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

I want a Z · 11-17-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NCSUPACK09

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

Not the ones I have driven, the 370 auto/manual is the only rev matching that I am aware of

shadoquad · 11-17-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

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.

Well, yeah, every drag race boils down to the drivers more than the cars. But I think that the AT in the Z shifts faster than most humans are capable of in the Z. I could be wrong on that btw, but that's just what I've read.

optiontrader · 11-17-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

Not the ones I have driven, the 370 auto/manual is the only rev matching that I am aware of

The M35/M45's when they came out (2006'ish?) had rev matched down shifts on their autos (I remember test driving them).

A Maserati Quattroporte (maybe a 2009) along side the road with me also was rev-matching on the downshifts. I don't think they come with manuals.

Regardless, I don't think there's really any technical consideration between picking an auto or manual, with exception of the previously mentioned forced-induction question.

It's really what you prefer that can decide...

Roach · 11-17-2010, 05:41 PM

refresh my memory, do the autos have paddle shifters or just the std shifter on the center console?

wilsonp · 11-17-2010, 05:44 PM

Paddles. Wish they turned with the wheel or were mounted a little higher (center at 10-2 instead of 9-3), but they work pretty well, and are very nice.

dad · 11-17-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Roach

refresh my memory, do the autos have paddle shifters or just the std shifter on the center console?

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ImportConvert · 11-18-2010, 05:45 AM

Sports cars should have clutches.

Unless you are racing for money, or at the pro level, or in some form of competition, or just plain don't like shifting.

The few tenths of a second you gain from a factory auto is worthless compared to the joy you get from stabbing the clutch and bangin' the gears imho. If it were all about accleration, the 370Z would never have sold a single unit after the advent of the 5.0 mustang. I admit there is more to driving a car than the 0-60.

wilsonp · 11-18-2010, 05:50 PM

I guess there is a lot of expensive, exotic two seaters that aren't sports cars, then? And I assume F1 cars don't count either...

There's a lot more to driving a sports car than acceleration - or pressing a clutch pedal.

Demon Z · 11-19-2010, 12:55 AM

Bottom line is personal preference. Both transmissions have their advantages and drawbacks. Drive both and pick the one that makes you smile the biggest.

TypeOne · 11-19-2010, 01:45 AM

I wouldn't have bought an Auto, never have, never will.

The only automatic car I will own will be a big 4dr sedan.

My sports cars will stay...eh... sporty.

6spd FTW.

optiontrader · 11-19-2010, 02:00 AM

I'm with Import on this one. LOVE the clutch; though autos are so advanced now, and semi-manuals are pure AWESOME - I still like rowing the gears... call me sentimental.

11-17-2010, 05:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Paddles. Wish they turned with the wheel or were mounted a little higher (center at 10-2 instead of 9-3), but they work pretty well, and are very nice. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-18-2010, 05:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I guess there is a lot of expensive, exotic two seaters that aren't sports cars, then? And I assume F1 cars don't count either... There's a lot more to driving a sports car than acceleration - or pressing a clutch pedal. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-19-2010, 02:00 AM	#26 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	I'm with Import on this one. LOVE the clutch; though autos are so advanced now, and semi-manuals are pure AWESOME - I still like rowing the gears... call me sentimental. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

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Roach Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: south FL Posts: 40 Drives: SRT Rep Power: 15	refresh my memory, do the autos have paddle shifters or just the std shifter on the center console?

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Sports cars should have clutches. Unless you are racing for money, or at the pro level, or in some form of competition, or just plain don't like shifting. The few tenths of a second you gain from a factory auto is worthless compared to the joy you get from stabbing the clutch and bangin' the gears imho. If it were all about accleration, the 370Z would never have sold a single unit after the advent of the 5.0 mustang. I admit there is more to driving a car than the 0-60.

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