Amazing experience!!!!!!!

molamann · 06-15-2009, 01:53 AM

This might sound silly but I've been riding sportbikes for almost 4 years now and I still haven't operated a MT on a car before. Therefore I bought my 7AT for two reason: LA traffic and the fear of f*cking up my tranny within months of ownership.

initialgemini · 06-15-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisray21

HEY GUYS, ok I just learned the manual transmission about 10 mins ago, and let me tell you I feel ridiculous driving my 350z in an automatic. I almost think I should be banned from this website. LOL, no seriously I hear people discussing the differences of at/mt and I have made my decision that I will definitely get mt cars from now on. I learned in my buddys 02 Mustang GT and it was incredible.

Now for the not so interesting part, I am in a battle of trading in my 350z for a used mt 350zr, or a mt 370z. But I still oew 19,000 on my 04 350z. I think I will be better off sticking with my car but I really want a mt car. The 06 350zr has 14000 miles on it and its around 21,000. Should I take the trade in or just stick with my boring at. !!!!!!!!

SUGGESTIONS PLEASE!!!!!!

My suggestion... Wait it out. No need to go under.

On a different note, I first learned to drive stick on a 95 corolla. I learned to drive a MT before an automatic. Then when jumped in an automatic, i didn't know when you put it in drive it automatically rolls forward... I almost ran into a parked car! lol

kannibul · 06-15-2009, 08:47 AM

I was dead-set on having a manual transmission for my 370z.

I test-drove a 370z Automatic. By the time I took it back to the lot, I was OK with getting an automatic. The auto-stick is a nice plus for when you want to play and drive more agressively with less "lag" between throttle position and taking off (as the system tries to figure out WTF you're doing)

The automatic is a bit "jerky" at times, as it's trying to predict my erratic driving behavior, but, when I'm just cruising, it's nice to not have to think about what gear I'm in, what RPM I'm in, while focusing on my cornering. If I want to do that, I can bump it over and work it like a manual.

The funny thing is when I forget that I have it in auto-stick mode, and gun it - and forget to shift it. Like a manual, it'll stay in that gear...

Honestly, I feel quite connected to this car despite it not having a manual, which was one of my "things" about getting one. That, and the perception that you loose power/torque with an automatic...as I said to a gal here at work who has a Mustang GT w/ auto - having an automatic in a sports car is a waste of a sports car.

I don't feel that way any more!

CBRich · 06-15-2009, 08:56 AM

If you have the cash to make up the difference and really want to do this you should sell your car yourself.

VCuomo · 06-15-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisray21

HEY GUYS, ok I just learned the manual transmission about 10 mins ago, and let me tell you I feel ridiculous driving my 350z in an automatic...

Funny - I don't feel ridiculous driving my 7AT 370Z...

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06-15-2009, 01:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	This might sound silly but I've been riding sportbikes for almost 4 years now and I still haven't operated a MT on a car before. Therefore I bought my 7AT for two reason: LA traffic and the fear of f*cking up my tranny within months of ownership.

06-15-2009, 08:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	I was dead-set on having a manual transmission for my 370z. I test-drove a 370z Automatic. By the time I took it back to the lot, I was OK with getting an automatic. The auto-stick is a nice plus for when you want to play and drive more agressively with less "lag" between throttle position and taking off (as the system tries to figure out WTF you're doing) The automatic is a bit "jerky" at times, as it's trying to predict my erratic driving behavior, but, when I'm just cruising, it's nice to not have to think about what gear I'm in, what RPM I'm in, while focusing on my cornering. If I want to do that, I can bump it over and work it like a manual. The funny thing is when I forget that I have it in auto-stick mode, and gun it - and forget to shift it. Like a manual, it'll stay in that gear... Honestly, I feel quite connected to this car despite it not having a manual, which was one of my "things" about getting one. That, and the perception that you loose power/torque with an automatic...as I said to a gal here at work who has a Mustang GT w/ auto - having an automatic in a sports car is a waste of a sports car. I don't feel that way any more!

06-15-2009, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 545	If you have the cash to make up the difference and really want to do this you should sell your car yourself.