Auto or Manual-never driven stick

whoady4shoady · 05-06-2010, 11:13 AM

Manual all the way. You have more control over your vehicle and how it reacts IMHO. I test drove an auto z, and while it is nice in auto mode, the sport mode feels strange and less controled IMHO. It is also boring in comparison, but to each there own.

Lloydy · 05-06-2010, 11:23 AM

I've driven stick all my life, right up until I bought a Golf GTI a few years with the dsg gearbox. Really enjoyed that gearbox and if they had given the 370 a twin clutch auto like the they did in the GTR, I would have bought one no problem, but they didn't, so I went with the manual and I'm glad I did.

Like others are saying, it might not be a bad idea to learn in something crappy before you buy a manual Z.

seungklee · 05-07-2010, 12:56 AM

I would say go ahead with manual transmission because like others have said numerous times, you control the car, not your car controlling you.

My first stick shift car was 08 Scion tC and I learned it within an hour, but it took me like a month to get it smooth and driving well. You will have hard time starting on an incline, but with enough practice and learning to let go of your fear of rolling back, you'll be fine. Also, during the time when you drive manual, you will be frustrated because it's not smooth and not going the way you wanted to, but don't get frustrated because it's all learning process, I have face this many times in my tC. Have fun with your manual! You can't go wrong!

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05-06-2010, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	Manual all the way. You have more control over your vehicle and how it reacts IMHO. I test drove an auto z, and while it is nice in auto mode, the sport mode feels strange and less controled IMHO. It is also boring in comparison, but to each there own.

05-07-2010, 12:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
seungklee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 291 Drives: you around! Rep Power: 17	I would say go ahead with manual transmission because like others have said numerous times, you control the car, not your car controlling you. My first stick shift car was 08 Scion tC and I learned it within an hour, but it took me like a month to get it smooth and driving well. You will have hard time starting on an incline, but with enough practice and learning to let go of your fear of rolling back, you'll be fine. Also, during the time when you drive manual, you will be frustrated because it's not smooth and not going the way you wanted to, but don't get frustrated because it's all learning process, I have face this many times in my tC. Have fun with your manual! You can't go wrong!