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DevilKnightFalcon · 02-09-2011, 08:33 PM

Alright guys in the online chat (full transcript) the guys from GM said they are interested in knowing if there is interest in an automatic option for the ZL1. I know I personally desperately want them to make an automatic option and if they do please put some higher quality paddle shifters on it!

So the question is. Do you want to see an automatic option on the ZL1?

Edit:
Now here is the important part. At C5 Fest I talked with John Fitzpatrick who was already aware of the poll and he told me that if I got it to 1,000 total responses then he would give a final answer about the transmission.

UPDATE:
This morning at the Camaro Homecoming in Oshawa GM officially announced that an automatic transmission will be available for the ZL1. Thank you to everyone who voted on this poll. Our voices were heard. Thank you to GM for listening to your loyal customers!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-09-2011, 08:57 PM

Absolutely yes.

I will/want to buy a manual. However, I'd like to see the Z be available to as many enthusiasts as possible!!

DevilKnightFalcon · 02-09-2011, 09:06 PM

I think that especially given that the magnetic ride control system on the ZL1 allows it to be used for everyday driving it makes sense for them to offer an automatic. I would absolutely love to see an automatic with paddle shifters like you see in european cars, something better than the buttons on the existing Camaro anyways. I would absolutely buy one.

heavyt100 · 02-09-2011, 09:18 PM

Yes, please. That would be stellar.

As much as I grew up a manual transmission guy, it's just too much of a pain in rush-hour traffic.

In fact, if I had it to do all over again, I absolutely would have ordered my 2010 SS with an automatic.

Mark H · 02-09-2011, 09:21 PM

Yes

PSP-SS · 02-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Yep. Cant buy one w/out automatic. Just lost a customer.

brandotron · 02-09-2011, 09:36 PM

I couldn't imagine ordering a ZL1 with an auto, but I voted yes. Why not, for those that want it.

mikeSS · 02-09-2011, 10:25 PM

why not lol....

camaroitalia · 02-09-2011, 10:28 PM

I say yes to an auto..

DevilKnightFalcon · 02-09-2011, 10:34 PM

Nice!! Let's keep the votes coming!! So far we have a whopping 65% in favor of offering an automatic!!!

SSLarry · 02-09-2011, 10:58 PM

No way. Why kill the fun. GT500 owners would laugh at you.

2010 SSRS · 02-09-2011, 11:03 PM

Definitely yes.

Padre · 02-09-2011, 11:04 PM

Absolutely. The technology continues to improve in automatics. Plus, I'm mainly interested in drag racing which gives a real advantage, aside from the rare M6 driver who can drive stellar. Moreover, they're meant to be driven, and I'd use mine as a daily driver even as a low 11-second car.

Padre

BlackZCamaro · 02-09-2011, 11:06 PM

Um, no.

GEEo · 02-09-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSLarry

No way. Why kill the fun. GT500 owners would laugh at you.

+1

IMO you can't really enjoy as much with an AT compared to MT.

Z4me · 02-09-2011, 11:07 PM

From a marketing stand point yup, otherwise they could take a big hit in sales and future projects such as this. Then all of us will lose down the road.

brick777 · 02-10-2011, 02:27 AM

Absolutely! I'm ready to buy it, however, I won't buy it unless it has this option.

PQ · 02-10-2011, 03:34 AM

I think it's a big fat fail that they don't have it in the Auto.

Typicaly, you can better afford a car like this once you reach a certian age. For most, that age is past the point where the thrill and allure of shifting gears is gone but you still want to drive a power car.

FAIL FAIL FAIL.....................

Padre · 02-10-2011, 08:19 AM

I agree about the marketing. Look at the new Ford Raptor. Amazing off-road desert truck that Ford successfully is selling to people who will never take it off-road or to the desert.

Same with the ZL1. Sell it to people who buy it for other reasons than M6 enthusiasts. Who cares? More important for us that Chevy makes a profit so we can enjoy our toys.

Padre

DevilKnightFalcon · 02-10-2011, 08:19 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. Don't get too down on GM so quickly. No auto was announced yesterday however what I have been told is what we have been told all along with this car..."Have faith". The GM guys are definitely listening and have heard the cries for an auto. Keep the responses coming.

91Z28350 · 02-10-2011, 08:25 AM

Need a third option, I don't personally want the auto, but hope it is an option for those who want, or need, the automatic transmission.

Rock-It Man · 02-10-2011, 08:28 AM

I won't trade my 2SS auto for a ZL1 unless there is an auto. I drove manual for over 30 years, but the modern auto is a whole different thing.

fixxer56 · 02-10-2011, 08:31 AM

I considered a manual when I bought my camaro. I live in an area with ALOT of stop signs and traffic, so it really is not enjoyable for me to be constantly shifting at lower speeds. I can personally enjoy my car more with the auto

MaRoFreK · 02-10-2011, 08:37 AM

I dont care to much for a automatic trans, But it still should be an option for those who want it.

Shu71 · 02-10-2011, 08:39 AM

I vote no. I see the car as a true race car/track car and to me if they make it with the auto it will just detract from the essence of the car. But really I could care less either way, I won't be buying one.

