Amazing experience!!!!!!!

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!

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06-15-2009, 08:47 AM	#18 (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!