auto vs manual
07-05-2008, 05:00 PM
#1
auto vs manual
hey guys
my first max was a 96 se-5 that was originally my dad's that I "inherited"
. I loved that car and treated it like it was my baby. That is...until my sister decided she needed cigarettes and suddenly knew how to drive a 5 speed..
..she obviously didn't and rear ended an acura..It's been a little over a year since I last drove a max. About 3-4 days ago I test drove a 99se auto that I fell in love with, though I still feel that I won't have that same feeling I used to get when driving her. I will extremely miss my five speed baby and don't know how I could adjust to the auto, how do you guys with auto's feel about your max's? Is it still a joy to drive them all the time? I'd love to hear about it.
my first max was a 96 se-5 that was originally my dad's that I "inherited"
. I loved that car and treated it like it was my baby. That is...until my sister decided she needed cigarettes and suddenly knew how to drive a 5 speed....she obviously didn't and rear ended an acura..It's been a little over a year since I last drove a max. About 3-4 days ago I test drove a 99se auto that I fell in love with, though I still feel that I won't have that same feeling I used to get when driving her. I will extremely miss my five speed baby and don't know how I could adjust to the auto, how do you guys with auto's feel about your max's? Is it still a joy to drive them all the time? I'd love to hear about it.
Last edited by z00york145; 07-05-2008 at 05:03 PM.
07-05-2008, 05:29 PM
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Find one at some dealer or a seller from Craigslist and test drive it. Only you'll know if you'll like it. Everyone else is subjective in their own way.
I find the 4th gen gearbox one of the worst (compared to a Honda) but I would never buy an automatic.
I find the 4th gen gearbox one of the worst (compared to a Honda) but I would never buy an automatic.
07-05-2008, 05:52 PM
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it was just an example ... I've had a few cars until (and drove some more) now and the maxima has the worst gearbox; I just bought one although the guy who told me to buy it said I'll be disappointed in the gearbox. I still think that with a better gearbox, this particular car (99 SE) would be the perfect car. Maybe mine has some problems ... I won't deny that!
07-05-2008, 06:00 PM
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with the risk of discovering that there's something wrong with my gearbox ... I'll give you an example: when I change 2nd to 3rd, in my civic and g20, I just push the gear lever and it's just like it's going straight in the next. In my max, if I do this as fast as I'm used to, it seems like it gets stuck somewhere between 1st and 3rd; I have to release it for half a second and then put it in 3rd. Same thing with 3rd-4th.
Later edit: maybe I should have said gearbox lever instead of gearbox ...
Later edit: maybe I should have said gearbox lever instead of gearbox ...
07-05-2008, 06:39 PM
#12
I never had a problem with the gearbox on my 96, I wanted to know if people are satisfied with their autos. I never really saw many modified autos (besides some people like chernmax's 6th gen)
07-05-2008, 07:29 PM
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btw, Does anyone know the Gear ratio of our manual maxies? My friends SVTfocus is 12:1 he said for a 6 speed. I know ours is better plus 5speed imo is better as least in a drag. Longer gears, Less shifting. but I would like to own a 6 speed someday.
when I drove a 6sped spec V is was a pain, The gears were made close, and Reverse was a pain to get into.
I also drove a 6speed Corvette, Didnt like that either, and a 5speed accord. That was ok, but I like the maximas shifting besides the fact that it is like a rowboat with a broom handle lol... so shortshift FTMFW!
when I drove a 6sped spec V is was a pain, The gears were made close, and Reverse was a pain to get into.
I also drove a 6speed Corvette, Didnt like that either, and a 5speed accord. That was ok, but I like the maximas shifting besides the fact that it is like a rowboat with a broom handle lol... so shortshift FTMFW!
07-05-2008, 07:32 PM
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07-05-2008, 11:47 PM
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Well I just recently came into ownership of a 97 Maxima SE. I had never driven a manual tranny before so I was a little nervous about it at first. Now after driving it for several months I love it, and I would prefer a standard of an auto anyday.
07-06-2008, 12:15 AM
#23
my max is an auto, but no problems with the tranny but it just feels slugish at times. For example, when u driving at regular speed like 40-45 then u step on the brakes bc some idiot in front stop short, then wen u take off again, its like it becomes sluggish and takes awhile to pick up its self.
