[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

semtex · 02-18-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Well you don't have to drive on the road with me and I don't have to drive around you!

When I say mess with, I mean answer it if I get a call or turn the volume dial up if I am on a conference call. I do nothing unsafe and 'am an excellent driver'. I know the type of driver you are referring to and they annoy and frighten me as well....

Good to know. When you said 'mess with' I had envisioned something entirely different.

arcticreaver · 02-18-2009, 03:14 PM

i got this car for one reason - the looks. honestly i really dig the look. it was either this or the G37S but the infiniti didn't looks as mean at the 370z. i drive AT and i have for since my first car. MT doesn't appeal to me because i never learned it. to me, a car is just a car, of course you gotta take care of the thing but, it's still a car. i drive it from point A to B.

it's down to preference i guess. i just like a good ride.

Endgame · 02-18-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Good to know. When you said 'mess with' I had envisioned something entirely different.

I bet you did!!! No worries... Hope are enjoying your Z....

CSXJoe · 02-18-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I don't intend any offense, but people like you scare me. Just like people who read or put on makeup while driving.

I haz blue tooth.

Zxces50 · 02-23-2009, 07:35 PM

Nice to dream every day is track day, curvy roads, blue sky & no cops but reality is 90% time in traffic, stop-go so AT has a valid place in the real world. Tried the 7AT and you can have some reasonable fun with it but not get beat to death in traffic- so have fun on the weekends but get to work M-F (to pay for the Z). Have a 7AT in my driveway and NO regrets- love to drive it everyday (except in snow)

FLUJOKE · 02-27-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

How about this:

M/Ts are for those who do not like change and want to remain in the dark ages!

A/Ts are for those who are lazy and cannot drive!!!!

That said, I don't like change, think the dark ages are cool all the while being lazy and wishing I could drive better! How is that for a loaded answer!

All kidding aside, I plan to go 7AT as I have to fiddle with my B Berry a lot when driving. But I may change my mind if I test drive a M/T. While there is only a 5% chance of the MT, there is still a chance!!!!

Wow this thread is old..... He said Blackberry! Lol

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MC · 02-17-2009, 06:26 PM

the auto on the new Z isnt bad. i mean the paddles are a welcomed addition but dont let it fool you its very much a traditional automatic. some people are diehard 6MT guys but if your debating the two your open to a 7AT and after driving both back to back i think they more or less performed about the same more or less

ctzn · 02-17-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MC@MYGTR

the auto on the new Z isnt bad. i mean the paddles are a welcomed addition but dont let it fool you its very much a traditional automatic. some people are diehard 6MT guys but if your debating the two your open to a 7AT and after driving both back to back i think they more or less performed about the same more or less

Couldn't have said it better. If the paddle shifting in the Z involved the same tranny in the GTR is would be a different story, but there is no getting around it, even if it is improved.

I am a die hard 6MT guy myself so I won't go into arguing about it, but I will say it is rather concerning for me to hear people say they plan on driving while on their phones so much. It has recently become illegal to be on your phone (without a headset) in CA and I personally feel much more comfortable driving around now, I hope the rest of the country follows suit soon. It makes me very nervous to know I am on the same road with people texting and reading emails on their phones while they are driving.

For me it comes down to what kind of car I am driving. The 370 is obviously built as more of a sports car than most others, therefore I feel it proper to go with a manual. If was looking for comfort and luxury I would have gotten a TSX or an accord. But I understand that some people want both, so to each their own I guess.

msl82 · 02-17-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

For me it comes down to what kind of car I am driving. The 370 is obviously built as more of a sports car than most others, therefore I feel it proper to go with a manual. If was looking for comfort and luxury I would have gotten a TSX or an accord. But I understand that some people want both, so to each their own I guess.

I concur.

In my opinion, 370z is two door, RWD, pure sports car. Hence I want total control and most fun out of it. Manual will give you an ability to have total control of the car, and its more fun than automatic.

Also, look at how Nissan promoted, exposed and marketed 370z as, they initially released manual transmission model to the world. Its a sign to me that Nissan clearly has preference of manual over automatic. In addition, this Z has worlds first SynroRev!!!

If Nissan preferred automatic model, then, I think they would have released automatic version first.

If I wanted to drive an automatic car, then I would have bought Infinity G37.

The quote I personally like is, "Don't let the car drive you, let the car be driven by you"....

