Thinking about trading my M6 Camaro

63falcondude · 09-28-2016, 12:38 PM

So I have had my 2016 Camaro 2SS for about 7 months now (6000 miles) and am thinking about trading it.

-Nightfall Grey Metallic
-6 Speed Manual
-MRC
-Kalahari Leather
-Nav
-NPP Exhaust

There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but the manual transmission just stresses me out every time that I drive it. Because of this, I do not enjoy it like I should. I know that if I were to trade it into a dealership, I'm looking at about a $10,000 loss. The car is worth more than I owe on it.

Any thoughts?

6spdhyperblue · 09-28-2016, 12:48 PM

why does the manual stress you out? like you dont like driving manual as a DD?

is that 10k including tax that you paid? you wouldnt need to pay that again, except on the partition that was lost. trade it for the same car in auto.

Track_OK · 09-28-2016, 12:49 PM

Manual just takes time man... Don't give up yet... Plus a 10k loss should be enough of an incentive.

Took me about a month when I first learned a couple manual cars ago. Now its to the point where I don't even think about it lol I just do it.

Maybe leave your car in Tour or Ice/snow for a little while to get used to it since those setting are more easy on the throttle. Should help with the "dead stop to go" aspect. Then move up in performance levels as you get more comfortable.

lenix38 · 09-28-2016, 12:50 PM

I freaken love driving my M6 SS. Even tho the auto is slightly faster, I enjoy driving the manual in this car

vam5555 · 09-28-2016, 12:51 PM

what stresses you out about it? stop and go traffic / commuting? or just fear of wearing out the clutch and what not? Is it your DD or just a weekend / play thing?

martelds · 09-28-2016, 12:59 PM

There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but the manual transmission just stresses me out every time that I drive it.

I would say why does it stress you out. I feel it has the best clutch of any manual I have ever driven. I think everyday how much I am glad I got the M6.
Sure I'm stalled it a few embarrassing times, but no biggie it happens.

63falcondude · 09-28-2016, 01:04 PM

It kills me to admit that I am not completely happy with my purchase. It is one of 3 "daily drivers" (includes my motorcycle and truck). I just can't relax in it. Always having to think about keeping it smooth. I can only wear one pair of sneakers when I drive it.

WhyUMad1LE · 09-28-2016, 01:12 PM

Use the rev match if you have a hard time shifting smoothly..

DrkPhx · 09-28-2016, 01:13 PM

Drive the car more to get used it.

$10K is a large amount to take a bath on when trading in a vehicle. I would never do it, but it's your car and up to you. How are going to offset the negative equity? I would be surprised if any dealer would include that in the financing (which could put you in a bigger hole if they did).

Track_OK · 09-28-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

It kills me to admit that I am not completely happy with my purchase. It is one of 3 "daily drivers" (includes my motorcycle and truck). I just can't relax in it. Always having to think about keeping it smooth. I can only wear one pair of sneakers when I drive it.

Well there's the problem! DAILY YOUR CAMARO! lol it takes time. CONSISTENT time. If you only drive it 2 days out of the week and those 2 days are spread apart it would be like relearning it every time you got in it. Especially since its your first..

63falcondude · 09-28-2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Use the rev match if you have a hard time shifting smoothly..

I have never turned the rev match off. Downshifting isn't a problem. It's just the driver involvement that I would rather not have (obviously this opinion has changed since I bought it).

63falcondude · 09-28-2016, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Drive the car more to get used it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track_OK

Well there's the problem! DAILY YOUR CAMARO! lol it takes time. CONSISTENT time. If you only drive it 2 days out of the week and those 2 days are spread apart it would be like relearning it every time you got in it. Especially since its your first..

This is what I have been doing lately. Forcing myself to drive the Camaro more. The thing is that I can drive it fine (I guess this would vary based on an individuals definition of "fine"), but I am stressed while doing it. Hopefully I can become comfortable driving the car. Really sucks.

WhyUMad1LE · 09-28-2016, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63falcondude

I have never turned the rev match off. Downshifting isn't a problem. It's just the driver involvement that I would rather not have (obviously this opinion has changed since I bought it).

It is off by default. Do you hit the paddle every time you turn on the car? If so, it sounds like a stick just isn't for you.

