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mpate16 · 09-30-2009, 08:26 PM

whenever i get a new camaro i want to get the SS. this will be my daily driver car so what do you guys think, stick or auto? ive never driven a stick but i would like to learn.... does it get old after awhile driving a stick everyday?
thanks...

69 rs/ss · 09-30-2009, 08:30 PM

Great question. Do a search for previous threads on this. Some great comments. It really all depends on what you want they are both great cars.

Sassy · 09-30-2009, 08:32 PM

I would say you should stick with the auto. You can always still manually shift with the paddles. Considering you don't have a vast experience with a stick, you might end up hating it. I love mine, but I rarely drive my car and never in heavy traffic. As far as what people like, they like a stick shift. I go to car shows and that's the one thing people always check and give me a thumbs up for.

fastscout · 09-30-2009, 08:46 PM

automatic...I was a longtime manual driver, until I drove an A6 2ss. you will not be giving up anything going with the L99. and like said above, there is a manual shift option on the auto.

99-LS1-SS · 09-30-2009, 08:47 PM

I'm the rare exception as to where I don't mind, and even enjoy, a stick for a daily driver. I really like to be in control of the transmission.

Susantroy1 · 09-30-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

I'm the rare exception as to where I don't mind, and even enjoy, a stick for a daily driver. I really like to be in control of the transmission.

+1

KittenOnWheels · 09-30-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

I'm the rare exception as to where I don't mind, and even enjoy, a stick for a daily driver. I really like to be in control of the transmission.

I completely agree. I did not learn to drive a stick until college but every car since then has been one.

PQ · 09-30-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpate16

whenever i get a new camaro i want to get the SS. this will be my daily driver car so what do you guys think, stick or auto? ive never driven a stick but i would like to learn.... does it get old after awhile driving a stick everyday?
thanks...

With me, the thrill was gone long ago. It's gonna be personal opinion. One ting to think about though is you can save a ot of bank going with the stick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KittenOnWheels

I completely agree. I did not learn to drive a stick until college but every car since then has been one.

Welcome to the site. Stick around.

J3ffZ28 · 09-30-2009, 10:06 PM

my first car was an auto...never really tried to learn stick till my second car and i have never looked back. Plus with the stick u get a bigger engine and u can do burn outs easier with a stick ;]

Kelso · 09-30-2009, 10:08 PM

ul lk the manual once u learn trust me

Croatcamaro2010 · 09-30-2009, 10:11 PM

i like the stick, its a good excuse to give people to NOT let them drive your car, plus its alot of fun, also it doesnt let you fiddle with your phone, drive and eat at the same time, ect

97one · 09-30-2009, 10:12 PM

Go with the automatic......

The 4 main reasons in this DAY & AGE to get a stick IMO are:

#1 To try to make yourself look COOL ,whether you are 18 or 80yrs. old.
#2 Someone very young and wants to have the experience driving a stick.
#3 To save the $1,000.
#4 You have other cars & this one you will not drive much.

Back app. 30 to 50+ yrs. ago the stick 4 or 5 spd. were mainly (but not always) better than the 2 or 3 spd. Automatics.
TODAY with 6 to 8 speed automatics that is NOT the case at all !
MUCH Different Ballgame TODAY !!!!!!

J3ffZ28 · 09-30-2009, 10:14 PM

oh and stick will always get better gas mileage if you drive right....always

FINALLYSATISFIED · 09-30-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97one

Go with the automatic......

The 4 main reasons in this DAY & AGE to get a stick IMO are:

#1 To try to make yourself look COOL ,whether you are 18 or 80yrs. old.
#2 Someone very young and wants to have the experience driving a stick.
#3 To save the $1,000.
#4 You have other cars & this one you will not drive much.

Back app. 30 to 50+ yrs. ago the stick 4 or 5 spd. were mainly (but not always) better than the 2 or 3 spd. Automatics.
TODAY with 6 to 8 speed automatics that is NOT the case at all !
MUCH Different Ballgame TODAY !!!!!!

