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PalmerGA · 02-25-2013, 10:11 AM

I used to love going through the gears "back in the day" but, I have to agree with your Dad and Uncles - there are times when you just get sick of shifting and you can't not shift a M6. You can, however, have a lot of fun with the tapshifters on an A6. True, tapping is not the same as manual shifting... but it ain't bad.

As others state, the only drawback to the A6 is the AFM system. But you can tune it out or just tolerate it while cruising the Interstate (who cares and who's listening anyway) or, tap down to 5th in Sport Mode if you're in town and don't want it to kick in.

Frid · 02-25-2013, 10:12 AM

Always have owned a manual with a sporty car. Makes driving much more fun and of course you gain a bit more power over an auto.

nyrfan · 02-25-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I used to love going through the gears "back in the day" but, I have to agree with your Dad and Uncles - there are times when you just get sick of shifting and you can't not shift a M6. You can, however, have a lot of fun with the tapshifters on an A6. True, tapping is not the same as manual shifting... but it ain't bad.

As others state, the only drawback to the A6 is the AFM system. But you can tune it out or just tolerate it while cruising the Interstate (who cares and who's listening anyway) or, tap down to 5th in Sport Mode if you're in town and don't want it to kick in.

Funny thing is AFM does not bother me at all on the HWY; it only drives me nuts when having to drive slow like in traffic or through my neighborhood. Hate it when that crap kicks in.

slomaro3.4 · 02-25-2013, 10:13 AM

I have an untuned L99, I came from a 2000 v6 firebird that had all the bolt ons and everything else. I have no problems with the power from the L99 haha, although I will be picking up vitesse paddles for a little more fun. The shifts in sport mode are pretty crisp. And although people hate on the AFM it does throw you an extra 1-2mpgs on the highway when you baby it.

GuitarJozz · 02-25-2013, 10:14 AM

How reliable are the manual transmissions and the clutch in the Camaro? That's another factor one should consider when deciding between the two.

Anyone with a manual have to have warranty work done, or any work/repair at all on the transmission or clutch?

Secret Squirrel · 02-25-2013, 10:14 AM

I went with manual for a couple reasons. First, I love driving, and I feel more in control with a manual. I get bored when the car does all the work for me. 100% personal preference. Second, I wanted more power. Go big or go home. Again, personal preference. Most people I know with the L99 end up trying to get LS3 conversions. You need to weigh out what you prefer. I will say that I have had other old muscle cars in the past that were autos, and I loved them, but I always wished they were manuals. The "new" of my Camaro being a manual has never worn off and I've had it for a few years.

heRS · 02-25-2013, 10:18 AM

Wow, when I first read the title of this thread I went "pfff, buy a stupid SS, whatever". I am already thinking new "SS" model of Chevrolet.
GM you have tainted the soul of Chevrolet naming your new 4-door Charger wannabe the SS. I guess it was too expensive to name it something with more letters.
OP, I'd go LS3 if I was going to get a Camaro SS.

Ice Demon · 02-25-2013, 10:20 AM

Both are great.

toesuf94 · 02-25-2013, 10:24 AM

I have a supercharged L99...car is a blast to own and drive. Paddles when I want them, cruiser when traffic is slow, or doing a cruise with a ton of cars. I love my automatic for it's duality.

PoorMansCamaro · 02-25-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

The only unbiased info you can get here is that the A6 suspension starts off much better, and the LS3 power starts off much better. The rest is (biased) personal preference.

i'm still stuck on this...didn't know the suspension was any different

vroomapunk · 02-25-2013, 10:27 AM

dont like the idea of HAVING to shift for the rest of my life, whenever I drive the car.

I DO like the option of being able to use the paddle shifters whenever I want

plus1zero · 02-25-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Wow, when I first read the title of this thread I went "pfff, buy a stupid SS, whatever". I am already thinking new "SS" model of Chevrolet.
GM you have tainted the soul of Chevrolet naming your new 4-door Charger wannabe the SS. I guess it was too expensive to name it something with more letters.
OP, I'd go LS3 if I was going to get a Camaro SS.

