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Trey42590 · 11-10-2011, 02:38 PM

I am tired of dealing with the P.O.S. transmission in my V6 and GM obviously isn't ever going to do anything to fix it so I have decided to sell it and get an SS. I'm just curious to how many of you have done the same and how do you like the SS? Do any of you regret getting another camaro?

tramtwo · 11-10-2011, 02:40 PM

Here we go again. I owned an LT for about a month, traded it for an SS and have never looked back. Good luck!

1CamaroSS · 11-10-2011, 02:49 PM

Never had a LT but I decided at the last minute of purchase to get an SS and I am so glad I did. The SS has been a great car so far.

I notice on the M6 trans its very temperature sensitive. These transmissions seem to work the best when fully warmed up. The dealer has told me this as well. They say " Both engine and transmissions need to be fully warmed up before the various noises and gremlins go away." The one thing I can say is if you drive these cars hard they are quiet and smooth but if you drive easy they feel loose and clunky. Just my opinion, no regrets though!

jesserayjames · 11-10-2011, 02:54 PM

I understand that they have made a lot of improvements on the V6 for 2012......................................

Trey42590 · 11-10-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Here we go again. I owned an LT for about a month, traded it for an SS and have never looked back. Good luck!

I drove an SS earlier today and the difference between it and my V6 was like night and day. The SS was much more fun to drive and the difference in power was crazy! It seems like everyone with an SS loves their car and a lot of people with the V6 hate theirs because of the crappy transmission. I love my car but I can't deal with the transmission anymore and I know one day the warranty will run out then I'll really be screwed. Now I just have to sell mine and knowing my luck nobody will buy it... :(

caligrown562 · 11-10-2011, 03:19 PM

What are your problems with the transmission? My trannys been acting weird too.

formare · 11-10-2011, 03:29 PM

The great google god says if you got the manual in your v8 you are going to have exact same issues.

Trey42590 · 11-10-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by caligrown562

What are your problems with the transmission? My trannys been acting weird too.

If I try to shift quickly into 2nd over 5500 rpm it grinds and sometimes it won't even go into gear. And sometimes when I stop I can't get it to go into first gear I have to mess with it to get it into gear.

Trey42590 · 11-10-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by formare

The great google god says if you got the manual in your v8 you are going to have exact same issues.

Yes but they have a fix for the SS M6 don't they?

Camarowguy · 11-10-2011, 04:59 PM

Do yourself a favor and get an auto.

buzzy56 · 11-10-2011, 05:37 PM

Something like that I believe I read somewhere long ago.But really a SS auto is the only way to go.Too many problems with the 6 manuals if you ask me.You want to drive and enjoy it.I wanted to get the manual but I wanted my wife too drive it occasionally.Lucky for me I got the auto,secondly she has been afraid to drive it.So I would say I am way ahead.If your not happy admit your mistake and trade her off or sale it and get what you really want.You wont be disappointed.

rolnslo · 11-10-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by formare

The great google god says if you got the manual in your v8 you are going to have exact same issues.

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Do yourself a favor and get an auto.

Which is precisely why I went from a 2010 V6 M6 to a 2011 V8 A6. Enjoyed the V6 as a daily driver but absolutely hated that AY6 transmission, even after GM replaced it for me once. POS.

I've got ZERO complaints about my trade. It cost me a bit to do the swap but it was significantly cheaper than having to buy that first replacement AY6 after my power train warranty was up.

If you can afford it, make the swap. At least with the V8, you'll have other options from the aftermarket if your stock trans gives up. No options with the V6.

Trey42590 · 11-11-2011, 11:38 AM

Well I have the car up for sale hopefully someone will buy it very soon. Wish me luck!!

ffrcobra_65 · 11-11-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Trey42590

Well I have the car up for sale hopefully someone will buy it very soon. Wish me luck!!

goodluck. I hope you didn't post the for sale sign here..other members would see your posts about the tranny issues.

11-10-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
Trey42590 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 54 View My Garage	Well I've had enough.. I am tired of dealing with the P.O.S. transmission in my V6 and GM obviously isn't ever going to do anything to fix it so I have decided to sell it and get an SS. I'm just curious to how many of you have done the same and how do you like the SS? Do any of you regret getting another camaro? __________________

11-10-2011, 02:54 PM	#4
jesserayjames Drives: Drives a 2012 IOM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,860 View My Garage	I understand that they have made a lot of improvements on the V6 for 2012...................................... __________________ CAMARO 2SS/RS 6M

11-10-2011, 03:29 PM	#7
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	The great google god says if you got the manual in your v8 you are going to have exact same issues. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

11-10-2011, 04:59 PM	#10
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Do yourself a favor and get an auto. __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

11-10-2011, 05:37 PM	#11
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	"Go big of go home" Something like that I believe I read somewhere long ago.But really a SS auto is the only way to go.Too many problems with the 6 manuals if you ask me.You want to drive and enjoy it.I wanted to get the manual but I wanted my wife too drive it occasionally.Lucky for me I got the auto,secondly she has been afraid to drive it.So I would say I am way ahead.If your not happy admit your mistake and trade her off or sale it and get what you really want.You wont be disappointed. __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

11-10-2011, 02:40 PM	#2
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Here we go again. I owned an LT for about a month, traded it for an SS and have never looked back. Good luck!

11-10-2011, 02:49 PM	#3
1CamaroSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 323	Never had a LT but I decided at the last minute of purchase to get an SS and I am so glad I did. The SS has been a great car so far. I notice on the M6 trans its very temperature sensitive. These transmissions seem to work the best when fully warmed up. The dealer has told me this as well. They say " Both engine and transmissions need to be fully warmed up before the various noises and gremlins go away." The one thing I can say is if you drive these cars hard they are quiet and smooth but if you drive easy they feel loose and clunky. Just my opinion, no regrets though!

11-10-2011, 03:19 PM	#6
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	What are your problems with the transmission? My trannys been acting weird too.

11-11-2011, 11:38 AM	#13
Trey42590 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 54 View My Garage	Well I have the car up for sale hopefully someone will buy it very soon. Wish me luck!! __________________