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Expunge · 09-01-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by joes407

manual is way more fun to drive. wont ever buy an auto until my left leg doesn't work anymore.

+2

I had to drive a rental this week for travel, and naturally it was a auto and I can't tell you how many times my left foot was looking for a clutch.

To me, to be more in tune with the road, more focused on driving, the auto just doesn't deliver in those areas like a manual does.

Mutant Racer · 09-01-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Turtle8001

Well the bottom line is I would like some in put fro all you guys with either. I want a manual wife wants an auto(she can't drive a manual). Auto guys how do you like them, manual guys the same. This is a toy not a dd.

If it were me and I was about to buy a top of the line Camaro just for kicks nothing in the Universe would stop me from buying it with a manual. My wife could be Helen of Troy with her ass on fire and it wouldn't make a damn bit of difference.

In other words...you shouldn't listen to me on this one.

Turtle8001 · 09-01-2013, 08:15 PM

Sorry I've been busy all day. Took the misses out in the 71. Lord. I won't no till Tuesday on the blk 6 SPd manual. I will say this, it will be a while before she runs the z. God bless gm for the good old 4 SPd.

KRIS10 · 09-01-2013, 10:22 PM

I have auto and my husband has manual. When I drive his camaro I don't feel cool in it eventhough its aqua blue and gorgeous cuz I feel like I can't relax and enjoy my cruise. But I'm a terrible manual driver. He has admitted that sometimes he wished he had auto and both of our cars are weekend toys. Auto is much easier and faster on the track though.

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OC ZL1 · 09-01-2013, 11:07 PM

I LOVE the manual. IMO, the stick really provides the most of the driving sensation. The micro difference between the 0-60 of 1/4 mile couldn't be felt. Rowing the gears while going into corners can't be beat in this car. I was just out for an evening drive and I still have a big smile on my face.

Ultimately, you can't go wrong with either. You'll win with either choice!

Mvp_Me · 09-02-2013, 02:34 AM

plus with manual you can skip shift if you're that lazy 1,2,3,5,6 or 1,2,4,6 you really dont need to shift EVERY gear to make the car move.

ZL1-V · 09-02-2013, 01:44 PM

For those that are limited either by traffic conditions, physical conditions or just cannot drive manual I'm sure they experience most of the thrills this car can produce! I have stated before that the 7:41:27 Nurburgring time was done in a MANUAL CAR! Real driving experience here!

Thrillz · 09-02-2013, 02:40 PM

Everyone's circumstance's is different so there is no perfect answer. This question gets asked a lot search will give you the information you need. I will say this though if you use your car a lot on a track,you have bad knees,your spouse drives it as well and hates manual or you deal with heavy city traffic auto makes perfect sense. The paddles are fun but for me i have to have manuals on my toys its 80% of the enjoyment. For people who never owned a manual all i can say is be open minded about it and give it a chance. Hope this helps and good luck.

Hamilton's14_ZL1 · 09-02-2013, 07:00 PM

I bought the manual. I've honestly never driven an automatic with PS but I'd like to. Manual does get old in traffic at times. The hill assist might make it easier for someone that's new to a manual. I'm not that crazy about it but it's only because I'm not used to it.

*007 · 09-02-2013, 07:11 PM

If you just love pushing a clutch in 95% of the time you are not racing, go for it. Now for the 5/% of time you are racing you think you'd like having a tranny that holds the torque curves until it is actually time to shift, and it knows just when to do it, and does it without a glitch, get the auto. And never have to buy a clutch. Plus, you will be able to handle that soda pop while you're focused on the HUD screen!

Mvp_Me · 09-02-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by *007

If you just love pushing a clutch in 95% of the time you are not racing, go for it. Now for the 5/% of time you are racing you think you'd like having a tranny that holds the torque curves until it is actually time to shift, and it knows just when to do it, and does it without a glitch, get the auto. And never have to buy a clutch. Plus, you will be able to handle that soda pop while you're focused on the HUD screen!

I still do it in the M6

dixonk · 09-02-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mvp_Me

I still do it in the M6

I have no problem with a drink in my car. Use a 16 oz thermos every time I'm in the car.

onewaydave · 09-02-2013, 11:43 PM

I like the Manual just so I can shift. I only drive the car for recreation and if it was my daily driver would have gotten the Auto. However the Launch Control is really cool!

