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Splat · 01-26-2013, 11:30 AM

I say manual.
If you want auto, go with a Mustang

Fiveg56 · 01-26-2013, 11:30 AM

My Camaro is a weekend car, so it is a manual. My daily driver is an auto.

Frid · 01-26-2013, 11:30 AM

Test drive each one to see which you like more. Here are some helpers though:

Auto: less power then ls3
best for city driving in stop and go traffic
great if you are a bracket racer at the strip

Manual: stronger then the l99
makes driving your car even more fun
you can get better MPG outta it if you know how to drive

Fiveg56 · 01-26-2013, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splat

I say manual.
If you want auto, go with a Mustang

um....what?

HubStep · 01-26-2013, 12:27 PM

All about how you plan to use it. For me, auto.

HubStep · 01-26-2013, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frid

Test drive each one to see which you like more. Here are some helpers though:

Auto: less power then ls3
best for city driving in stop and go traffic
great if you are a bracket racer at the strip

Manual: stronger then the l99
makes driving your car even more fun
you can get better MPG outta it if you know how to drive

AFAIK, isn't the auto faster 0-60?

GMTool · 01-26-2013, 12:30 PM

If you can afford it, get one of each.

trw427ss · 01-26-2013, 12:33 PM

The 13 L99's have a much better tune than previous year models (more power) and are much faster!

skibik · 01-26-2013, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frid

Test drive each one to see which you like more. Here are some helpers though:

Auto: less power then ls3
best for city driving in stop and go traffic
great if you are a bracket racer at the strip

Manual: stronger then the l99
makes driving your car even more fun
you can get better MPG outta it if you know how to drive

Actually on the V6 the auto is rated 1 MPG higher on the highway than the manual, LOL. I averaged 28 MPG last summer and topped out at just over 29 MPG on one of the tanks and I have a heavy foot which surprised me it did that well. Getting 2o to 21 MPG now with the frigid temps.

Dean.

Eich · 01-26-2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Well a lot of people who wanted a manual and settled for an auto have gone and traded for a manual. I can't say I've many go the other way.

If you're thinking about the manual just get it. You wont regret it.

And yet there are TONS of complaints about grind going from first to second gear at high RPM. Personally, I somewhat regret it because of this.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212552

This is the only complaint I have and it's a MAJOR one. I've driven 6-speed Vette's for years and have never had this kind of 1st-2nd shift issue ever before.

And when it's cold out, I get random grind even at low RPM.

jd10013 · 01-26-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Well a lot of people who wanted a manual and settled for an auto have gone and traded for a manual. I can't say I've many go the other way.

If you're thinking about the manual just get it. You wont regret it.

+1

SlingShot · 01-26-2013, 02:51 PM

Every one knows real men drive with a Standard and Autos are for girls.

*mlee* · 01-26-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Every one knows real men drive with a Standard and Autos are for girls.

^^^^ This..

Thrillz · 01-26-2013, 03:45 PM

I drove 1400 km' back in 2010 just to get a manual as the other inventory around was only auto's. Manual in these type of cars is 80% of the fun imho.

01-26-2013, 11:30 AM	#59
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Test drive each one to see which you like more. Here are some helpers though: Auto: less power then ls3 best for city driving in stop and go traffic great if you are a bracket racer at the strip Manual: stronger then the l99 makes driving your car even more fun you can get better MPG outta it if you know how to drive __________________

01-26-2013, 12:27 PM	#61
HubStep Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 423	All about how you plan to use it. For me, auto. __________________ My build thread (warning, use safari/chrome, FF doesn't like this many images) http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265476 My Camaro with the Memphis Belle! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267316

01-26-2013, 12:30 PM	#63
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	If you can afford it, get one of each. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

01-26-2013, 12:33 PM	#64
trw427ss Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Denham Springs La. Posts: 811	The 13 L99's have a much better tune than previous year models (more power) and are much faster! __________________ 2013 2SS/RS L99/A6 Crystal Red Metallic Tincoat 12.76@108.98mph Bone Stock 12.46@111.19mph with New Era CAI & U/D Pulley 12.12 @ 114.16 after Stainless Power headers and no tune yet on stock P-Zero's! 12.007@ 115.20 With 18" Drag Radials - 11.93 @115.19 Added a PTB 11.76 @116.59 With Yank SS3200 Converter - 11.63 @116.52 After PI and Tuning 11.44 @118.75 New Best 10.72 @127.93 after heads and Cam and Yank SS3600

01-26-2013, 02:51 PM	#68
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Every one knows real men drive with a Standard and Autos are for girls. __________________

01-26-2013, 11:30 AM	#57
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	I say manual. If you want auto, go with a Mustang

01-26-2013, 11:30 AM	#58
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	My Camaro is a weekend car, so it is a manual. My daily driver is an auto.

01-26-2013, 03:45 PM	#70
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	I drove 1400 km' back in 2010 just to get a manual as the other inventory around was only auto's. Manual in these type of cars is 80% of the fun imho. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."