[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

Lemers · 06-24-2011, 06:39 PM

Real men drive MT

kidkotic2001 · 06-24-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Thank god someone finally started a manual versus automatic thread, because we have never had one of those before.

I was just going to say that

For like the 500millionth time I have an AT just because my 350z was a MT and wanted a change. Personal change.

junior_jam · 06-24-2011, 07:34 PM

Went with an AT for a couple of reasons:

1. Have 5 year old who sits in the front seat...don't want both hands occupied all the time.

2. It's faster

I couldn't do without #1. I appreciated #2. I'd prefer a manual for the connection you get with the car, but the connection I have with my son is better than any connection I can have with a car.

mikeSS · 06-24-2011, 08:18 PM

YouTube - ‪What An Automatic Do‬&rlm;

but really get a manual

RC 370z · 06-24-2011, 08:46 PM

7AT!!

JARblue · 06-24-2011, 10:03 PM

bump

**edit**
OP, what did you end up getting?

Shado is absolutely correct that the ability to drive a manual can be a huge advantage in an emergency. Imo the understanding and focus required to properly drive a manual would be very good for these people who drive around putting on make-up, reading, texting, and adjusting the radio all at the same time in traffic no less. Different perspective.

KaienZ34 · 06-24-2011, 10:15 PM

NNNNNNNooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooo

McFrostyJ · 06-25-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky

I got auto because my parents didn't let me buy manual 370z.

I am guessing you are REALLY young and this is either your first or second car. I hope you appreciate your parents a lot because some of us had to buy our own cars. Mine was a piece of crap 1971 Dodge Cornet that cost me $250. I am now 39 and this is by far the nicest car I have ever owned! Anyways, auto or stick you have a Z and are a very lucky person.

DrEvil · 06-25-2011, 08:14 AM

I got my car brand new for a really good price ( almost 10k off of sticker -brandy new) and it has the AT At first I drove it in A mostly all the time. Since I learned the car I now drive it 95% M mode and I find it awesome. I don't feel shorted 'bout not having a manual tranny. I do believe that this trans is the best of both worlds.In 38 years of driving never saw an at that behaves like this one-enjoy!

dudesky · 06-25-2011, 11:34 AM

uhh...I'm not that young, and I said I know how to drive manual. I only pay partial amount for my Z and my parents are helping me pay the most so that's why I had to obey them. you guys are just bashing me for drive auto and think I'm stupid. I don't think so. I was going to buy really old car with manual trans because then I can pay it. But I wanted to get Z so bad that I just got it as an auto since my parents said they gonna help me pay for me. I hope you guys understand my situation and don't curse at me. TMy point was that I want people to love automatic as much as manual. Thanks guys

chuckd05 · 06-25-2011, 03:31 PM

We all curse at you ! Also we will throw rocks at you if we see you. Lol. Enjoy the Zs auto or manual, they're all the same car at the end of the day.

happytheman · 06-25-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky

uhh...I'm not that young, and I said I know how to drive manual. I only pay partial amount for my Z and my parents are helping me pay the most so that's why I had to obey them. you guys are just bashing me for drive auto and think I'm stupid. I don't think so. I was going to buy really old car with manual trans because then I can pay it. But I wanted to get Z so bad that I just got it as an auto since my parents said they gonna help me pay for me. I hope you guys understand my situation and don't curse at me. TMy point was that I want people to love automatic as much as manual. Thanks guys

We only curse at you a little..not too much tho!

No worries dude, we don't think you're stupid either...

Manual or AT...doesn't matter. Enjoy your ride and contribute often my friend!

sucasa · 06-25-2011, 05:11 PM

i could care less what others think, it's all about u like..period.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-25-2011, 06:11 PM

AT drivers are losers. Manual drivers have small penises. DCT drivers rule. Hahahahaha.

I thought i'd break the monotony.

Hambone1 · 06-25-2011, 08:24 PM

I have AT...cocks shotgun to take on all comers...

06-24-2011, 06:39 PM	#241 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Real men drive MT __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-24-2011, 08:18 PM	#244 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 14	YouTube - ‪What An Automatic Do‬&rlm; but really get a manual __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

06-24-2011, 08:46 PM	#245 (permalink)
RC 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 106 Drives: 2011 370Z Black 7MT Rep Power: 13	7AT!! __________________ 2011 370Z Magnetic Black 7AT. E, ' \' ' ,F

06-24-2011, 10:03 PM	#246 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	bump edit OP, what did you end up getting? Shado is absolutely correct that the ability to drive a manual can be a huge advantage in an emergency. Imo the understanding and focus required to properly drive a manual would be very good for these people who drive around putting on make-up, reading, texting, and adjusting the radio all at the same time in traffic no less. Different perspective. Last edited by JARblue; 06-24-2011 at 10:09 PM.

06-24-2011, 10:15 PM	#247 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	NNNNNNNooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooo __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-24-2011, 07:34 PM	#243 (permalink)
junior_jam Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Went with an AT for a couple of reasons: 1. Have 5 year old who sits in the front seat...don't want both hands occupied all the time. 2. It's faster I couldn't do without #1. I appreciated #2. I'd prefer a manual for the connection you get with the car, but the connection I have with my son is better than any connection I can have with a car.

06-25-2011, 08:14 AM	#249 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	I got my car brand new for a really good price ( almost 10k off of sticker -brandy new) and it has the AT At first I drove it in A mostly all the time. Since I learned the car I now drive it 95% M mode and I find it awesome. I don't feel shorted 'bout not having a manual tranny. I do believe that this trans is the best of both worlds.In 38 years of driving never saw an at that behaves like this one-enjoy!

06-25-2011, 11:34 AM	#250 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	uhh...I'm not that young, and I said I know how to drive manual. I only pay partial amount for my Z and my parents are helping me pay the most so that's why I had to obey them. you guys are just bashing me for drive auto and think I'm stupid. I don't think so. I was going to buy really old car with manual trans because then I can pay it. But I wanted to get Z so bad that I just got it as an auto since my parents said they gonna help me pay for me. I hope you guys understand my situation and don't curse at me. TMy point was that I want people to love automatic as much as manual. Thanks guys

06-25-2011, 03:31 PM	#251 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	We all curse at you ! Also we will throw rocks at you if we see you. Lol. Enjoy the Zs auto or manual, they're all the same car at the end of the day. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

06-25-2011, 05:11 PM	#253 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	i could care less what others think, it's all about u like..period. __________________ 2010 Sport Touring \| NAV \| 7A \| 3M VentureShield [sold]

06-25-2011, 06:11 PM	#254 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	AT drivers are losers. Manual drivers have small penises. DCT drivers rule. Hahahahaha. I thought i'd break the monotony.

06-25-2011, 08:24 PM	#255 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I have AT...cocks shotgun to take on all comers... __________________ Axis Angle 20" Powdercoated/GTR Start Button/Alpine Type R/Nismo CBE/K&N Drop Ins/Mishimoto Post MAF Hoses/Illuminated Kick Plates/Z1 15 mm Fr and 20 mm R spacers/SoundStream 7" Touch Screen/Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars

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