FERRARI · 02-17-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by msl82

i concur.

In my opinion, 370z is two door, rwd, pure sports car. Hence i want total control and most fun out of it. Manual will give you an ability to have total control of the car, and its more fun than automatic.

If i wanted to drive an automatic car, then i would have bought infinity g37.

The quote i personally like is, "don't let the car drive you, let the car be driven by you"....

exactly !!!!!

XxJoselitoxX · 02-17-2009, 07:41 PM

man this is completely up to you this thread is like how to break in a new car thread or how often should i change the oil should i put 20w60 instead of 5w30 it is completely what a person prefers. it the same exact reason why you can get a whopper with onions but without pickles its completely to the taste of the person. I myself will be buying a manual due to fact that well I just PREFER it over an auto on a SPORTS vehicle.

Heres A good link to read more on your question Manual VS Automatic

LiftedCracker · 02-17-2009, 07:05 PM

I live in an area were stop and go traffic is rare. Road America is 30 minutes away so track is accessible

. For me the 6MT is perfect

ctzn · 02-17-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LiftedCracker

I live in an area were stop and go traffic is rare. Road America is 30 minutes away so track is accessible

. For me the 6MT is perfect

lol, gotta respect that Appleton and Sheboygan traffic - Kohler is a really pretty town though so props for living near Road America

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Originally Posted by msl82

If I wanted to drive an automatic car, then I would have bought Infinity G37.

Well said.

LenZToy · 02-17-2009, 08:01 PM

I drove an automatic last Saturday (been driving MT everyday since 12/03 when I bought my 350Z) and I thought it was fun...not quite the best of both worlds but close that one would think. Test drive them both and be happy with the decision you make.

theDreamer · 02-17-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LenZToy

I drove an automatic last Saturday (been driving MT everyday since 12/03 when I bought my 350Z) and I thought it was fun...not quite the best of both worlds but close that one would think. Test drive them both and be happy with the decision you make.

That is what it will come down to, of course. Just wanted to hear from those who have more experience with these systems than me, but I do want to thank everyone for their input.

02-17-2009, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
LiftedCracker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 143 Drives: 1990 TT 2+2 300ZX Rep Power: 17	I live in an area were stop and go traffic is rare. Road America is 30 minutes away so track is accessible. For me the 6MT is perfect

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02-18-2009, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 925	i got this car for one reason - the looks. honestly i really dig the look. it was either this or the G37S but the infiniti didn't looks as mean at the 370z. i drive AT and i have for since my first car. MT doesn't appeal to me because i never learned it. to me, a car is just a car, of course you gotta take care of the thing but, it's still a car. i drive it from point A to B. it's down to preference i guess. i just like a good ride.

02-23-2009, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zxces50 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208 Drives: 15 C7 Stingray Z51 Rep Power: 17	Nice to dream every day is track day, curvy roads, blue sky & no cops but reality is 90% time in traffic, stop-go so AT has a valid place in the real world. Tried the 7AT and you can have some reasonable fun with it but not get beat to death in traffic- so have fun on the weekends but get to work M-F (to pay for the Z). Have a 7AT in my driveway and NO regrets- love to drive it everyday (except in snow)

02-17-2009, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	the auto on the new Z isnt bad. i mean the paddles are a welcomed addition but dont let it fool you its very much a traditional automatic. some people are diehard 6MT guys but if your debating the two your open to a 7AT and after driving both back to back i think they more or less performed about the same more or less

02-17-2009, 07:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
XxJoselitoxX Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Age: 35 Posts: 19 Drives: E34 530i, Sequioa Rep Power: 300	man this is completely up to you this thread is like how to break in a new car thread or how often should i change the oil should i put 20w60 instead of 5w30 it is completely what a person prefers. it the same exact reason why you can get a whopper with onions but without pickles its completely to the taste of the person. I myself will be buying a manual due to fact that well I just PREFER it over an auto on a SPORTS vehicle. Heres A good link to read more on your question Manual VS Automatic

02-17-2009, 08:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
LenZToy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, Va. Posts: 143 Drives: 2013 370Z Black 6SP Rep Power: 269	I drove an automatic last Saturday (been driving MT everyday since 12/03 when I bought my 350Z) and I thought it was fun...not quite the best of both worlds but close that one would think. Test drive them both and be happy with the decision you make.