View Poll Results: Do you want to see an automatic option for the ZL1?
Yes	1,312	66.30%
No	667	33.70%
Voters: 1979. You may not vote on this poll

02-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#1
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Do you want a ZL1 automatic transmission option? Alright guys in the online chat (full transcript) the guys from GM said they are interested in knowing if there is interest in an automatic option for the ZL1. I know I personally desperately want them to make an automatic option and if they do please put some higher quality paddle shifters on it! So the question is. Do you want to see an automatic option on the ZL1? Edit: Now here is the important part. At C5 Fest I talked with John Fitzpatrick who was already aware of the poll and he told me that if I got it to 1,000 total responses then he would give a final answer about the transmission. UPDATE: This morning at the Camaro Homecoming in Oshawa GM officially announced that an automatic transmission will be available for the ZL1. Thank you to everyone who voted on this poll. Our voices were heard. Thank you to GM for listening to your loyal customers!! __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune Last edited by DevilKnightFalcon; 06-11-2011 at 01:15 PM.

02-09-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 25,281 View My Garage	Absolutely yes. I will/want to buy a manual. However, I'd like to see the Z be available to as many enthusiasts as possible!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - - *Read Before You Post.*

02-09-2011, 09:06 PM	#3
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	I think that especially given that the magnetic ride control system on the ZL1 allows it to be used for everyday driving it makes sense for them to offer an automatic. I would absolutely love to see an automatic with paddle shifters like you see in european cars, something better than the buttons on the existing Camaro anyways. I would absolutely buy one. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

02-09-2011, 09:18 PM	#4
heavyt100 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Outta' here Posts: 237 View My Garage	Yes, please. That would be stellar. As much as I grew up a manual transmission guy, it's just too much of a pain in rush-hour traffic. In fact, if I had it to do all over again, I absolutely would have ordered my 2010 SS with an automatic. Last edited by heavyt100; 02-10-2011 at 05:35 AM.

02-09-2011, 09:21 PM	#5
Mark H Drives: 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton ca Posts: 390	Yes __________________ But Officer, I swear its just a vacuum leak. Those red things? those are smog pumps! 2004 Sierra Denali ----- 2/4 drop LSX 438 TWIN TURBO LSX Block Video Block number 00370. Build Date 04/17/2007

02-09-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
PSP-SS Drives: 11 Tahoe LTZ, 10 Camaro 2SS-THR #12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 64	Yep. Cant buy one w/out automatic. Just lost a customer.

02-09-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,712 View My Garage	I couldn't imagine ordering a ZL1 with an auto, but I voted yes. Why not, for those that want it. __________________

02-09-2011, 10:25 PM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,315	why not lol....

02-09-2011, 10:28 PM	#9
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,866	I say yes to an auto.. __________________

02-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#10
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Nice!! Let's keep the votes coming!! So far we have a whopping 65% in favor of offering an automatic!!! __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

02-09-2011, 10:58 PM	#11
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,408	No way. Why kill the fun. GT500 owners would laugh at you. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

02-09-2011, 11:03 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 114,174 View My Garage	Definitely yes. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-09-2011, 11:04 PM	#13
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	Absolutely. The technology continues to improve in automatics. Plus, I'm mainly interested in drag racing which gives a real advantage, aside from the rare M6 driver who can drive stellar. Moreover, they're meant to be driven, and I'd use mine as a daily driver even as a low 11-second car. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

02-09-2011, 11:06 PM	#14
BlackZCamaro No 3rd Gen Lovin. Drives: Seven and counting...... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 18	Um, no. __________________ 1967 SS 396/375, 1969 327/350, 1969 427/450, 1970 350/360 LT1, 1971 LT1 FI/?, 2000 383 FI Z28, 2002 1SC Z28.

02-09-2011, 11:07 PM	#16
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,846	From a marketing stand point yup, otherwise they could take a big hit in sales and future projects such as this. Then all of us will lose down the road.

02-10-2011, 02:27 AM	#17
brick777 Drives: 1999 SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calif Posts: 25	Absolutely! I'm ready to buy it, however, I won't buy it unless it has this option.

02-10-2011, 03:34 AM	#18
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,639 View My Garage	I think it's a big fat fail that they don't have it in the Auto. Typicaly, you can better afford a car like this once you reach a certian age. For most, that age is past the point where the thrill and allure of shifting gears is gone but you still want to drive a power car. FAIL FAIL FAIL..................... __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

02-10-2011, 08:19 AM	#19
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,083 View My Garage	I agree about the marketing. Look at the new Ford Raptor. Amazing off-road desert truck that Ford successfully is selling to people who will never take it off-road or to the desert. Same with the ZL1. Sell it to people who buy it for other reasons than M6 enthusiasts. Who cares? More important for us that Chevy makes a profit so we can enjoy our toys. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

02-10-2011, 08:25 AM	#21
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 652	Need a third option, I don't personally want the auto, but hope it is an option for those who want, or need, the automatic transmission.

02-10-2011, 08:28 AM	#22
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 617 View My Garage	I won't trade my 2SS auto for a ZL1 unless there is an auto. I drove manual for over 30 years, but the modern auto is a whole different thing.

02-10-2011, 08:31 AM	#23
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	I considered a manual when I bought my camaro. I live in an area with ALOT of stop signs and traffic, so it really is not enjoyable for me to be constantly shifting at lower speeds. I can personally enjoy my car more with the auto __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

02-10-2011, 08:37 AM	#24
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 725	I dont care to much for a automatic trans, But it still should be an option for those who want it. __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

02-10-2011, 08:39 AM	#25
Shu71 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 772	I vote no. I see the car as a true race car/track car and to me if they make it with the auto it will just detract from the essence of the car. But really I could care less either way, I won't be buying one.

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