6-Speed Manual or CVT?

[CanadianCoupe]

I am fairly new to this forum, and loving it so far. I have learned a lot about our cars already and have started planning my future mods.

Out of curiosity I want to know if there are more 6MT drivers or CVT drivers on this forum. State your transmission and list your reasons (if any specific reasons).

[Infantry1327]

I have a CVT, but if they would of had one, I would of gotten the 6sp. But if you spend alot of time in traffic like me, then the cvt is good.

[mcheddadi]

6MT because that's the only way to be a man lol

[spockrock]

6MT because that's the only way to be a man lol

QFTMFT

[pcpower]

6MT because that's the only way to be a man lol

I laugh hysterically at anyone who mods their car and does not have a m/t. sorry if I just offended half this board... heh.

I'm trading my CVT vehicle ASAP for a m/t, as soon as I can afford it. no mods til then.

a more realistic point about the CVT though, if you're going to buy an automatic, buy a camry or accord or something like that... At least you can use a Remote Starter in the winter. it is much tougher and more expensive to install on a CVT.

[marlin29311]

I laugh hysterically at anyone who mods their car and does not have a m/t. sorry if I just offended half this board... heh.

What difference does it make? 19" wheels look the same on a car with a CVT or a 6spd, the ebaich drop looks the same, we all get the same HP gains from a nismo cat-back, etc...that claim makes no sense. If i put an aftermarket nav system in my car and i don't have a m/t, i'm dumb?

a more realistic point about the CVT though, if you're going to buy an automatic, buy a camry or accord or something like that... At least you can use a Remote Starter in the winter. it is much tougher and more expensive to install on a CVT.

this is way over my head - how does my transmission affect my ability to use a remote starter? last i checked it was the push button ignition (which all altimas have) that caused problems... x2

I love my CVT. Its fun to drive, it's good with fuel - it's much easier to use in lots of traffic. I also enjoy driving my brother's 06 mustang GT with m/t....both have pro's and con's. I got the CVT because it was all they had and I wasn't waiting 4 months for my car....plus i can't hold my g/f's hand or drink something in the car when I'm shifting...

[AppleBonker]

6 Speed cause I love driving stick.

I laugh hysterically at anyone who mods their car and does not have a m/t. sorry if I just offended half this board... heh.

I'm trading my CVT vehicle ASAP for a m/t, as soon as I can afford it. no mods til then.

a more realistic point about the CVT though, if you're going to buy an automatic, buy a camry or accord or something like that... At least you can use a Remote Starter in the winter. it is much tougher and more expensive to install on a CVT.

Ok, this post makes no sense to me. I'm not sure why mods are only appropriate on manual trans cars. Some people prefer not to drive stick. I don't know why, then, they shouldn't be able to upgrade wheels/suspension/exhaust (the list goes on and on). I guess I'm just missing the link between these two.

Also, the CVT is a sweet transmission. If I were to go auto, I'd probably want a CVT. Not to mention, the CVT has nothing to do with the ease of installing a remote starter. The difficulty in installing the remote starter is the i-Key and all other chipped keys (which both Toyota and Honda have). The computer searches for the cheap and if it doesn't find it within range, the car wont start. All of this can be bypassed, however, so I don't think there is a decreased cost for installing a remote start on any of those cars you listed as alternatives.

[AppleBonker]

Dang, beat me to the post.

plus i can't hold my g/f's hand or drink something in the car when I'm shifting...

Um, hold your girlfriend's hand? Did you mean to say it's harder for her to lean over into the driver's seat if you're shifting?

[mcheddadi]

Dang, beat me to the post.

Um, hold your girlfriend's hand? Did you mean to say it's harder for her to lean over into the driver's seat if you're shifting?

LOL!!

a more realistic point about the CVT though, if you're going to buy an automatic, buy a camry or accord or something like that... At least you can use a Remote Starter in the winter. it is much tougher and more expensive to install on a CVT.

lol thats retarded

[pcpower]

ah yeh, my bad, it's the push button which messes up the Remote Starter. SORRY LOL,, I am very mechanically inept. I can see how that doesn't help my credibility in my bold statement about M/T's being the only way to go for modders... woops.

auto's/CVT's definitely do have plenty of advantages, as pointed out by a few of you above,,

but I still stand by my other statement,,,,,,,,,, for ex., m/t driver really 'knows' the car, you have full control over its power,,,,,,,, automatic you just cruise and enjoy.

[marlin29311]

Dang, beat me to the post.

Um, hold your girlfriend's hand? Did you mean to say it's harder for her to lean over into the driver's seat if you're shifting?

Now we all know that doesn't happen in the real world....lol

So becasue i dont have a m/t i don't "know" my car? That's probably the weakest statement i've ever heard. Sure, a m/t gives me better control of how i control the output of the engine (even at that, with the CVT there is almost no transmission lag like in a standard automatic, making the difference between the CVT and a m/t the amount of time it takes you to shift), but the last time i checked, a m/t makes no difference on me hitting the apex of a corner properly or braking at the right time to avoid a hazard or initiate a turn...

Last i checked too, there are a lot of crappy m/t drivers out there as well - blown clutch mean anything to you? Just because you have a m/t doesn't mean you know you car...

[sonicbliss]

6 m/t all the way. before i bought my car, i drove my mothers (3.5 cvt) while i was on convalescent leave. the cvt was definitely fun and convenient in traffic and all that, but stick is just flat out the most fun you can have driving a car. cuz if you think about it, if you dont drive stick, your not really driving. your just steering.

and about the remote start, the reason this comment was made is because its illegal to install on an MT, because if you remote start a cvt, its still in park. the possibility exists for you to leave your MT in gear, then start it. then oops! you just hit the car parked in front of you.

sorry if this was already explained, or if im stating the obvious. i just kinda breezed through parts of this thread.

