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Bull · 06-03-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jr_hoyt

I am ordering a 2LT Rally Yellow w/ Black racing stripes today (it's 1:15 a.m. right now, BTW). I know that I am ordering it with the RS package and a sunroof, however I'm in a dilemma about whether to go with a manual or an automatic... Now the wise man would make the obvious selection... Which for me would be the automatic as I was never fortunate enough to learn how to drive a standard (fluidly... I could do it if I HAD to)... My gut initially told me to order the manual and suck up the embarrasment of squeeling the tires and killing it multiple times just to get it out of the parking lot. However, nowmy gut tells me to order the automatic... I'm ordering it in Richmod, VA even though I live in OK.
I was just wondering if anyone may have some helpful advice on the issue, perhaps there are perks to one vs the other?!

Thanks in advance!

Funny...I live in Norman and ordered mine in Michigan. Why did you order in VA? Looked in the local area and either they were out of allocations or they were $5K over MSRP. By the way, I've been one of the Sap's waiting for my V6 MANUAL...much more fun

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m0ore4ustin391

Sorry i gota call you out on this one, you fail sir. If you drive the manual correctly and handle the gears you can actually get better mileage with a manual transmission because you can control every shift point from start to stop. The feeling of jerkiness goes away when you learn the feeling of the clutch (if your talking about being a passenger then the guy driving just sucks).

Fail? Yeah whatever. Nah will just be the one with the smoother ride.

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Originally Posted by mc4679

The last thing in the world for me is to worry about shifting when im driving. I dont have much experience with manual but i can drive manual. I just dont find it fun..

I'm the same way. I want to hit the gas and go. Plus will be a lot quicker than having to worry about shifting. I just don't find it fun.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by phiz118

For some reason, I always feel like flooring it though...

lol.

Teleplayer · 06-03-2009, 11:37 PM

Sometimes I think the guys who insist they MUST have the manual tranny probably would also like to stick with the AM/8 track cassette radio and carburetors with a manual choke.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleplayer

Sometimes I think the guys who insist they MUST have the manual tranny probably would also like to stick with the AM/8 track cassette radio and carburetors with a manual choke.

I get annoyed when people say a muscle car like this must be stick. I look at them and say I don't like to drive stick, I want a smooth ride, I want the car to do the work, I want to go without having to shift. What is so hard to comprehend about that? lol. I just don't like manual transmission. I ain't gonna be racing this car with other cars, it is a car to appreciate what it can do for what it is and I'll get it up way over 100, but will do it the way I want to do it, lol.

As per the 8 track, I am loving my ipod interface.

There is a taste of modern technology for ya.

iupui1299 · 06-03-2009, 11:43 PM

There is nothing like driving a manual in a sports/muscle car...you feel like your one with the car....once you get the hang of it you'll love it!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 06-03-2009, 11:48 PM

A manual for me, too. Every stick-shift car I've ever owned just felt more...connected to me. You don't even think about shifting after the first few drives, you just do it.

John B.

iupui1299 · 06-03-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

It's all a matter of taste. Not one is better than the other. They both have their pros and cons.

True, I love driving a manual....heck, I wish my mini-van was a manual

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iupui1299

True, I love driving a manual....heck, I wish my mini-van was a manual

I hate the jerking feeling of a manual. I am not great with the manual and feel will never get that smooth. So why even bother. I can always play with the TapShift, lol.

m0ore4ustin391 · 06-03-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

Fail? Yeah whatever. Nah will just be the one with the smoother ride.

I'm the same way. I want to hit the gas and go. Plus will be a lot quicker than having to worry about shifting. I just don't find it fun.

Well when i drove a corvette for some reason it felt just like an automatic except it wasn't.... HMMMMMM?

pruettfan · 06-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Modern automatic transmissions are very nice and there is not a lot of performance advantages of a manual transmission any more. If I lived in San Francisco then I would only drive an automatic. I don't so I will be going with the manual transmission on this car. My main reason is I prefer the LS3 to the L99. Not sure I like the way the engine will go to 4 cyl at hwy speeds. I think both combos are great though and you just have to go with what works for you.

bond2 · 06-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Well I drove my 1996 Trans Am for 11 years as an auto, but I always had 6-speed envy!! So two years ago I swapped out the A4 Auto for the T-56 6-Speed, and its unreal how much more fun I have driving a car that I already loved. Stop and go driving doesn't bother me, but I do hate stop and go when your on a hill! You really do feel more connected to the car and I actually think driving a manual makes you a more alert driver. Congrats on your choice for the Auto, you'll enjoy it and who knows maybe someday you'll do your own swap!

BrianGriffin78 · 06-03-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

Modern automatic transmissions are very nice and there is not a lot of performance advantages of a manual transmission any more. If I lived in San Francisco then I would only drive an automatic. I don't so I will be going with the manual transmission on this car. My main reason is I prefer the LS3 to the L99. Not sure I like the way the engine will go to 4 cyl at hwy speeds. I think both combos are great though and you just have to go with what works for you.

At least with the Automatic you do have an option to go into Manual with the Tapshift. So you are sorta getting best of both worlds.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-04-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by m0ore4ustin391

Well when i drove a corvette for some reason it felt just like an automatic except it wasn't.... HMMMMMM?

If you are implying that you can drive a manual as smooth as an automatic with no jerking and better gas mileage, that is great. But I am not you, and neither are a lot of folks here on this forum. It just seems like you are putting down the Auto to a point of offending the folks who got an Auto. I hate and suck at driving stick, but I still wanted a muscle/sports car, am I wrong for choosing an Automatic? Hell no. It's all about taste.

06-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#35
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	A manual for me, too. Every stick-shift car I've ever owned just felt more...connected to me. You don't even think about shifting after the first few drives, you just do it. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

06-03-2009, 11:55 PM	#40
bond2 Drives: '16 2SS M6,'96 WS6 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 182	Well I drove my 1996 Trans Am for 11 years as an auto, but I always had 6-speed envy!! So two years ago I swapped out the A4 Auto for the T-56 6-Speed, and its unreal how much more fun I have driving a car that I already loved. Stop and go driving doesn't bother me, but I do hate stop and go when your on a hill! You really do feel more connected to the car and I actually think driving a manual makes you a more alert driver. Congrats on your choice for the Auto, you'll enjoy it and who knows maybe someday you'll do your own swap! __________________ '16 NFG 2SS M6,SW NPP compatible axel back, black center stripe, black non-split rims '96 Black WS6 TA - M6, Pro 5.0, Baer Track kit, Corsa Cat-back, Bilstein shocks '99 30th anniv TA vert #988- M6

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