Ever regret getting an automatic - Page 12 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CRTZL1 · 03-09-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bb2fi3

Everyone has their reasons for buying that they bought. Wether it is health concerns, never having the opportunity to learn to drive a manual, or simply not wanting one. IMO a sports car = manual transmission. And to be honest i have only driven a manual for a very short period of time. I loved having total control of the machine but it is not for everyone.

Thanks for your wasted opinion... read the topic of the thread before you randomly post!

Oh and muscle car equals whatever transmission people like...

xmattyx · 03-09-2013, 10:59 AM

Not at all, im on my 2nd 5th gen and i made sure it came with an auto, and the RS Package

Slvrrrr · 03-09-2013, 10:59 AM

No, I love the automatic but I'm a truck driver so after shifting for over 3000 miles a week I like to get in my car and just cruise.

Ledzepx · 03-10-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Slvrrrr

No, I love the automatic but I'm a truck driver so after shifting for over 3000 miles a week I like to get in my car and just cruise.

Same here. My old job I made sure my personal truck was automatic.
Im lucky that my job now I only drive 40 miles a day. That's why I made sure I got a manual trans.

Rhyder · 03-10-2013, 10:39 PM

nope.

the Automatic is just that much better than a manual, unless your one of the closed minded people who think a car can only be one thing, and refuse to look at how improved the Auto's are, its not like its still the '80's......

"Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not." (Jer. 5:21, King James version)

Mick1 · 03-10-2013, 10:44 PM

Sure the automatic is better but some people enjoy going through the gears.
I am one of those people. When I buy a car, one of the must have items is a manual gearbox. Sorry

ShadowPuppet · 03-10-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick1

Sure the automatic is better but some people enjoy going through the gears.
I am one of those people. When I buy a car, one of the must have items is a manual gearbox. Sorry

Yea I'm the same. I just like the extra bit of "driving" you have to do with a manual... you feel more involved...

Rhyder · 03-11-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick1

Sure the automatic is better but some people enjoy going through the gears.
I am one of those people. When I buy a car, one of the must have items is a manual gearbox. Sorry

you are not of the "muscle car must be a manual crowd" thats what my post was aimed at.....Im not saying Manuals arent good. im of the, its a Camaro so its all great crowd....

just wanted to point that out, not start a huge thread jack.....

continue with the scheduled program....

rsflyer · 03-11-2013, 12:25 AM

...no regrets...

Angrybird 12 · 03-11-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadowPuppet

Yea I'm the same. I just like the extra bit of "driving" you have to do with a manual... you feel more involved...

Well I look at it opposite in a way. At times I don't want to be bothered with having to shift. Thats why I like the option of have the automatic with the paddle shifters...It may not be the same as a manual, but its close enough to still feel Involved... and with my new exhaust its loads of fun when I want to hear that sound...

ShadowPuppet · 03-11-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Well I look at it opposite in a way. At times I don't want to be bothered with having to shift. Thats why I like the option of have the automatic with the paddle shifters...It may not be the same as a manual, but its close enough to still feel Involved... and with my new exhaust its loads of fun when I want to hear that sound...

That's true. I know there's been days where I am just too tired to shift lol... but have to do it anyways :P

Angrybird 12 · 03-11-2013, 10:38 AM

Well this is me Saturday up in the mountians driving using the paddles, I was mostly in second and third. I wanted to hear my exhaust.

Norm Peterson · 03-11-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Well this is me Saturday up in the mountians driving using the paddles, I was mostly in second and third. I wanted to hear my exhaust.

Very nice, Angry. Sometimes a little understeer, and an occasional early apex, but still very, very nice.

Not everybody gets it all right (agricultural/forestry excursion at 2:45 or so).

If I was to ever get back up on two wheels again, I'd rather have you behind me than most anybody else I encountered in the whole time I was riding.

Norm

Angrybird 12 · 03-11-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Very nice, Angry. Sometimes a little understeer, and an occasional early apex, but still very, very nice.

Not everybody gets it all right (agricultural/forestry excursion at 2:45 or so).

If I was to ever get back up on two wheels again, I'd rather have you behind me than most anybody else I encountered in the whole time I was riding.

Norm

Thanks, I had fun, that was my son in front of me. The first time a few years ago we went up and he was on a different bike I drove too close to him and made him nervous. He told me to give more room when behind them just in case they go down. I try to do that now.
This was my first time back in about 6 months so I am a little rusty.... I think it handles pretty good for a V6 convertible..

I would be willing to drive behind you if you want, just let me know.

Check out my other thread with another video and some pictures.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282164

03-09-2013, 10:59 AM	#156
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03-09-2013, 10:59 AM	#157
Slvrrrr Drives: 2011 v6 LT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 267 View My Garage	No, I love the automatic but I'm a truck driver so after shifting for over 3000 miles a week I like to get in my car and just cruise. __________________ 2011 LT v6 Silver Ice, Flowmaster Axle Back, Chrome rocker panels. Chrome Gills. Vision Legend 142 wheels, After market spoiler, K&N cold air intake, Havoc Spoiler, Rapid fire LED tail lights, RK Sports Ram Air Hood, Carbon Fiber Door Panels.

03-11-2013, 12:25 AM	#163
rsflyer Drives: 2010 VR 2LT/RS A6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 163	I have... ...no regrets...

03-11-2013, 10:38 AM	#166
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Well this is me Saturday up in the mountians driving using the paddles, I was mostly in second and third. I wanted to hear my exhaust. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-10-2013, 10:39 PM	#159
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	nope. the Automatic is just that much better than a manual, unless your one of the closed minded people who think a car can only be one thing, and refuse to look at how improved the Auto's are, its not like its still the '80's...... "Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not." (Jer. 5:21, King James version)

03-10-2013, 10:44 PM	#160
Mick1 Drives: 2013 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 170	Sure the automatic is better but some people enjoy going through the gears. I am one of those people. When I buy a car, one of the must have items is a manual gearbox. Sorry