Why did you buy your Camaro in AUTO/Manual?

[duraclean]

Originally Posted by tightchevelle69

i know, but when someone asks how much hp it has, it sounds better to say 426 instead of 400! and i love to go through the gears!

so you do have the A6?

[duraclean]

Originally Posted by 68 RS

Sports cars should always be manual. Manual is a lot more fun. My wife and I can both drive manual and mosts of all it was $1,700.00 cheaper.

actually 1800

[rikelme90]

auto.
it's a v6
and i knew if i had gotten stick
the whole control thingy would of gone to my head and probably been in a comma by now cus i would of crashed or worse.

and im not really good at manual either and i didn't want to screw up the trans.

it'll be manual when i put a bigger engine in it

[Vicny]

For me, I hate when the autos shift at times...I want the control. I did not try a Camaro with auto, so I can't say that this is really an issue or not...but I've had enough experience with V6 autos that I didn't even consider it. I just wanted the V8 and miss the manual control...so that's what I went with.

That being said, if you are doing a lot of stop and go, the manual shifting gets old fast...so do what is best for your situation. Don't worry about the extra hp loss with the auto....both engines have plenty of get up and go and you won't be disappointed.

[Jarhead]

Originally Posted by Fuzion

I bought mine in auto
But now as I look back on it.. It seems i've lost alot of speed.. etc etc etc.. but I want to race but afraid i'll get owned by someone in manual.

Your reason?

I orginally owned a 1969 Camaro I purchased in 1979 when I joined the Marines and was stationed in J'ville NC. I built the motor myself, a 350 4blt main, 041 heads, 68cc combustion chambers, ported and polished, balanced, steel crank, 10.5:1 compression ratio. M22 Rock Crusher 4 spd. 3:42 gears, posi rear. IMHO the camaro is just like the vette, it is a MUSCLE CAR> made to be driven hard and fast. It looks good, goes fast, turns heads, and mostly, it was mine.

Why a manual, it just goes with the image of a sports car. Don't get me wrong, autos are great too, especially if that is what you want. When the vast majority of people hear "Sports Car, they think of power, handling, and stick shift. It just goes with the territory.

Just my view for what it is worth!! :flag2: :5thgenvert:

[bballr4567]

Originally Posted by Easy Go

I like to shift and it gives me a good reason to not answer the phone.

Exactly. Personally, to me driving is not a chore and I love every minute of it so not having to answer the phone is a good break.

Originally Posted by Bone

Long story. Lets put it this was. My wife can not drive a stick... So I bought the LS3.

As sad as this is, same here! I tried to teach my wife in my Formula and she just cried.

For me choosing the manual is easy. Until GM has a dual clutch auto then I wont even bother looking at them.

[Camaro gal]

ha originally wanted an auto, then i changed my mind last minute and went with the manual. Even though i had some crying breakdowns the first week or two...ok the first month, I LOVE driving it now Plus i like being able to say i can drive a manual especially when guys look at my car lmao!

[MercsOwnz]

I have a question about the automatic. I am getting the car in a few months (2LT/RS) and I have never driven a manuel before, so I was wondering if it costs extra to get it in automatic?


On an unrelated note, can anybody tell me what kind of rims the RS package comes with? I can't exactly tell from the Chevy site and they look black on there... I'm sure they are just aluminum though. Thanks for the help!

[daphatgrant]

Originally Posted by MercsOwnz

I have a question about the automatic. I am getting the car in a few months (2LT/RS) and I have never driven a manuel before, so I was wondering if it costs extra to get it in automatic?

Yes it does cost more, an additional $1,185 to be exact.

Originally Posted by MercsOwnz

On an unrelated note, can anybody tell me what kind of rims the RS package comes with? I can't exactly tell from the Chevy site and they look black on there... I'm sure they are just aluminum though. Thanks for the help!

When you ad the RS package you get "midnight silver" rims which are kind of a grey metallic and nothing like the website shows.

[MercsOwnz]

Originally Posted by daphatgrant

Yes it does cost more, an additional $1,185 to be exact.

When you ad the RS package you get "midnight silver" rims which are kind of a grey metallic and nothing like the website shows.

Thanks for the help.

[d4rk1nz]

I wish I knew how to drive manual.... Can't teach myself as I don't have a car that is stick!!! Noone will teach me, maybe it's because I'm Asian. HAHAHA... Someone teach me ^_^

[MacTruck]

Originally Posted by masterofpuppets

Tell that to Ferrari (no manual option at all in the upcoming 458)

Lamborghini also is all auto. Weird.

[TaylorRyanSS]

I am getting a manual because
1) I think it will be easier to sell (at least the SS) because it is a performance/muscle car and people usually want a stick when it comes to these kind of cars
2) I think it will be more fun to drive (except for in california traffic haha)
3) Autos costs more, so I would rather spend that money on some mods

[newagemuscle]

More consistant at the track or not, I feel a sports cars should be stick. Just my own opinion. I like the fun factor of a stick. My last vette was a auto for my wifes sake and I hated it. Though, I will say it ran real good at the strip.