Will you be getting 6MT or 7AT?

shumby · 12-16-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dutty370Z

7 AT all the waaaaayyy! I mean come on! You get ONE MORE GEAR!! Plus you can talk on the cell phone and eat a donut while driving! Should be a no brainer...

just don't drink coffee. (long story)

nogoodname · 12-16-2008, 05:37 PM

^^ and the end of the story has a twist

Endgame · 12-16-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

wow, 2 Z's, one AT and one MT is the definition of disposable income...lol

Hey.... It could be 1 Porsche Cayman S or 2 Z's!! What would you choose????

18rgcelica73 · 12-16-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dutty370Z

7 AT all the waaaaayyy! I mean come on! You get ONE MORE GEAR!! Plus you can talk on the cell phone and eat a donut while driving! Should be a no brainer...

Not in California, cell phone use in a car as long as it is hand held is illegal. I am actually happy about this but everyone still does it, and still drive like crap.

frost · 12-16-2008, 08:53 PM

For some reason, it's in my DNA to believe that sport cars need to have manuals. Driving an auto sport car is like leaving the windows up on a convertible.
Driving stick in traffic does get a little old though.

SMJane_Again · 12-16-2008, 09:45 PM

Gotta go with the 6MT on this one. Heck, even the 'grocery getter' is a 5MT. Not much traffic to contend with out here in WY, and a paddle shifter AT is a little too video game for me. That being said, the 7AT is probably going to be metranome consistent on the track. Comes down to purity vs max efficiency. I'll take purity every day.

S.

Dizzy321 · 12-18-2008, 12:25 AM

6MT

although paddle shifters are very tempting

18rgcelica73 · 12-18-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

For some reason, it's in my DNA to believe that sport cars need to have manuals. Driving an auto sport car is like leaving the windows up on a convertible.
Driving stick in traffic does get a little old though.

At least you can have some mundane fun though. I am with you sports cars are sporty and as such should have a great sporty transmission 6mt ftmfw

TacoZ · 12-18-2008, 12:49 PM

6MT

I like to be in control.

jibSTir13 · 12-18-2008, 02:37 PM

6MT here as well...

the joy i get from rowing through gears and downshifting is an important element a sports car must have...

i already have an auto i'd use for errands and lazy driving.

nogoodname · 12-18-2008, 02:39 PM

^^ but if you didnt have an auto already, would you still choose the MT???

nothix · 12-18-2008, 02:56 PM

I learned my lesson on my 5AT Z33, gotta go MT

shumby · 12-18-2008, 04:00 PM

my only issue with the AT is how much power you can give it when it comes time to turbo

smashingpimp · 12-19-2008, 11:37 AM

i currently have a VW GTI with the automatic DSG transmission. My car before that was a stick and i loved it but i got a really good deal on this current GTI. I must say, i miss having a stick, a lot. However, the DSG is not a force to be reckon with. It shifts MUCH faster than any person driving a stick can and it's a lot more aggressive. It has paddle shifters too which is no joke. I raced my friend a couple of times who also has a GTI except with a stick and i beat him everytime.
Even the Car&Driver reviews all said it, the new DSG is much faster than even any professional driver can shift.
All that being said, i miss my manual tranny and if i get a 370z, it will be in a 6mt

dutty370Z · 12-19-2008, 12:26 PM

Am I less of a man... because I prefer the 7AT...?

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12-16-2008, 09:45 PM	#51 (permalink)
SMJane_Again Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: COS, CO Posts: 137 Drives: 18 Golf R Rep Power: 16	Gotta go with the 6MT on this one. Heck, even the 'grocery getter' is a 5MT. Not much traffic to contend with out here in WY, and a paddle shifter AT is a little too video game for me. That being said, the 7AT is probably going to be metranome consistent on the track. Comes down to purity vs max efficiency. I'll take purity every day. S. __________________ ~S.M. "Don't look back. Someone might be gaining on you." -Satchel Paige

12-18-2008, 04:00 PM	#58 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	my only issue with the AT is how much power you can give it when it comes time to turbo __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#47 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ and the end of the story has a twist

12-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#50 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	For some reason, it's in my DNA to believe that sport cars need to have manuals. Driving an auto sport car is like leaving the windows up on a convertible. Driving stick in traffic does get a little old though.

12-18-2008, 12:25 AM	#52 (permalink)
Dizzy321 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 34 Posts: 3 Drives: 02 Toyota Celica GT Rep Power: 16	6MT although paddle shifters are very tempting

12-18-2008, 12:49 PM	#54 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	6MT I like to be in control.

12-18-2008, 02:37 PM	#55 (permalink)
jibSTir13 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california Posts: 17 Drives: 07 Toyota FJC Rep Power: 16	6MT here as well... the joy i get from rowing through gears and downshifting is an important element a sports car must have... i already have an auto i'd use for errands and lazy driving.

12-18-2008, 02:39 PM	#56 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ but if you didnt have an auto already, would you still choose the MT???

12-18-2008, 02:56 PM	#57 (permalink)
nothix Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 13 Drives: 89 S13 Sil80 SR Rep Power: 16	I learned my lesson on my 5AT Z33, gotta go MT

12-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#59 (permalink)
smashingpimp Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New London, Ct Age: 38 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 16	i currently have a VW GTI with the automatic DSG transmission. My car before that was a stick and i loved it but i got a really good deal on this current GTI. I must say, i miss having a stick, a lot. However, the DSG is not a force to be reckon with. It shifts MUCH faster than any person driving a stick can and it's a lot more aggressive. It has paddle shifters too which is no joke. I raced my friend a couple of times who also has a GTI except with a stick and i beat him everytime. Even the Car&Driver reviews all said it, the new DSG is much faster than even any professional driver can shift. All that being said, i miss my manual tranny and if i get a 370z, it will be in a 6mt

12-19-2008, 12:26 PM	#60 (permalink)
dutty370Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 163 Drives: VW Jetta Rep Power: 16	Am I less of a man... because I prefer the 7AT...?