Datsun280Z
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Auto is faster, but stick is more fun, so stick.
Are we sure the CSC issue is not fixed by this time? Of course wondering if we have to deal with it, not fun.Getting the auto this time. Didn't care for the clutch action in the 370Z; total crap compared to Porsche, Honda/Acura and Mazda. Add the CSC issue that doesn't seem to have been addressed, and it's a no-brainer for me.
That argument is way too outdated my friend. Get a short shifter and you will be just as fastAuto is faster, but stick is more fun, so stick.
For a Z car, or in general?That argument is way too outdated my friend. Get a short shifter and you will be just as fast
Not to make fun of anyone, but there was a guy over on MKV forum that brought the Zupra for that very reason.A manual of course! I would only get an auto if I had some kind of disability that would prevent me from growing my own gears.
The german (BMW/Audi) auto's are really good. I'm in same boat as you; I love love my Audi S4 8speed; Once the transmission is tuned, the shift logic, and speeds are increased, and the lag is pretty much gone (very similar to how quick the DCT is).Iāll go manual. The A90 is auto, so got that covered. The transmission used to be non-negotiable manual only, but my GTI and Supra made me realize that you can have a whole lot of fun un an auto. My first 370z was auto, the current a manual.
that said, I do enjoy rowing. Iām not going to race anyone, so that it is slower is no longer an issue.
I would at least have to test drive the automatic if Nissan put a ZF transmission into it. Might even consider it as I'm more banged up from life than I used to be. However I have only ever had manual Zs, and I have my Titan for when I want to be lazy, use adaptive cruise in traffic, and leave 19 C4 cans in my cupholders.That ZF 8 speed is legit, that's the ONLY torque converter automatic I would ever consider owning in a sports car.
Actually driving The Zupra made me a believer, it's truly as snappy as an actual DCT.