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Originally Posted by Dom
In the V8 world where plenty of torque is available automatics are faster even though manuals put more power to the wheels. Autos will get a quicker e.t, but manuals will get a higher mph. E.t.'s win races.
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True. automatics obviously will get quicker and more consistent times. BUT unless you are buying a car specifically for drag racing would this really hold. Not to mention if you get an V8 and are putting down some real power. You'll probably have to replace the stock auto trans anyways...
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Originally Posted by Supermans
The Manual will become more expensive to maintain as time goes on buying a new clutch.
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Hmm.. I'm going to debate a little on that. If you know how to properly drive a stick, drive conservatively and don't burn the clutch a stock clutch in a manual can last you many years. We had a 84 Celica that we got rid of in like 1999 or early 2k, but I believe we only had the clutch replaced once if at all...
Also the prices of clutches have gone down, although after labor and everything it can still get pricey.
But now with how complicated and advanced as automatics are getting, they are becoming more costly to repair (if they do happen to break on you) and now more so I've just seen that instead of repairing a tranny the auto trans just gets replaced and that can cost 2-3k alone for the whole transmission.
A manual is mechanically less complicated and if any wear and tear problems occur most of the time just replace the clutch and you're good to go.
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Originally Posted by Supermans
The tapshift will give you manual-like control if the need arrises. And the majority of wives will be able to drive the auto vs the stick. Resellability is another reason as the auto will be easier to sell. One last reason would be if you got injured and couldn't use one of your feet properly or one of your arms, then you're in trouble as you would have problems driving the stick.
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That's true, autos are much easier to sell vs manuals. And with injuries temporarily disabling your left leg or foot... Also advantages for owning an automatic...
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yeah my girlfriend has been nagging me for over a year now to teach her how to drive a stick... Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing...
Real reason why I do think it's a good thing is whenever we drive somewhere and I'm driving my car, and let's say something was to happen to me (If anything it's going to be I'm drunk... j/k). We'll be screwed because she doesn't know how to drive a stick...
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Originally Posted by Geno
You guys are forgetting about those wnderful "summer" tires that come with SS and RS. They will be great in the snow and ice.
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Yeah. Save up a little extra cash boys and girls if you plan on driving your Camaros all year round because you will need to go and get winter/all seasons to replace those summer perf tires... esp with RWD... forget trying to drive in the winter with those tires...