Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Quote, originally posted by mcheddadi »

Duh! get the manual and thank me later It's faster, lighter, more responsive and it costs less.

I see you from Canada. Have you checked Infiniti's website?

It says the auto is cheaper. I believe it was same with the g35 last year.

http://infiniti.ca/en/configur...cle=H

To the OP

Between the Auto and the m/t is about .02 seconds. If you shift perfectly.

You have to try both and see how you like them. I used to own M/T for almost 20 years. I love M/T and hate it too. I love shifting but I hate driving it in the big traffic. I drive mine in 70% city. So I went with A/T. I drive mine in tiptronic manual mode( I know it is not the same) most of the time but when I hit traffic just trow it in D.

Some people have hard time to shift in the g35 even if you are experienced.

Zozo

Quote, originally posted by mcheddadi »

Duh! get the manual and thank me later It's faster, lighter, more responsive and it costs less.

Telcoman

2006 G35 6 Speed Manual Premium Package A Factory Sirius Radio 59.8k miles, original brakes. No mods required, I love her the way she came. Mod money goes to 401K. Regular 87 Octane, all the time. Last fillup 23.43 MPG

I've always owned a stick. For 30 years now!! However, since I've been married, almost 20 years, we've also had an auto. Love having both!!
With all of the distractions now, cell phone, pager, stereos, big gulps....you might want to think about an auto.
Are you easily distracted by these things??
Also, think about what kind of traffic you are going to be in the most on a daily basis.

Finally, you need to take both on some extended test drives.
The dealers I deal with will let me sign a paper and take the car out for several hours. This is what you need to do!!

PLUS, the big plus. If you read here long enough, you'll see that the 6MT owners beat their car much harder than the 5AT owners. If you want a reliable used car, get a 5AT.

Final decision maker was my wife who won't drive a stick (or should I say "manual transmission" ).

But you see what I decided on.

for AT, it's great with grounding kit IMHO

04 G35 AT Sedan
20" Stern ST 1 Black w/ Limo tint / spoiler / clear signals
Fujita F5 Comp Intake / Greddy EVO II Catback
NRG Grounding Wire kit / engine damper kit
Nismo valve stem caps / oil cap / rad cap
MTX 1000w / Premier 10" 1500w / Bassworx ported

I forgot to tell you how good the wheels look. Nice touch.

Everytime i get in mine i love it!

DJ

"Take one Toyota Prius. Remove badges. Add G badges. Presto, instant fuel mileage." ~audtatous

Black 2006 G35 Sedan 6MT w/ Aero Package - Shark Fin - 19 inch Rims off the Coupe - K&N; intake - Coupe Mid Pipe - Black Side Markers - 7000k Angel Eyes

The 6MT is fun to drive if you know what you are doing. Yes, traffic sucks with the 6 MT. As far as acceleration is concerned, I once met a AT on an open highway and he couldn't keep up with me in 4 th gear. Of course I had some mods on my 6MT. But, I think an AT with ground gears maybe more responsive than a 6MT--I dunno.

I would actually agree with you if it was from a dead stop at a traffic light ( I once experienced a blinding response from an AT). The Sedans are lighter and so should respond faster. But when both cars are rolling at speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour, even without a supercharger, a lightly moded 6MT may eat an AT for lunch. What do you think?

however, my next car will probably be a manual unless it comes with auto paddle shifters.

I stick it in her ATM.

My wife says that I'm cheating in my G because her celica requires actual skill to drive (5MT with a very light flywheel and a touchy pressure plate).

I drove my G for work for 5 months. That meant 250-300 miles of city traffic each weekend and it wasn't horrible.

The only think that drives me nuts is that you can't down shift into 1st while rolling unless you rev the engine. And if you're RPMs are too low, the car will vibrate at you like you're raping it.

Welcome to NICO!

What are you running? Exhaust Poll -- Brake Setup Poll -- Clutch/Flywheel Poll -- Plenum/Spacer/Intake Manifold -- Intake

If you ever get the manual, don't let the demons of the G-35 Coupe 6MT possess you as it has possessed me. Wear your cross, and say your Rosary with all your might. That's how exciting the car is. I never asked for this level of excitement, but it is there. I am a different animal once I sit in the car. I may yet need to be exorcised of my G-35 coupe demons.

Modified by Jacko3 at 3:41 PM 5/28/2008

I am with you 100% on that one!

What are you running? Exhaust Poll -- Brake Setup Poll -- Clutch/Flywheel Poll -- Plenum/Spacer/Intake Manifold -- Intake

It all comes down to your preference and your commute.

"To a man with a hammer everything looks like a nail." -Mark Twain

Quote, originally posted by joe603 »

I had an AUTO late-model firebird V8 for years...it was time to go back to a manual. I'm glad I did in the G It all comes down to your preference and your commute.

I would go for one of those SGM or SMG or whatever they call it??? That clutchless manual thingy. If Skyline comes out with that, I'd tade mine in right now.

"To a man with a hammer everything looks like a nail." -Mark Twain

Quote, originally posted by Sentientbydesign »

The only think that drives me nuts is that you can't down shift into 1st while rolling unless you rev the engine. And if you're RPMs are too low, the car will vibrate at you like you're raping it. Welcome to NICO!

Sentient

I can downshift into first at 20 MPH with no problem and without reving the engine. I can roll to a traffic light without touching the brakes. I frequently make my 50 mile commute without the use of the brakes until I reach the parking lot at work. Been driving sticks for over 40 years

Telcoman

2006 G35 6 Speed Manual Premium Package A Factory Sirius Radio 59.8k miles, original brakes. No mods required, I love her the way she came. Mod money goes to 401K. Regular 87 Octane, all the time. Last fillup 23.43 MPG

Nice, I drove a Brembo 6mt 04 coupe last night!!! I was thinking of trading mine in...

But I'm still on the fence... I think, I would smoke that car if he lined up to me at the track... My feelings towards the 6mt has diminished, with the grounding kit, intake and exhaust, I think I'd beat him to 110mph, anyway, just a thought.

I did notice an incredible difference in exhaust note, without the extra resonators etc.... oh, and if it wasn't 27k, I'd probably have already bought it, but I don't want to lose too much, know what I mean?

just my 2cents...

04 G35 AT Sedan
20" Stern ST 1 Black w/ Limo tint / spoiler / clear signals
Fujita F5 Comp Intake / Greddy EVO II Catback
NRG Grounding Wire kit / engine damper kit
Nismo valve stem caps / oil cap / rad cap
MTX 1000w / Premier 10" 1500w / Bassworx ported

The gate on my G and my wife's celica stay closed when trying to shift into first at anything over 5mph. I might have to contact the dealer about this.

I'll start a new thread too.

Thanks Telco.

What are you running? Exhaust Poll -- Brake Setup Poll -- Clutch/Flywheel Poll -- Plenum/Spacer/Intake Manifold -- Intake