little help on deciding
07-29-2006, 10:47 PM
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Hey I drive a acura tl atm. I plan that I will have enough money for a 2003 Z by next march. Now I know a little bit about manual like I know how to drive a manual car and all but not that great. When I get a Z what would you guys recommend? By the time ill get the z ill have enough experiance in manual anyways so I would pick from either auto or manual. Whats the difference in the car itself in a auto 2003 or a manual 2003 model, hp and such etc. Does the manual shift smoothly? Are they any extras in the car itself between a manual and a auto? What do you guys recommend on getting or what do most of you have. Thanks
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07-29-2006, 10:54 PM
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You may want to edit your age out. You will recieve nothing but flaming, I know from experience. If you can drive a manual comfortably I suggest to get one. It's a Z, not some granny car (no offense to you auto drivers). They shift real smooth although the clutch is like no other I've driven. It will take some getting used to. No real extras that I can think of, well besides an extra pedal.
07-29-2006, 11:33 PM
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Use the Search feature and spend hours of reading, this site has lots of information.
2003
Base- 6Spd only, no cruise, no LSD, no TCS, no HID, no vanity mirrors, 17" wheels
Enth- Auto or 6Spd, cruise, LSD, TCS, HID, vanity mirrors. 17" wheels
Performance, 6Spd only, all of the above + VDC + 18" wheels
Touring- 6 Spd or Auto, all of the above + Leather/Bose, 17/18" wheels
Track, 6Spd, all of the above -Leather/Bose, + Brembos and 18" Track Rays
You best bet is an Enthusiast!
2003
Base- 6Spd only, no cruise, no LSD, no TCS, no HID, no vanity mirrors, 17" wheels
Enth- Auto or 6Spd, cruise, LSD, TCS, HID, vanity mirrors. 17" wheels
Performance, 6Spd only, all of the above + VDC + 18" wheels
Touring- 6 Spd or Auto, all of the above + Leather/Bose, 17/18" wheels
Track, 6Spd, all of the above -Leather/Bose, + Brembos and 18" Track Rays
You best bet is an Enthusiast!
07-30-2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by fccs
Alright thanks from manuals ive driven before how would you say the clutch is like no other? Do you mean that in a good way or bad way..
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07-30-2006, 10:35 AM
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i don't think the Track models come with leather standard....i could be wrong though.
original 03 owner here....no clutch or tranny issue whatsoever...i actually prefer the positive notchy shifter myself.
original 03 owner here....no clutch or tranny issue whatsoever...i actually prefer the positive notchy shifter myself.
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
Get the manual if possible; it is more fun.
I don't get it when people talk negatively about clutch. Never been an issue for me. My 03 Z shifts like a swiss watch.
I don't get it when people talk negatively about clutch. Never been an issue for me. My 03 Z shifts like a swiss watch.
I wasn't talking negatively about it, just saying it's different from the clutch in most cars.
07-30-2006, 12:09 PM
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Get whatever you're more comfortable in. If the thought if sitting at a stoplight on a steep incline with someone right on your butt makes you nervous...get the Auto.
07-30-2006, 02:26 PM
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I highly suggest the manual. I drove a stick for a few years before I had the Z in an Rx7. That was TERRIBLE in traffic.
I bought the stick knowing that I would have to be shifting a million times per day in traffic, but its worth it when you are trying to have fun.
I would personally never buy a sports car with an auto. Never.
I bought the stick knowing that I would have to be shifting a million times per day in traffic, but its worth it when you are trying to have fun.
I would personally never buy a sports car with an auto. Never.
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Originally Posted by Zmazing03
I highly suggest the manual. I drove a stick for a few years before I had the Z in an Rx7. That was TERRIBLE in traffic.
I bought the stick knowing that I would have to be shifting a million times per day in traffic, but its worth it when you are trying to have fun.
I would personally never buy a sports car with an auto. Never.
I bought the stick knowing that I would have to be shifting a million times per day in traffic, but its worth it when you are trying to have fun.
I would personally never buy a sports car with an auto. Never.
07-30-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Zmazing03
I highly suggest the manual. I drove a stick for a few years before I had the Z in an Rx7. That was TERRIBLE in traffic.
I bought the stick knowing that I would have to be shifting a million times per day in traffic, but its worth it when you are trying to have fun.
I would personally never buy a sports car with an auto. Never.
I bought the stick knowing that I would have to be shifting a million times per day in traffic, but its worth it when you are trying to have fun.
I would personally never buy a sports car with an auto. Never.
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