Any regrets on choice of transmission

ProfessorDave · 03-06-2011, 01:15 PM

OK, the GT-R comparison has some up several times here. I even brought it up myself as an example of how performance cars are moving to AT for quicker times.

The GT-R is a street legal racing car ("super car" is the term, right?). Not in the same class as the Z. No well informed car guy is going to walk up to a GT-R owner and bash them for having an AT. Even if they wanted to, the excessive drool would prevent the words from coming out.

It seems that for the most, part, Z owners know what they want in terms of transmission, and are happy with their choice. So I think sonic's initial question has been answered:

"No".

Jordo! · 03-06-2011, 04:45 PM

Any regrets?

None. Perfect. Exactly what I wanted.

6MT · 03-06-2011, 04:57 PM

Copying is the sincerest form of flattery. Just look at the 2011 Dodge Charger R/T. If that's not an outright copy of a GTR, I don't know what is.

Soygen · 03-06-2011, 05:15 PM

I wanted the 40th and didn't have a choice on transmission. No regrets at all.

sonic370 · 03-06-2011, 06:45 PM

nothing is special anymore anyways. to sell cars they would put paddle shifter's
on a yugo............... remember when push button starters were the rage....
now they are everywhere.....

TongMan · 03-07-2011, 03:07 AM

How high mileage was that 370z that blew it's tranny? 100k?

Knewrome · 03-07-2011, 09:05 AM

No real regrets, but my clutch knee is killing me. I've driven manuals for 12+ years and my left knee seems to be paying the price for it. The damage may have come from something else, but I'm pretty sure it's all that driving.

Still. The Z is worth it, even with the daily pain. I'm sure the automatic would be close to providing as much fun, but I'm glad I went manual.

Cell · 03-07-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knewrome

No real regrets, but my clutch knee is killing me. I've driven manuals for 12+ years and my left knee seems to be paying the price for it. The damage may have come from something else, but I'm pretty sure it's all that driving.

Still. The Z is worth it, even with the daily pain. I'm sure the automatic would be close to providing as much fun, but I'm glad I went manual.

You probably have a weak knee. I've been driving manuals for almost 10 years now. Basically been driving manuals since I started driving. No problems with my knee.

toxik · 03-07-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cell

You probably have a weak knee. I've been driving manuals for almost 10 years now. Basically been driving manuals since I started driving. No problems with my knee.

lol I think it's funny whenever there is a transmission related thread (AT vs MT) people just start bashing each other for every little thing. Dude really? You're bashing the guy's knee. Something with MT guys and having the need to let everyone know that they got SKILL (and they can out-shift you)

LunaZ · 03-07-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxik

lol I think it's funny whenever there is a transmission related thread (AT vs MT) people just start bashing each other for every little thing. Dude really? You're bashing the guy's knee. Something with MT guys and having the need to let everyone know that they got SKILL (and they can out-shift you)

I know that the computer can shift faster than me, but I still like to be more involved in what's happening with the car.
Making us less necessary in the driving process is just one step closer to the machines becoming self aware and taking over.
Skynet FTW!

Blue370tt · 03-07-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

How high mileage was that 370z that blew it's tranny? 100k?

My understanding is that the SC went on around 70,000 miles......ask Shumby for sure.

Unique_Z · 03-08-2011, 11:54 AM

MT all the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Xander117 · 03-08-2011, 12:58 PM

Only on the stop and go traffic on the way home. Other than that even after not driving a manual for 10 years, Im loving it.

SVTNate · 03-08-2011, 05:59 PM

If you regret your transmission choice, your man card should be revoked.

Regret your AT? You should, you bought a sports car with an AT. Revoked.

Regret buying an MT? Get a Camry, nancy boy. Revoked.

Red__Zed · 03-08-2011, 08:45 PM

Nope. I enjoy having a 6MT. Sometimes it would be nice to have a second 370z with the paddle shifters for cruising though. Since it doesn't really drive like a true sports car, and has such a tame nature, I could see a Z being pretty fun with the auto and paddle shifters.

03-06-2011, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	OK, the GT-R comparison has some up several times here. I even brought it up myself as an example of how performance cars are moving to AT for quicker times. The GT-R is a street legal racing car ("super car" is the term, right?). Not in the same class as the Z. No well informed car guy is going to walk up to a GT-R owner and bash them for having an AT. Even if they wanted to, the excessive drool would prevent the words from coming out. It seems that for the most, part, Z owners know what they want in terms of transmission, and are happy with their choice. So I think sonic's initial question has been answered: "No". __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

03-06-2011, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 420	Any regrets? None. Perfect. Exactly what I wanted. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-06-2011, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	Copying is the sincerest form of flattery. Just look at the 2011 Dodge Charger R/T. If that's not an outright copy of a GTR, I don't know what is. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-08-2011, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 19	MT all the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

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Soygen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 163 Drives: 2017 BMW M2 6MT Rep Power: 17	I wanted the 40th and didn't have a choice on transmission. No regrets at all.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	nothing is special anymore anyways. to sell cars they would put paddle shifter's on a yugo............... remember when push button starters were the rage.... now they are everywhere.....

03-07-2011, 03:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 717	How high mileage was that 370z that blew it's tranny? 100k?

03-07-2011, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Knewrome Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Onyx Pyramid Posts: 43 Drives: '10 40th Ann Ed 370Z Rep Power: 17	No real regrets, but my clutch knee is killing me. I've driven manuals for 12+ years and my left knee seems to be paying the price for it. The damage may have come from something else, but I'm pretty sure it's all that driving. Still. The Z is worth it, even with the daily pain. I'm sure the automatic would be close to providing as much fun, but I'm glad I went manual.

03-08-2011, 12:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Xander117 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 446 Drives: 370, z71, R6 Rep Power: 16	Only on the stop and go traffic on the way home. Other than that even after not driving a manual for 10 years, Im loving it.

03-08-2011, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
SVTNate Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 89 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	If you regret your transmission choice, your man card should be revoked. Regret your AT? You should, you bought a sports car with an AT. Revoked. Regret buying an MT? Get a Camry, nancy boy. Revoked.

03-08-2011, 08:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Nope. I enjoy having a 6MT. Sometimes it would be nice to have a second 370z with the paddle shifters for cruising though. Since it doesn't really drive like a true sports car, and has such a tame nature, I could see a Z being pretty fun with the auto and paddle shifters.