I'd go with the 6MT...chances are it will have less mileage. That was part of the driving force for me to get one. Then there is the fact that I love driving manual, mine is daily driven and I love it. Plus, and this is just me, but if something goes wrong with a manual its a little cheaper to fix. Clutch goes, just replace the clutch, or the master cyl, or whatever. With an auto its the ENTIRE trans that needs to be replaced if there is a problem. Auto transmissions are not cheap and I would imagine the G trans is more than I can imagine. Just a thought

 

OP, it seems that your only real concern with the MT is the clutch feel. Look up the RJM clutch pedal kit. I've read that this will allow you to customize the engagement point of the clutch. Last I remember, it was around $200. There's a thread in this forum. I don't have it because I don't have problems with the clutch feel.

Most MT drivers regret getting AT for their next vehicle. As time goes on, and as MTs become more and more rare, they also tend to be more desirable, which may have an impact on your decision. When I was looking for my MT, there was only 1 within a 500 mile radius and that was in 2010. I have a 2008.

To take a driver's perspective, most, if not all, MT drivers will also tell you that the driving experience is more engaging when compared to AT. As with anything, do what is most comfortable for you. I personally like the ability to upshift and downshift when I want, to be able to row through the gears, and to be involved in the driving experience. Whether or not it's going to be a DD, city driving or highway driving, the decision should all be the same. GL.

 

This answer depends on your needs. When I make choices like this I look at my Daily commute and if I really want to fight with 45miles of stop and go traffic. I'd pick a 7spd in that case. What do you want out of the car?

 

sprix, can you describe what the spring does ? (i.e. does the pedal become just a little harder to push but the feel at engagement is improved)

thanks

 

In my opinion, the pedal is slightly easier to press, but it provides slightly more feedback than it did with the original spring. This makes it somewhat easier to modulate shifts and feel what the clutch is doing. The biggest difference is the 1-2 shift. But you can feel it throughout the whole range.

That said- I am still considering the RJM bracket before the end of summer. I had it on my 04 6MT G35 coupe and loved it. The model for this platform has even more adjustability and flexibility. I love what it does!

It isn't an absolute must, but it is the best bang for the buck you can buy.

 

I drove a stick shift 06 350Z for 7 years before buying my G37.
I was sure that I wanted the 6 spd G37 as I am big about sports cars having stick shifts.
I test drove both and ended up going with the 7AT. The stick shift in the G37 just didn't feel right to me. The 7at felt faster also.
I didn't like the feel of the G37 6MT . Overall though i'm not completely satisfied with the 7at either, and sometimes I wonder if I should have went with the 6MT.

Either way I like the car allot. I think I liked my 350z much better though. I really miss that damn car. anyway, getting off subject

 

does anyone have stock WHP for 6mt vs 7at? I'm curious how much power the torque converter sucks up

 

Put it this way, unless you know how to drive the MT on the G, you wont beat a 7 speed off the line or ever really. The torque converter loss is minimal. Again it all depends how good you can drive a manual, Ive taken my friends MT off the line because he doesnt shift exactly on point. Ive taken my friends 2011 M3 off the line and by 2 car lengths while having people in my car because he didnt know how to shift right - yes a v8 m3...

The 7 speed is an auto-manual if you want to be technical. The shifts are spot on and smooth (depending on RPMs). With paddle shifters its even more fun.

The fun factor of rowing gears vs shifting with paddles is almost the same for me. You can keep the car in 3rd until redline, and so forth. It doesnt upshift for you unless you do it, it does downshift for you if you dont do it yourself however.

 

rev matching and decent programming does not make it an "auto-manual" if you want to be technical. It's an automatic (has torque converter) with the capability to request shifts (I say request, because the TCU will not shift you beyond redline or into stall speed even if you click the paddle)

an "auto-manual" would be a DCT or SMG type transmission where there is a clutch that is automatically actuated

 

If I could have found a 6MT I would have got it. Not 1 anywhere near me. I had to settle on the auto. I was hoping though the paddles would make it almost the same but the shift lag with upshifs from the paddles SUCKS! I had the car a week & leave it in DS most of the time.
I was hoping someone made some sort of trans programmer or tuner that would help with the shifts?

 

6mt all the way. Especially when you get the RJM clutch pedal upgrade.

 

Sports cars (yes I consider our G37S a luxurious sports car) HAS to be driven manually. just my 2 cents.

 

Any production numbers on manual trans cars? Cause I have not seen any in my geographical area.

 

I got the 6MT and no complains. I absolutely love it! Very fun to drive.

 

I agree with the other manual owners...its the way to go. I had to drive almost 400 miles to get mine cuz there weren't any here either. After getting used to the clutch, the car is a sinch to drive and extremely fun. I am not sure, personally, the RJM mod would make a difference to me at this point. I get smooth shifts from the line and through the gears...just gotta get used to the cars quirks.