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BrandX · 09-25-2011, 02:05 PM

Trying to order a 2ss 45th. Dealer is trying to talk me out of ordering a 6spd. They are citing lower resale of the 6 spd vs. Auto. I know the L99 is harder to modify due to the AFM.

This car will not be a daily driver. Give me some opinions on this please.

Thanks

GEEo · 09-25-2011, 02:07 PM

If you ask me its your car, its your money, its your choice.

I personally went with the LS3. I have no regrets getting the M6.

IMO its a lot more fun than the Auto ones.

swagled · 09-25-2011, 02:24 PM

The dealer must think you'll be back in a few years to trade again.

Why should he care what the resale is?

Transfusion · 09-25-2011, 02:24 PM

Just for kicks, go to another dealer and try again and see if they try to talk you out of the M6, then a third and a fourth if necessary. Make your choice on what you hear and want. You are the one driving dude.

HufferSS · 09-25-2011, 02:30 PM

Is it your car or the dealers car?

Hey...did you know the automatic costs more than the M6....soooooooooo maybe he's motivated more by his commission than your resale value?

Just a thought.

robertebob · 09-25-2011, 02:32 PM

You pay less and it's more fun to drive. Your dealer is an idiot.

2010 SSRS · 09-25-2011, 02:36 PM

get what you want, don't change your mind because of the dealer

njdad61 · 09-25-2011, 05:32 PM

Since it's not a daily driver, definitely get the M6. Less money, more power, and a lot more fun to drive.

Now, if you're planning on making it a drag car, go with the A6. It will take a little more money to match the HP/Torque of the LS3, but with heavy mods it shoots down the strip way quicker.

SS420 · 09-25-2011, 05:41 PM

If you want a M6 then get it. I did....I couldn't be more happier with my decision. It's nice to be in complete control of you shift points. Ask for a different sales rep.

buzzy56 · 09-25-2011, 05:44 PM

It's you MONEY your car and it's your choice. He is telling you that because he REALLY REALLY likes you.

Get what you want how you want it & you will be a happy man. Appears he is padding the commision on the options for his own sake.Auto is nice I have one ,but if you like to shift go for it.Your only young once and we all most of us started out on sticks.

jasonsk287 · 09-25-2011, 06:05 PM

Definitely get what you want!! I wonder why the dealer really cares so much if you have an automatic or not? Try another dealer!

11SGM2SSRS · 09-25-2011, 06:14 PM

I have owned both manuals and autos in the seven Camaros I have owned in the last 40 years. My 2011 is an M6 and I wouldn't have it any other way. Get the M6.

kiteman · 09-25-2011, 06:17 PM

yeah that's dumb, i say ignore them. i ordered my m6 with hurst and am thrilled about it. i live in a big city and it is my daily driver, no regrets at all!!

iCSpEEdRaCeR · 09-25-2011, 06:46 PM

As others have said...get the car you want. The dealer is probably saying the auto has better resale value because you pay more for it in the first place. I went ordered a manual because of the type of car I wanted it to be (more interactive and fun, an enthusiast car and not a mere point A to B ride).

09-25-2011, 02:05 PM	#1
BrandX Camaro Again? Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 215	Dealer trying to talk me out of manual 6spd order UPDATE* Trying to order a 2ss 45th. Dealer is trying to talk me out of ordering a 6spd. They are citing lower resale of the 6 spd vs. Auto. I know the L99 is harder to modify due to the AFM. This car will not be a daily driver. Give me some opinions on this please. Thanks __________________ 2SS, NGM, NPP, MRC, 6M, NAV, Blk Bowties, Split Spoke Gray wheels Last edited by BrandX; 09-28-2011 at 09:27 PM.

09-25-2011, 02:32 PM	#6
robertebob Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 97 View My Garage	You pay less and it's more fun to drive. Your dealer is an idiot. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertible, Black Exterior, Black Top, Orange Seats, Orange Hood Stripes, Hurst Short Throw, 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VIN 2G1FT3DW0C9126380 08/11/2011(1100) (1102) 08/26/2011(2000) (2500) (3000) 09/09/2011(3100) (3300) (TPW 9-19) 09/15/2011(3400) 09/23/2011(3800) (4000) (4150) 09/26/2011 (4B00) (4B00) (4200) (4200) (4300) (4300) 09/27/2011 (4B00) (4200) SHIPPED! 10/02/2011 (4B00) (4800) 10/04/2011 5000 Vehicle delivered/Picked up 10-5

09-25-2011, 02:36 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	get what you want, don't change your mind because of the dealer __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-25-2011, 05:32 PM	#8
njdad61 Drives: 2020 Satin Steel 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 640	Since it's not a daily driver, definitely get the M6. Less money, more power, and a lot more fun to drive. Now, if you're planning on making it a drag car, go with the A6. It will take a little more money to match the HP/Torque of the LS3, but with heavy mods it shoots down the strip way quicker. __________________ 2020 Satin Steel 2SS Coupe TPW 8/5/19 Built 8/2/19 Arrived 8/13/19 Home 8/16/19

09-25-2011, 05:44 PM	#10
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	Your car your choice It's you MONEY your car and it's your choice. He is telling you that because he REALLY REALLY likes you. Get what you want how you want it & you will be a happy man. Appears he is padding the commision on the options for his own sake.Auto is nice I have one ,but if you like to shift go for it.Your only young once and we all most of us started out on sticks. __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

09-25-2011, 02:07 PM	#2
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	If you ask me its your car, its your money, its your choice. I personally went with the LS3. I have no regrets getting the M6. IMO its a lot more fun than the Auto ones.

09-25-2011, 02:24 PM	#3
swagled Drives: Y2000 Olds Intrigue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 180	The dealer must think you'll be back in a few years to trade again. Why should he care what the resale is?

09-25-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
Transfusion Drives: 1SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org Posts: 685	Just for kicks, go to another dealer and try again and see if they try to talk you out of the M6, then a third and a fourth if necessary. Make your choice on what you hear and want. You are the one driving dude.

09-25-2011, 02:30 PM	#5
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	Is it your car or the dealers car? Hey...did you know the automatic costs more than the M6....soooooooooo maybe he's motivated more by his commission than your resale value? Just a thought.

09-25-2011, 05:41 PM	#9
SS420 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Cyber Grey 6M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 55 View My Garage	If you want a M6 then get it. I did....I couldn't be more happier with my decision. It's nice to be in complete control of you shift points. Ask for a different sales rep.

09-25-2011, 06:05 PM	#11
jasonsk287 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 404	Definitely get what you want!! I wonder why the dealer really cares so much if you have an automatic or not? Try another dealer! __________________ 2012 Camaro 1LT Summit White/Black Rally Stripes Ordered 8/21/11, built 9/22/11, delivered 10/7/11

09-25-2011, 06:14 PM	#12
11SGM2SSRS Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elk River MN Posts: 153	I have owned both manuals and autos in the seven Camaros I have owned in the last 40 years. My 2011 is an M6 and I wouldn't have it any other way. Get the M6. __________________ "It ain't bragging if you can back it up"

09-25-2011, 06:17 PM	#13
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,318	yeah that's dumb, i say ignore them. i ordered my m6 with hurst and am thrilled about it. i live in a big city and it is my daily driver, no regrets at all!!

09-25-2011, 06:46 PM	#14
iCSpEEdRaCeR Drives: 2012 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 30	As others have said...get the car you want. The dealer is probably saying the auto has better resale value because you pay more for it in the first place. I went ordered a manual because of the type of car I wanted it to be (more interactive and fun, an enthusiast car and not a mere point A to B ride).

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