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Ant · 03-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Automatic, I don't know how to drive a manual lol.

Angrybird 12 · 03-15-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Yeah... But I still like driving stick. So much more fun, so much more control.
- Xanthos

the control statement may not be true with the manual setting and paddle shifters...I drove a Saturn Vue with the manual mode and it was very easy to control what gears you were in and for how long you stayed in them, I even pulled out in second gear just to see if it could be done, downshifting was just as easy and precise...from what I have read the Camaro's automatic will even be better.

Phil Oliver · 03-16-2009, 07:25 PM

I was torn as to what to get. All the cars I've ever owned have been stick. But there have been times in stop and go traffic that I wished I had an auto. Plus the ability to have remote start was attractive but then I decide I would be parking it for the winters so that wasno longer a draw for me. I know I'll be looked down on by some for buying a V6 rather than a V8 so I decided I at least had to get a manual.

StarkyLuv · 03-16-2009, 09:13 PM

Auto for me.

StarkyLuv · 03-16-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil Oliver

I was torn as to what to get. All the cars I've ever owned have been stick. But there have been times in stop and go traffic that I wished I had an auto. Plus the ability to have remote start was attractive but then I decide I would be parking it for the winters so that wasno longer a draw for me. I know I'll be looked down on by some for buying a V6 rather than a V8 so I decided I at least had to get a manual.

You shouldn't live your life according to what other people think. I don't know how old you are, but it's best to think and live for you and your love ones now.

Makes life so much more pleasurable.

Joe Remi · 03-16-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil Oliver

I know I'll be looked down on by some for buying a V6 rather than a V8 so I decided I at least had to get a manual.

Sure, up to now V6 pony cars have been considered "secretary cars", but I don't think anybody's gonna be picking on a DI 304HP 6 that still gets 29MPG on regular gas. I will be moving up from a Civic and from my perspective the heavier V8 with lower MPG is overkill. The lightest Camaro you can buy is a 6 with a manual tranny that makes as much power as a Subie WRX STI or Mitsu Evo. Works for me.

l008com · 03-17-2009, 05:38 PM

Stick. I'd love a remote start, and I've love 29mpg. But oh well cause I hate driving automatics. Blaaah

fixxer56 · 03-18-2009, 02:09 PM

Auto like alot of others that live in Major city areas...The manual would certianly be more fun, but the traffic can be a bit much at times.....

StangKiller818 · 03-18-2009, 02:33 PM

im going with auto. in the 1/4 mile they both do the same time. the only diff is on top end. the auto shuts off at 118 and the manual at 155. if you go to the track alot the auto is the was to go.

jstein · 03-18-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StangKiller818

im going with auto. in the 1/4 mile they both do the same time. the only diff is on top end. the auto shuts off at 118 and the manual at 155. if you go to the track alot the auto is the was to go.

I thought only the LS with the 18" wheels shut off at 118?

StangKiller818 · 03-18-2009, 02:47 PM

hmm thats a good question. i thought it would be the same for the lt1 to

jstein · 03-18-2009, 02:50 PM

Acutally I think the 1LT is set to top out at 118 also because of the wheels. But I have no idea. That is the only stuff I can find. But reguardless, I am going with an auto because of city driving. It's rare if I don't stop at every single light to where I am going.

StangKiller818 · 03-18-2009, 02:50 PM

aww your right i didnt see that they went by the tire size haha aww thank you for pointing that out

levi1922 · 04-21-2009, 09:51 PM

im getting an auto.

i have remote start on my car now, and would reallyyy miss it if i didnt have it.
and i like to multitask, and having to shift kills that. even though i shouldnt.
and as for LSD, ill probably leave traction control on. so that shouldnt matter a whole lot

03-16-2009, 07:25 PM	#31
Phil Oliver Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 179	I was torn as to what to get. All the cars I've ever owned have been stick. But there have been times in stop and go traffic that I wished I had an auto. Plus the ability to have remote start was attractive but then I decide I would be parking it for the winters so that wasno longer a draw for me. I know I'll be looked down on by some for buying a V6 rather than a V8 so I decided I at least had to get a manual. __________________ SIM 1LT 19" polished rims. 2G1FF1EV8A9124407.

03-17-2009, 05:38 PM	#35
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 720	Stick. I'd love a remote start, and I've love 29mpg. But oh well cause I hate driving automatics. Blaaah __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

03-18-2009, 02:09 PM	#36
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	Auto like alot of others that live in Major city areas...The manual would certianly be more fun, but the traffic can be a bit much at times..... __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

04-21-2009, 09:51 PM	#42
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	im getting an auto. i have remote start on my car now, and would reallyyy miss it if i didnt have it. and i like to multitask, and having to shift kills that. even though i shouldnt. and as for LSD, ill probably leave traction control on. so that shouldnt matter a whole lot __________________

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03-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#29
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	Automatic, I don't know how to drive a manual lol.

03-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#32
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03-18-2009, 02:33 PM	#37
StangKiller818 Drives: pontiac g5 gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sfv 818 Posts: 189	im going with auto. in the 1/4 mile they both do the same time. the only diff is on top end. the auto shuts off at 118 and the manual at 155. if you go to the track alot the auto is the was to go.

03-18-2009, 02:47 PM	#39
StangKiller818 Drives: pontiac g5 gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sfv 818 Posts: 189	hmm thats a good question. i thought it would be the same for the lt1 to

03-18-2009, 02:50 PM	#40
jstein Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 251	Acutally I think the 1LT is set to top out at 118 also because of the wheels. But I have no idea. That is the only stuff I can find. But reguardless, I am going with an auto because of city driving. It's rare if I don't stop at every single light to where I am going.