gear when you get on it and thats way it feels more powerful,the manual mode in the automatic is nice if you like to drag race because no human being alive can shift faster than that auto trans can.I like them both though but the auto is easier to live with on a daily basis!!! The downside to the auto is that it will need to be fixed more often than the manual.
In most cases, one waits for the pause that occurs when you upshift. But automatic transmissions have different ratios. up to 3 speed they start to pick up speed. (In the 370 auto it is more noticeable)
I have a Japanese automatic 350z and mine doesn’t talk to me in Japanese 😢 it does beep in reverse though lol
hahaha my mos is cool bc it talks hahahah cool to know your beeps too!
350z Auto, HR drives nice. I feel the power!!
HRs are the best! sadly mines a de
@@aikonjapan i used to own a DE. Non wrong with that still a fun little car overall
@@aikonjapan HR guys live in their own universe lol
@@aikonjapan hi. Which is more worth it, supercharged a DE or convert to HR NA?
I'd argue that there are "In between" transmissons" That's the point of auto-sticks. In fact they are built much different than a standard automatic. EXP: if you drive a standard auto and hold it in the 1, 2 or 3 gear position . Its will heat up very quick and you will hear a whine come from the tranny. Semi-manual or slapstick (or whatever you want to call em) are designed to hold the gears and be revved out. Also designed to skip gears to downshift which is literally impossible in a standard auto trans. Let alone a true SMG semi-manual that's a whole other ballgame.
The clutch packs in a semi-auto are set up different as well as the bearings etc. It is literally not the same as an "automatic".
Im so excited to import via bpro or satjapan this will be in the next 3 Years as I have things to Pay off first. Im looking at the Fairlady Z the market on those isnt to pricey. Good to see a fellow Manitoban :)
I was looking into a 07 or 08 Fairlady only thing is I maybe limited to just Auto as my better half won't learn the beauty of a manual transmission lololol do You think a Auto would be Driven a little gentler then a Manual?
In case you were wondering what the car was saying in Japanese, it says “カードが挿入されてません“
Which translates “please insert card”
You can get your car to do the same by installing ETC card reader since the voice is from card reader not the car itself.
This is an excellent video for comparison!! Thank you! My only question at this point is, which is more costly to maintain?
This is the info I wanna know, cause I love manuals there fun and I can shift when I want, but let’s face it autos are superior majority of the time and no point to get a manual besides 1. I believe dealerships sell them cheaper than autos and 2. Just a personal preference. So if there cheaper to maintain ide love that just something else to use to shut people up when they ask why I got a manual 😂
I have an hr automatic i have everything to do the swap. But automatic is so reliable i drove to Yosemite and sf no problems
I have an Aussie 2004 350Z auto roadster and it has that annoying reversing buzzer.
Glad to know its not just us! I hate it! Haha
The downshifts suck because it doesn't have rev match...the later autos do.
I am going to buy my first 350z, I have already had a Nissan 300zx, this Saturday I am going for the Nissan 350z
If you are going fast enough 'driver feel' is not a problem except that there is an overload of it.
Mines an 04 touring auto. I noticed the difference. Glad i bought it
i prefer automatics more cuz no one taught me to drive manual and 2. i don't wanna blow the clutch or transmission when shifting. maybe 1 day i'll drive manual but for now i prefer autos more
Great video!
Thanks man!
Automatics have torque converters so you feel more torque on locals roads or low speeds.
From my 5 years of experience: 100% worth it. I bought my Z with intentions of daily driving it and where I live traffic is pretty usual. Honestly, each time I am in traffic I thank myself for chosing an Auto. Even if there was ZERO TRAFFIC, I would have still chosen Automatic because its much more comfortable. Also, I never had any issues with the transmission. If you want comfort and use it pretty much everyday.. Automatic is a great option & don't give a F*** about what others think. Your choice only matters. Your comfort matters.
The manual should feel faster than the auto. The gearing is shorter from the transmission to the differential final drive and pulls harder. It could be a tone of factors to make your car feel slower, engine health, you could have heavier wheels, if you have Breather mods and am not tuned you could be losing low end torque or something
Nah the gears aren't any better expecially from driver to driver unless your a really professional shifteryou definitely wont feel a difference plus 350z have a triptronic gear box that can shift threw gears without a clutch..only manual that's worth it is the cd009 and that's because it can hold tons of power.
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 uhhh yeah the gearing does matter, look up the ratios. 3rd 4th and 5th are longer in an auto paired with a longer final drive as well. It won’t accelerate as fast in those gears compared to the shorter gearing in a manual trans It’s just mechanical physics. I also wouldn’t say the cd009 is the only good one the cd008 does have synchro issues if you grind the gears a lot but it’s good. Also the JK series in the HR and VHR are great too.
@@ThatBustedVQ on paper it might seem faster but even the cd009 under boost has been known to shift into 2 to 3rd harshly no human that I know can shift more smoothly/faster then these automatic transmissions even if the cd008 has better gearing the jatco version will out shift it regardless and doesn't have the time loss of pushing in the clutch..
