I have the 5AT on a AWD. It's *quite* adequate.

I should note, that when in full auto mode, it does seem slow (almost gentle) to downshift to pass.

I usually leave it in DS or MM for throttle rocket driving... But that's just me

 

>3K at 70mph is a waste. Needs OD or 6th gear.

 

6mt, I posted Happy, but its not to say the manual is without fault (ie 2nd gear syncrho issue)

 

6MT here.. I voted "not happy", but that's because I had higher hopes for this car. I still prefer the 6MT to the automatic, so I'm not regretting the choice, but the whole drivetrain is rough compared to the last 4 manual transmission cars I've had, including a much lower-priced Miata.

To be fair, I don't think it's the transmission itself, but the engine that seems to be rough at high RPM and that transmits through the direct linkage in the stick and the clutch.

 

lol, yea, maybe it's all perspective. i came from a wrx being my last daily driver, and that thing had the worst manual tranny EVAR. so i voted happy, b/c the g 6spd is soooo much better than what the wrx had!

 

Since were talking about transmissions, Ive been looking at a g35x and I would like to know if it comes with the paddle shifters?

 

For 2007 model year, only sport models come with the paddle shifters, and all sport models are RWD. Why not get a sport instead of the AWD?

 

Good idea, But I was thinking the AWD would be a good car for the winter months... I rather have AWD safety then paddle shifters in the long run... The regular floor shifter should be fine I guess

 

Anyone with a 6mt 07 Sedan, what rpm is the engine spinning at 70 mph in 6th gear?

 

at 70mph the engines is spinning at roughly 2800 rpms. 3000 rpms at 80 mph.

 

There is a summary.

At 70mph
AT spins at 3,000 rpm
MT spins at 2,800 rpm

Put it another way

AT at 3,000 rpm goes 70mph
MT at 3,000 rpm goes 80mph

Not a lot of difference then...

 

Here are the ratios for the 07 G35 sedan.
The 6MT has a higher top gear of 0.794 vs the autos 0.839
Both use the same final drive ratio.

Auto
3.841
2.352
1.529
1.000
0.839

6MT
3.794
2.324
1.624
1.271
1.000
0.794

Final drive ratio (:1) 3.446