Need some advice?!

ZeeBabar

Settle for an auto. Learning to drive a manual. On a brand new expensive car is not a great idea. Go with the automatic, it's excellent!

Tadpole

Learn to drive a manual with an old beater car or truck first then get the manual Z. Auto's are fine too as a choice. Up to you but you will feel pretty dumb jerking and stalling your Z for a few months before you finally figure it out and may even burn your clutch up in the process. Either way is a win for you.

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Wonka2581

OP get what you want... I have a 7AT I like it.. I do know how to drive a MT but I got the 7At so my wife can drive the car as well.... I have tought her how to drive a MT but some people are just not cut out for a MT no matter how much they try.... Do what you want and what makes you happy... its your car that all that matters... I will say the AT in this car is one of the best I personaly have ever driven.... Good luck and post pics of what you get...

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VCuomo

Just wanted to point out that, as you wrote, the Z's 7AT is excellent - if that's what the OP gets he won't be "settling" for anything.

OP - As you can see, there are some pretty strong opinions on this topic. I've driven both ATs and manuals over the last 40+ years, and I can assure you that the Z's 7AT is second to none. It's very enjoyable to drive, IMHO just as enjoyable as the 6MT (but, of course, in a different way). I've had my Z going on 6 years now and have never regretted purchasing the 7AT version.

And, again just IMHO, don't listen to these guys saying that you shouldn't get a Z as your first manual transmission car. Learning how to drive a manual Z isn't any different than learning how to drive a manual on any other passenger car. If you want a 6MT, go for it and have someone who knows how to drive a manual take you to an empty parking lot or dirt lot and show you how. It won't take long to learn, and before long you'll be driving your Z with a big grin on your face! Oh yeah, and I'd definitely recommend that you get the Sport or Sport/Touring model (for more reasons than just the SynchroRev Match feature).

Whichever transmission you choose, you'll be buying a great car and will have a lot of fun with it!

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