Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

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,

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.

Jeffblue · 03-02-2010, 09:15 AM

chances are the person attempting to assault you isn't equipped with any armor, considering he doesn't count on robbing/mugging someone who has a gun... or 2

OldGuy · 03-02-2010, 10:13 AM

As a 60 year old, I bought the automatic make sure I wouldn't have to give driving the Z in the outyears of this ownership due to knee problems. I would have preferred the manual. However, I'm very happy with the automatic and the paddle shifters are almost as much fun as the manual. By getting the automatic in this car, you pretty much get the best of both worlds. I have no regrets.

feelzpwr91 · 03-02-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

As a 60 year old, I bought the automatic make sure I wouldn't have to give driving the Z in the outyears of this ownership due to knee problems. I would have preferred the manual. However, I'm very happy with the automatic and the paddle shifters are almost as much fun as the manual. By getting the automatic in this car, you pretty much get the best of both worlds. I have no regrets.

i think its awesome that your 60 and you drive a Z! (not saying your old, your still a spring chicken! you just dont see that everyday)

Zsteve · 03-02-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

i think its awesome that your 60 and you drive a Z! (not saying your old, your still a spring chicken! you just dont see that everyday)

The Z is an Icon for many older people. Its long history makes it a car for all ages. Im sure there are alot of older guys driving Zs they just dont use the forums. I see older guys in older Zs all the time.

rcm2525 · 03-02-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

The Z is an Icon for many older people. Its long history makes it a car for all ages. Im sure there are alot of older guys driving Zs they just dont use the forums. I see older guys in older Zs all the time.

Here's an older guy 60 and I drive mine to work every day 110 miles round trip and as I said before the AT is not for me but it is a fine trans.

Modshack · 03-02-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

i think its awesome that your 60 and you drive a Z! (not saying your old, your still a spring chicken! you just dont see that everyday)

Um......Age really has nothing to do with it for real car enthusiasts. I'm surprised that's a surprise to you. I'm over 60 and in the past 3 years have had an Audi TT, '08 Corvette, Mini cooper S, VW GTI, and the Z. All but the Mini have been 6 speeds. Back on topic, if I were to do it again I'd probably go with the 7AT....It is really an excellent transmission and nothing to be embarrassed about.. If that choice compromises your manliness, then you have more problems than the car can cure...

Montez · 03-02-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Um......Age really has nothing to do with it for real car enthusiasts. I'm surprised that's a surprise to you. I'm over 60 and in the past 3 years have had an Audi TT, '08 Corvette, Mini cooper S, VW GTI, and the Z. All but the Mini have been 6 speeds. Back on topic, if I were to do it again I'd probably go with the 7AT....It is really an excellent transmission and nothing to be embarrassed about.. If that choice compromises your manliness, then you have more problems than the car can cure...

Well said Mod, I have the 7AT and auto in the Max.....no regrets at all. My mom is 63 years old and still rolls her 83 280ZX (excellent shape) 5spd manual that she has had since new.

OldGuy · 03-02-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

i think its awesome that your 60 and you drive a Z! (not saying your old, your still a spring chicken! you just dont see that everyday)

Thanks for the kudos. Get this: my other car is the Miata I've owned for 15 years!

Urbanracer · 03-02-2010, 09:59 PM

I love banging gears to much to even think about buying anything other then a MT.

03-02-2010, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	7AT no regrets, __________________

03-02-2010, 07:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 17	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	#5 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	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

03-02-2010, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	No Regrets Here As a 60 year old, I bought the automatic make sure I wouldn't have to give driving the Z in the outyears of this ownership due to knee problems. I would have preferred the manual. However, I'm very happy with the automatic and the paddle shifters are almost as much fun as the manual. By getting the automatic in this car, you pretty much get the best of both worlds. I have no regrets.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Post Your Window Tints! - Decision guide for the non-tinted!	RCZ	Exterior & Interior	578	11-20-2022 07:20 PM
Tattoos people will regret in 20 years....	2theextreme	The Lounge (Off Topic)	227	09-01-2015 11:13 AM
Help with purchase decision!!	Osiris	Engine & Drivetrain	3	02-02-2010 11:46 AM
Dealer Decision	shadyDR	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	10	05-16-2009 06:45 PM

03-02-2010, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
PlazmaStrike Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: YZFR1 RSX 370z Nismo Rep Power: 17	my DD is an auto so I bought a manual. Althought the nismo only comes in manual anyways

03-02-2010, 07:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
puckshaw Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 620 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Touring Rep Power: 18	Getting the AT never even crossed my mind.

03-02-2010, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
RandyJamesA Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nowhere, USA Posts: 39 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	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, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 39	chances are the person attempting to assault you isn't equipped with any armor, considering he doesn't count on robbing/mugging someone who has a gun... or 2

03-02-2010, 09:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Urbanracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mid-west, USA Posts: 266 Drives: God's Chariot Rep Power: 17	I love banging gears to much to even think about buying anything other then a MT.