Originally Posted by 35oZephyR

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.

Originally Posted by marques1

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.

Originally Posted by black06z

I wish I went with the 04+ TL before I got the Z. Honestly, I would advise you not to rush in to buy a Z.

Originally Posted by marques1

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.

Originally Posted by illjim69

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.

Originally Posted by Steve Iorizzo

What power?? are you kidding me, it's a 200 and something horsepower car that weighs close or more than 4,000 lbs. lol