Looking at a 370z, any major reason to choice 6spd or auto?

Roach · 11-16-2010, 11:23 AM

Besides the obvious differences, any technical issues to choose one over the other. I know some other vehicles I looked at had issues with the transmission of one of the two, for instance. In my lurking I havent read anything major about 6spd issues but again, just wanted to clarify

Also I was looking at the Sport Model, or Maybe Sport/Touring but either way, it would have the extra blip thing on the 6spd (if it makes any difference to this discussion)

Thanks again!

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 11:27 AM

i prefer the auto because u can do ither auto or manual its just as fast it may be a tad less powerfull may a few horses but its quicker gear changes and i do mostly city driveing so its much more fun to drive havent had any issues outta it yet

shadoquad · 11-16-2010, 11:31 AM

Without this thread boiling down to a religious war...

No, I don't believe that there are any significant tech issues that should sway you one way or another. I could be wrong, and you should search the tech forums on this site to double check that. But I think you should buy whatever one you enjoy driving more.

Personally, and this is just my opinion, I love manual transmission, and I try to buy every car with a manual. It's just how I like to drive. Nothing wrong with automatics, though.

And I believe that the 7AT is faster than the 6MT in a head-to-head drag race.

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 12:00 PM

i was raised in auto... and i know thaey are fun... like shado said try to drive 1 of each... auto is better for city driveing manual is best for highway but they both can be used in manual mode how ever the auto does not have sport launch.. but i dont think that maters with the auto

fuct · 11-16-2010, 12:11 PM

any plans to turbo or super charge?

WhiskeyHotel · 11-16-2010, 12:12 PM

No big technical problems either way. Personal preference.

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

any plans to turbo or super charge?

Roach · 11-16-2010, 12:21 PM

nah, minimal mods this go around. I have a SRT4 now which is heavily modded, but Im tired of working on the car I guess. Maybe just getting old

<-- 27

TreeSemdyZee · 11-16-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roach

nah, minimal mods this go around. I have a SRT4 now which is heavily modded, but Im tired of working on the car I guess. Maybe just getting old

<-- 27

Boo.

<--46

JACKPAC · 11-16-2010, 01:30 PM

Go test drive both. I went in with the mindset of 6MT or nothing and came out an owner of a 7AT. I just didn't like the clutch of the 6MT. Just my preference.

Stanced370Z · 11-16-2010, 03:50 PM

6MT hands down. The synchro rev match was enough for me to make the leap over to a manual tranny. I've driven autos all my life and just loved the Z in stick better and yes I did test drive both.

370zproject · 11-16-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed37S

6MT hands down. The synchro rev match was enough for me to make the leap over to a manual tranny. I've driven autos all my life and just loved the Z in stick better and yes I did test drive both.

the autos have the rev match to

NCSUPACK09 · 11-16-2010, 06:36 PM

So does any other auto that has "manual" mode...

Cmike2780 · 11-16-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Without this thread boiling down to a religious war...

No, I don't believe that there are any significant tech issues that should sway you one way or another. I could be wrong, and you should search the tech forums on this site to double check that. But I think you should buy whatever one you enjoy driving more.

Personally, and this is just my opinion, I love manual transmission, and I try to buy every car with a manual. It's just how I like to drive. Nothing wrong with automatics, though.

And I believe that the 7AT is faster than the 6MT in a head-to-head drag race.

It really depends on the who's driving the 6spd. The AT will require less skill, although if I had to settle for an auto, the one in this Z is not really a compromise.

wilsonp · 11-17-2010, 01:45 AM

Actually most autos don't rev match and use the slip but with the aggressive lock-up on the Z it needs the rev match.

11-16-2010, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roach Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: south FL Posts: 40 Drives: SRT Rep Power: 15	Looking at a 370z, any major reason to choice 6spd or auto? Besides the obvious differences, any technical issues to choose one over the other. I know some other vehicles I looked at had issues with the transmission of one of the two, for instance. In my lurking I havent read anything major about 6spd issues but again, just wanted to clarify Also I was looking at the Sport Model, or Maybe Sport/Touring but either way, it would have the extra blip thing on the 6spd (if it makes any difference to this discussion) Thanks again!

11-16-2010, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	i prefer the auto because u can do ither auto or manual its just as fast it may be a tad less powerfull may a few horses but its quicker gear changes and i do mostly city driveing so its much more fun to drive havent had any issues outta it yet __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-16-2010, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	i was raised in auto... and i know thaey are fun... like shado said try to drive 1 of each... auto is better for city driveing manual is best for highway but they both can be used in manual mode how ever the auto does not have sport launch.. but i dont think that maters with the auto __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

11-16-2010, 06:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	So does any other auto that has "manual" mode... __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

11-17-2010, 01:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Actually most autos don't rev match and use the slip but with the aggressive lock-up on the Z it needs the rev match. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-16-2010, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Without this thread boiling down to a religious war... No, I don't believe that there are any significant tech issues that should sway you one way or another. I could be wrong, and you should search the tech forums on this site to double check that. But I think you should buy whatever one you enjoy driving more. Personally, and this is just my opinion, I love manual transmission, and I try to buy every car with a manual. It's just how I like to drive. Nothing wrong with automatics, though. And I believe that the 7AT is faster than the 6MT in a head-to-head drag race.

11-16-2010, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	any plans to turbo or super charge?

11-16-2010, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	No big technical problems either way. Personal preference.

11-16-2010, 12:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roach Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: south FL Posts: 40 Drives: SRT Rep Power: 15	nah, minimal mods this go around. I have a SRT4 now which is heavily modded, but Im tired of working on the car I guess. Maybe just getting old <-- 27

11-16-2010, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	Go test drive both. I went in with the mindset of 6MT or nothing and came out an owner of a 7AT. I just didn't like the clutch of the 6MT. Just my preference.

11-16-2010, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	6MT hands down. The synchro rev match was enough for me to make the leap over to a manual tranny. I've driven autos all my life and just loved the Z in stick better and yes I did test drive both.

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