Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

Matt · 03-02-2010, 09:32 AM

There is no question that I would have chosen the 6MT, if I had to do it again.

feelzpwr91 · 03-02-2010, 09:43 AM

once every 2 weeks a tell my self why did i get a M/T (usually in traffic) then i downshift, rev match and remember why i got a M/T.

serge · 03-02-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If your friends call you a bitch just challenge em to a race. Its like my brother in law laughs at me cuz I carry a 21 shot 9mm on my waist and a 8shot .32 in my pocket. (Both inox italian berettas) According to him. Neither pistol have no stopping power. He thinks "if the caliber doesn't have a 4 or more. Its not worth comin out your bore." I told him "take 40 paces and let me shoot you with my .32." After I said that he stopped laughin and said. "I don't mean it like that, I'm sure it can kill me." Same thing goes with the sh1ttalkers of the 7a/t.

So let em talk, I bet they can't show and prove though...

Interesting (priceless) perspective on the 6MT vs 7AT debate.

By the way, your brother in law is 100% accurate: neither the 9mm and the .32 Berettas have no significant stopping power.

Jeffblue · 03-02-2010, 10:15 AM

chances are the person attempting to assault you isn't equipped with any armor, considering he doesn't count on robbing/mugging someone who has a gun... or 2

OldGuy · 03-02-2010, 11:13 AM

As a 60 year old, I bought the automatic make sure I wouldn't have to give driving the Z in the outyears of this ownership due to knee problems. I would have preferred the manual. However, I'm very happy with the automatic and the paddle shifters are almost as much fun as the manual. By getting the automatic in this car, you pretty much get the best of both worlds. I have no regrets.

feelzpwr91 · 03-02-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

As a 60 year old, I bought the automatic make sure I wouldn't have to give driving the Z in the outyears of this ownership due to knee problems. I would have preferred the manual. However, I'm very happy with the automatic and the paddle shifters are almost as much fun as the manual. By getting the automatic in this car, you pretty much get the best of both worlds. I have no regrets.

i think its awesome that your 60 and you drive a Z! (not saying your old, your still a spring chicken! you just dont see that everyday)

NYBladeZ · 03-02-2010, 11:43 AM

Hell no, while I wish the manual gearbox wasn't as clunky and was closer to my friend's s2000 gearbox I wouldn't trade it for an automatic even though it's consistently faster.

Liquid_G · 03-02-2010, 12:03 PM

I had seriously regretted buying MT for about the first 2 weeks of owning the car, being that I was a noob at driving stick.. however once I got the hang of it, haven't regretted it since.

Zsteve · 03-02-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

i think its awesome that your 60 and you drive a Z! (not saying your old, your still a spring chicken! you just dont see that everyday)

The Z is an Icon for many older people. Its long history makes it a car for all ages. Im sure there are alot of older guys driving Zs they just dont use the forums. I see older guys in older Zs all the time.

Jeffblue · 03-02-2010, 12:29 PM

I only drove a manual z and I think I just have a big stigma against the manual emulating automatics bc i have a cvt in my Altima coupe and the tiptronic manual mode thig I find just awful. Probably bc the car doesn't really have gears. Is the manual mode in the z vastly differnt then manual mode in a cvt?

antman22 · 03-02-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

I only drove a manual z and I think I just have a big stigma against the manual emulating automatics bc i have a cvt in my Altima coupe and the tiptronic manual mode thig I find just awful. Probably bc the car doesn't really have gears. Is the manual mode in the z vastly differnt then manual mode in a cvt?

i haven't driven the cvt, but i could imagine its much different since we have gears. no, it doesn't replace a true manual, but it allows you to down shift and upshift to get it in the gear you want. ultimately though, if you do something stupid, its still an automatic, so it'll sort itself out or will prevent you from doing something dumb. that and you can't stall hehe.

trent1331 · 03-02-2010, 12:40 PM

Simply, NO
MT btw.

