Dream car as my first MT?

Nailzs · 02-01-2013, 05:23 AM

Go 7AT. You'll have auto shifting, manual on the floor shifting and paddle shifting. What could be better?

forza370z · 02-01-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

Go 7AT. You'll have auto shifting, manual on the floor shifting and paddle shifting. What could be better?

The third most left pedal next to the brake pedal in a manual transmission makes it all better.

OP, get a MT. Once you master it you will appreciate it. And you will certainly know better on how your car works too. Always get a manual on a sports car coz I don't want the car to drive me fast I want myself to learn how to drive the car fast. And that's the real fun factor in a manual transmission.

RonZwanson · 02-01-2013, 07:01 AM

OP,

I also bought my car under similar circumstances. I'd driven manuals before, but hadn't in a while. That's one of the reasons I went for the sport package. The syncro rev helps while you're shaking off the rust/getting a feel for the car. I drove mine over and hour and a half home from the dealership and did fine. I wouldn't be scared of mastering the operation of the MT.

That being said, if I was in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic every day, constantly stopping and going, I'd give the AT some serious consideration. (Actually I may consider a different ride...but that's beside the point.)

So basically I've given you no strong persuasion in any direction. You're welcome.

Augustus · 02-01-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

Go 7AT. You'll have auto shifting, manual on the floor shifting and paddle shifting. What could be better?

I was having a conversation with a co-worker a few weeks ago. The topic of learning/driving a manual transmission came up. The conversation concluded when he actually said, "oh yeah, I can drive a manual. Easy. My car has the +/- thing on the transmission. I drive it manually all the time. I don't know what all the fuss is about, because driving a manual is pretty easy. You just move the shifter when the engine revs up. Yeah, maybe sometime I can take your Z for a ride around the block, see how she drives."

(He drives an automatic Chevy Cruze)

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Augustus

I was having a conversation with a co-worker a few weeks ago. The topic of learning/driving a manual transmission came up. The conversation concluded when he actually said, "oh yeah, I can drive a manual. Easy. My car has the +/- thing on the transmission. I drive it manually all the time. I don't know what all the fuss is about, because driving a manual is pretty easy. You just move the shifter when the engine revs up. Yeah, maybe sometime I can take your Z for a ride around the block, see how she drives."

(He drives an automatic Chevy Cruze)

Hookah · 02-01-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

Go 7AT. You'll have auto shifting, manual on the floor shifting and paddle shifting. What could be better?

MT could be better

Manual isn't a manual without a clutch. Just not the same experience.

Mandingo · 02-01-2013, 09:27 AM

I have to disagree that the base seats are uncomfortable. They are fine for me even on road trips. Everyone's got a different body shape though. Also, the sport package is a definite must!

02-01-2013, 07:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
RonZwanson Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 130 Drives: 2009 Black MT Sport Rep Power: 15	OP, I also bought my car under similar circumstances. I'd driven manuals before, but hadn't in a while. That's one of the reasons I went for the sport package. The syncro rev helps while you're shaking off the rust/getting a feel for the car. I drove mine over and hour and a half home from the dealership and did fine. I wouldn't be scared of mastering the operation of the MT. That being said, if I was in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic every day, constantly stopping and going, I'd give the AT some serious consideration. (Actually I may consider a different ride...but that's beside the point.) So basically I've given you no strong persuasion in any direction. You're welcome. __________________ It's a racing hen! Last edited by RonZwanson; 02-01-2013 at 07:04 AM.

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Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3372	I have to disagree that the base seats are uncomfortable. They are fine for me even on road trips. Everyone's got a different body shape though. Also, the sport package is a definite must! UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ some mods

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02-01-2013, 05:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 14	Go 7AT. You'll have auto shifting, manual on the floor shifting and paddle shifting. What could be better?