Bleck NO, not a chevy SS

Thanks for the responses all

I'm going to hopefully test drive both and see which one I like better

Bill813 · 02-25-2013, 10:33 AM

I am fortunate, I own both. The 2012 is a stick SS modified. I love it. I bought the auto 2013 for my wife. It is completely stock. Not as fun to drive as the stick. For 2013 the stock exhaust is very quiet and the AFM is not a problem.

Denis · 02-25-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

I have a supercharged L99...car is a blast to own and drive. Paddles when I want them, cruiser when traffic is slow, or doing a cruise with a ton of cars. I love my automatic for it's duality.

This!

Don't get caught up in the LS3 vs L99 thing. Think about it as a manual vs auto thing. What do you prefer? For me as a daily driver I'm pretty happy with the auto. I work nights so there is times when I'm exhausted when I'm driving home from work and the last thing I wanna do is run through the gears....just throw it in D and relax. But when I'm up in the mountains and wanna have the car in the gear I want I have the paddles. Buuuuut it's all up to you.

02-25-2013, 10:11 AM	#15
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	I used to love going through the gears "back in the day" but, I have to agree with your Dad and Uncles - there are times when you just get sick of shifting and you can't not shift a M6. You can, however, have a lot of fun with the tapshifters on an A6. True, tapping is not the same as manual shifting... but it ain't bad. As others state, the only drawback to the A6 is the AFM system. But you can tune it out or just tolerate it while cruising the Interstate (who cares and who's listening anyway) or, tap down to 5th in Sport Mode if you're in town and don't want it to kick in. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

02-25-2013, 10:12 AM	#16
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Always have owned a manual with a sporty car. Makes driving much more fun and of course you gain a bit more power over an auto. __________________

02-25-2013, 10:14 AM	#20
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	I went with manual for a couple reasons. First, I love driving, and I feel more in control with a manual. I get bored when the car does all the work for me. 100% personal preference. Second, I wanted more power. Go big or go home. Again, personal preference. Most people I know with the L99 end up trying to get LS3 conversions. You need to weigh out what you prefer. I will say that I have had other old muscle cars in the past that were autos, and I loved them, but I always wished they were manuals. The "new" of my Camaro being a manual has never worn off and I've had it for a few years. __________________

02-25-2013, 10:18 AM	#21
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,981 View My Garage	Wow, when I first read the title of this thread I went "pfff, buy a stupid SS, whatever". I am already thinking new "SS" model of Chevrolet. GM you have tainted the soul of Chevrolet naming your new 4-door Charger wannabe the SS. I guess it was too expensive to name it something with more letters. OP, I'd go LS3 if I was going to get a Camaro SS. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

02-25-2013, 10:20 AM	#22
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	Both are great. __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

02-25-2013, 10:13 AM	#18
slomaro3.4 Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego Posts: 439	I have an untuned L99, I came from a 2000 v6 firebird that had all the bolt ons and everything else. I have no problems with the power from the L99 haha, although I will be picking up vitesse paddles for a little more fun. The shifts in sport mode are pretty crisp. And although people hate on the AFM it does throw you an extra 1-2mpgs on the highway when you baby it.

02-25-2013, 10:14 AM	#19
GuitarJozz Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS SIM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 196	How reliable are the manual transmissions and the clutch in the Camaro? That's another factor one should consider when deciding between the two. Anyone with a manual have to have warranty work done, or any work/repair at all on the transmission or clutch?

02-25-2013, 10:24 AM	#23
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I have a supercharged L99...car is a blast to own and drive. Paddles when I want them, cruiser when traffic is slow, or doing a cruise with a ton of cars. I love my automatic for it's duality. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

02-25-2013, 10:27 AM	#25
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	dont like the idea of HAVING to shift for the rest of my life, whenever I drive the car. I DO like the option of being able to use the paddle shifters whenever I want __________________

02-25-2013, 10:33 AM	#27
Bill813 Drives: 69 Vette 2000 Z28 2012 2SS 2013 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 65 View My Garage	I am fortunate, I own both. The 2012 is a stick SS modified. I love it. I bought the auto 2013 for my wife. It is completely stock. Not as fun to drive as the stick. For 2013 the stock exhaust is very quiet and the AFM is not a problem.