days before buying - 7auto or 6manual ?

nuts4nissan09 · 10-16-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZedZed

Word of advice, don't buy a car without test driving it, i.e. don't buy the manual until you test it, you might hate it and regret buying manual instead of an automatic. So, in the end you'd be better off buying the auto as you'll have no regrets.

I have a '09 370Z manual w/ the sport package. I do enjoy rowing through the gears, but sometimes it can be difficult to be smooth w/ this transmission vs the old Borg Warner T5/T56 trans. I used to have. I think the 7 speed would be fun to drive and also allow you to keep both hands on the wheel vs having to remove your right hand to shift. If I was to do it all over again I would probably go w/ the auto. Quicker acceleration and lower cruising rpms along w/ smooth shifting make it a winner.

370zproject · 10-16-2010, 03:24 PM

i have the 7 a/t i like it... the only problem iv had.. people make fun of me cause they say its ot a real sport car without m/t.. how ever i do love how i can switch to manual mode when i want... so i can play when i want shift down when i want even wen in auto mode.. much more simple for daily driveing however if its a toy car go for the m/t

Tjai370Z · 10-16-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

i have the 7 a/t i like it... the only problem iv had.. people make fun of me cause they say its ot a real sport car without m/t.. how ever i do love how i can switch to manual mode when i want... so i can play when i want shift down when i want even wen in auto mode.. much more simple for daily driveing however if its a toy car go for the m/t

I feel bad for you, I honestly think that the either transmission for the 370z is awesome; I have a hard time choosing myself at this moment too.

BTW
Next time some jerks make fun of you cuz you got a 7spd auto for your Z, tell them its quicker and I can keep both hands on my wheel

ALSO
Tell them to go make fun of the people who drives the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Astons, Buggatis, and every other supercar that uses auto because its just quicker.

seriously even F1 even uses it these days.
I mean it's one thing when you can have your own opinion and your own personal preference, but when you make fun of other people's car just cuz you dont like it or think you dont prefer it , you have no respect for other cars and enthusiast which makes them a bad enthusiast

sometimes thats what stopping ppl from buying the auto for their sports car even though they want it.
just sad, I know

Cmike2780 · 10-16-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tjai370Z

I feel bad for you, I honestly think that the either transmission for the 370z is awesome; I have a hard time choosing myself at this moment too.

BTW
Next time some jerks make fun of you cuz you got a 7spd auto for your Z, tell them its quicker and I can keep both hands on my wheel

ALSO
Tell them to go make fun of the people who drives the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Astons, Buggatis, and every other supercar that uses auto because its just quicker.

seriously even F1 even uses it these days.
I mean it's one thing when you can have your own opinion and your own personal preference, but when you make fun of other people's car just cuz you dont like it or think you dont prefer it , you have no respect for other cars and enthusiast which makes them a bad enthusiast

sometimes thats what stopping ppl from buying the auto for their sports car even though they want it.
just sad, I know

Just so you know, the exotics you mention don't utilize the same "automatic" as the Z. Essentially, the A/T Z still has a torque converter. Those supercars use a dual clutch type system controlled by computer.

I agree, the automatic transmission doesn't make the Z any less of a sports car and it does make it easier to drive, especially for the ladies.

Tjai370Z · 10-17-2010, 12:08 AM

haha yeah I know they are the dual clutch type transmissions that are lightning fast(thats part of the reason why they are so amazing). but that doesnt give those people who make fun of the OP anymore right to make fun of his auto Z

I'm just gettin the back of the ppl like the OP

besides those people who makes fun of the OP doesnt care whether the exotics are auto or not because they are exotics

just like people who doesnt know much about cars, maybe a mom,
are they going to like the 370z more or maybe for example a 135i?

all I'm saying is that people overlook the specs of the car and just look at the brand and immediately thinks its better at everything.

ppl should realize autos are getting more and more advanced. especially one thats on a real sports car like the 370z

haha maybe I might be getting this in over my head!

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10-17-2010, 12:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tjai370Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT Posts: 86 Drives: future dream 370z Rep Power: 15	haha yeah I know they are the dual clutch type transmissions that are lightning fast(thats part of the reason why they are so amazing). but that doesnt give those people who make fun of the OP anymore right to make fun of his auto Z I'm just gettin the back of the ppl like the OP besides those people who makes fun of the OP doesnt care whether the exotics are auto or not because they are exotics just like people who doesnt know much about cars, maybe a mom, are they going to like the 370z more or maybe for example a 135i? all I'm saying is that people overlook the specs of the car and just look at the brand and immediately thinks its better at everything. ppl should realize autos are getting more and more advanced. especially one thats on a real sports car like the 370z haha maybe I might be getting this in over my head!