Just got back from a few days in Cornwall (Sennen near Lands End). Got to know my 370Z better now and loving most things about it.
I have been experimenting with the Semi-auto transmission to find the best way to drive it. One reason I chose a SA was to have a bigger change from my 350Z and it brings a whole new dimension to the driving. For the use this car will get SA suits me fine, if I was taking it on track I'd have a manual for the control when cornering under power but for the road this is just magic. My 240Z on track with this SA wouldn't be half as much fun or effective.
Whilst I was getting used to the car I tended to stick it in 'Drive' and enjoy the relaxation. However the best way (and most satisfying) is to use the paddle-shift (up & down the 7 gears) especially on fairly fast twisty roads. When coming to a stop it's best to forget changing down and let the Auto over-ride the paddle-change (which it does it if you leave it to it). If you are in a tight corner and the paddle isn't by your hand then change with the gear lever (+ or -) bit like a sequential manual box.
Fuel consumption is heavy, I've been
really careful 95% of the time to test mpg and it's given 26-27 mpg, my 350Z would have given about 32 in the same conditions. It has only done 3k mls though so a bit tight yet
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Road noise is very high (I'll fit Continentals next) and it tramlines occassionally - I think the tyres are too wide really for road use.
Overall I love it - not many about though, I didn't see another 370Z - have you?