So I'm about to get my first sports car, and I was just wondering on the Z how different the AT and MT versions are. I know the AT has slightly less horsepower, and slightly more torque than the MT. I always assumed MT's would be faster but today after I test drove the MT the dealer told me a story about 2 brothers that bout a MT and AT, and the AT beat the MT every time because it has some mode you can set to redline and the switch.... Personally I like to shift gears and use a clutch but if the AT really is just as fast I wouldnt mind it... Anyone know anything about this?

 

If ur talking about an 06, get the MT. The MT's have the new engine with a higher redline and more HP. Its much more 'sporty'.

 

Its not just about who's faster, its also about controlling your car. With the MT, you can control your rev/gears but you're limitted on the AT. Ask yourself, Whats the purpose of your Z. Is it just for sunday curises or are you planning on doing some track time? This same principle applies to when you start modding. Always determined the purpose first. Good luck.

 

6MT - no contest.

 

if you want to choose which gear you are in ...
manual...
if you like someone to make the choice for you in life...
automatic...
if you like more...
manual...
if you like less...
automatic...

 

^^nicely put.

 

Please do a search!

 

lol yeah i know
im so blatant and wise-*** sometimes i even laugh at the **** i say...

 

I would test drive both and make that decision...

I have 5at and it's a compromise... I wish it was practical to get 6mt but for me it's not this being a daily driver.

Ask yourself why you're buying the car... are you going to race anybody? Is it for your own pleasure? Or just for the looks...

If it's for your own pleasure then get the model that will make you happy and ignore other people's opinions....

Would I trade in my 5at today...... no way...

Will I buy a 6mt in the future, definitely when I can afford 2 cars for myself...

 

when i first drove a z it was auto, i brought it back after test drive. i was really surprised on what a turd it was? they located a 6mt for me same day i drove it, that's all it took. i was signing papers when i got back. imo manual all the way.

 

Checkout this excellent thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-off-topic/167928-does-an-automatic-have-a-disadvantage-in-dragracing.html

 

 

manual for the win

 

perfomance about the same
if ur young and like to driving get manual
I have been driving manual for 7years and I am getting tired to drivng
so I bought auto Z

 

The day I'm too old and decrepit to operate a manual transmission, someone shoot me please.

 

yes manual definely win
but let's meet u and me
let see who can get win

 

its a SPORTS car.... get a MANUAL!! if i wanted to drive an automatic i would get an accord =) would you get a porsche in an automatic? i wouldnt, id shoot myself in the foot before i do that

 

wow it really shows that people on this board are getting more and more mature.............


















but just in case...in before the lock.

 

 

hey z is not a sport car it's a sport coupe like g35
go to dealer and check the invoice and what it said
of course porsche=manual all the way