More thoughts on the 7AT from a future buyer...

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-20-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dart

Have had mine (2011 with sport) for 9000 miles now. None of the issues you mention except when manually downshifting from 2-1 it would sometimes engage strongly. I realized that keeping my foot on the brake while downshifting was causing the issue. Let foot up, dowshift, no problems.

I like the transmission a lot for it's different abilities, calm or raging it's all good.

I also agree. The capabilities are surprisingly huge and contrary to popular belief. It takes time to understand this transmission to make it work to its fullest capacity. As the car gets to know your driving style, it begins to give better throttle response and faster shifts. No multiple drivers in this car. The more this car learns your style and only your style. The better your shift timing gets.
What I love best is that floor shifting and paddle-shifting give different driving sensations while in manual. And DS gives the most sedate shifts for instant yet smooth power. Just keep it in drive and downshift when you need a quick boost of acceleration without the aggressive feel. Leave the paddle alone for a couple seconds and you are back in D.

11Thumper · 12-20-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I also agree. The capabilities are surprisingly huge and contrary to popular belief. It takes time to understand this transmission to make it work to its fullest capacity. As the car gets to know your driving style, it begins to give better throttle response and faster shifts. No multiple drivers in this car. The more this car learns your style and only your style. The better your shift timing gets.
What I love best is that floor shifting and paddle-shifting give different driving sensations while in manual. And DS gives the most sedate shifts for instant yet smooth power. Just keep it in drive and downshift when you need a quick boost of acceleration without the aggressive feel. Leave the paddle alone for a couple seconds and you are back in D.

Yep. For a slushbox it does an amazing job. Sure, some people knock it but hey, technology changes things. Would I get 7AT again if given the choice? Probably not since my commute has changed quite a bit but hey, it may change again. Do I want to sell my Z because the 7AT is boring? Nope!

Felix 808 · 12-20-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Yep. For a slushbox it does an amazing job. Sure, some people knock it but hey, technology changes things. Would I get 7AT again if given the choice? Probably not since my commute has changed quite a bit but hey, it may change again. Do I want to sell my Z because the 7AT is boring? Nope!

Yep absolutely agree! Theses are not the old slip-o-matics of yesterday. Definitely glad I got the auto.

YMMV

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