Manual Vs. Auto - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

menendez1293 · 03-16-2010, 03:37 PM

okay i would not advise learning on a brand new car i would see if you know somebody that has an old car that you can learn on and if you like it then get it manual or just go rent or test drive a manual i got mine manual its a V6 but i still have a lot of fun driveing it. Good luck

TommyTSquared · 03-16-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

i went with the automatic because with the in town driving,6 gears is too many for me.now if it was a 4 speed i would have got one.

This logic is... confusing.

JohnInSoCal · 03-16-2010, 03:40 PM

if you want a stick get a stick, you can learn this in about 5 minutes, it's not difficult. Maybe borrow one from a friend before you pick up the camaro, find an empty parking lot and you will pick it up in a couple of minutes. I learned to drive a column shift pick up truck when I was 12, if a kid can do it then so can you.

SlingShot · 03-16-2010, 03:54 PM

I've got one of each ... I will admit it's the first time I've driven a standard in 30 years. The ones I've driven mostly in the past were trucks. This beast took some getting use to, as far as the clutch feel goes. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it won't be the easiest car to learn a standard on ...

SleepWarz · 03-16-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1192

Ok, heres my problem. I really want a manual 1SS/RS, but at the same time I want to play it safe and just get the automatic, I've never driven manual transmission before so I dont even know if its for me or not. Would it be wise to get a manual 1SS and use that right off the bat, or just get the auto transmission? I currently have an automatic '07 Mustang, and had alot of fun in it, but got sick of everyone saying "oh its automatic"

Is it tough to learn manual? I know the basics of it, never applied it though lol.

Get the manual.

I never knew how to drive one before but knew the basics behind how it worked.

Plus you will never have the dissapointed response after the 'Is it a v8' question =p

Bbrock25 · 03-16-2010, 04:03 PM

Most days its 5-10 and I grab second. On other occasions, its 35-45 before I get second.

Manual = More fun to drive, and IMO makes you a better driver. But thats my .02

BlackSS831 · 03-16-2010, 04:04 PM

Automatic is boring. Push the gas pedal down and go...

Get a manual and get connected with all 426 horses! Stick is way more fun.

ga0358 · 03-16-2010, 04:07 PM

My old 350z was manual, it was fun , for a while...then it got to be old, and tedious. I'd rather sit back and relax, enjoy the ride, but to each his own..Besides, with the auto, you still have 'paddle-shift' to satisfy the occasional "manual" desire.....

WeeZee · 03-16-2010, 04:07 PM

this debate can go on forever but if u want the most fun while driving nothing beats a manual 6-speed in a muscle car. I just test drove my 1st 2-SS Camaro and its a beast bone stock. the 6 speed is so smooth and feels more quality then my 02 35th SS Camaro MN6. The LS3 is a badass motor hands down

TommyTSquared · 03-16-2010, 04:08 PM

If you have a frisky girlfriend/wife/significant other... Auto is the way to go~

StrangeMan · 03-16-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

If you have a frisky girlfriend/wife/significant other... Auto is the way to go~

or if you do drive thru eating on the go. (not related to the above statement)

Stewcam · 03-16-2010, 04:19 PM

heavy traffic every day = no. Light traffic = heck yes.

PoGo · 03-16-2010, 04:23 PM

In my country 95% of population drives manual. Some guys says that driving auto is for woman/gay (no offence). I'm driving manual for 6 years and just for comfort my next car will be Camaro with automatic transmission.
I think if you didn't drive manual before that's the best time to try it (if you want to be a real man

)

sask-man · 03-16-2010, 04:29 PM

I've had just as many stick cars as automatics...certainly on a sports car gotta love the stick, but have to admit there are a few times it would be nice to have it auto, but overall for the Camaro, Im real glad it's a stick...both are just as fun so you cant go wrong.

03-16-2010, 03:54 PM	#18
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I've got one of each ... I will admit it's the first time I've driven a standard in 30 years. The ones I've driven mostly in the past were trucks. This beast took some getting use to, as far as the clutch feel goes. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it won't be the easiest car to learn a standard on ... __________________

03-16-2010, 04:19 PM	#26
Stewcam Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 332	heavy traffic every day = no. Light traffic = heck yes. __________________ Yellow SS/RS LMR Twisted Slayer 650 RWHP, ARH Headers, Hi-flow cats, Carbon/Organic Twin Disc/Pfadt/BMR/Hurst Shifter/D2forged VS1's

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Solo Performance V6 Mach-XL (Manual) and Mach-XLT (Auto) Exhaust Kits	GOINGSOLO2	V6 Bolt-Ons & Tunes	13	07-13-2010 02:28 PM
Manual Trans has Limited Slip - Auto doesn't???	Trailnut	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	6	02-12-2010 10:35 AM
Looking for some insight...auto or manual?	jr_hoyt	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	77	06-21-2009 12:42 AM
Auto Or Manual (2010)	SilverCamaroSS	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	39	03-02-2009 08:14 AM
Auto vs Manual V6 Camaro	Evilangel	Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	36	02-11-2009 01:53 PM

03-16-2010, 03:37 PM	#15
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	okay i would not advise learning on a brand new car i would see if you know somebody that has an old car that you can learn on and if you like it then get it manual or just go rent or test drive a manual i got mine manual its a V6 but i still have a lot of fun driveing it. Good luck

03-16-2010, 03:40 PM	#17
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	if you want a stick get a stick, you can learn this in about 5 minutes, it's not difficult. Maybe borrow one from a friend before you pick up the camaro, find an empty parking lot and you will pick it up in a couple of minutes. I learned to drive a column shift pick up truck when I was 12, if a kid can do it then so can you.

03-16-2010, 04:03 PM	#20
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Most days its 5-10 and I grab second. On other occasions, its 35-45 before I get second. Manual = More fun to drive, and IMO makes you a better driver. But thats my .02

03-16-2010, 04:04 PM	#21
BlackSS831 Drives: 2008 Lexus IS350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 264	Automatic is boring. Push the gas pedal down and go... Get a manual and get connected with all 426 horses! Stick is way more fun.

03-16-2010, 04:07 PM	#22
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	My old 350z was manual, it was fun , for a while...then it got to be old, and tedious. I'd rather sit back and relax, enjoy the ride, but to each his own..Besides, with the auto, you still have 'paddle-shift' to satisfy the occasional "manual" desire.....

03-16-2010, 04:07 PM	#23
WeeZee Drives: SuperSport's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 382	this debate can go on forever but if u want the most fun while driving nothing beats a manual 6-speed in a muscle car. I just test drove my 1st 2-SS Camaro and its a beast bone stock. the 6 speed is so smooth and feels more quality then my 02 35th SS Camaro MN6. The LS3 is a badass motor hands down

03-16-2010, 04:08 PM	#24
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	If you have a frisky girlfriend/wife/significant other... Auto is the way to go~

03-16-2010, 04:23 PM	#27
PoGo Drives: Alfa Romeo 159 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 22	In my country 95% of population drives manual. Some guys says that driving auto is for woman/gay (no offence). I'm driving manual for 6 years and just for comfort my next car will be Camaro with automatic transmission. I think if you didn't drive manual before that's the best time to try it (if you want to be a real man )

03-16-2010, 04:29 PM	#28
sask-man Sask-man from Sask Drives: 2010 1SSRS M6 Black of course! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 312 View My Garage	I've had just as many stick cars as automatics...certainly on a sports car gotta love the stick, but have to admit there are a few times it would be nice to have it auto, but overall for the Camaro, Im real glad it's a stick...both are just as fun so you cant go wrong.