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Ledzepx · 03-07-2013, 04:52 AM

I have met two camaro owners and they both have automatics. The both regret not having a manual. Anybody else feel the same? Since I have a manual I can't answer that question.

awfarley · 03-07-2013, 04:56 AM

You're new around here huh?

lol btw, I love my auto

AdamZ · 03-07-2013, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ledzepx

I have met two camaro owners and they both have automatics. The both regret not having a manual. Anybody else feel the same? Since I have a manual I can't answer that question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by awfarley

You're new around here huh?

lol btw, I love my auto

No no v6 vs v8 fights get old...these LS3/L99 fights never get old....continue

DefianceDan · 03-07-2013, 05:13 AM

I had that dilemma and decided on an automatic. Reason being is that I do mostly 'around town' driving and the thought of constantly shifting (and being in my PRE mid life crisis old body) wasn't that appealing.

I will say however, that after a year of driving in Sport mode, I'm starting to experiment with the paddle shiffters more and more - which is pretty much the same as a manual trans.

StangKiller-SS · 03-07-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DefianceDan

I had that dilemma and decided on an automatic. Reason being is that I do mostly 'around town' driving and the thought of constantly shifting (and being in my PRE mid life crisis old body) wasn't that appealing.

I will say however, that after a year of driving in Sport mode, I'm starting to experiment with the paddle shiffters more and more - which is pretty much the same as a manual trans.

Agreed, these days I get my Manual kicks from the paddle shifters.

biggerisbetter · 03-07-2013, 05:46 AM

it would be nice at times but at other times auto is to. the only reason i would prefer a manuel is the $1000 u save when doing a cam swap you dint have to pay for the conversion

v6sonoma · 03-07-2013, 05:52 AM

People get disappointed because they settle for what other people tell them to get. You need to ignore everyone else and buy what YOU want. I love my manual and many people are perfectly happy with there autos.

ToolFan66 · 03-07-2013, 05:54 AM

Love my auto!!

Sir Nuke · 03-07-2013, 05:55 AM

NOPE.....I LOVE my auto.....always have......always will.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-07-2013, 06:07 AM

Had a 2010 L99 with Janetty Tune, have a 2013 LS3 now. LS3 is allot more fun car. Also pushes your back in the seat more. Can't wait till I get my 1LE 3.91 rear end put in.

spyder · 03-07-2013, 06:08 AM

If you get an auto you will be limited to an amount of power you can add before you need a tranny re-build (expensive). In manual you can do a lot of burnouts easily and other cool tricks. My last car was a twin turbo Audi w/ shifters and it was an auto. I regret having a sports car with an auto transmission. So when I bought the camaro I had to go with manual.

Southern Comfort · 03-07-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ledzepx

I have met two camaro owners and they both have automatics. The both regret not having a manual. Anybody else feel the same? Since I have a manual I can't answer that question.

Wow!
Only two Camaros in South Jersey?

I don't regret my auto. Needed it when I broke my wrist last year. However, mine is just a weekend car, and I am willing to trade to a stick car.

GretchenGotGrowl · 03-07-2013, 06:23 AM

No regrets

PatsRS · 03-07-2013, 06:31 AM

No regrets. Drove standards for years on DDs. Had enough. Like my remote start too.
Yeah it costs more but I'm worth it LOL.

03-07-2013, 04:52 AM	#1
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03-07-2013, 05:13 AM	#4
DefianceDan VroomVroom Drives: 2017 50th 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 497	I had that dilemma and decided on an automatic. Reason being is that I do mostly 'around town' driving and the thought of constantly shifting (and being in my PRE mid life crisis old body) wasn't that appealing. I will say however, that after a year of driving in Sport mode, I'm starting to experiment with the paddle shiffters more and more - which is pretty much the same as a manual trans. __________________ 2017 H50 2SS MX8 F55 NPP CF5 RN2

03-07-2013, 05:46 AM	#6
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	it would be nice at times but at other times auto is to. the only reason i would prefer a manuel is the $1000 u save when doing a cam swap you dint have to pay for the conversion __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-07-2013, 05:52 AM	#7
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	People get disappointed because they settle for what other people tell them to get. You need to ignore everyone else and buy what YOU want. I love my manual and many people are perfectly happy with there autos. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-07-2013, 05:54 AM	#8
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Love my auto!! __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

03-07-2013, 04:56 AM	#2
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	You're new around here huh? lol btw, I love my auto

03-07-2013, 05:55 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	NOPE.....I LOVE my auto.....always have......always will. __________________

03-07-2013, 06:07 AM	#10
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Had a 2010 L99 with Janetty Tune, have a 2013 LS3 now. LS3 is allot more fun car. Also pushes your back in the seat more. Can't wait till I get my 1LE 3.91 rear end put in.

03-07-2013, 06:08 AM	#11
spyder Drives: 2010 V6 \| M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: new york Posts: 298	If you get an auto you will be limited to an amount of power you can add before you need a tranny re-build (expensive). In manual you can do a lot of burnouts easily and other cool tricks. My last car was a twin turbo Audi w/ shifters and it was an auto. I regret having a sports car with an auto transmission. So when I bought the camaro I had to go with manual. __________________ BBK 304 LT headers w/ coating \| CAI Inc Intake w/ scoop \| VMax Ice-olator \| MRT v2 \| Elite catch can \| Trifecta Tune \| Eagle halos \| 20" Textured Black Forgestar F14s - They call it the black panther. 2010 Camaro LLT (sold) 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2011 Nissan Armada 4WD Platinum

03-07-2013, 06:23 AM	#13
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	No regrets __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

03-07-2013, 06:31 AM	#14
PatsRS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North West NJ Posts: 890 View My Garage	No regrets. Drove standards for years on DDs. Had enough. Like my remote start too. Yeah it costs more but I'm worth it LOL. __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary Edition 2LT Auto with Sunroof 2014 Acadia Denali 2012 Chevy Cruze RS GM ALL THE WAY!