Resale problems with Manual

Duc_Z09 · 02-20-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

If the driver is too busy directing their attention to changing gears, how can they pay attention to the road? Therefore to inexperienced drivers, that places other drivers at risk. That is the craziest out of all of them, but I gauran-damn-tee you that one of these crack pot senators or representatives will push for that.

That's so ridiculous that I actually wouldn't put it past our government to claim that. From my experience it's the people driving manual who are more engaged in driving (partly because they enjoy it, partly because MT forces you to pay attention) and are way less likely to be applying makeup while texting their babysitter and simultaneously eating a hamburger while yelling at the kids in the back seat.

Of the worst driver's I've personally met, not a single one knew how to drive a clutch.

brancky3 · 02-20-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaldaien

The 370z's automatic transmission has paddle shifters and that is perhaps its only saving grace, but it's still a slow torque converter rather than an exotic double clutch. They will appeal to some people (myself included), but are no longer synonymous with a high performance DCT (the new Altima even has them on its silly CVT).

And sadly that slow torque converter is still faster than a manual

HEK · 02-21-2015, 02:59 AM

there will always be people who like to drive a car and not just aim it, don't worry

Tadpole · 02-21-2015, 07:35 AM

None of my kids or my wife can drive a manual. Six to one ratio in my household and this should tell you something.
Sports cars will be the only ones with a manual or possibly come to a special order for them. I'm not hating on the manuals at all but I do see the light on where we are going on transmissions.
Enjoy them while you can.

brancky3 · 02-21-2015, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

None of my kids or my wife can drive a manual. Six to one ratio in my household and this should tell you something.
Sports cars will be the only ones with a manual or possibly come to a special order for them. I'm not hating on the manuals at all but I do see the light on where we are going on transmissions.
Enjoy them while you can.

Maybe in the future aftermarket companies will specialize in retrofitting manual transmission into automatic cars.

zguynate · 02-21-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Maybe in the future aftermarket companies will specialize in retrofitting manual transmission into automatic cars.

This is unlikely only because of the electronics involved with today's cars. It's not quite as easy on the Z, as it was on the 240sx's and 300zx's.

KittenMittens · 02-21-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

That's so ridiculous that I actually wouldn't put it past our government to claim that. From my experience it's the people driving manual who are more engaged in driving (partly because they enjoy it, partly because MT forces you to pay attention) and are way less likely to be applying makeup while texting their babysitter and simultaneously eating a hamburger while yelling at the kids in the back seat.

Of the worst driver's I've personally met, not a single one knew how to drive a clutch.

I personally am way to scared to fiddle with anything while driving, However i have successfully managed to drive and take swigs of coffee/tea in between shifts

But there is no way you will ever see me even glance at my phone. I pull over if its that important...

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

None of my kids or my wife can drive a manual. Six to one ratio in my household and this should tell you something.
Sports cars will be the only ones with a manual or possibly come to a special order for them. I'm not hating on the manuals at all but I do see the light on where we are going on transmissions.
Enjoy them while you can.

Ratio in my house is 4 out of 4 all currently drive MT. Houses vary i guess.

All in all everyone's becoming lazier and fatter, It's just one less thing people want to do. I know a lot of people that just see MT as "stupid", they see it as old people trying to cling on to their past or people that think its all about "man status" and pointless. Just ask some of your AT guys here on the forum, they would all argue its faster than MT as a defense

. I honestly do not want MT to die, but i have a feeling it just might

MightyMouse13 · 02-21-2015, 12:14 PM

So you're telling me it's not all about "man status"?

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SouthArk370Z · 02-21-2015, 12:49 PM

I can't see a manual transmission in a sports car being a detriment to resale anytime soon (within the lifetime of a 370Z). There will always be enthusiasts who MUCH prefer an MT over an AT.

If the gobmint does manage to outlaw MTs, that will make the existing ones that much more valuable.

vtec to vvel · 02-21-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaytirbhaw

honestly I think manuals will have more resale value than autos for a sports car like the Z.

manuals will always be more desirable over an auto.

i recently upgraded to an 09 370Z from an 07 350Z. the 07 Z was a manual and was sold by the dealership less than a week after it was listed for sale, whereas the 09 Z is an auto and i was eyeing for about a month before i decided to buy.

BehindSpace · 02-21-2015, 10:30 PM

if you trying selling to a dealer or trading it in, yes, you will take a couple thousand hit in value because its a manual. private party sales shouldn't be affected.

vtec to vvel · 02-21-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BehindSpace

if you trying selling to a dealer or trading it in, yes, you will take a couple thousand hit in value because its a manual. private party sales shouldn't be affected.

really? i guess it's dependent on the dealership. i was able to add onto my resale value at the fact that my 07 Z was a manual and with the upgraded HR engine.

conor1123 · 02-23-2015, 08:25 PM

Bought my 6 speed when I was 18 (3 years ago) and had never driven a manual before and learned on it. There is still hope in the younglings! I can't speak for anyone younger than me though...

Masterbeatty · 02-23-2015, 08:58 PM

If someone told me they couldn't drive stick when trying to buy a man transmission I would slap them and tell them to go home.

SlowZ · 02-23-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Amj2020

Who wants a manual when the AT makes more powaaaaaahhhhhh

Lol you can't be serious...

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	If someone told me they couldn't drive stick when trying to buy a man transmission I would slap them and tell them to go home. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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BehindSpace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 83 Drives: 2014 Evo X MR Rep Power: 85	if you trying selling to a dealer or trading it in, yes, you will take a couple thousand hit in value because its a manual. private party sales shouldn't be affected.

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