[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

kenchan · 03-01-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

If you're comfortable looking down in shame every time someone approaches you (and your car) with vivid excitement and asks if it's a "5-speed or a 6-speed?"; if you're comfortable not making direct eye contact (like a man), but instead inspecting the gravel beneath your small, tiny feet as you whimper the sad reply, "7-speed... automatic", then sure, go for the auto by all means.

do you have self-esteem problems? yes you do.

waaaasabi · 03-01-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

do you have self-esteem problems? yes you do.

I was never hugged as a kid.

Or an adult.

Forever arone.

kenchan · 03-01-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I was never hugged as a kid.

Or an adult.

Forever arone.

and yet you Drives: '10 Civic (FG1) 5AT ? come on now, do something good for yourself and get out of this uncontrolled spin!

frost · 03-01-2012, 11:06 AM

There are more threads on this than you can shake a stick at, such as:

370z Auto or Stick (manual)?

370z auto vs manual

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...tomatic-z.html

370z manual or auto?

I would encourage you to read through them. Good luck with your purchase.

3700 · 06-06-2012, 12:00 AM

hi i am in the market for a new 370z. i don't know witch transmission i should get. i always wanted a stick shift, but here in California their are some pretty bad traffic. i talked to some people that have a stick shift and they always tell me they regret having one because it gets tiring after awhile. i liked cars since i was 8 so what would you get if you were me? i don't know how to drive stick but i know people who can teach me. how hard can it be?

Turbo11 · 06-06-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 3700

hi i am in the market for a new 370z. i don't know witch transmission i should get. i always wanted a stick shift, but here in California their are some pretty bad traffic. i talked to some people that have a stick shift and they always tell me they regret having one because it gets tiring after awhile. i liked cars since i was 8 so what would you get if you were me? i don't know how to drive stick but i know people who can teach me. how hard can it be?

I say get stick for your sports car - someday when you settle down and have a 4 door you can have your automatic! You are talking a flashy sports car here, so in my opinion it *HAS* to be stick!

houkouonchi · 06-06-2012, 12:09 AM

I have a 6MT and wouldn't have it any other way. I live in southern california and commute to Los Angeles but I don't really deal with much traffic (as shown by my average speed on my GPS):

That being said I do sometimes drive in traffic and thats about the only time I use the synchro rev-match and and honestly having a manual transmission doesn't bug me THAT much in traffic. I wouldn't do it any other way.

LakeShow · 06-06-2012, 12:30 AM

Uh oh...page and paragraph long responses. You know this thread is intense.

Nismo89 · 06-06-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo11

I say get stick for your sports car - someday when you settle down and have a 4 door you can have your automatic! You are talking a flashy sports car here, so in my opinion it *HAS* to be stick!

a sports car is a sports car regardless....... there are quite a few high performance cars that carry the paddle shifters ( GTR, Lambo's exc) and i do believe the GTR did set the Track record in Germany and beat Porche and their Manuel.

if i really want a stick shift that bad, i call my girl up, let her grind the gears.

Manuel Owners Love Manuels, Auto Owners like Auto's

personal preference is personal preference

i had the same convo with a guy at the local gas station

" oh come on! you cant disrespect a sports car like that with an auto!"

" there's no disrespect here, lets see... 7 speed Transmission, with option of using the paddles or the Shift knob if you choose, top speed is the exact same, Accerlerates the same maybe a second faster/slower give or take. Umm you mod it like you would a Manuel minus a few nit picks here and there, the Auto has a Shift time thats faster than the manuel.... oh did i say it has the exact same top speed? just because its a automatic WITH paddle shifters , doesnt mean it cant put you in your seat and make you feel like your floating, ive had quite a few ppl get in my car, get thrown in the back of their seats because they thought the same thing "its a auto, not that fast".... then afterwards? " holy F*ck! i had no idea!"

the guy just stood there like "Uh uh... well Manuel........................"

People have their favorites. enjoy the car numb nuts, not the transmission

You dont admire a car for the Transmission. .... when your a Z meet or whatever, you dont "Search " every cars transmissions for manuel vs auto. no . your there to do one thing. Love the Z as a Car. and like i said before... not the transmission.

EndyKwon · 06-06-2012, 02:09 AM

Knowing that I end up in stop-go traffic every time I commute, I decided to get a 7AT. Also, my old man drives my car every now and then so I have to account for him as well.

I've let my friends drive my 7AT and they enjoyed the hell out of the paddle-shifters, let alone the car itself. The paddle-shifters do get googly eyes from people who've never seen such things before.

Honestly, just like how nismo89 said it,

Quote:

enjoy the car, not the transmission

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It really isn't a matter of "manliness" whether you drive an automatic or a manual.

mhcoss · 06-06-2012, 04:42 AM

I got a MT 370z and love it! I know that the auto is slightly faster but to me it just can't replicate the driving experience. The pleasure I get from doing a perfect pull through the firs 4 gears merging on the the highway can't be described. As you know it takes time to really master an individual car on manual transmission. Every car behaves a little bit differently. Or maybe thats just my shitty manual abilities. Traffic or hills are not an issue for me, I don't even notice the clutch and stick work I am doing while in bumper to bumper traffic.

