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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 03:51 AM
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Hey guys,
I have been member for my350z since i bought my first Z in 06. I first bought a 05 Daytona Blue 6spd. I loved it but the standard shift wasnt fun for me with the amount of driving i do. So, I was on the search for a Automatic! I recently found a 08 350hr automatic in my town with 47k miles. So, needless to say! I am a new owner of a 2008 Silver 350z. It feels good to be back
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 04:13 AM
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Congratulations! I did the opposite of you, automatic to manual
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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Welcome back!
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Welcome to the site

AT in Z is not bad because of the slapstick, do u like it?
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Congrats! I recently purchased a 07 Auto HR with 49k miles. I wanted manual. I couldn't find one for this low price and low miles.
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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i test drove a few in automatic, couldn't do it - car feels completely diffrent in auto.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Congrats. I'm on my 3rd one (all manual) and I loved them all. Enjoy!
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 350zsunshinefl
i test drove a few in automatic, couldn't do it - car feels completely diffrent in auto.
^^^This although the autos in the 06-08 Z is better b/c of the rev-matching downshift feature
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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It goes without saying,there is always gonna be a debate on MT vs AT.
Realistically,we all have different lifestyles.If you live in a stop&go urban
area,a AT may make sense.Today's mobile lifestyle for somebody's
business,it makes sense.It is unfortunate that there are MT guys that
just think its stupid to own a AT.Some of us are able to have several vehicles
in our garages.One may be a MT to have fun with.In addition,a tune can
crisp up the shifts on a AT.
I see the MT option in cars getting mighty slim in the coming years.Systems
will be able to get max performance.Much better than a human touch with
greater fuel efficiency.I've had the opportunity to drive a McClaren P1
Drive one,you'll see what I mean.
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JCITY
It goes without saying,there is always gonna be a debate on MT vs AT.
Realistically,we all have different lifestyles.If you live in a stop&go urban
area,a AT may make sense.Today's mobile lifestyle for somebody's
business,it makes sense.It is unfortunate that there are MT guys that
just think its stupid to own a AT.Some of us are able to have several vehicles
in our garages.One may be a MT to have fun with.In addition,a tune can
crisp up the shifts on a AT.
I see the MT option in cars getting mighty slim in the coming years.Systems
will be able to get max performance.Much better than a human touch with
greater fuel efficiency.I've had the opportunity to drive a McClaren P1
Drive one,you'll see what I mean.
I totally agree with your intent here.

All the newer ferraris porsche lambo and other cars are no longer MT.

Some people have more than 1 car and they may not want MT in all cars.

To say that MT is only the way to go sounds kind of lame especially when new cars are not MT anymore.
The AT on my 07 hr is pretty good. Its very responsive, some people are surprised that its AT as you can change the gear up or down at your choice.

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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Z-Crazy
I totally agree with your intent here.

All the newer ferraris porsche lambo and other cars are no longer MT.

Some people have more than 1 car and they may not want MT in all cars.

To say that MT is only the way to go sounds kind of lame especially when new cars are not MT anymore.
The AT on my 07 hr is pretty good. Its very responsive, some people are surprised that its AT as you can change the gear up or down at your choice.
You're not grouping cars with a dual clutch sequential gearbox in with cars that have an actual AT are you?
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