Auto or Manual-never driven stick

billydsz · 05-27-2010, 11:33 AM

Back when I first learned to drive stick the only really tough part to learn was starting off from a stopped position on a severe incline. For a newbie I think this is the toughest situation you can face in a manual. So get a rental car and learn to drive the stick on flat to downgrade sideroads. Then when you feel pretty good practice starting from a stopped position on a severe uphill slope. When you can do it without stalling and burning clutch go pick up your Z.

Red370 · 05-27-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pompey

i never driven a stick really till i got my Z, but i never want to drive a auto again, i love stick to much.

ZOLE · 05-27-2010, 05:39 PM

For me the manual is the only way to go with a sports car. Then again, I don't typically drive in alot of stop and go traffic.

If I lived in the city, I wouldn't hesitate to buy an auto. The auto Z's paddle shifters can allow for a "manual" type of experience...almost.

KillerBee370 · 05-27-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mishee71

I've never driven a stick shift but I thought if I got a car like a Z that I'd learn. I don't necessarily want the sport pkg but the syncrev match is supposed make shifting easier. Would anyone recommend a manual Z to a new stick shift driver?

The synchro rev match feature has no bearing on the ability or ease to driving a stick shift. Any car that's already moving can be downshifted without issue.

The issue with driving a stick (properly) is leaving from a dead stop. Since this issue is cleared up usually in about 10 minutes of driving one, I would say get the stick if that's what you want.

Red370 · 05-27-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

The synchro rev match feature has no bearing on the ability or ease to driving a stick shift. Any car that's already moving can be downshifted without issue.

The issue with driving a stick (properly) is leaving from a dead stop. Since this issue is cleared up usually in about 10 minutes of driving one, I would say get the stick if that's what you want.

holy shyt you're still alive? thought you were dead man

KillerBee370 · 05-27-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

holy shyt you're still alive? thought you were dead man

I'm very alive!! WooooHooooo!!!!

DarkZide · 05-27-2010, 07:31 PM

If you get the auto, we will have to revoke your Man card.

Red370 · 05-27-2010, 08:51 PM

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Auston · 05-27-2010, 10:57 PM

As far as renting a manual, I'm not aware of any mainstream rental car companies
in TX still renting manuals (Hertz, Enterprise, etc.). I'd be very interested to see a
link to one

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05-27-2010, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 17	Back when I first learned to drive stick the only really tough part to learn was starting off from a stopped position on a severe incline. For a newbie I think this is the toughest situation you can face in a manual. So get a rental car and learn to drive the stick on flat to downgrade sideroads. Then when you feel pretty good practice starting from a stopped position on a severe uphill slope. When you can do it without stalling and burning clutch go pick up your Z.

05-27-2010, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 17	For me the manual is the only way to go with a sports car. Then again, I don't typically drive in alot of stop and go traffic. If I lived in the city, I wouldn't hesitate to buy an auto. The auto Z's paddle shifters can allow for a "manual" type of experience...almost.

05-27-2010, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 17	If you get the auto, we will have to revoke your Man card.

05-27-2010, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 18	As far as renting a manual, I'm not aware of any mainstream rental car companies in TX still renting manuals (Hertz, Enterprise, etc.). I'd be very interested to see a link to one