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PercyJWellingtonIII · 04-27-2011, 08:54 PM

The only reason I got a Manual is because I don't know how to drive an automatic.

HDRDTD · 04-27-2011, 09:05 PM

To be able to read up on all the darn knobs and switches?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-27-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PercyJWellingtonIII

The only reason I got a Manual is because I don't know how to drive an automatic.

JKBUMBLEBEE · 04-27-2011, 09:16 PM

It is cheaper than an automatic, all of my cars have been automatic so i wanted a switch up, and it is more fun to drive..

except in traffic...

Batmaro · 04-27-2011, 09:17 PM

1. I've been driving manual for over 40 years and I don't even think about when to shift, it just comes naturally.

2. It gives your left leg exercise so you don't form blood clots in it.

3. If some tool tries to steal your car, he probably isn't smart enough to know how to drive a manual and fails.

1BADLS3 · 04-27-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJets77

Seattle has traffic? rofl! Long Island has traffic. Way too much: driving a stick in this traffic leads to road rage and popped arteries.

Seattle has 'top 10' worst traffic status. But yes, if you can't keep a cool head driving a stick in traffic, you shouldn't own one.

I bought a manual because it was just time for another manual car. My old LS1's were autos, and I think driving a manual has added fun for me because it's something to 'master'. It's fun to hit gears just right, to estimate a rev match and be dead-on, to hold a gear to get attention/speed/dirty looks... Manual driving is a thinking sport. Keeps me occupied.

black79ta · 04-27-2011, 10:59 PM

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People with manuals, don't get asked why did you get a manual.

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People with manuals, don't get asked why did you get a manual.

i also agree about the manual drivers dont ask why did you get a manual shift. drove an old pos rustang 3spd, then 77ta 400 4spd and loved it! nothing quite like a big torque motor in front of a stick shift tranny.

The RC3 · 04-27-2011, 11:24 PM

Cause if the girl I'm dating can drive it, I know shes worth my time. After all, theres no woman better than one "who knows how to work a stick"

midnighter · 04-27-2011, 11:28 PM

Because

06blownSS · 04-27-2011, 11:42 PM

Even if....
.....the manual got a more expensive price tag and less HP

.....automatics are the fastest cars in the world

......chuck norris drives automatics

I would still drive a manual

1BADLS3 · 04-28-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 06blownSS

Even if....
.....the manual got a more expensive price tag and less HP

.....automatics are the fastest cars in the world

......chuck norris drives automatics

I would still drive a manual

Camaro SS doesn't have a DSG, so no care. Manual is still king for this make and model. There is no greater satisfaction than rowing through your own gears exactly when you need to/want to.

Synerbee · 04-28-2011, 12:25 AM

Anyone can drive a manual unless they are physically handicapped. Anyone can learn it's not that special

Allan Hernandez · 04-28-2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Icandrivejustnotlegally

Anyone can drive a manual unless they are physically handicapped. Anyone can learn it's not that special

GMan33 · 04-28-2011, 02:22 AM

I never even considered a auto in the SS - I had an 85 Porsche with a 5spd and then spent the next 25 yrs going thru Vans with baby seats, SUV's and company cars - all with autos - when the time came to settle into a 2SS/RS -it HAD to be a M6. For the first two weeks I had it, I think I listened to the radio twice-- I would rather roll the windows down and listen to the LS3 go thru the gears! SWEET!!!

04-27-2011, 09:17 PM	#75
Batmaro Drives: Black Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 218 View My Garage	1. I've been driving manual for over 40 years and I don't even think about when to shift, it just comes naturally. 2. It gives your left leg exercise so you don't form blood clots in it. 3. If some tool tries to steal your car, he probably isn't smart enough to know how to drive a manual and fails. __________________ 2SS/RS, Black/Gray, 6M and GFX 2G1FT1EW3A9119245 Delivered: 07/07/09

04-27-2011, 10:59 PM	#77
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	The Big House BABY!! Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 13,442 iTrader Rating: 0 reviews People with manuals, don't get asked why did you get a manual. The Big House BABY!! Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 13,442 iTrader Rating: 0 reviews People with manuals, don't get asked why did you get a manual. i also agree about the manual drivers dont ask why did you get a manual shift. drove an old pos rustang 3spd, then 77ta 400 4spd and loved it! nothing quite like a big torque motor in front of a stick shift tranny. __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

04-27-2011, 11:42 PM	#80
06blownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal!! Posts: 753	Even if.... .....the manual got a more expensive price tag and less HP .....automatics are the fastest cars in the world ......chuck norris drives automatics I would still drive a manual __________________ Black on Black on Black 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3;K&N intake, Dynatech 1 7/8 catted LTs, Borla S Cat Back, Eibach prokit, Pfadt rear trailing arms, ZL-1 driveline, BTR Stage III Cam, Tuned by Performance Redline 444.1whp & 442.9 ft-lb

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GMan33 1BADSS Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 57	I never even considered a auto in the SS - I had an 85 Porsche with a 5spd and then spent the next 25 yrs going thru Vans with baby seats, SUV's and company cars - all with autos - when the time came to settle into a 2SS/RS -it HAD to be a M6. For the first two weeks I had it, I think I listened to the radio twice-- I would rather roll the windows down and listen to the LS3 go thru the gears! SWEET!!!