Question on trade back my auto Z to a manual

Lug · 05-14-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

good point, i wish people would just be honest. If you got an AT just b/c you didn't want to use the clutch(whether cuz you've had enough manuals in your life or you just never learned), thats fine

apparently regardless of transmission choice in this car, everyone seems to love shifting gears, just some don't want to use their left foot, nothing wrong with it just admit it. just be honest. i got a manual because it makes my peni$ seem bigger... can't we all just get along?

I'd buy an auto if I were going to leave it stock because it's faster. I'd buy a manual if I want to upgrade power because it's 10X's easier with a manual. It's that simple.

chuckd05 · 05-14-2010, 05:18 PM

there is a tranny on ebay for 1300 i think.... grab that, a pedal assembly, and prob an ecu and do a swap... thats an option too , no ?

It can prob be done for well under 7,000

Jonathan Vach · 05-14-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

there is a tranny on ebay for 1300 i think.... grab that, a pedal assembly, and prob an ecu and do a swap... thats an option too , no ?

It can prob be done for well under 7,000

someone told swap is bad for ur car?? is it true?

MeetJoeAsian · 05-19-2010, 12:34 AM

me on the other hand, I have a 6MT, and I'm looking to trade it for a 7AT...

Red370 · 05-19-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

me on the other hand, I have a 6MT, and I'm looking to trade it for a 7AT...

for even considering such a preposterous idea, do pushups joe.

billydsz · 05-19-2010, 10:09 AM

The advantage of the 7at is the ability to have either world, lazy driving or manual mode sport driving. The 6mt is always a stick and sometimes (heavy traffic) that's as far from fun as it gets.

So when you consider the above point and combine that with the stellar stats of the 370's 7at, it's not a tough decision IMO.

But if you still want to do it, for gods sakes sell the car don't trade it, you will get bent over big time. I never trade cars in unless I don't think they will sell. You will have zero problems selling a 370 they are tough to get. You will likely sell it in a few days unless you live in a rural area, and you will get the most money possible for it. A dealer is going to lowball you like crazy on a trade.

Montez · 05-19-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

You will have zero problems selling a 370 they are tough to get. You will likely sell it in a few days unless you live in a rural area, and you will get the most money possible for it. A dealer is going to lowball you like crazy on a trade.

Well that depends on where you are, in most metro area's there are plenty of them for sale on dealers lots and some used one's in ad's. Many of those on dealers lots here in the DFW and HOU area's have been there for quite a while now as well........

zZSoCalZz · 05-19-2010, 03:11 PM

So... The manual is faster?

daleks · 05-19-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSoCalZz

So... The manual is faster?

The 7AT has more aggressive low-end gearing than the 6MT, which allows it to post strong 1/4 mile numbers. If that metric is your basis for "faster," then maybe not. It's really just a gimmick, IMHO.

Gunzero · 05-19-2010, 03:49 PM

Just buy a supercharger instead ://
with the money you're about to blow.. might as well.

labk888 · 05-19-2010, 04:02 PM

I am so glad I got my 6MT.

wishihadnav · 05-19-2010, 04:05 PM

yeah for the Z i'll have to agree that MT is the way to go...i just avoid traffic..haha

Jacky · 05-19-2010, 04:24 PM

You are going to get hit with 6k or so. I suggest you to drive the AT for 2 years or so and then trade it in for a new one. U'll probably get hit w/ 8-10k after 2 years. that's only 2-4k on top of what you lose today but you'll be driving a 2012 with no mileage instead of a 2010 (and whatever mileage you put on it) on the day you trade it in.

Make sense?

red6spd · 05-19-2010, 04:27 PM

A true sports car like the Z needs to be a MT. I test drove a 7at just to see what the ride was like and all I can say is yawnnnnn. An Auto is an Auto there is a computer always there second guessing you. The downshifts lagged and it just felt like a good old SlushBox

billydsz · 05-20-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

A true sports car like the Z needs to be a MT. I test drove a 7at just to see what the ride was like and all I can say is yawnnnnn. An Auto is an Auto there is a computer always there second guessing you. The downshifts lagged and it just felt like a good old SlushBox

There is no lag anywhere in manual mode on the 7at. It shifts faster than a human can.

05-14-2010, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	there is a tranny on ebay for 1300 i think.... grab that, a pedal assembly, and prob an ecu and do a swap... thats an option too , no ? It can prob be done for well under 7,000 __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

05-19-2010, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	me on the other hand, I have a 6MT, and I'm looking to trade it for a 7AT... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

05-19-2010, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Just buy a supercharger instead :// with the money you're about to blow.. might as well. __________________

05-19-2010, 04:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 533	I am so glad I got my 6MT. __________________ LABK 10' 370Z/PW/6MT/Touring Sport/Illum. Kicks/Ventureshield Ultra/F1 Pinnacle 15% Tint/PLX KIWI

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05-19-2010, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 17	The advantage of the 7at is the ability to have either world, lazy driving or manual mode sport driving. The 6mt is always a stick and sometimes (heavy traffic) that's as far from fun as it gets. So when you consider the above point and combine that with the stellar stats of the 370's 7at, it's not a tough decision IMO. But if you still want to do it, for gods sakes sell the car don't trade it, you will get bent over big time. I never trade cars in unless I don't think they will sell. You will have zero problems selling a 370 they are tough to get. You will likely sell it in a few days unless you live in a rural area, and you will get the most money possible for it. A dealer is going to lowball you like crazy on a trade.

05-19-2010, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
zZSoCalZz Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 176 Drives: in traffic! Rep Power: 16	So... The manual is faster?

05-19-2010, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	yeah for the Z i'll have to agree that MT is the way to go...i just avoid traffic..haha

05-19-2010, 04:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jacky Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 86 Drives: 11 BMW X5M Rep Power: 16	You are going to get hit with 6k or so. I suggest you to drive the AT for 2 years or so and then trade it in for a new one. U'll probably get hit w/ 8-10k after 2 years. that's only 2-4k on top of what you lose today but you'll be driving a 2012 with no mileage instead of a 2010 (and whatever mileage you put on it) on the day you trade it in. Make sense?

05-19-2010, 04:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 22	A true sports car like the Z needs to be a MT. I test drove a 7at just to see what the ride was like and all I can say is yawnnnnn. An Auto is an Auto there is a computer always there second guessing you. The downshifts lagged and it just felt like a good old SlushBox