maybe a stupid move?

dhkim5599 · 05-23-2011, 08:05 AM

It's gonna sound stupid but I liked the look of 370z and just bought it.
I wasn't really into cars until I started driving 370z.
Now that I really got into speed and everything, I'm thinking about starting tuning my car.

But shoot it's an automatic.

Not saying it's a problem and I know very well about pros and cons about auto and mannual, but I really want a mannual 370z.

Also i'm not saying you can't tune the automatics at all, but there is a limit.

So I ended up thinking about selling my current Z and buy a mannual one.
My family and friends are think that I'm the biggest idiot but hell I wanna drive what I wanna drive right?

What do you guys think?

birdmanx1 · 05-23-2011, 08:26 AM

With a bit of planning from the start, you would have probably saved yourself a few thousands $$ - had you known that you absolutely wanted a manual. The auto can be tuned just as well as the manual, many on the forum did it; however, if you want a manual and have the funds, then go for it my friend, why not?

Mike · 05-23-2011, 08:29 AM

I would keep the auto. My friend w0ady has an auto G37 coupe and even tracks it and still enjoys it.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2011, 08:33 AM

The z auto is actually pretty good. Probably not worth te hit you will take to trade for a manual.

christian370z · 05-23-2011, 08:50 AM

Unless you are planning for 450+rwhp with a supercharger or twin turbo setup, the auto will take a lot of abuse. I recommend keeping it if you can stand driving it, it is a better decision financially without a doubt.

DrEvil · 05-23-2011, 09:02 AM

Keep the at. It's the best of both worlds. Shift like a manual or in stupid traffic keep it in auto. There are some on this forum with at and fi who swear by the durability of the at. I'm having a total blast with my at.

Bleek · 05-23-2011, 09:07 AM

Regardless of how good everyone says the AT is, there is NOTHING like driving a manual. I say get the manual, why buy a car you cant FULLY enjoy?

ImportConvert · 05-23-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhkim5599

It's gonna sound stupid but I liked the look of 370z and just bought it.
I wasn't really into cars until I started driving 370z.
Now that I really got into speed and everything, I'm thinking about starting tuning my car.

But shoot it's an automatic.

Not saying it's a problem and I know very well about pros and cons about auto and mannual, but I really want a mannual 370z.

Also i'm not saying you can't tune the automatics at all, but there is a limit.

So I ended up thinking about selling my current Z and buy a mannual one.
My family and friends are think that I'm the biggest idiot but hell I wanna drive what I wanna drive right?

What do you guys think?

This reminds me of a guy at a GM dealership telling me that his friend has a new Camaro that runs 10's. It was "turned up all the way."

I think you need to go back to the drawing board.

If you want a manual because you think it's more fun, get one, but if your reason is solely because of mod-friendliness. Meh.

Hambone1 · 05-23-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

This reminds me of a guy at a GM dealership telling me that his friend has a new Camaro that runs 10's. It was "turned up all the way."

I think you need to go back to the drawing board.

If you want a manual because you think it's more fun, get one, but if your reason is solely because of mod-friendliness. Meh.

That quote sounds very Spinal Tap worthy.

OP it ultimately comes down to your finances. If you're going to lose any kind of significant amount of money, and feel it, stick with the AT. You're most likely going to have to go down a year and/or lose some options to come out even

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The z auto is actually pretty good. Probably not worth te hit you will take to trade for a manual.

Rui Z · 05-23-2011, 09:57 AM

Wait until they have a midcycle refresh on the car.

birdmanx1 · 05-23-2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hambone1

You're most likely going to have to go down a year

2008 370z 350z

In a serious note, OP one option could be to see if you could do a trade with another forum member willing to swap. If you are to go through the dealership, they will likely have you trade the car in at a loss.

TheGreatOne · 05-23-2011, 10:15 AM

If its going to affect how much you enjoy driving your car, you should switch to the transmission you enjoy

I remember a couple cars ago I owned an Automatic Prelude. I loved it at first because I wanted a Prelude badly, but then started to hate it because it was auto. I went as far as to make a shift boot so it "looked" standard.

get what you really want

007MI6 · 05-23-2011, 10:42 AM

Most modders I know actually go for the auto over the manual. But I just can't stand to drive an auto, there is nothing like having a clutch and shifter.

I even passed up on a 2010 auto that the dealer was virtually trying to give me, because I would not have been happy with my purchase.

VCuomo · 05-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Yes, stupid move. The first one - you know, the move where you bought an AT when you really wanted a manual.

05-23-2011, 08:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
dhkim5599 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z B AT7 Rep Power: 15	maybe a stupid move? It's gonna sound stupid but I liked the look of 370z and just bought it. I wasn't really into cars until I started driving 370z. Now that I really got into speed and everything, I'm thinking about starting tuning my car. But shoot it's an automatic. Not saying it's a problem and I know very well about pros and cons about auto and mannual, but I really want a mannual 370z. Also i'm not saying you can't tune the automatics at all, but there is a limit. So I ended up thinking about selling my current Z and buy a mannual one. My family and friends are think that I'm the biggest idiot but hell I wanna drive what I wanna drive right? What do you guys think?

05-23-2011, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	With a bit of planning from the start, you would have probably saved yourself a few thousands $$ - had you known that you absolutely wanted a manual. The auto can be tuned just as well as the manual, many on the forum did it; however, if you want a manual and have the funds, then go for it my friend, why not? __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

05-23-2011, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I would keep the auto. My friend w0ady has an auto G37 coupe and even tracks it and still enjoys it. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-23-2011, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Unless you are planning for 450+rwhp with a supercharger or twin turbo setup, the auto will take a lot of abuse. I recommend keeping it if you can stand driving it, it is a better decision financially without a doubt. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

05-23-2011, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	Wait until they have a midcycle refresh on the car. __________________

05-23-2011, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	The z auto is actually pretty good. Probably not worth te hit you will take to trade for a manual.

05-23-2011, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	Keep the at. It's the best of both worlds. Shift like a manual or in stupid traffic keep it in auto. There are some on this forum with at and fi who swear by the durability of the at. I'm having a total blast with my at.

05-23-2011, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bleek Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 214 Drives: 2014 Audi A4 Rep Power: 15	Regardless of how good everyone says the AT is, there is NOTHING like driving a manual. I say get the manual, why buy a car you cant FULLY enjoy?

05-23-2011, 10:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	If its going to affect how much you enjoy driving your car, you should switch to the transmission you enjoy I remember a couple cars ago I owned an Automatic Prelude. I loved it at first because I wanted a Prelude badly, but then started to hate it because it was auto. I went as far as to make a shift boot so it "looked" standard. get what you really want __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

05-23-2011, 10:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 45 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 15	Most modders I know actually go for the auto over the manual. But I just can't stand to drive an auto, there is nothing like having a clutch and shifter. I even passed up on a 2010 auto that the dealer was virtually trying to give me, because I would not have been happy with my purchase. __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

05-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Yes, stupid move. The first one - you know, the move where you bought an AT when you really wanted a manual.

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