Hi DaveB,

it basically comes down to your preference. If you are on a tight budget and auto will save you more money, then go for AT one. If not, 6 speed is your car, not to mention better gas milage. I was going for a 6 speed for my 04 G; however, my wife does not drive a stick so I have to go back to auto. My friend who switched over from Audi A4 and bought the 6-speed G absolutely loves his G for its distinct shifting manner, much easier to shift when you get a hang of it, simply effortless.

 

I have seen the other posts Dave, Try them both. Either way, know that you are getting a great machine. I have 14K on a 2003.5 6MT Sedan and it is a fine piece of equipment. I have driven friends auto's, and they are good, just not for me. Send up some pictures when you get it.

G35/S/MT....this car rocks!

 

I love apples and coffee...both of which would be nearly impossible to drink and eat without making a mess while on the phone with a 6mt.

The 6 is great I have driven many, but the 5 is definitly underated once you learn the system...when I say learn I mean around 5K miles...not just using a loaner for a day.

 

Vids: I drive. You eat and talk on the phone. I think that's where we went astray. When I plan on turning my $35,000.00 car into a lunch counter, the auto looks good. The 6MT can be driven reasonably well with a cup of Coffee. Everything else just flies around the car, so now I do my eating at home, calling from work and driving in the car.

G35/S/MT....this car rocks!

 

Haven't you heard of the California Driver's Test?

You have to be able to drink coffee, read the paper, eat a donut, and talk on the phone while driving a stick shift during rush hour.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

as part of the driving test, i would add shave (electric) and tie your tie.

a friend i used to drive to work used to crack up as i would drive my manual car, tie my tie, shave, etc.... and all the while, make good time.

04 6mtC

 

I agree with htbomb. This is my first auto... and I know the stick would be a lot of fun when I am not stuck in traffic. However, I am glad for the auto when I am in heavy traffic on my work commute.

The auto is not bad at all and I use the manumatic all the time. The only real downside is that it will not upshift on command. The latter gets to be a pain when I want to be in 2'nd to make a fast left etc. - if the tranny is in 1'st, it can (and does) upshift in the middle of the corner - and there goes the tail swinging out. Will let you know if I find a way

 

Hmmmmm...I don't think my car upshifts when in manual unless it's already set to a higher gear, i.e. if the indicator on the dash indicates I'm in first the car won't upshift to second til a bump the stick.

HTBomb's Magical Hot Wheels

 

I owned manual-shift cars exclusively for over 25 years, and loved every minute. Then I moved to Memphis, where the bumper-to-bumper traffic is terrible. When it came time to get a new car, I chose the G35 5AT. It was either that, or my clutch pedal foot was going to have to come off! If I ever move again, I'm looking for wide-open spaces and a 6MT for sure.

'03 G35 5AT Sedan, Garnet Fire/Willow
18x8 SSR GT1/Bridgestone S03/Eibach

 

Don't forget putting your shoes and socks on. One of my best friends had an '88 Toyota Corolla 5 speed and would do this on the way to high school when running late. Not like he was good at it though...

Drew
2003 G35 Sedan 6MT / Black / Graphite / Aero