Stick or Automatic

darrinps · 07-10-2010, 04:32 PM

I drove a stick from my 1989 Ford Super Coupe (second car) through two Maximas (my last being a 2005 SE...awesome transmission...incredible shifting on that which I attribute in part to the Amsoil synthetic gear oil I used) but for the 370Z, if you want performance, then I honestly feel the automatic is the way to go and is what I got.

Review after review will show the autos .1 to .2 seconds quicker in the quarter. I believe the Corvettes are that way now too. The technology has just gotten that good.

I don't particularly care for an auto but the paddle shifters make it tolerable and the .1 to .2 seconds difference (more unless you are a good stick man) in the quarter is worth giving up on some fun for me.

Drive both and see what you prefer though.

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07-10-2010, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
darrinps Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 2016 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	I drove a stick from my 1989 Ford Super Coupe (second car) through two Maximas (my last being a 2005 SE...awesome transmission...incredible shifting on that which I attribute in part to the Amsoil synthetic gear oil I used) but for the 370Z, if you want performance, then I honestly feel the automatic is the way to go and is what I got. Review after review will show the autos .1 to .2 seconds quicker in the quarter. I believe the Corvettes are that way now too. The technology has just gotten that good. I don't particularly care for an auto but the paddle shifters make it tolerable and the .1 to .2 seconds difference (more unless you are a good stick man) in the quarter is worth giving up on some fun for me. Drive both and see what you prefer though.