Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

Jeffblue · 03-02-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labk888

LOL, Awesome!

There is a drought of MT transmission touring with sport package in my area and I may have to get an AT. I am trying to convince my ego that driving an AT will be "good" enough rather than no 370z at all.

So order one! its a lot of money to spend to buy a new car and you'll have the car for a while. Its worth waiting a couple of months to have exactly what you want.

As far as stop and go traffic is concerned: stop and go traffic isn't enjoyable no matter what kind of transmission you have. i don't know of anyone who has an automatic transmission who see's a ton of brake lights coming up that says 'YES! traffic. Thank god i got an auto! this is gonna be a blast!" traffic isn't fun in any car, so to get one transmission over another in order to make something that sucks (traffic) into something that still sucks doesn't make sense to me.

gumpy · 03-02-2010, 12:57 AM

like many people here, when stuck in traffic, yes i dream of auto, but when the roads free up then i remember again why i chose manual.

Forrest · 03-02-2010, 01:22 AM

My 05 350z was my first brand new car I ever owned. It was my first RWD car. It was my first ever sports car or real car as I call it. It was auto also. I learned a lot of things with it.
But one thing I learned it didn't matter where you went or who looked at your car, soon as they seen it was auto all there excitement drained from there faces lol. I remember a kid in a beat up civic was asking me all these questions and asking to see the engine bay then he looked inside and saw a auto and it blew his mind. All the excitement he had from being near a 350z totally drained from his face. He lost all interest in the car hehe. I don't know why but this was a general reoccurring theme for the 2.5 years I owned the car.

This time around I decided to try manual and see what the fuss is all about. I never drove manual besides a 1 hour session before I purchased the car. At first I regretted it because I sucked at driving it. Night time I would drive and practice and end up with massive frustration. Each night I would get in try and sucked *** at it. It took months before I stopped regretting it.
Now I understand why people like manual, downshifts to what ever gear is nice. Some times the perfect shift feels so good. Also it feels like something to do while driving. Now I am kind of glad with my purchase.

Munt · 03-02-2010, 02:01 AM

nahh sorry man but i have had manuals and autos and I tried them both in the 370Z and have gone with the 7 speed auto with dynamic lock up and .5/second shifting in manual mode it is a reall fun car to drive hard out and when the traffic is crap slip it into auto and just lay back and listen to the sounds. I,m stoked that i bought the Auto and Ohh by the way its awesome when paddle shifting down 7 gears and feeling and hearing the rev matching kick in.

area3z · 03-02-2010, 02:41 AM

manual. zero regrets.

PlazmaStrike · 03-02-2010, 02:56 AM

my DD is an auto so I bought a manual. Althought the nismo only comes in manual anyways

Trips · 03-02-2010, 02:57 AM

7AT no regrets,

Ztoon · 03-02-2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

Just prepare to be jeered and called a "bitch" by all your guy friends...

No offense auto owners, but it happened to me before, and I died a little inside each time

Call me "bitch"..... if you can catch me.....

Termac · 03-02-2010, 04:27 AM

The 7AT is smooth when you want it to be and sharp as tack when you put you foot down and use the paddles, it has rev matching on the down shift similar to the manuals, best of both worlds and suits my needs where I am now. Have owned a MY08 350z Track Manual and it was great car but the time was right for an auto.

Drive both transmissions from the dealer over the same road for an hour each in all types of traffic and roads, you will know which is right for you. Go in with clear head either way the 370z is a great car.

Best of luck in your decision.

Zigen5 · 03-02-2010, 05:15 AM

I had 3 cars that were manuel. I knew I wanted a auto when I was looking at a 370z roadster. Yes, it does suck when your in stop and go traffic especially here in Tampa!! Believe it or not there is a higher demand for auto sport cars. When I traded my Tacoma X-runner in the sales man was like it's stick? Well, it only comes in stick... So I'm thinking to my self most ppl like huling stuff in auto... I'm glad I got auto and no regrats about it one bit!!!

Zigen5 · 03-02-2010, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Call me "bitch"..... if you can catch me.....

Lol very true... What do u drive... Okay then..

puckshaw · 03-02-2010, 07:29 AM

Getting the AT never even crossed my mind.

rcm2525 · 03-02-2010, 07:33 AM

No regrets.
Besides I like to do to much gear jumping and the sequential shifting of the auto just wouldn't do it for me. Although It's a fine trans.

Red370 · 03-02-2010, 08:08 AM

I dont care how good a transmission it is, nothing beats banging through the gears, nothing, period. Pulling a paddle just feels so synthetic, its like you're completely disconnected with the car, I like knowing and being able to feel what gear im in just by how the engine sounds. And nothing beats getting onto a two lane off ramp, downshifting from 5th to 3rd and blowing by that fancy jaguar in the lane on the right like its standing still...

