[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

[theDreamer]

Manual or Automatic, simple question.
Ok, maybe not that simple, what I am looking for is some solid thoughts on the difference in the 370z. I have driven manual in a crappy car for the past few years, it sucks, and I was looking at getting an automatic in my next car. The 370z seems like a car I would want a manual in but the automatic is very well built.
I have driven the manual, dealership had no automatics, but I want to hear some owners thoughts. I will drive the automatic before I pick one, but want to get a good idea of things beforehand.

[m4a1mustang]

I was in the same boat as you. I have test driven the 7AT and 6MT and like them both. I was surprised at how much I liked the 7AT. I know, though, that deep down inside I will be much happier with the 6MT so that's what I'm going with.

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I was in the same boat as you. I have test driven the 7AT and 6MT and like them both. I was surprised at how much I liked the 7AT. I know, though, that deep down inside I will be much happier with the 6MT so that's what I'm going with.

I have level 10 automatic.Faster than I can shift through first 4 gears.Then I use Paddles.Also truck driver shifting 15 speed transmision.

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

I have level 10 automatic.Faster than I can shift through first 4 gears.Then I use Paddles.Also truck driver shifting 15 speed transmission.

Old person
After being on forum for awhile I released that factory manual transmissions are going away.Everyone of my age learned to drive a manual.My first truck had a 3 on the tree.I could not understand on forum why it was such a big deal about manuals and automatics.I now see that a lot of younger people never learned to drive a stick.I feel that the automatic shifts faster but if you have never experienced driving a stick you should.

[Rusty]

With a stick. You will never have to worry about having your car hi-jacked or hot-wired. Because the hi-jackers and thief's can't drive sticks.

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by Rusty

With a stick. You will never have to worry about having your car hi-jacked or hot-wired. Because the hi-jackers and thief's can't drive sticks.

Good point
Kids can't drive stick.
In the future cars will drive themselves.People will lose out on one of the joys of life.

[jchammond]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

I have level 10 automatic.Faster than I can shift through first 4 gears.Then I use Paddles.Also truck driver shifting 15 speed transmision.

Over 30yrs. W/Class 3license-converted to CDL class A in late 80’s,,,had my share of shifting rigs & still do on occasions.
Being 6’6” is a big reason for the A/T preferred by myself + 2 new partial knees...I like the extra leg room without that tird pedal.
Nearly 5:1 1st gear isn’t bad either,,,you have to learn the A/T to be able to make it perform as well.

[HEK]

My previous ride was a fully Loaded FJ Cruiser loved that vehicle but it was automatic, on the way home from work I would actually fall asleep at the wheel and noticed that I would kill myself or someone one day. This was my second automatic since High School , now driving the same roads I have fun go figure, and don't flame me as most will say...how can you compare these 2, well I also noticed that once you are behind the wheel you never think about the outside of your car, at least I dont..

[Baronsmokes]

Originally Posted by jchammond

Over 30yrs. W/Class 3license-converted to CDL class A in late 80’s,,,had my share of shifting rigs & still do on occasions.
Being 6’6” is a big reason for the A/T preferred by myself + 2 new partial knees...I like the extra leg room without that third pedal.
Nearly 5:1 1st gear isn’t bad either,,,you have to learn the A/T to be able to make it perform as well.

Some what off topic.
Driving truck is all about rev match.Transmission is non synchronized.You do not have rev match like your Z.Real men do not use clutch.I sound like a jerk but that is how it is to drive trucks.

[HEK]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Some what off topic.
Driving truck is all about rev match.Transmission is not synchronized.You do not have rev match like your Z.Real men do not use the clutch.I sound like a jerk but that is how it is to drive trucks.

Dude I graduated High School and decide to make money not being schooled to sit behind a desk, something some may think is crazy as being book smart counts more...anyway I drive a stick and taught my kids to drive and not aim so they that now see the difference..

[jchammond]

Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Some what off topic.
Driving truck is all about rev match.Transmission is non synchronized.You do not have rev match like your Z.Real men do not use clutch.I sound like a jerk but that is how it is to drive trucks.

Dis-Agree,,,Not double clutching a big truck transmission is wrong! That's why a lot of major outfits are purchasing A/T's for their fleets...as when shifting without clutch shocks the drive-line & cost more in repairs in the long run.
Sure,,,people can really hit it smoothly...but the times when it jolts what brakes internals.
As this is what i'm certified in doing & have plenty of training in this field....
Off topic,,,but i apolgize.

[RCZ]

Oh lord, IBTC..

This will not turn out well.

My two cents are that the manual is more involved, the automatic isnt bad on the Z though.

I am out of this thread for good, may god be with all who try and defend their opinion in the battleground that will become of this.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by RCZ

Oh lord, IBTC..

This will not turn out well.

My two cents are that the manual is more involved, the automatic isnt bad on the Z though.

I am out of this thread for good, may god be with all who try and defend their opinion in the battleground that will become of this.

lol... uh oh.

[dad]

Originally Posted by RCZ

Oh lord, IBTC..

This will not turn out well.

My two cents are that the manual is more involved, the automatic isnt bad on the Z though.

I am out of this thread for good, may god be with all who try and defend their opinion in the battleground that will become of this.

I think you forgot to say, "Amen"! But you really hit the nail on the head! Let the **** slinging begin!

[chubbs]

OK - I'll say what he wanted to say - Automatics are for retards who can't drive.