Will you be getting 6MT or 7AT?

BanningZ · 12-16-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 18rgcelica73

People just need to learn how to drive then the 6mt will deffinitely beat out the 7at. I love the skill it takes to drive fast in a manual transmission. Automatics are too lazy for my taste.

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dutty370Z · 12-16-2008, 12:55 PM

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...

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)

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.

nogoodname · 12-16-2008, 01:18 PM

^^ the 7AT is tempting for sure.......extra gear FTW!!...lol

this transmission is aggressively geared....form what i heard from other G owners

shumby · 12-16-2008, 05:35 PM

ya kills me that the sedans are faster but I look cooler. and handel better. in the end the G is not a drag car.

nogoodname · 12-16-2008, 05:37 PM

^^ and the end of the story has a twist

Dizzy321 · 12-18-2008, 12:25 AM

6MT

although paddle shifters are very tempting

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???

jibSTir13 · 12-20-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

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

depends on the vehicle.

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

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12-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 46 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 238	ya kills me that the sedans are faster but I look cooler. and handel better. in the end the G is not a drag car. __________________ 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

12-18-2008, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 46 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 238	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, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
dutty370Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 163 Drives: VW Jetta Rep Power: 18	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...

12-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ the 7AT is tempting for sure.......extra gear FTW!!...lol this transmission is aggressively geared....form what i heard from other G owners

12-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ and the end of the story has a twist

12-18-2008, 12:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dizzy321 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 3 Drives: 02 Toyota Celica GT Rep Power: 18	6MT although paddle shifters are very tempting

12-18-2008, 12:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	6MT I like to be in control.

12-18-2008, 02:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
jibSTir13 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california Posts: 17 Drives: 07 Toyota FJC Rep Power: 18	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	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ but if you didnt have an auto already, would you still choose the MT???

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

12-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
smashingpimp Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New London, Ct Age: 40 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 18	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