RandyJamesA · 03-02-2010, 08:10 AM

On a serious note, how old are you and how are your knees? If your knees have been tortured in sports or something, the left one might appreciate you buying an AT. My dad hasn't been able to drive a stick for 15 years now. Another key point for me is that my girlfriend can't drive a stick, so she will never even ask to drive the Z.

03-02-2010, 01:22 AM	#33 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	My 05 350z was my first brand new car I ever owned. It was my first RWD car. It was my first ever sports car or real car as I call it. It was auto also. I learned a lot of things with it. But one thing I learned it didn't matter where you went or who looked at your car, soon as they seen it was auto all there excitement drained from there faces lol. I remember a kid in a beat up civic was asking me all these questions and asking to see the engine bay then he looked inside and saw a auto and it blew his mind. All the excitement he had from being near a 350z totally drained from his face. He lost all interest in the car hehe. I don't know why but this was a general reoccurring theme for the 2.5 years I owned the car. This time around I decided to try manual and see what the fuss is all about. I never drove manual besides a 1 hour session before I purchased the car. At first I regretted it because I sucked at driving it. Night time I would drive and practice and end up with massive frustration. Each night I would get in try and sucked *** at it. It took months before I stopped regretting it. Now I understand why people like manual, downshifts to what ever gear is nice. Some times the perfect shift feels so good. Also it feels like something to do while driving. Now I am kind of glad with my purchase. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

03-02-2010, 02:57 AM	#37 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	7AT no regrets, __________________

03-02-2010, 07:33 AM	#43 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 15	No regrets. Besides I like to do to much gear jumping and the sequential shifting of the auto just wouldn't do it for me. Although It's a fine trans. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

03-02-2010, 08:08 AM	#44 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	I dont care how good a transmission it is, nothing beats banging through the gears, nothing, period. Pulling a paddle just feels so synthetic, its like you're completely disconnected with the car, I like knowing and being able to feel what gear im in just by how the engine sounds. And nothing beats getting onto a two lane off ramp, downshifting from 5th to 3rd and blowing by that fancy jaguar in the lane on the right like its standing still... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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03-02-2010, 12:57 AM	#32 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 15	like many people here, when stuck in traffic, yes i dream of auto, but when the roads free up then i remember again why i chose manual.

03-02-2010, 02:01 AM	#34 (permalink)
Munt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370Z AT7 sport/ Rep Power: 15	nahh sorry man but i have had manuals and autos and I tried them both in the 370Z and have gone with the 7 speed auto with dynamic lock up and .5/second shifting in manual mode it is a reall fun car to drive hard out and when the traffic is crap slip it into auto and just lay back and listen to the sounds. I,m stoked that i bought the Auto and Ohh by the way its awesome when paddle shifting down 7 gears and feeling and hearing the rev matching kick in.

03-02-2010, 02:41 AM	#35 (permalink)
area3z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT sptourin Rep Power: 15	manual. zero regrets.

03-02-2010, 02:56 AM	#36 (permalink)
PlazmaStrike Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: YZFR1 RSX 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	my DD is an auto so I bought a manual. Althought the nismo only comes in manual anyways

03-02-2010, 04:27 AM	#39 (permalink)
Termac Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lake Macquarie Posts: 44 Drives: 2009 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	The 7AT is smooth when you want it to be and sharp as tack when you put you foot down and use the paddles, it has rev matching on the down shift similar to the manuals, best of both worlds and suits my needs where I am now. Have owned a MY08 350z Track Manual and it was great car but the time was right for an auto. Drive both transmissions from the dealer over the same road for an hour each in all types of traffic and roads, you will know which is right for you. Go in with clear head either way the 370z is a great car. Best of luck in your decision.

03-02-2010, 05:15 AM	#40 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I had 3 cars that were manuel. I knew I wanted a auto when I was looking at a 370z roadster. Yes, it does suck when your in stop and go traffic especially here in Tampa!! Believe it or not there is a higher demand for auto sport cars. When I traded my Tacoma X-runner in the sales man was like it's stick? Well, it only comes in stick... So I'm thinking to my self most ppl like huling stuff in auto... I'm glad I got auto and no regrats about it one bit!!!

03-02-2010, 07:29 AM	#42 (permalink)
puckshaw Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 620 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	Getting the AT never even crossed my mind.

03-02-2010, 08:10 AM	#45 (permalink)
RandyJamesA Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nowhere, USA Posts: 39 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	On a serious note, how old are you and how are your knees? If your knees have been tortured in sports or something, the left one might appreciate you buying an AT. My dad hasn't been able to drive a stick for 15 years now. Another key point for me is that my girlfriend can't drive a stick, so she will never even ask to drive the Z.