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09-08-2010, 11:09 AM
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   Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England
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Manual or auto?
OK guys, I need you on this. Just been in contact with a dealer over here, to place an order for a 2LT RS manual. The dealer tried to tell me that the auto option would be the best to go for. I don't agree, but would like to know from those with the 3.6 engine if the auto box lags on initial take off, and through the gears. I couldn't stand the delay on my Mustang GT auto, and swapped to a manual pretty soon. (we have no Chevvy dealers to take a test drive with here,just in case you were wondering)
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09-08-2010, 11:18 AM
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You might be happier with a SS if you ar coming out of a GT. Save $1000 and buy the standard transmission! Look at the 1SS too!
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2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09
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09-08-2010, 11:19 AM
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NY Football Giants YAY!!!
Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2010
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Well I have the V6 and I have a lag in auto drive BUT when I drive it in sport or manual shift, no lag at all. If the V6 doesn't lag in sport or manual I'm pretty sure the V8 won't either. FYI 75% of the camaro sales have been autos 25% manual. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104403
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09-08-2010, 11:31 AM
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Drives: c Join Date: Feb 2010
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I regret it every day that I didn't go manual.
Especially with all the mods I decided to put on my car. the AT drains a lot of power |
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09-08-2010, 11:34 AM
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Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England
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@ Hoss. Would love an SS, but they are priced at the equivalent of $60,000 over here :(
@ Melody. I didn't realise there were different modes on the auto box. Do you still get a nice shove in the back in sport mode? |
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09-08-2010, 11:37 AM
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Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010
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09-08-2010, 11:38 AM
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Winners find a way
Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE Ohio
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there is zero computer control of the manual trans, YOU decide when and how.......
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09-08-2010, 11:40 AM
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Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010
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09-08-2010, 11:43 AM
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Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008
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OP - I love your screen name. Good luck with the order and enjoy your Camaro
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09-08-2010, 11:53 AM
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Winners find a way
Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE Ohio
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best of luck chap, be sure to post some pics of your right hand drive camaro...
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09-08-2010, 11:58 AM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL
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09-08-2010, 11:58 AM
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Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010
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The manual cost (I think) $1,000 less, and has a bigger gear ratio in the back end (atleast with the SS, not 100% on the v6)
If you like to become one with the car, go with manual
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09-08-2010, 11:58 AM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL
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Both of mine auto.
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09-08-2010, 12:11 PM
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