@@ThatBustedVQ but to each their own all I'm saying is most time attack/ drag setups are autos, alot of rally/ drift cars use manuals to clutch kicking or slow down quicker for sharp corners alot of folk misinterpret the purpose of a automatic and tons still believe manual is "faster" when that's not the case.
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 almost all drag setups are auto. You will get a TON of LOLS if your dragging in a manual at the track. at least a serious comp. Im sure people drag in there manual cars, im just saying in the world of drag racing AUTO>MAUNAL
So I got the evo 10 rims and the same color 350z . . . I couldn’t hear what spacers your mom used on her Z ?
I believe she put 25mm at stock
Height, never had any issues. If your lowered u can run a lower spacer if needed
Your mom's Z is sick asf 🤣⚡️
For ppl wondering. Here in japan that girl voice is just telling you that you don’t have the ETC(automatic toll payment card) inserted or detected, it just pays for the toll instead of having to use the booths. You can order and install it but here it needs to be configured by the car type size etc to pay correctly. The beep for when its backing up is practically on any car here for safety reasons. Trucks have a better one with a gurl voice telling its backing up and or turning left or right.
So search for ETC device for the girl voice and for the backing beep well no idea sry 😂.
Not sure if anyone else explained abt this but here it is again anyway since the video is a bit old.
This video is ridiculous and is misleading for younger generations
1st off comparing a z auto to a new Porsche etc saying it’s better then manual is ridiculous you clearly shouldn’t be giving advice or tips on buying a car to be honest no offence but common dude
Most automatics have “manual mode” Ik Is not the same but it’s def good cuz that way you can pick when to drive manual or automatic
I want to get the Manuel but I have no idea how to drive Manuel. I don't want to buy one of marketplace or dealer just to not be able to get it off the lot
And I live in fort Wayne which has shitty traffic
@@StormyFNCS just get the auto and its quicker
I watched this video because i have a chance to get an automatic 350z and I was kind of skeptical of getting it because I felt like people were going to shit on me for getting an automatic but at this point I don’t care because I just love cars and I love the 350z
Drive it manual mode
I have an automatic 2008 HR and I love it! Manuals are fun, but I haven’t missed the manual. I’ve had manuals all of my life, and can honestly say that the auto Z IS fun! (Even in “manual” mode) 😁
@@nino2u yo haha nice man
Just use the shifters and turn off traction
Exactly 💯!
How did you import a Fairlady Z before the 25 year mark? Did you have to pay to make it a US spec?
The whole 25 year thing was specific to the r34 GTR and a couple others just because the crash ratings hadn’t been done for the US, something to that effect. The truth is that you can import a 2023 car if you wanted to, there’s no real 25 year rule on the majority of imported vehicles it’s just with a few of the JDM legends bc of crash safety ratings. There are plenty of really cool modern cars you can import!
I got auto its faster if you dont shift right on time you going to lose a race
Why no black door handles on the yellow z?? How much did you pay for the carbon fiber hood and where? Thanks
Still a stock hood, cf hoods are about 1500
No black handles bc the silver looks decent still
Tbh the reverse beeping seems ONLY necessary on a manual and they have it on there automatic 😂
Thats so true!! 😂😂
Stupid question but the auto transmission isn’t related to the rwd righ? I mean both auto and manual are rwd.. right?
yes! all Zs are Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) but in the video we were comparing the difference in the Automatic transmissions and the Manuals!
hope this clarified things!
I can only find 350z in auto without going out of my budget.
Saw some just 2 weeks ago that looked good and 6speed mt.
Checked last week and this week and they’re all gone. Just some in the 8-15k range.
Saw some for 7k but they really want that with a salvage title and beat up panels
My old jdm 300zx twin turbo beeped in reverse
thats cool haha i wish my Z did that too
Mine dont do that beeping or talking
Hi ! Thank you for the vid ! Would be nice to know what year are those 350Z please !
Both are 2003 DEs, Follow the 350z build
ua-cam.com/play/PL6cbATCFeHJ2SNSJjW49OlWJuy_A7kxha.html
I love manual even in traffic doesn’t bother me n i work in miami bad traffic
I dont mind it either, u get used to it lol
Idk why so many people act like elitists when it comes to car transmissions. Autos are faster, more responsive and easier to handle. Sad seeing how manual cars are getting more expensive than the autos
2007 Z with automatic gearbox have 300over horsepower, manual 280 i think
reversed. Manual has 300.0 hp and auto has 287.0
@@charlieterrell8501 You are both incorrect. 306 crank HP for 2007-08 models, both man & auto.
@@jacquesc3166 yeah for 07-08 models
@@charlieterrell8501 2007 is what the OP mentioned. 😐
@@jacquesc3166 oh shit lol oops I should prob know that since I’m lookin around for one rn
I have a question do all z’s have the snow and power switch and we’re is it located
To my knowledge Manual ones dont, only automatic ones
I can only find the automatic where I love that's why I'm watching this video 😭
Same
So we aren't going to talk about how he imported it? I'm just curious as to how.
ive been trying to get this answered forever, i want a 2007 350z to import but i dont wanna wait 10 years lmfao
I need one hand free to hold my bush light.
