Hi there,

 

Not wishing to start a slagging match or anything, but I'm toying with the idea of changing my 200sx for a z. And was just wondering about the merits of the auto, eg performance, milage, costs etc..

Cheers in advance.

 

Have you not read the thing on the front page? NO manual v Auto. All hell brakes lose.

 

Its what ever you are more comfortable with.

 

Stuart

Sorry, missed it. Consider my wrists slapped

Oh no mate, i hope you realise that you have just lit the blue touchpaper!!! STAND WELL BACK MATE!!!!!!!!

 

Its all personnal preference mate, i bought an auto because thats all i can drive but after having one for a while now i think i would prefer it. As i said its whatever you feel most comfortable with matey!!

 

I recon you should try both and see what you prefer. About fuel etc, u need to ask someone like jeff tt or andy duff (auto and manual respective!) or luke at the z-centre!

 

Hope this helps mate

LUKE DUKESTER

its really not a hard question to answer.

Guys buy autos because they cant get hold of a manual.

Its a sports car = manual.

 

seriously get a manual, they are much better cars, period.

Having just converted my auto to a manual I would like to point out that the auto is a great auto and I wouldn't hesitate to drive either. It's whatever you feel most comfortable with. Try both and make your own mind up - there is nothing intrinsically wrong with either of them.

This was the z I was thinking of, what do you think price wise?

NISSAN 300ZX 3.0 V6 Targa 3dr Auto Coupe 1989 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo, SWB, import, red, full Veilside body kit, 17" alloys, auto, targa top, Cat 1 alarm, cassette/CD player, MOT Nov.'02, new disks, pads and tyres all round, recent cambelt change, only 57,000 miles, £5500 obo.

 

[This message has been edited by jimbo (edited 28-03-2002).]

LOL @ Jimbo, FFS you know what happens on our board when you mention A/T-M/T thing. LOL

 

Reminds me to reply to your email.

 

 

Thats why I apologised at the start of the post

While your here Jezz, would you be up for a bbq at hillend(rhossili) over the summer?

 

[This message has been edited by jimbo (edited 28-03-2002).]

That's why I wrote this in my post

 

Reminds me to reply to your email.

 

Oh manual BTW.

 

AUTO!!!

 

Nothing more!

 

 

 

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SWB MANUAL...Anything else is for Pussies!! (except maybe 2+2 manual!)

Originally posted by Banzai:

SWB MANUAL...Anything else is for Pussies!! (except maybe 2+2 manual!)

OK answer me an honest question, and please give me a non bullshit answer.WHAT DO YOU FIND NICE ABOUT A SWB Z????? besides not having turbos as standard,no targa roof,no 4ws etc etc?

 

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[This message has been edited by MAC 1 (edited 28-03-2002).]

Originally posted by MAC 1:

Originally posted by Banzai:

SWB MANUAL...Anything else is for Pussies!! (except maybe 2+2 manual!)

OK answer me an honest question, and please give me a non bullshit answer.WHAT DO YOU FIND NICE ABOUT A SWB Z????? besides not having turbos as standard,no targa roof,no 4ws etc etc?

 

 

Have to agree with ian on this one banzai...........IF THATS OK WITH YOU!!!!!

 

LUKE DUKESTER RATHER BEMUSEDER

 

The SWB is available as a TT with Targa roof Hicas and stick shift, as a Jap import.

IMHO it's a better looking car with lighter weight and sharper handling.

The slicktop version is good for racing (better torsional rigidity), although I like my Targa tops

 

p.s. Shut up zedster...you're too young and inexperienced to have a valid opinion on this subject.Stick to what you think you know i.e. bird anatomy and making cheese burgers!

 

[This message has been edited by Banzai (edited 29-03-2002).]

Sorry Iain but Banzai is right on this point as I also have a SWB TT Manual with Targas and HICAS

 

Wrong again

 

Martin

 

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Originally posted by martinfa:

Sorry Iain but Banzai is right on this point as I also have a SWB TT Manual with Targas and HICAS

 

Wrong again

 

Martin

 

Well you learn something new everyday The ones I have seen have all been like I said .

 

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[This message has been edited by MAC 1 (edited 29-03-2002).]

Im not 100% convinced you get the TTOP Twin turbo as a Uk spec one.

 

As for sharper handeling, guess again Banzippy or whatever your name is.

If you as all us enthusiasts (well real 300 owners i mean lol) Actually bothered to read the book Andrew Ingram managed to find. It stated that the 2+2 was a better handeling car, in that the steering and the balance was superior to the swb car. Personlly i dont like the look of the swb version as it looks wierd, but then i guess thats personal taste.

 

But thats not the point here.

Auto - manual is a personal thing, depends on what you use the car for,

i have a manual because i wanted one.

Mac got an auto because he wanted one,

Banzippy has niether so hes not worth listening to

besides that, any 300ZX is better than most other sh*te. And the owners are better looking, richer, have better taste and better-functioning genitalia than owners of said other sh*te.

 

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Originally posted by 300z:

Im not 100% convinced you get the TTOP Twin turbo as a Uk spec one.

 

As for sharper handeling, guess again Banzippy or whatever your name is.

If you as all us enthusiasts (well real 300 owners i mean lol) Actually bothered to read the book Andrew Ingram managed to find. It stated that the 2+2 was a better handeling car, in that the steering and the balance was superior to the swb car. Personlly i like the look of the swb version as it looks great, but then i guess thats personal taste.

 

But thats not the point here.

Auto - manual is a personal thing, depends on what you use the car for,

i have a manual because i am simple.

Mac got an auto because he wanted one,

Banzippy has niether so hes not worth listening to

 

WRONG again! mr 3000sx or whatever...But then you usually are!

At least my import SWB TT Z actually works..it's not some detonating pile of crap!! And don't believe everything you read

 

 

FFS here we go again LOL,Banzai can you post a picture of your car?never seen one with that spec???O and don't cheat and get one of TT net. YOUR CAR! .

 

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i drive manual but with all the probs i get vibration clutch etc i wish i had aan auto as for miles per gallon if your worried about that buy a diesel something zeds are the ultimate gas guzzeling machines but saying that i dont know any super cars that return good mpg figures just get one and love it.

Originally posted by 300z:

Im not 100% convinced you get the TTOP Twin turbo as a Uk spec one.

 

As for sharper handeling, guess again Banzippy or whatever your name is.

If you as all us enthusiasts (well real 300 owners i mean lol) Actually bothered to read the book Andrew Ingram managed to find. It stated that the 2+2 was a better handeling car, in that the steering and the balance was superior to the swb car. Personlly i dont like the look of the swb version as it looks wierd, but then i guess thats personal taste.

 

But thats not the point here.

Auto - manual is a personal thing, depends on what you use the car for,

i have a manual because i wanted one.

Mac got an auto because he wanted one,

Banzippy has niether so hes not worth listening to

 

LMFAO

 

Errrrrr Errrrrrrr! Sorry Warren mate but checkout CruiseNorthWest board and I think you'll find Capitan Banzai DOES own a Z!

 

 

 

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[This message has been edited by zedster (edited 30-03-2002).]

Handbags at dawn again - never mind.

 

Anyway, was that a UK version of the SWB ? I have never seen one and never seen an ad for one and they're not mentioned in the UK literature that I have.

 

[This message has been edited by AndyP (edited 30-03-2002).]

Andy there was NEVER a SWB Z for the UK market .Banzai can I see a picture of your car please.

 

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