Those are some poor reasons, I think your just scared to drive a stick

09-30-2009, 10:06 PM	#9
J3ffZ28 Drives: 2010 2ss blk white stripes camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 126	my first car was an auto...never really tried to learn stick till my second car and i have never looked back. Plus with the stick u get a bigger engine and u can do burn outs easier with a stick ;] __________________ 2SS, RS, Black, White Stripes, 1100, Preliminary order accepted: 8/15/09 2000, Order accepted by GM: 8/15/09 3000, Order accepted by production control:8/20/09 TPW: 9/14/09 3300, Order scheduled for production: 8/31/09 3400, Order broadcast 9/14/09 3800, Order produced 9/22/09 4000, Available to ship 9/22/09 4200, Shipped 9/29/09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/7/09 6000, Delivered to the customer 10/7/09

09-30-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
Kelso Drives: 99 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tivoli, Tx Posts: 223	ul lk the manual once u learn trust me __________________ Soon to own: 1SS CGM M6

09-30-2009, 10:11 PM	#11
Croatcamaro2010 Drives: '10 Camaro RS 1LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 322 View My Garage	i like the stick, its a good excuse to give people to NOT let them drive your car, plus its alot of fun, also it doesnt let you fiddle with your phone, drive and eat at the same time, ect __________________ Support the CCFA and donate to my fund! http://www.active.com/donate/napa12midastl/stlNBrekal

09-30-2009, 10:14 PM	#13
J3ffZ28 Drives: 2010 2ss blk white stripes camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 126	oh and stick will always get better gas mileage if you drive right....always __________________ 2SS, RS, Black, White Stripes, 1100, Preliminary order accepted: 8/15/09 2000, Order accepted by GM: 8/15/09 3000, Order accepted by production control:8/20/09 TPW: 9/14/09 3300, Order scheduled for production: 8/31/09 3400, Order broadcast 9/14/09 3800, Order produced 9/22/09 4000, Available to ship 9/22/09 4200, Shipped 9/29/09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/7/09 6000, Delivered to the customer 10/7/09

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mpate16 Drives: 2012 Camaro LSX 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 398	Manual or Automatic whenever i get a new camaro i want to get the SS. this will be my daily driver car so what do you guys think, stick or auto? ive never driven a stick but i would like to learn.... does it get old after awhile driving a stick everyday? thanks...

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69 rs/ss Drives: 1969 rs/ss & 2010 L99 #3747 4/28/09 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albion, NY Posts: 328 View My Garage	Great question. Do a search for previous threads on this. Some great comments. It really all depends on what you want they are both great cars.

09-30-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
Sassy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Red Jewel Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marshfield, WI Posts: 12 View My Garage	I would say you should stick with the auto. You can always still manually shift with the paddles. Considering you don't have a vast experience with a stick, you might end up hating it. I love mine, but I rarely drive my car and never in heavy traffic. As far as what people like, they like a stick shift. I go to car shows and that's the one thing people always check and give me a thumbs up for. __________________

09-30-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
fastscout Drives: 18' hbm 2ss conv. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 222	automatic...I was a longtime manual driver, until I drove an A6 2ss. you will not be giving up anything going with the L99. and like said above, there is a manual shift option on the auto.

09-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
99-LS1-SS Waiting... Drives: 2009 G8 GXP M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jamestown NC Posts: 275	I'm the rare exception as to where I don't mind, and even enjoy, a stick for a daily driver. I really like to be in control of the transmission.

09-30-2009, 10:12 PM	#12
97one Drives: 2016 & 1967 Camaro, 2015 Impala, +1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,165	Go with the automatic...... The 4 main reasons in this DAY & AGE to get a stick IMO are: #1 To try to make yourself look COOL ,whether you are 18 or 80yrs. old. #2 Someone very young and wants to have the experience driving a stick. #3 To save the $1,000. #4 You have other cars & this one you will not drive much. Back app. 30 to 50+ yrs. ago the stick 4 or 5 spd. were mainly (but not always) better than the 2 or 3 spd. Automatics. TODAY with 6 to 8 speed automatics that is NOT the case at all ! MUCH Different Ballgame TODAY !!!!!!