Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

labk888 · 03-01-2010, 10:23 PM

So you've had your Z for a while....

Does anyone regret their transmission decision after having had their 370z for a while? Basically, what I am asking is does anyone regret getting an Automatic transmission over the Manual Transmission? Or Vice Versa? If so, why?

I've been wanting a Z for a long time now and I finally may have the opportunity to get one. Unfortunately, I don't have time on my side and if I am going to get one, I'll have to get my Z by March 30th. I am currently unable to find a car in the area with all of the options/color/specs I want which means I may have to compromise on something.

nuTinmuch · 03-01-2010, 10:35 PM

Unless you absolutely prefer one, either will make you happy in the pants.

theDreamer · 03-01-2010, 10:38 PM

I would say this, get what transmission you want, then options (first being sport/non-sport followed by extras - base/touring, etc.), then color.
You will deal with the transmission everyday, then the comforts, and only see the color when outside of the car.

SophiaZ · 03-01-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Unless you absolutely prefer one, either will make you happy in the pants.

Happy in the pants..SUUURRE!! haha...But no..I don't regret a thing...besides not having the persimmon leather

I have the 7AT, but to me it's the best of both worlds w/o having to deal with a clutch

Even if I could drive stick, which I can't..never learned....I'd prefer auto..its a tad faster and easier to drive

SophiaZ · 03-01-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by labk888

. I am currently unable to find a car in the area with all of the options/color/specs I want which means I may have to compromise on something.

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antman22 · 03-01-2010, 10:48 PM

I think for some of us, its half and half...when im in twisties or whenever there's open road and im able to drive without traffic, sure, i wish i had a manual. Every day when im stuck in stop n go traffic though? man, it sure is nice to have that auto.
when i feel like i need more control over the car, i swap over to the paddles. this past weekend i spent the whole time in manual mode just cuz i wanted to. is it the same? not quite, but its enough for me.

Red370 · 03-01-2010, 10:52 PM

If you plan on a big power build, you'll want to go with the manual, for heavy traffic situations, I can see how the auto would be nice, but man, theres nothing like bangin through the gears down the strip, nothing beats hitting that perfect shift and hearing that VQ engine screaming like a jet turbine...

3SeventyZ · 03-01-2010, 10:59 PM

There are times while sitting in the D.C./Baltimore traffic that I wish I had gone auto.

But overall I am absolutely satisfied with my decision to go 6MT.

labk888 · 03-01-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I think for some of us, its half and half...when im in twisties or whenever there's open road and im able to drive without traffic, sure, i wish i had a manual. Every day when im stuck in stop n go traffic though? man, it sure is nice to have that auto.
when i feel like i need more control over the car, i swap over to the paddles. this past weekend i spent the whole time in manual mode just cuz i wanted to. is it the same? not quite, but its enough for me.

I am in Dallas, too. I know what you mean about stop'n go.

Especially on 635 and the DNT.

Lord Kain · 03-01-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

There are times while sitting in the D.C./Baltimore traffic that I wish I had gone auto.

But overall I am absolutely satisfied with my decision to go 6MT.

I know the feeling.............

KillerBee370 · 03-01-2010, 11:16 PM

I'm a guy. I bought a sports car. It's a manual. What was the question again?

Red370 · 03-01-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I'm a guy. I bought a sports car. It's a manual. What was the question again?

Zing!

labk888 · 03-01-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I'm a guy. I bought a sports car. It's a manual. What was the question again?

LOL, Awesome!

There is a drought of MT transmission touring with sport package in my area and I may have to get an AT. I am trying to convince my ego that driving an AT will be "good" enough rather than no 370z at all.

Red370 · 03-01-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by labk888

LOL, Awesome!

There is a drought of MT transmission touring with sport package in my area and I may have to get an AT. I am trying to convince my ego that driving an AT will be "good" enough rather than no 370z at all.

Just prepare to be jeered and called a "bitch" by all your guy friends...

No offense auto owners, but it happened to me before, and I died a little inside each time

KillerBee370 · 03-01-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by labk888

LOL, Awesome!

There is a drought of MT transmission touring with sport package in my area and I may have to get an AT. I am trying to convince my ego that driving an AT will be "good" enough rather than no 370z at all.

NOPE... don't try to reverse psychology yourself. I see a VW Beetle in your future.

03-01-2010, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 533	Does anyone regret their transmission decision? So you've had your Z for a while.... Does anyone regret their transmission decision after having had their 370z for a while? Basically, what I am asking is does anyone regret getting an Automatic transmission over the Manual Transmission? Or Vice Versa? If so, why? I've been wanting a Z for a long time now and I finally may have the opportunity to get one. Unfortunately, I don't have time on my side and if I am going to get one, I'll have to get my Z by March 30th. I am currently unable to find a car in the area with all of the options/color/specs I want which means I may have to compromise on something.

03-01-2010, 10:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Unless you absolutely prefer one, either will make you happy in the pants. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-01-2010, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I would say this, get what transmission you want, then options (first being sport/non-sport followed by extras - base/touring, etc.), then color. You will deal with the transmission everyday, then the comforts, and only see the color when outside of the car. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-01-2010, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	If you plan on a big power build, you'll want to go with the manual, for heavy traffic situations, I can see how the auto would be nice, but man, theres nothing like bangin through the gears down the strip, nothing beats hitting that perfect shift and hearing that VQ engine screaming like a jet turbine... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-01-2010, 10:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 476	There are times while sitting in the D.C./Baltimore traffic that I wish I had gone auto. But overall I am absolutely satisfied with my decision to go 6MT. __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

03-01-2010, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I think for some of us, its half and half...when im in twisties or whenever there's open road and im able to drive without traffic, sure, i wish i had a manual. Every day when im stuck in stop n go traffic though? man, it sure is nice to have that auto. when i feel like i need more control over the car, i swap over to the paddles. this past weekend i spent the whole time in manual mode just cuz i wanted to. is it the same? not quite, but its enough for me.

03-01-2010, 11:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	I'm a guy. I bought a sports car. It's a manual. What was the question again?

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