Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

labk888 · 03-01-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I'm a guy. I bought a sports car. It's a manual. What was the question again?

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.

Red370 · 03-01-2010, 10:25 PM

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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.

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

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-01-2010, 11:10 PM

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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

If your friends call you a bitch just challenge em to a race. Its like my brother in law laughs at me cuz I carry a 21 shot 9mm on my waist and a 8shot .32 in my pocket. (Both inox italian berettas) According to him. Neither pistol have no stopping power. He thinks "if the caliber doesn't have a 4 or more. Its not worth comin out your bore." I told him "take 40 paces and let me shoot you with my .32." After I said that he stopped laughin and said. "I don't mean it like that, I'm sure it can kill me." Same thing goes with the sh1ttalkers of the 7a/t.

So let em talk, I bet they can't show and prove though...

Other than that. I say either tranny is hot. That 7at in paddle mode is a crazy good auto. Its not like driving and auto rx8 or auto GTO. The 7at kicks serious azz.!! Test drive the 7at. You will be impressed. The 6M, well you know the drill. Less precise shifts but your fun factor may increase some. It just depends what your expectations are from the car.

Shift810 · 03-01-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If your friends call you a bitch just challenge em to a race. Its like my brother in law laughs at me cuz I carry a 21 shot 9mm on my waist and a 8shot .32 in my pocket. (Both inox italian berettas) According to him. Neither pistol have no stopping power. He thinks "if the caliber doesn't have a 4 or more. Its not worth comin out your bore." I told him "take 40 paces and let me shoot you with my .32." After I said that he stopped laughin and said. "I don't mean it like that, I'm sure it can kill me." Same thing goes with the sh1ttalkers of the 7a/t.

So let em talk, I bet they can't show and prove though...

Other than that. I say either tranny is hot. That 7at in paddle mode is a crazy good auto. Its not like driving and auto rx8 or auto GTO. The 7at kicks serious azz.!! Test drive the 7at. You will be impressed. The 6M, well you know the drill. Less precise shifts but your fun factor may increase some. It just depends what your expectations are from the car.

Many(including myself) dont consider going up against someone who just has to step on the gas a race. I tell that to my friend who drives an auto 350 and he is on the verge of tears every time lol.

nuTinmuch · 03-01-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift810

Many(including myself) dont consider going up against someone who just has to step on the gas a race. I tell that to my friend who drives an auto 350 and he is on the verge of tears every time lol.

Unless it is on a twisty course somewhere it is just an e(a?)-peen contest either way. It really will come down to the car most of the time in that sort of situation -- unless you are driving the exact same car/setup or something.

serge · 03-02-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If your friends call you a bitch just challenge em to a race. Its like my brother in law laughs at me cuz I carry a 21 shot 9mm on my waist and a 8shot .32 in my pocket. (Both inox italian berettas) According to him. Neither pistol have no stopping power. He thinks "if the caliber doesn't have a 4 or more. Its not worth comin out your bore." I told him "take 40 paces and let me shoot you with my .32." After I said that he stopped laughin and said. "I don't mean it like that, I'm sure it can kill me." Same thing goes with the sh1ttalkers of the 7a/t.

So let em talk, I bet they can't show and prove though...

Interesting (priceless) perspective on the 6MT vs 7AT debate.

By the way, your brother in law is 100% accurate: neither the 9mm and the .32 Berettas have no significant stopping power.

Ztoon · 03-02-2010, 04:01 AM

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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

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

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

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

KillerBee370 · 03-01-2010, 10:26 PM

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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.

NOPE... don't try to reverse psychology yourself. I see a VW Beetle in your future.

Red370 · 03-01-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

NOPE... don't try to reverse psychology yourself. I see a VW Beetle in your future.

I'm going to go with a purple Scion TC

KillerBee370 · 03-01-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I'm going to go with a purple Scion TC

That pretty much comes in second...

Matt · 03-02-2010, 08:32 AM

There is no question that I would have chosen the 6MT, if I had to do it again.

trent1331 · 03-02-2010, 11:40 AM

Simply, NO
MT btw.

03-02-2010, 08:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 20	There is no question that I would have chosen the 6MT, if I had to do it again. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

03-02-2010, 11:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 17	Simply, NO MT btw. Last edited by trent1331; 03-02-2010 at 11:46 AM. Reason: MT

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03-02-2010, 04:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Termac Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 44 Drives: 2009 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 17	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	#9 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 17	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!!!