Is an Automatic really that bad?
Originally Posted by karmstro
Sorry there hasn’t been a good auto vs manual debate in awhile, I was just trying to get a rise out of you auto’s, always a sensitive bunch.
To the initial question, I have always enjoyed a manual, I just don’t feel like I am in complete control without my stick. However, you know the guy and that’s an extremely good deal for a car with so little mileage. +1 to the guy before me, get whatever you like and tell everyone else to kiss it!! The auto just isn’t my thing.
PS, Don't think you will find a deal like that elseware.
PS, find out if he has had problems with tire feathering.
To the initial question, I have always enjoyed a manual, I just don’t feel like I am in complete control without my stick. However, you know the guy and that’s an extremely good deal for a car with so little mileage. +1 to the guy before me, get whatever you like and tell everyone else to kiss it!! The auto just isn’t my thing.
PS, Don't think you will find a deal like that elseware.
PS, find out if he has had problems with tire feathering.
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From: md/dc/nova Lets go VT!!!
I am not trying to offend anyone this time. But, don’t you think that by getting an auto you take a little of the sports out of a sports car? Having gear on demand for me is a huge deal!!
Most of you talk about how it really helps in a straight line (1/4 mile). Doesn’t it get a little boring just holding the wheels and mashing the gas??
Again it’s a great deal, but I just couldn’t do it!!
Most of you talk about how it really helps in a straight line (1/4 mile). Doesn’t it get a little boring just holding the wheels and mashing the gas??
Again it’s a great deal, but I just couldn’t do it!!
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Originally Posted by karmstro
I am not trying to offend anyone this time. But, don’t you think that by getting an auto you take a little of the sports out of a sports car? Having gear on demand for me is a huge deal!!
Most of you talk about how it really helps in a straight line (1/4 mile). Doesn’t it get a little boring just holding the wheels and mashing the gas??
Again it’s a great deal, but I just couldn’t do it!!
Most of you talk about how it really helps in a straight line (1/4 mile). Doesn’t it get a little boring just holding the wheels and mashing the gas??
Again it’s a great deal, but I just couldn’t do it!!
It certainly dosent take the sport out of a sports car.... again, its about throttle control.....
Dosent it get boring to have to shift???? J/K lol!!!
To each his/her own brother!
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Originally Posted by EdgeOfSanity
there were several very long auto vs manual debates last month.
Yes, and unfortunitly, this thread looks like its going to end up the same way those did
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Here's what I do at the track with my AT G....
Hold the brakes... bring the rpm to 4K rpm and let her go.... control the throttle as I let go.... a slight chirp from the tires and thats it!
Hold the brakes... bring the rpm to 4K rpm and let her go.... control the throttle as I let go.... a slight chirp from the tires and thats it!
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It certainly dosent take the sport out of a sports car.... again, its about throttle control.....
Dosent it get boring to have to shift???? J/K lol!!!
To each his/her own brother!
Dosent it get boring to have to shift???? J/K lol!!!
To each his/her own brother!
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Originally Posted by EdgeOfSanity
the only reason nissan makes an auto for the z is because they know they'll sell more cars with it. Auto's dont belong in sports cars, end of story. Notice how they only use the 6spd z when the advertise it in their commercials.
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Originally Posted by EdgeOfSanity
if people would quit trying to convince me otherwise they wouldnt happen.
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Originally Posted by Nismo 350z
How do they try to convince you? I mean you drive a stick and I don't have a problem with that. I am not gonna say to you an auto is better or a stick is better. Like I said before, the performance difference is very minimal. You are the one who makes comments like "the guys with auto trannies get butthurt because deep down they know they're inferior and should have gotten a manual." You are the one who start these debates. I am not gonna say something like "oh he drives a stick to prove his d!ck is bigger than mine when its only 2in. long" or some **** like that.
+1
Well said!!!
I think AT's the way to go. But obviously there are 2 (or more) shcools of thought on the issue.
Since you know the seller, ask him if you can have the car for a day. Drive it. See if you like it.
If you do, jump on a GREAT deal.
Since you know the seller, ask him if you can have the car for a day. Drive it. See if you like it.
If you do, jump on a GREAT deal.
Originally Posted by Nismo 350z
Then why does the Bugatti Veryon(world's fastest sport car) come in an auto. Same thing with the Mercedes SLR.
Originally Posted by Nismo 350z
How do they try to convince you? I mean you drive a stick and I don't have a problem with that. I am not gonna say to you an auto is better or a stick is better. Like I said before, the performance difference is very minimal. You are the one who makes comments like "the guys with auto trannies get butthurt because deep down they know they're inferior and should have gotten a manual." You are the one who start these debates. I am not gonna say something like "oh he drives a stick to prove his d!ck is bigger than mine when its only 2in. long" or some **** like that.
ok, i didnt read all the post here, but i just sold my 5AT G sedan, i bought a 6MT Z... i would like to say that the gear in the 6MT is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better, they are not even comparable, my sedan was just as fast in first and second gear, but then the gears get really really long and you lose a lot...
4th gear in the sedan goes from around 100 to 147 i believe, that is just too long of a gear... it was killing my top end with nitrous also. cant wait to get my nitrous on my Z and see what it will do
just thought i would give my .02 since i just sold a 5AT and got a 6MT...
4th gear in the sedan goes from around 100 to 147 i believe, that is just too long of a gear... it was killing my top end with nitrous also. cant wait to get my nitrous on my Z and see what it will do
just thought i would give my .02 since i just sold a 5AT and got a 6MT...
Originally Posted by audiblemayhem
ok, i didnt read all the post here, but i just sold my 5AT G sedan, i bought a 6MT Z... i would like to say that the gear in the 6MT is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better, they are not even comparable, my sedan was just as fast in first and second gear, but then the gears get really really long and you lose a lot...
4th gear in the sedan goes from around 100 to 147 i believe, that is just too long of a gear... it was killing my top end with nitrous also. cant wait to get my nitrous on my Z and see what it will do
just thought i would give my .02 since i just sold a 5AT and got a 6MT...
4th gear in the sedan goes from around 100 to 147 i believe, that is just too long of a gear... it was killing my top end with nitrous also. cant wait to get my nitrous on my Z and see what it will do
just thought i would give my .02 since i just sold a 5AT and got a 6MT...
