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CamaroELF · 09-02-2009, 08:07 AM

I love my 2LT with manual transmission. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't change a thing. Have 1250 miles so far and loving every minute of driving it city or highway.

Mojave · 09-02-2009, 08:39 AM

I really love my 1LT manual ,but I am already looking to replace the shifter with Hurst or MTI. I would like to be able to shift through the gears faster than the stock allows.

Would definitely agree that holding the car in 2nd and 3rd gear is a blast. I pushed myself back in my seat in these two gears many times, especially over 4000 rpms.

MI2010Camaro · 09-02-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DEW

Just came back from a trip to Cheboygan with mine on monday. 1200 miles on the odometer, absolutely love it! Gonna do my first oil change this weekend. Got about 32 MPG.

Wow . . . 32 MPG! Is this the norm or is it because of a steady cruise on the x-way?

rolnslo · 09-02-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MI2010Camaro

Wow . . . 32 MPG! Is this the norm or is it because of a steady cruise on the x-way?

I'd call it probably about the norm with the V6 manual. Short 42 mile drive all freeway @ 65mph for me and I was at 31.1mpg at the end of the drive.

DEW · 09-02-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MI2010Camaro

Wow . . . 32 MPG! Is this the norm or is it because of a steady cruise on the x-way?

I used cruise control most of the trip, set @72mph.

Sstac · 09-02-2009, 11:37 AM

wow... I was wondering the same thing about the V6... since I ordered V8 I cant wait to see how it drives since there is so much postive things about the manual v6!

(this def is NOT helping me to be patient with the wait.. lol.

)

EarliestMemory · 09-02-2009, 01:14 PM

my V6 manual! I have not been getting the kind of mileage some people have, but I drive almost all city and am a leadfoot. Like another poster observed, mine at first seemed to shift into 2nd a bit rough, but that has smoothed out as I've put more miles put on it. Clutch is very smooth and forgiving - this car has less tendency to stall or rollback than any other stick I've driven.

I (and the car) got a great compliment last week when a coworker (who drives a stick) rode in the backseat and asked if mine was a stick or automatic. He coudln't see the shifter from where he sat - it was that smooth.

I've never been sorry I chose the stick - only disadvantage I can see is if you wanted remote start. And don't forget, on V6s, only the manual has limited slip differential.

Brokinarrow · 09-02-2009, 01:54 PM

Stock shifter is ok, I'm going to opt for a hurst short throw eventually though. Car is freaking sweet though, had her for almost 2 months now and still in love!

MI2010Camaro · 09-02-2009, 04:41 PM

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I've never been sorry I chose the stick - only disadvantage I can see is if you wanted remote start. And don't forget, on V6s, only the manual has limited slip differential.

I didn't realize that the limited slip came with the V6 at all. Another bonus based on my choice!

Brokinarrow · 09-02-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MI2010Camaro

I didn't realize that the limited slip came with the V6 at all. Another bonus based on my choice!

Cricket912 · 09-02-2009, 08:44 PM

I love it!! Gears are still a bit rough from first to second but it's getting better the more miles I put on it

I can't imagine driving a car like this with an auto transmission. You won't be disappointed.

09-02-2009, 08:07 AM	#15
CamaroELF Hotrod Grandma Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 148 View My Garage	I love my 2LT with manual transmission. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't change a thing. Have 1250 miles so far and loving every minute of driving it city or highway. __________________ *2LT/RS IBM/Gray interior/White stripes/manual _____________________ 1100 - 10/20/08 2000 - 5/7/09 3000 - 5/14/09 3300 - 5/29/09 3400 - 6/4/09 3800 - 6/17/09 VIN # A9119445 Delivery: 7/11/09 This is one awesome car. Definitely worth the wait!

09-02-2009, 08:39 AM	#16
Mojave San Diego Head Tuners Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS ,NPP,MagRide, A8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,440 View My Garage	I really love my 1LT manual ,but I am already looking to replace the shifter with Hurst or MTI. I would like to be able to shift through the gears faster than the stock allows. Would definitely agree that holding the car in 2nd and 3rd gear is a blast. I pushed myself back in my seat in these two gears many times, especially over 4000 rpms. __________________ 2016 1SS A8, NPP, MagRide, Black Rims My 5th Camaro (3 Gen5, 1 Gen4) Member of San Diego Head Tuners https://www.youtube.com/c/MojaveKY https://www.instagram.com/mojaveky/ https://twitter.com/MojaveKY http://dinowax.refr.cc/bryanm 15% off DinoWax orders

09-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#20
Sstac Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 313	wow... I was wondering the same thing about the V6... since I ordered V8 I cant wait to see how it drives since there is so much postive things about the manual v6! (this def is NOT helping me to be patient with the wait.. lol. ) __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro CGM 2SS RS Manual Past: '99 camaro, '01 Z28, '03 vette '08 BMW 535i 1100, Preliminary order accepted 08-06-09 2000, Accepted By GM 09-1-09 3000, Order accepted by production control 09-1-09 TPW 09-21-09 3300, Order scheduled for production 09/11/09 3400, Order broadcast 09-12-09 3800, Order produced 09-22-09 4000, Available to ship 09-23-09 4200, Shipped 09-24-09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/12/09 * Picked up 10/12/09

09-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#21
EarliestMemory RED HT RS Drives: 10 VR 2LT/RS Camaro, 06 Harley Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 577 View My Garage	my V6 manual! I have not been getting the kind of mileage some people have, but I drive almost all city and am a leadfoot. Like another poster observed, mine at first seemed to shift into 2nd a bit rough, but that has smoothed out as I've put more miles put on it. Clutch is very smooth and forgiving - this car has less tendency to stall or rollback than any other stick I've driven. I (and the car) got a great compliment last week when a coworker (who drives a stick) rode in the backseat and asked if mine was a stick or automatic. He coudln't see the shifter from where he sat - it was that smooth. I've never been sorry I chose the stick - only disadvantage I can see is if you wanted remote start. And don't forget, on V6s, only the manual has limited slip differential. __________________

09-02-2009, 01:54 PM	#22
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Stock shifter is ok, I'm going to opt for a hurst short throw eventually though. Car is freaking sweet though, had her for almost 2 months now and still in love! __________________

09-02-2009, 08:44 PM	#25
Cricket912 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	I love it!! Gears are still a bit rough from first to second but it's getting better the more miles I put on it I can't imagine driving a car like this with an auto transmission. You won't be disappointed. __________________

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