your teacher sucks... youre lazy and dont waste a z

 

Do some reading on how a clutch works to try to understand the fundamentals. Once you get a basic understanding how a clutch works it seems to be easier to operate.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch.htm

The Z was the first manual car Ive owned, but I had driven a few manuals in the past (although not extensively). Having owned it now for 9 months, I dont regret my decision one bit.

Other things to consider are: How long is your commute? Is there extensive traffic? Do you have a beater car? Whether you know how to drive a manual or not, it doesnt change the fact that it sucks if you have to drive it in heavy traffic on a regular basis.

 

Famous last words! There is nothing wrong with auto but don't fool yourself and think that it is the same as a 6MT just because the car is a 6 cylinder.

You may need a Torque conerter in order to maximize any mods you might want to make. You won't be able to control you're launch the same which is just about everything in a street race.

I learned on my bro's Wrangler by just taking it out at 15 yrs old and driving it for hours. Really try and I bet you anything you will get it in one day or less.

Also why are you waiting 3 months for a Z anyway?
Special order?
There are a lot of Zs just sitting around on lots across the US. They need a home!

 

whats the deal. Everyone can drive a stick. You are probably just to nervous. Relax and have some fun. Dont get the auto.

 

hahahahaa are you kidding? 4 weeks and you still stall out?!?! Thats sad

 

There's no doubt in my mind you can learn to use a manual transmission. The real question -- which you seem to have already answered -- is will you enjoy driving one? What I hear is no. It's a matter of personal opinion. Enjoy the Z, man, when it comes in!

 

Maybe he wants an '05? Smart move, IMHO.

 

My decision is final. I'll get the auto.

so why are you even posting this on a forum full of sportscar enthusiasts?

hehe you should sell your Z and keep rolling the altima..

i cant believe you're actually giving up. it aint over until you blow your motor and toast your clutch man.

 

Ahh, because it's a 350Z forum, not a manual only forum. My money, my choice. Even if I get the manual down, I would not enjoy the constant shifting in traffic. It's all good!

 

That's all that matters. Don't let these chumps act like they're better than you just because they have a manual. You chose an automatic, and you're getting an awesome car regardless.

 

When its your money, its your choice; enjoy the auto Zzzzzz!

 

You've got a while before your car comes, so just stick it out. Once you get the hang of it, you'll thank yourself and everyone on this board! There's no way I'd go back to an auto unless it's an SUV or a lux sedan. Besides, you never know when you might have to drive a stick, for emergencies, etc.

 

I agree. I learned to drive in a 1948 Chevy truck, so stick is a natural to me, and under the right conditions it is a lot of fun. But I've owned a lot of automatic transmission cars in the years since. The main reason is heavy stop and go traffic. My Z is a manual, but I have other cars, and don't have to drive it every day in heavy stop and go traffic. That gets old very fast.

There have been a couple of times when I wished the Z was an auto too, but only a couple. Mostly I've avoided traffic jams with it, and stick is a real kick when you've got some road in front of you. You can shift the auto manually, but it is not the same.

 

Don't be so rough on cehome. There are some people out there that just will never get the hand/foot coordination needed to drive a standard.

Hell, there are people out there who can't ride a bike so it should be no surprise there are a few who can't use a std.

 

Really, there some people out there driving automatic cars that shouldn't be driving at all.

 

Don't you mean there are some who cant ride a bike and chew gum at the same time??

 

No, I mean there are some people (adults) who can't even ride a bicycle 20' without falling off.

 

Dude don't do it. I drive in NYC traffic all the time in my 6psd and would not trade it for anything in the world. I don't even mind all the shifting while in traffic anymore.

As a matter of fact I learned to drive stick in MY Z. My friend spend about two hours with me in an empty parking lot and after a couple of days of practicing, I got the hang of it. The only tough part was accelerating from a stop on a hill. I really wish I would have been on this forum back then and followed the advice of using the parking brake. It would've saved me from an embarassing moment with a cab (rolled back into his bumper).

Be patient and practice. It is definitely worth it. I will probably never drive automatic again.

 

Where in NJ are you? It took me 2 days to get it down perfect.

 

Elizabeth, NJ. Why?