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RAdams · 11-10-2010, 09:59 PM

My only comment on this subject - no matter what, everybody needs to know how to drive a manual transmission "just in case." I taught my college bound niece because I didn't want her to get stuck in a situation where she was the only sober person in the group but couldn't be the driver. Beyond that, drive what you like - both have their merits.

3min3m2 · 11-10-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RAdams

My only comment on this subject - no matter what, everybody needs to know how to drive a manual transmission "just in case." I taught my college bound niece because I didn't want her to get stuck in a situation where she was the only sober person in the group but couldn't be the driver. Beyond that, drive what you like - both have their merits.

ss2nv · 11-11-2010, 01:29 AM

If my car was a daily driver i would have gone auto but went for stick way to much fun

lindsrt · 11-11-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Anakin

Just traded the 2011 2SS Auto for an identically equipped 2011 2SS 6M! With the awesome power of the Stage II Pro-Charger setup, there's no comparison in any sort of high-performance street or track day driving. The auto searches & changes at inopportune times for no apparent reason. When I attempt to utilize manual mode, the down shifts are lethargic and therefore unpredictable. Up shifts are not crisp in all gears, so despite the fact that I don't lose boost the acceleration of the auto is not as fast as the 6M in real world high performance driving. Sudden, unexpected shifts from the auto with the Pro-Charger Stage II power can easily lead to loss of traction and potentially cause an accident when this sort of thing happens in the act of driving through a turn on the edge of adhesion. For everyday putting around town with a burger & drink, I'm gonna miss that Auto, but when it's time to get serious there's no comparison whatsoever. Thus, I've put my money down to make the switch!

NICE!

mikeSS · 11-11-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

You don't even make sense. YOU are the troll.

come to think of it PQ i really cant give you shit about trolling when i have trolled the hell out of some v6 owners... dam... sorry man.

i guess i should just give you a thumbs up

AGENT-006 · 11-11-2010, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Auto if you don't know how to drive stick, this isn't a car to learn stick on...
As well as if you want to drag race and build a fast car.

Manual is for the fun of it and the enthusiast.

I DISAGREE...
i know it sounds bad..but i never had touched a MANUAL..before even considering buying the camaro..my friend taught me 1st gear in his car 1 week before buying my camaro..i turned out to be a quick learner and my FIRST ever manual car was a 2010 CAMARO..
so have at it if you feel comfortable..but i do suggest practicing in another car..not to LEARN exactly..but to see how much you like it..and if u ffeel u can do it EVERYDAY.=]

cmore · 11-11-2010, 09:06 AM

I have the auto and wish I had gotten a manual.

The AFM system bothers me. Hate the stumbling, surging and noise.

Then again I might also get tired of shifting all the time also.

CamaroFemme · 11-11-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cmore

I have the auto and wish I had gotten a manual.

The AFM system bothers me. Hate the stumbling, surging and noise.

Then again I might also get tired of shifting all the time also.

You could always have it tuned out. I hardly even notice it.

mhood · 11-11-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

You could always have it tuned out.

Won't that void your warranty?

CamaroFemme · 11-11-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rage

It takes more skill to drive a manual than an auto

Why would I need skill in shifting to be a better driver if I have a car that doesn't require me to shift?

cmore · 11-11-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

You could always have it tuned out. I hardly even notice it.

Probably will tune it out, but only if I keep this car after warranty is out. Don't want to loose the warranty coverage.

Hoping some one finds a way to eliminate it w/o a tune.

Have had several manuals, but am getting lazy in my old age.

CamaroFemme · 11-11-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mhood

Won't that void your warranty?

You really want it all, don't you?

mhood · 11-11-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

You really want it all, don't you?

Yea...that's why I got the LS3.

CamaroFemme · 11-11-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mhood

Yea...that's why I got the LS3.

You wouldn't still want it all if you had it all, says the lady w/ the A6.

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11-10-2010, 09:59 PM	#155
RAdams Car Guy Drives: '08 Mustang GT, '01 Isuzu VehiCROSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 441	My only comment on this subject - no matter what, everybody needs to know how to drive a manual transmission "just in case." I taught my college bound niece because I didn't want her to get stuck in a situation where she was the only sober person in the group but couldn't be the driver. Beyond that, drive what you like - both have their merits.

11-11-2010, 01:29 AM	#157
ss2nv Drives: Inferno Orange 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aloha, OR Posts: 201	If my car was a daily driver i would have gone auto but went for stick way to much fun

11-11-2010, 09:06 AM	#161
cmore Drives: 2011 Victory Red Auto 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Tn Posts: 628	I have the auto and wish I had gotten a manual. The AFM system bothers me. Hate the stumbling, surging and noise. Then again I might also get tired of shifting all the time also.