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MrE · 02-05-2010, 10:20 PM

I bought an auto for the first time in several years. Since the Camaro was replacing my other car as my daily, I finally opted for something I could live with in bumper to bumper traffic.

I used to have the attitude of "Oh, I can handle bumper to bumper in a stick" mentality, or, "Heck, no one buys a sports car/ muscle car in an auto box", but 20 years of driving stick in traffic has changed my tune. The nice thing is that no matter which model you end up with, you have the choice in what works for YOU and not because of ego or pride. Test drive both and find out which one you feel like you can work with.

Bone · 02-05-2010, 10:26 PM

Long story. Lets put it this was. My wife can not drive a stick...

So I bought the LS3.

Class1E · 02-05-2010, 10:26 PM

Bought the manual because all my personal cars have been auto thus far....and I hate it! I'm sure the modern autos are much better than they used to be, but I've always wanted a manual. Been driving stick since I was 12 helping dad move equipment around on the farm.

tightchevelle69 · 02-05-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by duraclean

The cars have the same quarter mile time and top speed just set up different. The 26hp difference is to make up for how smart the A6 is. I have the A6 and I wish I would have chose the M6. I hate the paddles and if you dont use them the car shifts into 6th gear at about 36mph. Hate the trans...love the car

i know, but when someone asks how much hp it has, it sounds better to say 426 instead of 400! and i love to go through the gears!

68 RS · 02-05-2010, 10:31 PM

Sports cars should always be manual. Manual is a lot more fun. My wife and I can both drive manual and mosts of all it was $1,700.00 cheaper.

daphatgrant · 02-05-2010, 10:37 PM

I want to drive the car not be driven by the car so it's manual for me all the way

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tightchevelle69 · 02-05-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daphatgrant

I want to drive the car not be driven by the car so it's auto for me all the way

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arent we all "driven" to drive the car?!

SSGirl · 02-05-2010, 10:39 PM

I bought a manual. Why, cause it's just fun to drive.

daphatgrant · 02-05-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tightchevelle69

arent we all "driven" to drive the car?!

Absolutely, a couple months back when I rented a 1LT auto I fell in love with the car and I know that I'd be completely happy with an auto or manual. A Camaro is a Camaro either way and I like Camaro's

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Enzo · 02-05-2010, 11:09 PM

auto was better for me considering its my dd in the summer while mostly driving in the city

masterofpuppets · 02-05-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 RS

Sports cars should always be manual.

Tell that to Ferrari (no manual option at all in the upcoming 458)

rgc1279 · 02-05-2010, 11:21 PM

Auto because manual is tedious and I don't like it.

duraclean · 02-05-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone

Long story. Lets put it this was. My wife can not drive a stick...

So I bought the LS3.

such a great reason...wish I would have done the same

duraclean · 02-05-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tightchevelle69

i know, but when someone asks how much hp it has, it sounds better to say 426 instead of 400! and i love to go through the gears!

trust me I understand

02-05-2010, 10:20 PM	#29
MrE Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 351 View My Garage	I bought an auto for the first time in several years. Since the Camaro was replacing my other car as my daily, I finally opted for something I could live with in bumper to bumper traffic. I used to have the attitude of "Oh, I can handle bumper to bumper in a stick" mentality, or, "Heck, no one buys a sports car/ muscle car in an auto box", but 20 years of driving stick in traffic has changed my tune. The nice thing is that no matter which model you end up with, you have the choice in what works for YOU and not because of ego or pride. Test drive both and find out which one you feel like you can work with. __________________ 2SS RS Black on Black, 6sp Auto, Sunroof 1100 - 9/17/09 cliff notes Delivered to customer 11/24/09 - Happy ever since.

02-05-2010, 10:26 PM	#30
Bone 2SS RJT OWNER/OPERATOR Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Currently on the 3rd Rock. Temporarily Posts: 540 View My Garage	Long story. Lets put it this was. My wife can not drive a stick... So I bought the LS3. __________________ Fly low and Avoid the radar!

02-05-2010, 10:26 PM	#31
Class1E Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Big Lake, MN Posts: 392	Bought the manual because all my personal cars have been auto thus far....and I hate it! I'm sure the modern autos are much better than they used to be, but I've always wanted a manual. Been driving stick since I was 12 helping dad move equipment around on the farm. __________________

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02-05-2010, 10:31 PM	#33
68 RS 68 RS Drives: 1968 RS, 2010 SS2RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 600	Sports cars should always be manual. Manual is a lot more fun. My wife and I can both drive manual and mosts of all it was $1,700.00 cheaper.

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02-05-2010, 10:39 PM	#36
SSGirl Life's Good! Drives: 2SS/RS SW with Black Stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,211 View My Garage	I bought a manual. Why, cause it's just fun to drive.

02-05-2010, 11:09 PM	#38
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