Alright so yesterday I bought my Z (touring/5AT) and I drive it straight home. Once I parked it and got out of the car, I noticed this really distinctive burning smell but I couldn't really tell where it was coming from. Is this normal for a new car or does the car have some problems? Thanks.

 

It should go away in a few miles. It is the exhaust pipes you smell

 

should smell more like rotten eggs than burning... and its important not to confuse that smell with the smell of a burnt clutch.

but you have auto, so not a problem.

the smell will be worse if you push the engine... more heat.

 

make sure it's not burnt oil!!! I had the same smell from my brand new Z. Everyone told me it's a new car and it's "breaking in" Turns out, my car was leaking oil!!!! Please check.

 

Mine still smells like rotten eggs sometimes when I get out and I have over 6000 miles.