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HotIce · 04-27-2011, 09:33 AM

Because I want to change gears, when I want to.

BlueDragonVT · 04-27-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uefa2k1

Only wimps drive autos, A 6.2L V8 Auto is a sin, plus Real men drive stick

LOL sorry had to, my main reason was the LS3 and the price difference

SATXLS3 · 04-27-2011, 09:51 AM

Control and the big motor!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-27-2011, 09:52 AM

People with manuals, don't get asked why did you get a manual.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 04-27-2011, 09:55 AM

My only reason is because it's more FUN to drive!!

To each their own.

Kahdir · 04-27-2011, 10:00 AM

I'm a control freak!

deja vu...

Silver Ice · 04-27-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

I just can't see owning a sports/pony/muscle car without a manual.

It's more fun, I don't mind it in the traffic.

hot_rod · 04-27-2011, 10:07 AM

1. Didn't want to pay more for less HP.

2. When I read the description of the AFM, I just couldn't go there. Figured the skip shift would be a lot easier to live with.

Zynon · 04-27-2011, 10:12 AM

Because I feel like I'm actually driving when I use a manual. Looking in the window of a great car and seeing an automatic makes me feel sorry for the owner lol

Nvincent4708 · 04-27-2011, 10:28 AM

No AFM! And more fun to drive.. and burnout..and race.. shall i keep going?

5GSS · 04-27-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancygrl

1. To me it's not a proper muscle car if it doesn't have a manual.
2. I've been driving manuals for the past 30 yrs.
3. They're way more fun.
4. Anybody can drive an automatic.

This, except I AM 30, so 14 years. It's just the way a performance car is supposed to be.

The only thing is that my girlfriend can't drive a manual, which is a mixed bag. Yes, on the one hand, she doesn't ask to drive it, but on the other, it means she cant be the DD. :(

IronToss · 04-27-2011, 10:40 AM

I wouldn't even consider a sports/muscle car without a manual, an automatic takes alot of the potential 'fun' out of a car like this. Way more driving options on a manual IMO......

Nomad · 04-27-2011, 10:41 AM

When my wife and I started looking for the Camaro, we both agreed that this is a car that will be a classic. We wanted the "standard" pony car, like all the 1st Gens that we see at car shows: V8, SS, RS package and manual transmission. The only option for us was color.

scythezo6 · 04-27-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zynon

Because I feel like I'm actually driving when I use a manual. Looking in the window of a great car and seeing an automatic makes me feel sorry for the owner lol

Lol! Same! When my friend came home from out of town with a 5.0 i ran over after work and peeked into his car. Auto! I balled all the way back to my house! Anyway I think manual is tons of fun and requires a level of driving skill most Americans don't have. Traffic is not that big an issue - in heavy traffic I keep it in 2nd. And you can't complain about having to push the clutch in traffic as you have to push the brake-it's just one more pedal. No big deal.

04-27-2011, 09:51 AM	#17
SATXLS3 Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Control and the big motor! __________________ MBRP 3" CAT BACK, SLP SKIP SHIFT, COLD AIR INDUCTIONS INTAKE, INJEN PRE FILTER, AAC LED PODS, CUSTOM COACH WORKS PAINT,PFADT LOWERING SPRINGS AND SWAY BARS, MRR HR-6 WHEELS, RPI DESIGNS C-6 HIGH RISE SPOILER(AKA RK SPORT 3 PIECE SPOILER)

04-27-2011, 10:00 AM	#20
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	I'm a control freak! deja vu... __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

04-27-2011, 10:07 AM	#22
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	1. Didn't want to pay more for less HP. 2. When I read the description of the AFM, I just couldn't go there. Figured the skip shift would be a lot easier to live with. __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

04-27-2011, 10:40 AM	#26
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	I wouldn't even consider a sports/muscle car without a manual, an automatic takes alot of the potential 'fun' out of a car like this. Way more driving options on a manual IMO...... __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

04-27-2011, 10:41 AM	#27
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	When my wife and I started looking for the Camaro, we both agreed that this is a car that will be a classic. We wanted the "standard" pony car, like all the 1st Gens that we see at car shows: V8, SS, RS package and manual transmission. The only option for us was color. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

04-27-2011, 09:33 AM	#15
HotIce Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 White Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 52	Because I want to change gears, when I want to.

04-27-2011, 09:52 AM	#18
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	People with manuals, don't get asked why did you get a manual.

04-27-2011, 09:55 AM	#19
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,107	My only reason is because it's more FUN to drive!! To each their own.

04-27-2011, 10:12 AM	#23
Zynon Drives: 2010 Camaro LS - V6 Manual Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 14422 Posts: 29	Because I feel like I'm actually driving when I use a manual. Looking in the window of a great car and seeing an automatic makes me feel sorry for the owner lol

04-27-2011, 10:28 AM	#24
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	No AFM! And more fun to drive.. and burnout..and race.. shall i keep going?

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