Questions about manual vs. automatic transmission
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Questions about manual vs. automatic transmission
I am looking into buying a used g35 coupe. I am wondering if there are any differences between the manual and automatic version when it comes to maintenance/problems. For instance with a manual vehicle I know I would have to worry about the clutch and that sort of thing. Would one be more reliable (especially buying a used version)?
Basically I am looking for a more calculated reason to choose one over the other. At this point, I am leaning towards the 6MT if only because of the fun factor. My mom has the sedan, and I do know that it has the override where you can "shift". I know neither version is wrong, just trying to gather facts (also the 6MT are much more rare in my area-Phoenix).
Another fact- I have never owned a stick vehicle before. Is there anything inherently difficult about this car as far as a manual transmission? I own a motorcycle, and there is something about feeling that power in my hands (or feet) that I really enjoy. However, I have heard that some manual cars are "harder" to drive than others, although I believe this is more based on the age.
Appreciate any feedback in advance.
Basically I am looking for a more calculated reason to choose one over the other. At this point, I am leaning towards the 6MT if only because of the fun factor. My mom has the sedan, and I do know that it has the override where you can "shift". I know neither version is wrong, just trying to gather facts (also the 6MT are much more rare in my area-Phoenix).
Another fact- I have never owned a stick vehicle before. Is there anything inherently difficult about this car as far as a manual transmission? I own a motorcycle, and there is something about feeling that power in my hands (or feet) that I really enjoy. However, I have heard that some manual cars are "harder" to drive than others, although I believe this is more based on the age.
Appreciate any feedback in advance.
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The 05/06 manual transmissions are rev-up motors, which most say are more known for their oil consumption problem. The 03mt syncros are weaker than the other years. I would research the oil consumption issue before you buy an 05-06. Automatics are typically a little less to maintain (typically)
Some say that this car has a pretty hard stick transmission to drive. I don't have any problem with mine really. Just a different feel.
It all depends on what you plan on doing with the car...
Some say that this car has a pretty hard stick transmission to drive. I don't have any problem with mine really. Just a different feel.
It all depends on what you plan on doing with the car...
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Two ways to look at it: Manual tranny, clutch goes....costs you $5-900+ to replace. Auto tranny, tranny goes....costs you $1700-2k+ to replace. I'd personally rather replace a clutch than an entire tranny. Plus, like you said, the 6mt is waaaay more fun to drive. These cars do have a wierd clutch/pedal though that might make it difficult to learn for a newbie, nothing major though. That being said, I wouldn't buy anything other than a 6mt for a G coupe.
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Two ways to look at it: Manual tranny, clutch goes....costs you $5-900+ to replace. Auto tranny, tranny goes....costs you $1700-2k+ to replace. I'd personally rather replace a clutch than an entire tranny. Plus, like you said, the 6mt is waaaay more fun to drive. These cars do have a wierd clutch/pedal though that might make it difficult to learn for a newbie, nothing major though. That being said, I wouldn't buy anything other than a 6mt for a G coupe.
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