I can't really speak for the g35 but I would get the 6MT. I have 99 z3 coupe 5 speed and love shifting thru the gears on the freeway and on the street. It puts me more in control of the car. If I get a g35 coupe then I will get the 6MT if I get the sedan then I will get the 5AT.

 

How is it a drivers race if an AT driver just pushed down on a pedal? Remember driving is not stop lighting racing. I have mentioned before you can teach any idiot to drive an auto equipped car (A great example of this are the soccer loving, cell phone talking moms in their SUVs). Throw the average American in a 298hp Manual car and they couldnt get it out of the parking lot. Shifting well takes talent and so does knowing what gear to be in what situation. Please dont kid yourself.

 

Well, it's not like I don't know how to drive a manual guys . I've been doing that for 10 years now. And the Track model 350Z only comes in a manual, so that answers whether or not I can actually drive a 6MT.

I was just wondering who had regrets with either decision on 6MT vs 5AT? Or who had problems with their 6MT? So far none.

Thanks for all your input so far.

 

Okay . . . I definitely have no regrets on getting the MT.

 

depends on the traffic..if you live in so cali...get 5at..but then again i live in so cali and i have a 6mt...

 

Stock for stock, there is hardly a difference in a race. There is just more to worry about. like i said its not worth getting a stick unless you have a whole lot of power. if its not 400HP no need for the stick get the auto.

 

Hmmm ok. So you take ONE skilled driver and put him on a road course. Same amount of laps in a MT and then AT equipped car I guarentee he will turn better times in the MT car. Dropping 2 gears on your pretend manual (manumatic) will take much much longer than a manual shift. So while you wait for the power to come on the MT car will have already left. I am not talking about mindless stop light poseur racing. I am talking about REAL racing.

Now with the advancement of SMG or DSG type gearboxes a clutch pedal may soon become extinct. However, the AT in the G35 coupe/sedan is worlds away from gearboxes like that.

 

AT or MT is a matter of driving preference and style. MT's look cooler IMHO. However, I am not sure that the 6MT has trany problems. As far as I know, MT's are more reliable than At's and cost less to repair when there is a problem.

Are you more concerned about clutch burning at start out in steep hills or from improper down shifting?

 

If your wife or girlfriend (or both) cannot drive stick, you have your answer. They will never "have to" borrow your car! By the way, mine is a six speed manual and I wear a dress and a jock strap! Great combo.

 

hey, i was in the same situation as you were...i went with the 6mt and no regrets! if you want some more opinions (alot), check out the thread that i posted before regrads to if anyone regrets getting the 6mt.

either or, they are both nice!

https://g35driver.com/forums/buying-selling-leasing-discussion/65283-anyone-regret-getting-6mt.html

 

I got the 03 5AT first ... even though its a slushbox its pretty damn good, you can definatelly have fun with it. I almost never drove in the full auto mode though, even in traffic I was always in the manual mode. As I drove it more and more I wanted the manual though, so 2 months ago I switched to the 6 speed. I would say if you really enjoy driving you will be more happy with the 6MT. Also in comparison as I have driven both the 6MT definatelly pulls harder than the 03 AT I had ... there is no question about it. Those people saying its a drivers race are dreaming ... stock for stock the MT is faster period. So the only "driver" in "drivers race" is the skill of the MT driver ... anybody can floor an auto. Also if you go with the MT and get 05-06 model you will get the "REVUP" 298HP motor which has stronger internals and responds better to mods, so I have read on here.

my 2 cents.

 

Well, one of the main reasons I'm thinking 5AT at this time is because of the clutch problems I've had on my own 350Z in the past. And under the assumption that I believe it's the exact same 6MT transmission, I don't want to have the same problem all over again...just with a different car.

I test drove an 04 5AT today, and I didn't exactly like the lag you get when you stomp on it...waiting for the tranny to downshift. I'm not used to that, but then again...I don't get on my car hard very often.

I might be putting a deposit down on Monday, so I need to make up my mind quick.

I could always think of it this way, the 6MT will cost me $828 less. I plan on having the sport-tuned suspension package no matter which way I go.

A lot of 350Z owners have had their 6MT transmissions replaced under warranty, but no one on here with a 6MT G35 has?

 

I hate to double-post , but I wanted to show you guys what I'd be giving up for the G35.

 

Hey, that is a beautiful Z, which you have there.

 

It just depends on personal preferences... Do you enjoy having more control over your car? Do you love rowing gears yourself and doing heel-and-toe shifting? I do, and that's why I chose 6MT. If you like being less annoyed in traffic, and don't wanna work your left leg, then go for 5AT. Otherwise, go with 6MT. I have never regretted choosing 6MT ever since I got it... in fact, I'm kicking myself for not choosing cars with MT before as this is only my second MT car. It's just so much more fun... I'm bored to death if I drive a AT car these days, as it just feels so awkward to rest my left leg and right arm.

BTW, my car currently has 31xxx miles and I have no tranny problems at all. I drive hard and always do heel-and-toe shifting even when I'm just going to get groceries... it's just second nature for me now. Anyway, if there ARE any problems, I bet it's been fixed over time as 06 is the 4th model year for G and Z now.