the 350z has the same VQ engine for over 1/2 of nissan/infiniti lineup.

this includes the Altima V6, Mazima, Pathfinder, FX35, G35 coupe/sedan.

i think the only statement that the G35coupe and 350z is the differant body style, 2 extra seats and differant power at the crank..

A pity that a lot of people go off-topic like that...

It's fun when people do.

Point is, the G35 and the 350Z are not the same car. The 350Z was developed separately from the G35, and is supposed to handle better.

I`m just mentioning one point.
if you`re not an experienced driver, your usually faster in the auto car, than shifting. (I`m not talking about the many pistonheads on JW, they love cars and therefore spend more time learning about it - see the guy with the manual)
There are not too much skilled drivers around, that can outpace the automatic version of the their car.
Auto is better if you go for a daily driver. Because its much more comfy in traffic jams or city traffic.
But the fuel consumptioon is higher.

Jupp, its about the same as some guys (Age 17- 20 from the states) state that if they had the Ferraris Porsches etc... they would be better drivers than the ones who can afford them....

A 300 hp car or more doesn't move like you're used to from the playstation.

Good observation... :P :lol:

Learning to drive a manual on a sports car is even harder then on a normal manual car. The clutch is going to be heavier, itll be harder going 1st to 2nd and you will need to hit the gears a little better. So...if your friend has a manual you should practic with him first and get used to it because when you get the 350Z, you will tell that shifting will be a little more graspy. Don't just jump in the deep end ..... take your time and learn, then you can move up to the fast sonofabitch cars! :wink:

i also must add that manual cars also are lot better on fuel consumption then auto cars

you are going to buy a 350z and you dont konw how to drive a manual transmission ? damn

with new cars, auto is more expensive than manual. but i've noticed with used sports cars, manual is more valuable than auto.