2015 nismo tech in auto is the path I'm going with
 

1st, I'm NEW driver to manual, i don't have a car i can practice manual in except the 2 times i drove manual and i wasn't comfortable at all., my dad is saying not to waste money on a beater manual, and a lot of people told me to get stick and a lot of people told me to get auto, guys it comes down to this. if I'm paying close to 50k for a car, i want a car I'm comfortable with, idc what anyone says at the end of the day im driving the car the way i like it. i don't want a manual nismo tech and then second thinking i should've got a auto. i LOVED my 13 z auto. so I'm planning on getting the 2015 nismo tech in 7 speed auto. can't wait. i want a car that ill be happy with.

You'd be comfortable with the manual inside of two weeks.

idk i just feel like i won't, the amount of love i had for my 13 Z auto was insane. i loved cursing in it. i don't want the headache of burning up the clutch or gears or constantly switching gears cause I'm new to manual and i have no car to practice on, getting a beater won't happen.

There's no need to get a beater. You won't kill the clutch or break anything. It would be second nature in a month. There's lots of reasons to get the auto, but yours isn't one.

i got the hang of first gear, but I'm second thinking lol. i know i won't burn the clutch, but is learning stick on a Z for a first time manual driver hard ?

If you have any desire to get the 6MT and are really that worried about it see if they offer classes around you. I know there is a few people who do it in SoCal and they supply the car.

im in full desire for MT, i live in long island, ny, I'm googling to see if their are any classes

These clutches on the 370's are a little finicky to say the least. Don't let that deter you from your decision though. I have a manual and love it! Like chuck said,you should be able to pick it up in a couple of weeks. There's a spring on the clutch peddle itself that you can remove that will make it a little easier as well.

People here make driving a mt z sound so much worse than it is. Once you get the hang of it you'll love it. It's nothing to worry about or a reason not to buy the mt if that's really what you want. Also, if you have big power plans later the auto paints you into a corner.

i saw a website, they are offering manual car lessons here on long island in queens, its 90 dollars for 90 minutes of training.

What a perfect response! Repped. I'd only get that new sexy Nismo in manual, with some new rims. Those rims on new Zed. LoL.

F U. Don't be jealous I got the easier faster car...

I'm going to be educating the wife on manual in our Z

Auto = no option or little option that won't cost an arm or leg if you want more power.

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Hey man,just giving him a heads up on this clutch,that's all. I've driven nothing but manuals,and the 370s is more of a tricky clutch than most. Definitely wouldn't have it any other way though.

Agreed, it takes a little touch. It's just not the huge PITA that a lot of people on this forum think it is.

most (but not all) NY'ers just don't have the desire to learn MT.

You sound really wishy-washy about this whole thing dude. One day you start a new thread about how you want to go with manual, then the next day you start another saying how uncomfortable you are with it and think you wanna go with the 7at. I think you should just take some time to really sit down and think about what you want. Maybe write down the pros and cons of each. Like I said before, you aren't going to be comfortable driving stick when you've only done it 2 times. It does take some practice, but you really sound like you're doubting yourself about learning it bro.

Whatever you do, don't jump into a decision you are going to regret. Really think it through whatever transmission you go with.

My wife learned manual in like a day. Man up. Jesus.:shakes head:

Yeah, a 50k mistake isn't easy to throat

You will pick it up pretty quick. If you have never owned a manual, and have the opportunity to get a manual sports car take it. I think it's more fun, a manual isn't for everyone in every situation, but I think everyone should own one at least once to understand the difference, plus with more sports cars going automatic only, the opportunity to own a new manual sports car is going to get tougher and tougher.


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Lol that's my favorite part is the more difficult to operate clutch. My wife drove it once for a short distance and hated it. That's how I knew it was perfect. She keeps asking when I will instal RJM pedal setup. I'm inclined not to. In fact I want to make it even more difficult to drive. Lol.

