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Among manual transmissions the Z's is only "average." The SRM feature is awesome, though. If you like driving manual, get the manual. If you aren't sure, you're probably better off

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Old 10-25-2010, 03:51 PM   #196 (permalink)
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Among manual transmissions the Z's is only "average." The SRM feature is awesome, though.

If you like driving manual, get the manual. If you aren't sure, you're probably better off with the automatic. Among automatic transmissions it's "very good."
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Old 10-25-2010, 04:27 PM   #197 (permalink)
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Well my only choice would be to get the manual transmission because the wife won't drive a standard. If I got an automatic then I'd never get to drive it.
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Old 10-25-2010, 06:59 PM   #198 (permalink)
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You should stop looking and buy one just like it!
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Synchro Rev Match!
the auto actually has the Synchro Rev Match also
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I opted for the house instead of the Z this year. Hopefully next year I'll be able to get the Z.
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What are you? A girly-man? No....then get the stick.
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STICK BIT˘H!!! What do you think!

Its like buying an automatic Porsche WTF?
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The autos in the Z are great! I chose the auto and have not regretted it at all. I don't really think this thread is going to help you make a decision. The best thing you can do is go out and drive them both!
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STICK BIT˘H!!! What do you think!

Its like buying an automatic Porsche WTF?
You mean like the automatic PDK on the Porsche that is actually faster then a stick?
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No, I think they mean they chose the stick on the 370Z and don't want any more 370Z owners to go faster then them.
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You mean like the automatic PDK on the Porsche that is actually faster then a stick?
CORRECT!
Auto seems , and not really in touch with the car control wise...
but whatever make you happy OP… your the one who has to drive it
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No, I think they mean they chose the stick on the 370Z and don't want any more 370Z owners to go faster then them.
INCORRECT!
Im just set on the old fashion sports car in true form...
Dont get me wrong autos will hold there own but a mt6 with a driver who knows how to properly shift will get the best of "most" automatics...especially yours
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thank you all for the advise..
ended up gettin a mt!
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THUMBS UP!!!

the clutch is soooo much better then my G

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