2 Dave079: Hmm.. I will reconsider Dave, thanks for all your opinions, oh and the smart comments Going to check out the car again anyway to finalize my decision.

 

If you are going to go sports car and not make drag racing your life, I'd seriously consider selling your TL to someone else and shopping for a manual Z.

 

I wanted a TL with an automatic, but I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle the power. Thanks to the OP, now I know better, glad I went with the Z, the TL would be too much for me.

 

DO NOT TRADE!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP THE TL! Maybe if the Z was a manual.

 

fixed

 

OP..bashing the RSX by sarcastically saying it is fast is VERY common on this site...welcome to the forums.

i can't picture being pulled on by a TL(my ideal car for a DD btw)..anyone speaketh the truth on this matter?

 

get the z in manual

 

I would definitely say either keep your car or get a manual Z (in the 07-08 model year if possible). Buying an auto 2003 Z is just not going to make you very happy if you're concerned with having a fast car (unless you plan on adding a turbo or S/C and/or some decents mods). As it is now you have a reasonably quick car that can hold more than just two people, I've always liked the TL's.

 

keep the TL. Auto Z are slow, you will regret it

 

Last year, i raced my neighbor with a vert auto when i first bought mine stock. man he got pwned so bad

 

Like said before, I think you should keep the TL for now. I would check around, start saving and get into an HR manual when you have the $$$.

G/L OP

 

Do these Auto Z guys even put it in "manual mode"??

 

Does it matter? It isn't like shifting an auto gives you your "dude card" back.

 

Chill man... why so defensive??

I was asking in regards to the mentioned auto Z's barely edging out an Acura TL.

 

My bad, forgot to add the "smiley" at the end. It was a joke.

 

No worries man...
I guess we've been conditioned on these forums to jump at each other's throats when there is any semblance of a MT vs. AT debate.

 

Thanks for your inputs guys. I have made my decision and am going to go for a manual Z. I am not only looking for looks but speed also. I am sure that the manual Z will be as fast or most likely faster than my current TL.

Haha and to Zephyr the auto Z has the manual mode, but is* NOTHING compared to the actual stick. Its just like my TL, the manual mode in autos just don't cut it.

Yea and I thought you guys were being serious for a second there about the Rsx...

Well I am off to finding better deals on manuals W/O salvage titles. Going to be hard to find but Im sure it's going to be worth it.

 

Yea I really don't plan on going F/I with the Z, hence the reason I am finding a manual

And thanks for being unbiased with your opinions and being honest guys.

Good Forum

 

Since you made a decision, good luck Kurby.

In all seriousness, you'll definitely enjoy a manual 350z. One of my best friends owns the same year ACURA TL as your's and I've driven it on a handful of occassions (mostly as designated driver). I've also had the oppurtunity to flog one around a closed AutoX-like track as well.

I have to say that model TL it's one of the best FWD cars out there. The smooth reving responsive motor was nice and steering was fluid. However, it doesn't quite match the fun of a shifting a tail-happy, rigid, no-roll, low to the ground two-seater sportscar.

Even if the TL's speed is comparable in a straighline, you'll forget all about it once you've carved any twistys in a Z. The only thing you'll probably miss is the long distance comfort of the TL. The Acura was an extremely easy and practical car to drive.

 

What are you guys talking about a auto 350z is slow. U do realize that the gear ratio is different than in the manual and auto. Put the same gear ratio in the auto and it will pull the same times. I hope you guys arent' serious.