I hate MT. I only got it because everybody said it's cool! :ugh:

Look, Don't be a Vagina and make the same mistake I did.

since i can't practice on a manual , i found classes here that teach you manual, one on one training in their car, so ill be picking that up.

So opposite of your thread title?


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Ps- goof choice on the 6mt. Everyone should know how to drive and own at least one mt car in their life IMO.

Sounds like you are intrigued by manual, so yeah, give the classes a go and see what you think :)

Don't be browbeaten into an option that appears to coincide with the preferences or beliefs of others -- you are the one buying and driving the car.

Test drive it and go with that.

FWIW, unless you are personally determined to have a manual trans for one reason or another, I would be very surprised to discover you later regretted getting the 7AT.

It's an excellent trans, and on par with the performance of good dual clutch trans cars, both in terms of performance and feel. There is really no great reason to choose one over the other besides personal preference -- they perform equally well on the track and on the dyno, so qualia is the final issue to consider.

Good luck :tup:

EDIT: Okay, so you are taking classes?

Well, I say go for whichever one you want. Test drive both and decide once you feel ready.

Sigh.....another MT/AT thread. Manuals are more fun, especially if you're driving illegally. If you drive sanely in heavy traffic with lots of hills and a cup of coffee in one hand, maybe the auto is your way to go. Being afraid of the MT is not an argument. Like previously said, it'll come to you naturally in a week of two.

My apologies,thought it was directed more at me:tiphat:
To the op, both sides have there pros and cons. Learn to drive a manual if can,than pick which you would prefer. There's a couple of options that will make your clutch peddle feel better as well. I took the spring out of mine and is perfect. I'm stuck in a lot of stop and go traffic at times and it doesn't bother me at all.

Just learn to drive a manual. You don't have to own one, but knowing how to drive one is a skill every man must possess. Yes, I know my post would have been hilarious 30 years ago and perhaps pretentious by today's standards. But at least I can drive a manual :driving:.

When I was in college two of my friends where looking to get a "new" car, both of them never driven manual before just knew the concept. I told them if they're thinking about getting another car they should def look into getting a manual and that they will learn quickly and have lots of fun. Fast forward a bit both of them bought manual cars when they where just learning 1 or 2 drives max but now they will not get anything other than a manual car, they absolutely love manual transmission, traffic is not bad as many ppl said here, only when hills are involve it does keep you on your toes.

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When my little sister was getting her first decent car, I made my dad get it for her with a manual. 15 years later, she won't drive anything else. It put her on the path of "buying cool cars" for life.

My buddy drove my brand new 2012 off the lot and into a empty parking lot for me to learn. I couldn't get it into gear that night more that a few times so I gave up. Tried again the next couple days in my neighborhood, and now I know how to drive a manual. No regrets.

I taught my GF a few years ago. What ended up working was taking her to an empty parking lot (no parking blocks or poles) and parking the car. She then had to back up into the spot behind her, stop, and pull forward into the spot she just left over and over. Since reversing and starting off are the trickiest parts, this got her comfortable with it in a hurry.

One last thing on the subject that hasn't been mentioned yet. The $1300 you save by getting the MT will go along way towards intake and exhaust mods.

In short.. MAN UP.

or one wheel with one RE11 :tup:

I learned on a sports bike. First time ever having to shift gears manually but I learned. Once I learned how to downshift properly I felt like pro lol.

I learned in car by watching others. I haven't driven stick in years except for the times I pull one into the shop.

I wouldn't steer the guy into a $45,000 manual with no experience. My advice would have been to find an old Integra gs manual in good condition and work on it. YOU can learn in a Z in two weeks but inside a brand new car. Confidence will take a long time to build. Not everyone is gung ho and care free enough to boldly drive a manual sports car confidently in a short amount of time.

The paddles offer good fun. The auto Nismo should feel substantially faster than a regular manual Z with the new gear ratios & 18 extra horses. Enjoy.