[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

[antman22]

You can use the shifter or the paddles for sequential shifts in the Z. I find myself using the paddles more than the shifter. Its pretty responsive and quick, not quite as quick as a dual clutch set up found in vw's or bmw's, but for an auto, its quicker than most. It does rev match when you downshift manually, which is more or less so you can hear your engine blip hehe.

The paddles will override the "D" position if you flick them while driving. If you don't do anything with the paddles for about 5-7 seconds after flicking, it'll go back to "D" mode. I use this often when I'm on the highway and need to downshift a gear or two for passing. Then I let it be and it goes back to being lazy auto mode

I haven't tracked my car yet, but I feel if/when I do, that's where I might say "hrm, should have gone with the MT"...but as a daily driver and dealing with the stupid Dallas traffic, the auto is better for me. So, for me, the auto suited my needs and having the paddles there for when I want to have some involvement is definitely a nice to have. If you want the true sports car experience though, the MT is the way to go.