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Bryan2230 · 01-17-2010, 01:13 PM

Ive never had a stick shift before, this is "my first vehicle" (i had a 94 Camaro, but my parents bought it for me, and it was in their name), I didnt want screw something up, because my lack of knowledge of manual transmission.

Hoddi · 01-17-2010, 01:21 PM

[QUOTE=MrE;1388492]Don't worry about what others think of you. Its a stupid arguement to get into with people. The whole "oh, you got the auto, your are a Pu$$ for getting it." Thats crap. After driving sticks for over 20 years in rush hour traffic, I'm pretty much done. If people weigh their manhood on things like driving stick over an auto, then that speaks volumes about their charactor.

Well said!
I bought an automatic because I've had back and knee surgery. I plan on keeping mine for the rest of my life.

speedster · 01-17-2010, 01:26 PM

Faster/more consistent 1/4 mile times (NOT stock) and it is the polar opposite of another very quick car I have. Camaro = Small Block, TT, Auto; Firebird = Big Block, Centrifugal, 5 speed.

5thGenOwner · 01-17-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by flatlander

Guess I'd ask it the other way, why would I choose a 6speed. To impress my friends with my shifting skills, don't think so, to irritate me in stop and go traffic, nope. For a few more bucks I get a kickass auto and if so inclined can tap shift to run higher revs...Not sure how 6speed adds to the experience...probably just me but Ive driven manuals forever and just dont care to anymore.

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Originally Posted by speedster

Faster/more consistent 1/4 mile times (NOT stock) and it is the polar opposite of another very quick car I have. Camaro = Small Block, TT, Auto; Firebird = Big Block, Centrifugal, 5 speed.

I believe the fun in a manual was never in the 1/4 mile, computers are extremely good at upshifting in a straight away. It is in the twisties, where you have 100% control over your shifting that makes the M6 more of an experience. (Tap shift does not compare to manual, period.) Jus' sayin'...

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-17-2010, 02:16 PM

Bad left knee and the wife does not know how to drive a stick. The cool thing is I drove a 2SS stick the other day and boy I am glad I got the A6.

IBM 2SS · 01-17-2010, 02:19 PM

Daily driver in heavy traffic. Most of my driving will be to and from work, manual doesn't work for me in this situation.

Sawyer · 01-17-2010, 02:24 PM

been driving stick for last 15 years. I'm done. Plus near alot of traffic and just want an auto for staightline acceleration.

JorgeSS · 01-17-2010, 02:24 PM

i really wanted a manual, but like most i use it as a daily driver... but later down the road i will buy a manuel once im older and dont need that one as a daily driver

mscaggs · 01-17-2010, 03:26 PM

2SS is a Manual, the LS3 Corvette is an Auto. I love them both for different reasons.

edog · 01-17-2010, 03:28 PM

Injured arm 17 years ago. If it was not for that I would have went with a stick. It is not a daily driver, so for me it would not have mattered.

GeorgeM · 01-17-2010, 03:40 PM

I chose the manual because 26 hp, 10 ft. lbs of torque, a 4% less drive-line power loss and the manual car is 53 lbs lighter and $1,200 cheaper! Plus the LS3 is the Vette engine.

Even though I drive in daily traffic, the above was too much to leave on the table.

lsgun · 01-17-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

agreed.

+2... add in remote start and paddle shift option on a daily driver and the decision was easy.

Sevn86 · 01-17-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

cause i don't know how to drive manual

and that lol...

ChriSS84 · 01-17-2010, 11:51 PM

1 less thing for me to fool with...

I drive sticks at work and it gets old...

Plus it comes in handy when the wifey gets frisky... lol

01-17-2010, 01:13 PM	#43
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	Ive never had a stick shift before, this is "my first vehicle" (i had a 94 Camaro, but my parents bought it for me, and it was in their name), I didnt want screw something up, because my lack of knowledge of manual transmission. __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

01-17-2010, 01:26 PM	#45
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	Faster/more consistent 1/4 mile times (NOT stock) and it is the polar opposite of another very quick car I have. Camaro = Small Block, TT, Auto; Firebird = Big Block, Centrifugal, 5 speed. __________________

01-17-2010, 02:24 PM	#50
JorgeSS Mayhem SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SW/IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ROMA, TX Posts: 949	i really wanted a manual, but like most i use it as a daily driver... but later down the road i will buy a manuel once im older and dont need that one as a daily driver __________________ Mayhem SS - 6.2, Roto-Fab CAI, Pacesetter Headers/Magnaflow X-pipe, Built by TMS, Tuned by File La Muerte Z71 - Stock 5.3 Tuned by File

01-17-2010, 03:28 PM	#52
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Injured arm 17 years ago. If it was not for that I would have went with a stick. It is not a daily driver, so for me it would not have mattered. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

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01-17-2010, 01:21 PM	#44
Hoddi Camaro Girl ~ Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal ~ Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	[QUOTE=MrE;1388492]Don't worry about what others think of you. Its a stupid arguement to get into with people. The whole "oh, you got the auto, your are a Pu$$ for getting it." Thats crap. After driving sticks for over 20 years in rush hour traffic, I'm pretty much done. If people weigh their manhood on things like driving stick over an auto, then that speaks volumes about their charactor. Well said! I bought an automatic because I've had back and knee surgery. I plan on keeping mine for the rest of my life.

01-17-2010, 02:16 PM	#47
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Bad left knee and the wife does not know how to drive a stick. The cool thing is I drove a 2SS stick the other day and boy I am glad I got the A6.

01-17-2010, 02:19 PM	#48
IBM 2SS Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 132	Daily driver in heavy traffic. Most of my driving will be to and from work, manual doesn't work for me in this situation.

01-17-2010, 02:24 PM	#49
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	been driving stick for last 15 years. I'm done. Plus near alot of traffic and just want an auto for staightline acceleration.

01-17-2010, 03:26 PM	#51
mscaggs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 207 View My Garage	2SS is a Manual, the LS3 Corvette is an Auto. I love them both for different reasons.

01-17-2010, 03:40 PM	#53
GeorgeM Drives: 2016 2SS, Yellowjacket, A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 133	I chose the manual because 26 hp, 10 ft. lbs of torque, a 4% less drive-line power loss and the manual car is 53 lbs lighter and $1,200 cheaper! Plus the LS3 is the Vette engine. Even though I drive in daily traffic, the above was too much to leave on the table.

01-17-2010, 11:51 PM	#56
ChriSS84 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 850	1 less thing for me to fool with... I drive sticks at work and it gets old... Plus it comes in handy when the wifey gets frisky... lol