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ketel0ne · 08-18-2010, 09:35 PM

Sign in here, talk about manual vs automatic, traffic, issues, fun?, do you enjoy it, regret it? etc.

motorhead · 08-18-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ketel0ne

Sign in here, talk about manual vs automatic, traffic, issues, fun?, do you enjoy it, regret it? etc.

Well I don't commute with my camaro ,but I have had to drive manuals for work many times. Their're fine on the highway when you don't have to shift much ,but when you get into a lot of stop and go the fun wears off really fast.

Synyster · 08-18-2010, 09:54 PM

50-60 miles every day for school in my SS. I love it! Hell, I loved it in my old truck. I just love driving lol. Traffic isn't really an issue where I drive so that's no problem.

Got 1300 miles in less than 3 weeks of owning my car

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-18-2010, 09:55 PM

Up till 2 weeks ago i did the daily commute with my camaro and it was 120 Mi (60+ one way) Its a M6 car that's so much fun to drive out in the southwest, Good roads and weather with a top posted speed of 75, This car runs all day long at 1800 rpm's with lots of pulling power, After 14 months i have no complaints on the Quality of the car.

ketel0ne · 08-18-2010, 10:02 PM

Great posts so far, good to see the SS's that are being used ALOT!!!!

ihaveacamaro · 08-18-2010, 10:04 PM

ehh about 30 miles commute bumper to bumper.

Hate every minute I'm not allowed to use all 312 of my ponies

ihaveacamaro · 08-18-2010, 10:04 PM

oops my bad, didn't know this was for SS only.

disregard last post

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-18-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by iwantacamaro

oops my bad, didn't know this was for SS only.

disregard last post

I think it Cool for you to post your comments about your car to on here.

SSLarry · 08-18-2010, 10:16 PM

Averaging 30 miles a day with mine, and stop and go is no issue. The clutch release point is a bit high from the floor, but very short, so the hand off is quick and easy. No jerky jerky even at 1000 rpm. And with all that torque, you can start off in 2nd (if slightly rolling).

I would guess that the V8 is better in stop and go than the 6, although I have only driven a 6 for a test drive. Mileage is whole other story, as I get only 12-14 mpg :(

cplhester · 08-18-2010, 10:33 PM

75 miles round trip. SS a6 16 mpg 10,000 in 5 months

camino7769 · 08-18-2010, 10:37 PM

about 100 miles a day, love it. im in my car about 2 hours a day wouldnt want to be in anything else

The_Stache · 08-18-2010, 10:56 PM

Not quite 50 miles a day (sitting at 44 mile commute, 22 one way). Had my M6 SS Since May in Phoenix traffic and have loved every minute of it.

At this point I am averaging about 55 miles a day, and my fuel tracking is putting me over 20 mpg now!

You can see my mileage results here.. Diarmadhi's 1SS

ramsman34 · 08-18-2010, 10:57 PM

50+ round trip, 90% freeway, sometimes traffic on way home (los angeles), M6 makes it more fun actually. I was afraid driving a manny would suck in L.A. but it is a blast.

ketel0ne · 08-18-2010, 11:01 PM

This thread may dispel some of the mpg and manual trans in traffic myths. With some one even getting 20mpg WOW!

08-18-2010, 09:35 PM	#1
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	SS owners who commute over 50 miles a day Sign in here, talk about manual vs automatic, traffic, issues, fun?, do you enjoy it, regret it? etc.

08-18-2010, 10:37 PM	#11
camino7769 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS, RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 44	about 100 miles a day, love it. im in my car about 2 hours a day wouldnt want to be in anything else __________________ Life's too short to drive a boring car

08-18-2010, 10:56 PM	#12
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Not quite 50 miles a day (sitting at 44 mile commute, 22 one way). Had my M6 SS Since May in Phoenix traffic and have loved every minute of it. At this point I am averaging about 55 miles a day, and my fuel tracking is putting me over 20 mpg now! You can see my mileage results here.. Diarmadhi's 1SS __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

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08-18-2010, 09:54 PM	#3
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	50-60 miles every day for school in my SS. I love it! Hell, I loved it in my old truck. I just love driving lol. Traffic isn't really an issue where I drive so that's no problem. Got 1300 miles in less than 3 weeks of owning my car

08-18-2010, 09:55 PM	#4
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Up till 2 weeks ago i did the daily commute with my camaro and it was 120 Mi (60+ one way) Its a M6 car that's so much fun to drive out in the southwest, Good roads and weather with a top posted speed of 75, This car runs all day long at 1800 rpm's with lots of pulling power, After 14 months i have no complaints on the Quality of the car.

08-18-2010, 10:02 PM	#5
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	Great posts so far, good to see the SS's that are being used ALOT!!!!

08-18-2010, 10:04 PM	#6
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	ehh about 30 miles commute bumper to bumper. Hate every minute I'm not allowed to use all 312 of my ponies

08-18-2010, 10:16 PM	#9
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Averaging 30 miles a day with mine, and stop and go is no issue. The clutch release point is a bit high from the floor, but very short, so the hand off is quick and easy. No jerky jerky even at 1000 rpm. And with all that torque, you can start off in 2nd (if slightly rolling). I would guess that the V8 is better in stop and go than the 6, although I have only driven a 6 for a test drive. Mileage is whole other story, as I get only 12-14 mpg :(

08-18-2010, 10:33 PM	#10
cplhester Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee Oklahoma Posts: 502 View My Garage	75 miles round trip. SS a6 16 mpg 10,000 in 5 months

08-18-2010, 10:57 PM	#13
ramsman34 Drives: 2011 Summit White, 2SS/RS-LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dash Point, WA Posts: 364 View My Garage	50+ round trip, 90% freeway, sometimes traffic on way home (los angeles), M6 makes it more fun actually. I was afraid driving a manny would suck in L.A. but it is a blast.

08-18-2010, 11:01 PM	#14
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	This thread may dispel some of the mpg and manual trans in traffic myths. With some one even getting 20mpg WOW!