07-06-2008, 12:35 AM
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i got a auto and personally id love to b drivin stick, i mean ure more in control, and i really dont like how at times u could step on the throttle all the way and the car just sits and waits for it to rev up to the right rpm
07-06-2008, 08:24 AM
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07-06-2008, 08:57 AM
#27
when my car was an auto.. (now 5 speed) and i have to say that auto is WAY better on the highway... the damn 5 speed is at like 3.5k at 75mph... that sucks
also i liked the auto better cuz first gear wasnt like a damn tractor like it is in the manual..
also i liked the auto better cuz first gear wasnt like a damn tractor like it is in the manual..
07-06-2008, 12:15 PM
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My auto seems to treat me okay. Occasionally i can get the tires loose off a dead stop but usually thats not the case. I just dont like it when you want to give the car a little more gas without downshifting a gear. But ill admit i do like it when it comes to traffic in denver. I hate stop and go with a standard transmission. But like others say, id take a 5 speed over an auto. Just the fact that its more fun to drive.
07-06-2008, 01:29 PM
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07-06-2008, 01:37 PM
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hey guys
my first max was a 96 se-5 that was originally my dad's that I "inherited". I loved that car and treated it like it was my baby. That is...until my sister decided she needed cigarettes and suddenly knew how to drive a 5 speed....she obviously didn't and rear ended an acura..It's been a little over a year since I last drove a max. About 3-4 days ago I test drove a 99se auto that I fell in love with, though I still feel that I won't have that same feeling I used to get when driving her. I will extremely miss my five speed baby and don't know how I could adjust to the auto, how do you guys with auto's feel about your max's? Is it still a joy to drive them all the time? I'd love to hear about it.
my first max was a 96 se-5 that was originally my dad's that I "inherited"
. I loved that car and treated it like it was my baby. That is...until my sister decided she needed cigarettes and suddenly knew how to drive a 5 speed....she obviously didn't and rear ended an acura..It's been a little over a year since I last drove a max. About 3-4 days ago I test drove a 99se auto that I fell in love with, though I still feel that I won't have that same feeling I used to get when driving her. I will extremely miss my five speed baby and don't know how I could adjust to the auto, how do you guys with auto's feel about your max's? Is it still a joy to drive them all the time? I'd love to hear about it.
07-06-2008, 02:58 PM
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I don't see any Gear ratios of a Gen 4 manual in there... Are they the same as the 5gen manuals?
07-06-2008, 03:00 PM
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07-06-2008, 03:00 PM
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O and you think that is bad. My friends SVT focus(pos btw and slow. lol) for a 6 speed with a gear ratio of 12:1 is at 70mph @ 3.3k rpm.
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07-06-2008, 03:04 PM
#35
My first max was a 96 GLE auto and I loved it and was pretty happy with the performance and convenience of an auto. But then I got a 95 SE 5 speed and really like it better than the auto. The 5 speed is far more fun to drive.
I still have both the auto and 5 speed. They both drive nice, but I miss my 5 speed when I don't drive it much.
If you've ever had a 5 speed (which you have), you may not be happy with an auto.
That is just my opinion.
David
I still have both the auto and 5 speed. They both drive nice, but I miss my 5 speed when I don't drive it much.
If you've ever had a 5 speed (which you have), you may not be happy with an auto.
That is just my opinion.
David
07-06-2008, 04:10 PM
#38
My first max was a 96 GLE auto and I loved it and was pretty happy with the performance and convenience of an auto. But then I got a 95 SE 5 speed and really like it better than the auto. The 5 speed is far more fun to drive.
I still have both the auto and 5 speed. They both drive nice, but I miss my 5 speed when I don't drive it much.
If you've ever had a 5 speed (which you have), you may not be happy with an auto.
That is just my opinion.
David
I still have both the auto and 5 speed. They both drive nice, but I miss my 5 speed when I don't drive it much.
If you've ever had a 5 speed (which you have), you may not be happy with an auto.
That is just my opinion.
David
I'm hoping I could make a decent amount of money this summer, and throughout next year to save up for a 03 6mt, Seems i'll stick with my 99se auto
, i'll post pics of her soon.
07-06-2008, 05:44 PM
#39
have an auto and a 5spd, the 5spd is much more fun than the auto, more control blah blah blah, the auto just makes u lazy, and it is a bit sluggish when u are trying to pick up speed quickly, takes to long to kick down, it still fun once its in the right gear. but u will not be satisfied with the auto coming from a 5spd, keep searching for another one, 4th or 5th gen is what u should be looking for