[08altima35]

, a m/t makes no difference on me hitting the apex of a corner properly or braking at the right time to avoid a hazard or initiate a turn...

but coming out of that corner with a M|T you have the option of keeping your rpms in the max hp range where you don't with the cvt.

this thread keeps being rebourn and i agree with anyone who's driven both a/c cvt and 6mt...

cvt < 6mt

[Robs_altima]

If you like to drive stick buy a stick… If you like putting it in "D" and driving without a care in the world do that…. But don't try to justify either with ignorant rants on why it's better to mod this or that based on the transmission. That is purely a driving preference and nothing more.

Personally I think it's more fun driving the 6spd but that's me. I know others that can't stand shifting at every stop light. It's my observation that the stereotypical car enthusiasts will tent to buy a manual transmission which is why I think most have a the perseption of tuning cars and driving stick.

[dldjros69]

6mt ftw

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

6 speed ftw....cvt is gay lol jk sorta

[{WBK}Viper]

Most these 6MT guys are just manual snobs. Sure there are some uniquethings that are nice about a MT. I know that. I love a MT. It has it's ownappeal, but the CVT is FREAKING AWESOME!!!

So I cant control the .02% of my engine output.....so what. They 1/4 mileand 0-60 virtually identically.

Now if we're talking pure fun? If you want the feel of a downshift and perhaps the feel of a bit more torque off the line, and you want to feel like a "real" driver....get a 6MT.

If you want the feel of GOD pushing you down the highway....get a CVT.

I'd also point out that most of the guys poo pooing a CVT haven't lived withone. It really grows on you and you need to get used to it.

I'll admit though if It's a tough call....but the CVT is nothing to scoff at.

[08altima35]

please excuse viper guys and gals. He's been smoking crack again!

[{WBK}Viper]

please excuse viper guys and gals. He's been smoking crack again!

I live in Utah....we don't have crack here. Unless you're talking aboutlow riders.

[CanadianCoupe]

I dont want to rip on anybody for having a particular transmission. My own personal opinion is that sports cars should have manual trannys because they are sports cars. This is a very entry level sports car and to each his own. I think that the 350z and G35/37 should only be offered in manual, but hey thats just me.

[{WBK}Viper]

I love most how you accelerate and it just wont quit. I drove a corvette the other day that went 0 - 60 in first gear. It was a very similar feeling and was a very big rush. The AC doesn't pulllike the vette did of course, but the feeling like there's no limit to yourspeed is awesome. That you don't get with the 6MT.

[{WBK}Viper]

I dont want to rip on anybody for having a particular transmission. My own personal opinion is that sports cars should have manual trannys because they are sports cars. This is a very entry level sports car and to each his own. I think that the 350z and G35/37 should only be offered in manual, but hey thats just me.

I know we all wish the AC was a sports car, but it's not, its a sports coupe. If you're goal is to mod the suspension and engine to make it one, then definately go with the 6MT. Otherwise, I really don't see a huge benefit. I just enjoy the feel of the CVT better.
Modified by {WBK}Viper at 5:05 PM 9/11/2008

[08altima35]

I love most how you accelerate and it just wont quit. I drove a corvette the other day that went 0 - 60 in first gear. It was a very similar feeling and was a very big rush. The AC doesn't pulllike the vette did of course, but the feeling like there's no limit to yourspeed is awesome. That you don't get with the 6MT.

okay buddy. no offense, but when the 6mt leaps out ahead of you off the line and continues to pull away explain this theory you have again for those of us including myself who don't understand what you're talking about.

[JDRosenberg07]

plus i can't hold my g/f's hand or drink something in the car when I'm shifting...

Im sorry dude but ive only had MT's in the cars ive had and its not that hard to hold my gf's hand while driving or shifting.

6MT all the way! its the only way to drive!

I will admit tho that i have never driven a CVT but i love the feel of shifting... it would feel pretty weird just accelerating with no shifts at all... and the "manual mode" in any automatic or CVT is a complete joke, same with paddle shifters and tap shifting.

[mikegtr06]

my wife cant drive a stick and really doesnt care to learn... believe me ive tried so for us.. the CVT is better, she drives it to work and i drive it to play. my jeep has the 5M/t and thats enough for me.

[vi3t89]

lols i wish i waited for the 6mt i got crazy a.d.d and i cant sit still lol

[CanadianCoupe]

I thought this poll would have gone the other way, I thought there were way more CVT's than 6MT.

[marlin29311]

In production - there are tons more CVT's. This is just the forum...

[CanadianCoupe]

Oh yeah, I know they produce way more CVT's. That is why I thought the numbers would be different on this poll. But most enthusiasts will drive manual and most enthusiast will go on forums etc.

If I had wanted the CVT I could have drove it off the lot instead of waiting a month for mine to arrive.

[Forrest80]

You all are driving a FWD car, when i hear you can keep it in the RPM's or its faster than cvt its laughable.

these are not racecars. they are "Commuters".

But i do understand some poeple need manual becuase its what they enjoy and prefer and i respect that, its a choice thing.

Just some times when i see the "auto" bashing drives me crazy.

I love auto i cant imagine haveing to be fiddling with dam shifting entire time.

GTR = Auto, its the GHAY! haha you get my point.

If i buy a 370z (odds are i will i have the cash fund sitting waiting to buy it just wether i feel like it or not) I will most likely get the paddle shifter AUTO. thats right AUTO. Ill never be in a race, i will never street race, i will probably never be on a track. why do i need a manual?