If boosting yes. Daily drive, yes.
hey man is it bad importing a vehicle from Japan? i have an auto 06 350z but i would prefer a manual. Seems like there arent any coupe manual 350z's anymore in the states
Its not bad! Most of our cars are jdm! Just double check with ur states import laws and go from there!
I have a 2006 auto
2006 and higher years are faster than any manual 350z or g35 I feel like
Mine does the same when reversing
how did you get the car imported to the US
Hey man the steering wheels on both cars are on the wrong side.
Thx bro i just noticed 🤣😂😂
@@aikonjapan I love z cars I’ve had an 08 350 and I currently own a 2015 370 sport tech
@@rogermuthatruckinperkins451 they are amazing cars and super fun to drive and can be cheap to mod! Literally a new gen schassis!
Where do you live?
Or is it only the cars imported on right side.
How long do the automatics last mileage wise
My mom said the only way I’m getting one is if it is auto so she can drive it (I also don’t know manual but want to learn)
same up and buy a manual man! once u get one youll wanna mod it and trust me its more fun in a manual!
Why’d you go jdm instead of usdm?
mainly bc of lower kms and no rust. plus i prefer driving a RHD everyday, it goes well with the whole "JDM ICON" thing hahaha
Auto only "feels" faster cuz it has to downshift to accelerate. So you get tossed back in the seat a bit.
In a manual you would already be in gear so there is no SNAP you just pull away.
But i will say .. If I use "manual mode" on my G35 the tranny kicks so hard and crisp when it shifts. The auto's in Z/G cars are very tight snappy transmissions for real.
No way. Manual you can rev it to 5k and hit it... manual mode doesnt let you go past like 4500.
@@brannonbarakat457 WTF? Manual mode gets you to redline. 7,500 rpm all day everyday in my HR. If you're in limp mode you've got trouble.
@Jacques C no. Depending on your mph and rpm already the car wont let you downshift all the way. For example, say im at 40 mph, drop it to 2nd gear in manual mode, rpms are at 450 ish, if i try and go to f1st the rpms will be way to high, probably at redline or nearly so it prevents you from going to 1st if its already around 4500-5k, i want to downshift where my rpms are at like 5200, but in order to do that ill have to speed up a bit so rpms can raise higher that way i can be at 5k+ and hit it. If you downshift and your already at 4500 ish, you cant downshift again because rpms are already to close tp redline and another downshift would put you around 6k. You have an HR so you have another 1000 rpms, so technically you might be able to get another downshift in to where if you downshifted, rpms would go up to 5800-6k and you can punch it from there up to 7500. My DE caps at 6500 ish so if im already at 4500, i cant downshift again to make it go where i want it whivh is like 5k or 5200 where near peak power is to go WOT
Tommy Kaira badge is making it faster...
Tommy kaira probably put the tune on it
What bumper lip is that on the yellow 350z? I’m thinking of getting one
Nismo V1 i believe, its a very popular lip style for the Z33
Do you have input on oil consumption?
So far with both cars its not too bad, my moms Z never has major oil computation and same with mine.
its the same engine but it wasn`t configured the same, you can have a 280hp, 300hp or 313hp
287, 300, 306 lol
The auto better low end torque and from a stop, manual slightly better top end
What’s the best year for the 350z
Probably the last 2 years 08 and 09 i believe. Those are the HR models
07-08
Automatic. The GF likes holding my hand while I drive.
Kinda sounds by the end of this video hes gunna switch with his mom take hers jk lol 😂
Auto is cool I got a auto 06 for 1300 in near great shape shit it fast I've beaten some Manuel 35s and 350z if I want to drive a stick I'll drive my 96 gsr
8:15 zesty af
U can drift auto, there is a guy on UA-cam who has auto and manual G35 and he drifts the auto one bcuz he says he put to much money in the manual
You can forsure drift an auto, ive done it before too, maybe i wasnt clear in the video but what i meant to say a manual would be mire ideal for drift or track racing in the case you need to manually shift into another gear to transfer weight or simply down shift.
@@aikonjapan I’m not saying to not drift manual, of course manual has its advantages bcuz clutch kick and what not but ppl have this perception that u can’t have fun with an auto aha I think it’s silly that ppl tweaking out over a gear box
Wow ur mom likes tuner cars, can drive manual and likes naruto? How old is she like mid 20s?? Thats friggin awesome
The Japanese cars beep when in reverse
Automatic doesn’t stay in first gear as long
I don't want to be rude but I'm just going to be honest.
Almost any auto car with an exhaust is one of the worst sounding cars due to the way the transmission revs the car and shifts gears.
Anyone who thinks the auto is just as fun to drive as a manual is trying to cope by convincing themselves they aren't missing out on the amount of fun that comes with heel and toe and shifting in a manual especially in a 350 which has an amazing manual gearbox feel.
holy shit your mom is cool lol
my mom says thanks lol
#autoTragic
I can answer this. No, automatic 350z are not worth it