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Old 01-19-2009, 11:47 PM
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Hello there,

I've been lurking around the forums for awhile but have decided to finally register and post as I've set my eyes on a 350z.

The thing thats confused me though is the gearbox.

I've test driven about five different 350z and most have been quite good.
However this one at the dealer, immaculate condition track spec, has a realyl stiff and rigid gearbox it feels really nice.

The dealer says the gearbox is from Germany. Anyone know much about this?

Thanks in advance.

Doug

(EDIT: LOL gearbox QUERY, not THEORY..sorry)
Old 01-20-2009, 12:50 AM
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Beats me. Since the engine was designed by Renault (which is french) maybe the salesman made a mistake or is trying to make it seem like it's awesome because it was built by the best of the best in the car industry.
Old 01-20-2009, 06:18 AM
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shamwow is also made in germany, germans make the best ****, you know? that gearbox was probably made out of solid ****in gold.
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just make sure you get a warranty and dont worry about it.. as long as you like the way it shifts, that is
Old 01-20-2009, 11:03 AM
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Sounds like a giant load of
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Oh I'm in New Zealand by the way and the Z was imported straight from japan.
No modifications what so ever.
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