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As an OG mentioned on another thread about someone trading in their 2009 for 2011, doing what you speak of is financially irresponsible. But if you got the funds, do what makes you happy. In this case, money might be able to buy happiness.
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op- do you have canyons in your area? if so keep the auto. if i lived in areas where i had a lot of canyons or twisties, i would get the AT. :)
in my neck of the barns and cattle and horses, there's mostly straight roads so MT is the way i motor my sports car. :D |
OP, rationalize it all you want. The AT can shift faster, better in traffic...etc. etc. etc.
At the end of the day, what you really want is the manual. So if you have the funds, its well worth the switch. You should test drive the manual before deciding though. I made the same decision buying an Auto in my previous car and regreted it. I enjoy driving a manual and would never want to go back. It's that extra feeling of control a tiptronic auto or even a DCT mimics but cannot replace. |
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I've disliked the paddle shifters in every car I've ever driven with them. They are semi-MT for the AT, while, the SRM is semi-AT for the MT. IMO, SRM is the perfect marry for those who prefer MT but like the ease of an AT, say in rush hour traffic (of course, SRM is really designed more for track - *edit* maybe not "designed". What I meant is maximum utilization of SRM is achieved at the track, not street). |
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I am restoring a classic car with an automatic - Yuck. I am seriously contemplating a $5000 4 speed conversion kit, plus installation. I just do not know how reliable this set up will be or if it includes the clutch. http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1306167047 Not mine but same color and model. Mine is 80% or more, of this. |
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main problem for me is the torque converter. i hate the disconnected feel in most AT's and especially congestion. funny how people say AT's are great in traffic, i dont agree at all. MT is less tiring because no need to do any guessing in the throttle trimming of mush while car responds in a very general way. i hear the Z's AT has torque lock on 2-7. that's great. |
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If you can afford to take the hit then DO IT! I did once. Loooong story short. Back in 2003 I bought a brand new 350Z AT. The Auto was not for me and I craved the MT. 2 weeks later I was driving a brand new MT Track Model and was very happy I made the Trade. I had no regrets at all. I didn't lose too much, a payment or 2 if I remember. If you are going to be paying for the car for 5 years you better be happy. Is it financially a smart thing to do? Well no, but so what. lol Good Luck |
well if you want a different transmission, think about it for a little bit before you spend any more money on this car, and if you decide to switch at least you wont have wasted any more money on mods for this one.
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+1 its so much easier to control your speed in MT. And with SRM its nearly effortless. |
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The Auto is fine enough. It is not worth the money to trade it in. That said, I am glad I got my MT! |
I've been in your exact same situation. DO IT. You will not regret going from auto -> manual. The fun factor is well worth the cost. (This is assuming you know how to drive stick and you can put up with rush hour traffic while driving stick)
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