Rasengan · 03-02-2010, 12:45 PM

for me it was never a question to get the 6MT even though i live in Chicago and have to commute at times during rush hour...there's nothing more fun to do in your car then to manually shift gears and play with the clutch...IMO, automatics are boring and i've been down that path - i drove manuals all my life then one crazy day i bought an AT...driving became boring even in "manual mode" with the paddle shifters, it truly isn't the same, it isn't "the best of both worlds"...i'm not going to buy an AT for as long as i can possibly hold off

rcm2525 · 03-02-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

The Z is an Icon for many older people. Its long history makes it a car for all ages. Im sure there are alot of older guys driving Zs they just dont use the forums. I see older guys in older Zs all the time.

Here's an older guy 60 and I drive mine to work every day 110 miles round trip and as I said before the AT is not for me but it is a fine trans.

Soygen · 03-02-2010, 01:14 PM

I wonder what what all these guys who equate their manliness with their transmission choice will do when manuals go the way of the dodo in place of dual-clutch automated transmissions. Ride bikes?

"I'm a real man! Pushing the pedals is where it's at! Hey...wait for me!!"

03-02-2010, 09:32 AM	#46 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	There is no question that I would have chosen the 6MT, if I had to do it again. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

03-02-2010, 09:43 AM	#47 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	once every 2 weeks a tell my self why did i get a M/T (usually in traffic) then i downshift, rev match and remember why i got a M/T. __________________ Rather be driving my Z

03-02-2010, 11:13 AM	#50 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	No Regrets Here As a 60 year old, I bought the automatic make sure I wouldn't have to give driving the Z in the outyears of this ownership due to knee problems. I would have preferred the manual. However, I'm very happy with the automatic and the paddle shifters are almost as much fun as the manual. By getting the automatic in this car, you pretty much get the best of both worlds. I have no regrets.

03-02-2010, 11:43 AM	#52 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Hell no, while I wish the manual gearbox wasn't as clunky and was closer to my friend's s2000 gearbox I wouldn't trade it for an automatic even though it's consistently faster. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-02-2010, 12:40 PM	#57 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Simply, NO MT btw. Last edited by trent1331; 03-02-2010 at 12:46 PM. Reason: MT

03-02-2010, 10:15 AM	#49 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	chances are the person attempting to assault you isn't equipped with any armor, considering he doesn't count on robbing/mugging someone who has a gun... or 2

03-02-2010, 12:03 PM	#53 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	I had seriously regretted buying MT for about the first 2 weeks of owning the car, being that I was a noob at driving stick.. however once I got the hang of it, haven't regretted it since.

03-02-2010, 12:29 PM	#55 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	I only drove a manual z and I think I just have a big stigma against the manual emulating automatics bc i have a cvt in my Altima coupe and the tiptronic manual mode thig I find just awful. Probably bc the car doesn't really have gears. Is the manual mode in the z vastly differnt then manual mode in a cvt?

03-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#58 (permalink)
Rasengan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 47 Posts: 128 Drives: '10 Roadster T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	for me it was never a question to get the 6MT even though i live in Chicago and have to commute at times during rush hour...there's nothing more fun to do in your car then to manually shift gears and play with the clutch...IMO, automatics are boring and i've been down that path - i drove manuals all my life then one crazy day i bought an AT...driving became boring even in "manual mode" with the paddle shifters, it truly isn't the same, it isn't "the best of both worlds"...i'm not going to buy an AT for as long as i can possibly hold off

03-02-2010, 01:14 PM	#60 (permalink)
Soygen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 163 Drives: 2017 BMW M2 6MT Rep Power: 16	I wonder what what all these guys who equate their manliness with their transmission choice will do when manuals go the way of the dodo in place of dual-clutch automated transmissions. Ride bikes? "I'm a real man! Pushing the pedals is where it's at! Hey...wait for me!!"

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