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Originally Posted by UsedTaHaveA68
That being said, a stick can make you feel like you're in more control of the car. It gives you faster response in acceleration because you don't have to wait for the transmission to downshift, but this shouldn't be a problem in the Camaro's TapShift auto because you can select the gear you want.
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I never had any problem selecting gears with any of the non-paddle automatics I've driven. My 1987 Cadillac, 1997 Pontiac, and 2002 GMC had/have D-3-2-1 positions which are great for downshifting in advance for instant acceleration response. Other automatics I've driven had them, too. My 1980 Buick doesn't have four positions, but it doesn't have four gears either. I've never damaged a transmission in >500,000 miles of driving (including 180,000 on the GMC's 4L60E, a tranny known for breakage).
Still, the manual has distinct advantages: it's more fun, less maintenance (unless you're tough on the clutch), cheaper to repair, more obedient, and can be more efficient. I can't remember...is it cheaper to buy on the Camaro, or are they priced the same?