if you have an auto do you regret not getting a 6mt or vice versa
04-09-2009, 02:10 PM
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04-09-2009, 11:49 PM
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No regrets going with the auto. I had driven a stick for the last 20 years (Shelby Charger GLH-S, Eagle Talon TSI and Subaru WRX) but was tired of driving one in stop and go traffic.
I still enjoy driving a stick and would buy another one, but it wouldn't be my daily driver.
I still enjoy driving a stick and would buy another one, but it wouldn't be my daily driver.
04-10-2009, 12:01 AM
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I got a mt and love it. Its about 30 min drive to school with traffic most of the time and I drive from SD to LA almost every weekend which is about 2 hours. I get stuck in HORRIBLE traffic sometimes but no regrets at all. I feel like I never want to buy another auto again, but thats maybe because iv only been driving stick for a couple years. I love having full control over the car and dropping gears is just too much fun 
04-10-2009, 12:56 AM
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Anyways I have the 6mt and love it.
04-10-2009, 08:47 AM
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Actually they PROBABLY will come out with a manual awd version for next year or sometime soon. It was like this with the g35. It was g35 then x now xs. The first came with sport the seocnd year we got the x and only thing missing is xs and now everything is so variable that it wouldnt really ccost them much to provide xs in manual.
The statistics will show you that roughly 60% of all G-coupes sold are automatic transmissions. Of that 40% with manual transmissions, more than 80% are sold by warmer climate dealerships. So roughly 8% of all G coupes that roll out of the factory are 6MT's heading to cold climate areas. Assuming half of those cars are being bought by "enthusiasts" who prefer RWD anyway, Infiniti has to estimate that less than 4% of all G coupes sold in the U.S. would be AWD 6MT models...
In 2008, Infiniti sold 19,212 G coupes. Using my estimates, they would sell roughly 768 6MT AWD coupes if they offered it. Audi and BMW both sold just shy of 100,000 A4's and 3-series in 2008, respectively. They are no longer a niche market, but high-volume car makers capable of selling tens of thousands of AWD coupes and sport sedans. The G coupe is still a niche car, statistically speaking. Infiniti would lose boatloads of money if they made a $50K car specifically aimed at 800 buyers. Only GM can get away with that kind of business model.
AT is for grown up man using for daily drive, 6MT is for the people who wanna show how faster they are, most likely are youngsters.
04-10-2009, 05:39 PM
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I would move out of LA before going AUTO!
04-10-2009, 05:40 PM
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04-10-2009, 06:06 PM
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Hey, your not that far away, Im in Philly. How serious are you on trading? What options does your car have? Can I get some picts and specs, send it to my email, Madbusy168@yahoo.com. thanks Buddiee.