Personally I think the skill and attention required for manual driving is a bit higher then automatic hence my choice for manual transmission. With that said to each his own.

danegrey · 06-06-2012, 07:17 AM

I went with the manual, because I enjoy driving with a manual and better car control.
Also it will probably be my last manual (59 now).

I do a lot of long distance driving, and very rarely am in stop and go (rush hour) traffic.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-06-2012, 10:19 AM

Decided to DELETE MU ENTRY CUZ OF A FEW MAJOR REASONS.

How is manual and 7AT tranny?

My 6MT vs Auto driving impression. Opinions please

Manual vs. Automatic Tranny?

More thoughts on the 7AT from a future buyer...

7A Transmission...dare I commit heresy?

370z Auto or Stick (manual)?

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...l+transmission

Base 370z 7AT vs. Sport Package MT

370z manual or auto?

6 Speed Manual or 7 Speed Automatic?

Automatic or Manual transmission?

There's a lot more but got tired of linking.... CHANGE THE FKIN SUBJECT ALREADY!!!!! I don't even know why I posted up my original post so I deleted it.

FairladyZ · 06-06-2012, 11:39 AM

I only like manual because it makes you feel more tied up with the car. You feel like you are one

RiCharlie · 06-06-2012, 03:08 PM

I use my Z as a DD and often, I like to be able to "set it and forget it". Sometimes I just want to get from point A to point B..and not have to be concerned about shifting every minute.

When I do want to shift myself, the paddles are a good compromise.

For me, the AT gives me the best of both worlds..

06-06-2012, 12:00 AM	#350 (permalink)
3700 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: california Posts: 14 Drives: 90 mazda miata Rep Power: 12	auto or stick? hi i am in the market for a new 370z. i don't know witch transmission i should get. i always wanted a stick shift, but here in California their are some pretty bad traffic. i talked to some people that have a stick shift and they always tell me they regret having one because it gets tiring after awhile. i liked cars since i was 8 so what would you get if you were me? i don't know how to drive stick but i know people who can teach me. how hard can it be?

06-06-2012, 12:30 AM	#353 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Uh oh...page and paragraph long responses. You know this thread is intense. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-06-2012, 10:19 AM	#358 (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	Decided to DELETE MU ENTRY CUZ OF A FEW MAJOR REASONS. How is manual and 7AT tranny? My 6MT vs Auto driving impression. Opinions please Manual vs. Automatic Tranny? More thoughts on the 7AT from a future buyer... 7A Transmission...dare I commit heresy? 370z Auto or Stick (manual)? http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...l+transmission Base 370z 7AT vs. Sport Package MT 370z manual or auto? 6 Speed Manual or 7 Speed Automatic? Automatic or Manual transmission? There's a lot more but got tired of linking.... CHANGE THE FKIN SUBJECT ALREADY!!!!! I don't even know why I posted up my original post so I deleted it. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 06-06-2012 at 11:11 AM.

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06-06-2012, 12:09 AM	#352 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 14	I have a 6MT and wouldn't have it any other way. I live in southern california and commute to Los Angeles but I don't really deal with much traffic (as shown by my average speed on my GPS): That being said I do sometimes drive in traffic and thats about the only time I use the synchro rev-match and and honestly having a manual transmission doesn't bug me THAT much in traffic. I wouldn't do it any other way.

06-06-2012, 04:42 AM	#356 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	I got a MT 370z and love it! I know that the auto is slightly faster but to me it just can't replicate the driving experience. The pleasure I get from doing a perfect pull through the firs 4 gears merging on the the highway can't be described. As you know it takes time to really master an individual car on manual transmission. Every car behaves a little bit differently. Or maybe thats just my shitty manual abilities. Traffic or hills are not an issue for me, I don't even notice the clutch and stick work I am doing while in bumper to bumper traffic. Personally I think the skill and attention required for manual driving is a bit higher then automatic hence my choice for manual transmission. With that said to each his own.

06-06-2012, 07:17 AM	#357 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,071 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 548872	I went with the manual, because I enjoy driving with a manual and better car control. Also it will probably be my last manual (59 now). I do a lot of long distance driving, and very rarely am in stop and go (rush hour) traffic.

06-06-2012, 11:39 AM	#359 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	I only like manual because it makes you feel more tied up with the car. You feel like you are one

06-06-2012, 03:08 PM	#360 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 15	I use my Z as a DD and often, I like to be able to "set it and forget it". Sometimes I just want to get from point A to point B..and not have to be concerned about shifting every minute. When I do want to shift myself, the paddles are a good compromise. For me, the AT gives me the best of both worlds..