Any regrets on choice of transmission

christian370z · 03-05-2011, 08:57 PM

I am very happy with my 6MT and would have it no other way. Here are the reasons behind why I prefer a manual transmission:

-Much more direct in feel both in power delivery and drivability
-Can handle more power reliably
-Suit the character of the Z
-Provides a level of driver involvement I believe an AT can never replicate

The 6MT in the 370z is not the most refined gear box but I love it, however I have to say the 7AT is very good at what it does.

Cell · 03-05-2011, 09:10 PM

The first time I test drove the 370z it was an auto. I disliked it a lot because of the fact that I actually enjoy driving a sports car in manual. This is why I will never buy a GTR because of the paddle shifters. I may consider the paddle shifter if it was a Ferrari but other than that... never a auto for a sports car.

03-05-2011, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 433	I am very happy with my 6MT and would have it no other way. Here are the reasons behind why I prefer a manual transmission: -Much more direct in feel both in power delivery and drivability -Can handle more power reliably -Suit the character of the Z -Provides a level of driver involvement I believe an AT can never replicate The 6MT in the 370z is not the most refined gear box but I love it, however I have to say the 7AT is very good at what it does. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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03-05-2011, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 23	The first time I test drove the 370z it was an auto. I disliked it a lot because of the fact that I actually enjoy driving a sports car in manual. This is why I will never buy a GTR because of the paddle shifters. I may consider the paddle shifter if it was a Ferrari but other than that... never a auto for a sports car.