glenskates1 Member 20 Member For: 13y 1m 13d Posted 22/01/12 03:47 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 03:47 AM Hey guys! im after experiences, advice and possibly factsIm very close to selling my Silvia S14 and am now looking into the exact XR6T that I'd likeMy silvia had an auto, then I converted it to manual, to tell the truth, I liked both, but the manual felt a bit more racey which I liked. I also have a husky as a puppy and, well, she would have a better life if she had a back of a ute to travel in. but, if a ute is much slower or worse off than a sedan, well, its a factorim after a BF unless a BA 6 manual as I've taken a lot of advice from people. and I would only get a 6 speed after hearing much advice. im not to sure if the quickshift in the ZF box is a gimmick or a really helpful feature, but im sure you guys could tell me Any help and advice would be soo muchly appreciated.Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impellor Member 835 Member For: 14y 5m 6d Gender: Not Telling Posted 22/01/12 03:52 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 03:52 AM Interested to know what advice you have been given, Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 7m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 22/01/12 03:56 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 03:56 AM They are both good boxes, it all boils down to if you want a manual buy a manual. All you get here is other peoples preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 22/01/12 03:58 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 03:58 AM The zf is ok I guess, but the manual sh*ts all over it for fun factor and keeping you entertaine. The zf will get boring, a manual is fun every drive. Utes + manual, stock was quicker than zf sedan and Utes from lights and rolling, on the street not strip. Well mine was anyway, bf2 vs bf2 as well. Utes + manual with power also means harder to get traction. You can make them a quick car, but with big power the zf will go quicker. Easier to feather your throttle and not shunting the driveline every shift at WOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 11m 16d Posted 22/01/12 04:08 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 04:08 AM Theres alot of threads already on auto vs manual, and problems each of them have. Read up on those, take the info on board and then test drive both, its really a personal thing.As for sedan or ute, that's really up to you as they both have completely different purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBXRT Banned 643 Member For: 14y 1m 3d Gender: Male Posted 22/01/12 04:11 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 04:11 AM (edited) The zf is ok I guess, but the manual sh*ts all over it for fun factor and keeping you entertaine. The zf will get boring, a manual is fun every drive.Utes + manual, stock was quicker than zf sedan and Utes from lights and rolling, on the street not strip. Well mine was anyway, bf2 vs bf2 as well.Utes + manual with power also means harder to get traction. You can make them a quick car, but with big power the zf will go quicker. Easier to feather your throttle and not shunting the driveline every shift at WOT..LOL, this hoary old argument.........I agree the manual is more entertaining, but its a rubbish box. If you want a decent and fast manual shift then dont buy a Falcon.Each to their own I guess. If a daily car driving on mostly traffic id pick ZF, if more a "fun" car/modified etc to just enjoy, then manual definately. Edited 22/01/12 04:12 AM by CBXRT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenskates1 Member 20 Member For: 13y 1m 13d Posted 22/01/12 07:08 AM Author Share Posted 22/01/12 07:08 AM will a ZF lose traction with stockish power, maybe stock with boost and tune? that could keep me entertained along with the quick shift, if not, may have to go manual, which is the reason I converted my silvia from auto to manual, no power and couldnt do anything fun with it. But if sedan vs ute just comes down to preference, then I'll probably go a ute, probably less weight on the driveline too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazzo Donating Members 11,132 Member For: 14y 2m 4d Gender: Male Posted 22/01/12 07:12 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 07:12 AM Just like Henz said, if doing strip work then the ZF if doing strip work just in a blue moon and want fun factor then the manual. Do you do alot of stop start driving? I had a ZF and now a Manual and never look back now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spool Member 28 Member For: 21y 3m 18d Posted 22/01/12 07:38 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 07:38 AM I also have been having a massive dilema when it comes to manual vs atuo, and have done a lot of research of peoples opinions on the matter, and the bottom line is that the auto makes for better car, better performance, smoother, easier to drive, its basically better in everyway, except one which is FUN and pleasure to drive. So it depends how much you value that. I personally do a lot because its the main reason I want a car like this, so after being convinced of wanting an auto now I am set on a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Member 733 Member For: 13y 11m 8d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 22/01/12 07:39 AM Share Posted 22/01/12 07:39 AM (edited) The ZF will lose traction on a corner easy but stock in a straight line it doesn't really, although with minor mods (intercooler, injectors, cat and tune) it will lose traction in a straight line up to third and manual mode is pretty good.As far as autos go they are pretty good but if you want a manual get one Why don't you go and test drive them both.... Edited 22/01/12 07:46 AM by riptide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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