ZL1DropTop · 09-03-2013, 07:13 PM

I got the auto and I love it although sometimes I do wish I could run through the gears with a shifter (not paddle shifters).

But like I said, I love it, this auto trans is really pretty awesome.

I chose the auto because my wife is disabled (arm is paralyzed from a car accident). I may have chosen the manual if that wasn't the case, but I'm really satisfied with my auto nonetheless.

09-01-2013, 10:22 PM	#46
KRIS10 Drives: 2010 2SS Black and Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 2.7 miles from 2014 C5 Fest, TX Posts: 194	I have auto and my husband has manual. When I drive his camaro I don't feel cool in it eventhough its aqua blue and gorgeous cuz I feel like I can't relax and enjoy my cruise. But I'm a terrible manual driver. He has admitted that sometimes he wished he had auto and both of our cars are weekend toys. Auto is much easier and faster on the track though. Sent from my cammed Orange and Black using Tapatalk ♥ __________________ http://http://www.thespeedgirls.com/kristenb.html H-Town Camaro Club

09-01-2013, 11:07 PM	#47
OC ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 AGM Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: OC California Posts: 153	I LOVE the manual. IMO, the stick really provides the most of the driving sensation. The micro difference between the 0-60 of 1/4 mile couldn't be felt. Rowing the gears while going into corners can't be beat in this car. I was just out for an evening drive and I still have a big smile on my face. Ultimately, you can't go wrong with either. You'll win with either choice! __________________ OC ZL1

09-02-2013, 02:34 AM	#48
Mvp_Me I Use Three Pedals Drives: 2011 VR M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 793	plus with manual you can skip shift if you're that lazy 1,2,3,5,6 or 1,2,4,6 you really dont need to shift EVERY gear to make the car move. __________________

09-02-2013, 02:40 PM	#50
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Everyone's circumstance's is different so there is no perfect answer. This question gets asked a lot search will give you the information you need. I will say this though if you use your car a lot on a track,you have bad knees,your spouse drives it as well and hates manual or you deal with heavy city traffic auto makes perfect sense. The paddles are fun but for me i have to have manuals on my toys its 80% of the enjoyment. For people who never owned a manual all i can say is be open minded about it and give it a chance. Hope this helps and good luck. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

09-02-2013, 07:00 PM	#51
Hamilton's14_ZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Locust Grove, GA Posts: 10 View My Garage	I bought the manual. I've honestly never driven an automatic with PS but I'd like to. Manual does get old in traffic at times. The hill assist might make it easier for someone that's new to a manual. I'm not that crazy about it but it's only because I'm not used to it. __________________ Not all moms drive mini vans!

09-01-2013, 08:15 PM	#45
Turtle8001 Drives: 2013 ZL1 6spd blk 5 spokes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 56	Sorry I've been busy all day. Took the misses out in the 71. Lord. I won't no till Tuesday on the blk 6 SPd manual. I will say this, it will be a while before she runs the z. God bless gm for the good old 4 SPd.

09-02-2013, 07:11 PM	#52
*007 Drives: Getaway Special Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Globe Trotter - CIU Posts: 398	If you just love pushing a clutch in 95% of the time you are not racing, go for it. Now for the 5/% of time you are racing you think you'd like having a tranny that holds the torque curves until it is actually time to shift, and it knows just when to do it, and does it without a glitch, get the auto. And never have to buy a clutch. Plus, you will be able to handle that soda pop while you're focused on the HUD screen! __________________ Sip:

09-02-2013, 11:43 PM	#55
onewaydave Innocent Bystander Drives: 2013 ZL1 BRM/2002 35th SS/2009 GMC Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 385 View My Garage	I like the Manual just so I can shift. I only drive the car for recreation and if it was my daily driver would have gotten the Auto. However the Launch Control is really cool! __________________ Living on the RaGgEd EdGe!

09-03-2013, 07:13 PM	#56
ZL1DropTop Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 94	I got the auto and I love it although sometimes I do wish I could run through the gears with a shifter (not paddle shifters). But like I said, I love it, this auto trans is really pretty awesome. I chose the auto because my wife is disabled (arm is paralyzed from a car accident). I may have chosen the manual if that wasn't the case, but I'm really satisfied with my auto nonetheless.