Mojave · 09-28-2016, 01:35 PM

You mean trading it for an auto CamaroSS? I was really expecting the 1LE or ZL1 convo when I first clicked

09-28-2016, 12:38 PM	#1
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	Thinking about trading my M6 Camaro So I have had my 2016 Camaro 2SS for about 7 months now (6000 miles) and am thinking about trading it. -Nightfall Grey Metallic -6 Speed Manual -MRC -Kalahari Leather -Nav -NPP Exhaust There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but the manual transmission just stresses me out every time that I drive it. Because of this, I do not enjoy it like I should. I know that if I were to trade it into a dealership, I'm looking at about a $10,000 loss. The car is worth more than I owe on it. Any thoughts? __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

09-28-2016, 12:50 PM	#4
lenix38 Drives: 2019 Camaro Zl1 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 105	I freaken love driving my M6 SS. Even tho the auto is slightly faster, I enjoy driving the manual in this car __________________ Letty 2016 2SS 6m Black (sold) Sura 2016 Z06 3LZ 6m Black (sold) Talia 2019 ZL1 6m Black Bullets always have the right of way.....

09-28-2016, 12:59 PM	#6
martelds Go Arizona Cardinals Drives: 2006 GMC Duramax 2500 HD, 2016 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 321	There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but the manual transmission just stresses me out every time that I drive it. I would say why does it stress you out. I feel it has the best clutch of any manual I have ever driven. I think everyday how much I am glad I got the M6. Sure I'm stalled it a few embarrassing times, but no biggie it happens. __________________ 2015 Nissan Murano SL with Tech Package 2006 Lifted GMC Duramax 2500 HD. Lot's of custom parts! 2016 2SS Garnet Red 2SS,6 Speed, NPP, MRC, Adrenaline Red interior, Black Rally Stripes, NAV, Sunroof, Corvette Z51 Black Wheels, Black Front Fascia, aFe / PFADT Suspension Lowering Springs, Black High Rise Rear Spoiler. High flow headers, E85, Roto-Fab Cold Air, MSD Atomic AirForce Intake. aFe / PFADT Front & Rear Sway Bar. Pushing 520 to the Rear Wheels

09-28-2016, 01:04 PM	#7
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	It kills me to admit that I am not completely happy with my purchase. It is one of 3 "daily drivers" (includes my motorcycle and truck). I just can't relax in it. Always having to think about keeping it smooth. I can only wear one pair of sneakers when I drive it. __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

09-28-2016, 01:35 PM	#14
Mojave San Diego Head Tuners Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS ,NPP,MagRide, A8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,440 View My Garage	You mean trading it for an auto CamaroSS? I was really expecting the 1LE or ZL1 convo when I first clicked __________________ 2016 1SS A8, NPP, MagRide, Black Rims My 5th Camaro (3 Gen5, 1 Gen4) Member of San Diego Head Tuners https://www.youtube.com/c/MojaveKY https://www.instagram.com/mojaveky/ https://twitter.com/MojaveKY http://dinowax.refr.cc/bryanm 15% off DinoWax orders

09-28-2016, 12:48 PM	#2
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,678	why does the manual stress you out? like you dont like driving manual as a DD? is that 10k including tax that you paid? you wouldnt need to pay that again, except on the partition that was lost. trade it for the same car in auto.

09-28-2016, 12:49 PM	#3
Track_OK Drives: 2016 1SS M6 Summit White Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 31	Manual just takes time man... Don't give up yet... Plus a 10k loss should be enough of an incentive. Took me about a month when I first learned a couple manual cars ago. Now its to the point where I don't even think about it lol I just do it. Maybe leave your car in Tour or Ice/snow for a little while to get used to it since those setting are more easy on the throttle. Should help with the "dead stop to go" aspect. Then move up in performance levels as you get more comfortable.

09-28-2016, 12:51 PM	#5
vam5555 Drives: 2017 2SS 6mt, garnet red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NoVA Posts: 105	what stresses you out about it? stop and go traffic / commuting? or just fear of wearing out the clutch and what not? Is it your DD or just a weekend / play thing?

09-28-2016, 01:12 PM	#8
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Use the rev match if you have a hard time shifting smoothly..

09-28-2016, 01:13 PM	#9
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Drive the car more to get used it. $10K is a large amount to take a bath on when trading in a vehicle. I would never do it, but it's your car and up to you. How are going to offset the negative equity? I would be surprised if any dealer would include that in the financing (which could put you in a bigger hole if they did).

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