Back in 2010 when I was shopping for a Z , I too wanted a manual trans. But the deal I got on my 7at was too good to pass up.One test drive and I was convinced that the at was no compramise.
Run it anyway you want to, full auto, manual, it's a blast.
And when you sit in traffic, there's no endless standing on a clutch.
This at is a far cry from the 1962 GM 2sp "Hydromatic" that was used in the at 'vettes of long ago.
3 years of ownership no problems, no complaints and having a whole lotta fun.
( Even with the at, my wife still won't drive it :tup:)

I used to havea wrx as well. I also am tired of MT in traffic. I loved my e46 smg. That's what really sold me on the Z was this awesome 7AT, rev matching. Closest thing to smg tranny without spending ~$60k
Sometimes I do miss the MT
But I love paddle shifting

the more reasons why i got the Z in MT. :icon17:

I guess I will be driving 10 year old sport cars then. No way I am touching an automatic in my sports car, in my prius sure but not in my Z.

This. I also realized that my wife is a master Tetris player on this occasion.

From street use, mild driving...plus those track days!! I love my 7AT and wouldn't change it. Smooth, responsive and a blast to drive!!! GO AHEAD PULL THE TRIGGER!!! Glad I did!! Ive put 34k in the drivers seat sense May/12 and no issues!!

2012 370Z M6 Brilliant Silver/Black Interior Touring Sports Package with Navigation
 

Took me for ever to find a M6 with those combinations but I finally found a used 2012. Much more than I wanted to spend but everything I ever wanted was there. The biggest feature is the Navigation.

I heard the 7AT are quicker than the M6. The only draw back to Auto's is they don't hold up mods like Forced Induction.

My main complaint is taking turns with the AT from a stop. In other cars I can switch to 2 gear before moving. For the Z I have to shift mid turn or else its going to rev high.

Yeah, that part is a little frustrating. Also, turning a corner and using the stick shifter, i have tried to upshift but threw it in neutral.. :( I felt like such a babya$$ after I stalled/stopped an AUTO lol

A friend wanted a 6sp coupe until he drove my roadster 7At. Now he wants a 7at roadster. :)

M6 Rev match feature versus AT7
 

Its hard for me to say but in many ways the AT7 wins. I just so used to a Manual its hard for me to get the same enjoyment out of driving an AT but from hearing all of you rave about it its changing my mind.

Go drive one, It will suprise you. It sure did me ;) YMMV

Make sure you drive in manual mode & push the car & you'll see the Auto is great

Costco doesn't count. Everything there is like $20+...$200 adds up really quick. Try $200 in groceries ;)

Would that be $200 in groceries at Safeway, SaveMart, Whole Foods or Trader Joe's?

I drove several different 370 models (all in 6MT because that is what I really wanted) but never purchased because of the traffic conditions in my area. The day I decided to test drive an auto I wound up signing the papers the same day and took her home. But like everyone has said, drive one. Only way to believe.

But if you are looking for the same performance of a subaru you would certainly need to stick to AWD. Why not just get a GTR? They're ALL auto! :tup: And all the people who would essentially make fun of anyone for driving an auto all seem to shut the hell up the second a GTR rolls in. Soooooo.... :p

Good luck!