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lalometalik · 10-22-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interrex

Do you realize how much extra cost is involved with an automatic transmission?

Roughly $900 when purchasing, for starters. plus maintenance over time...
shouldn't be too hard to realize

bcannan354 · 10-22-2008, 01:12 PM

I opted for the manual "so my wife can't drive it". If you have ever seen her drive you would agree with me.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 10-22-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalometalik

Roughly $900 when purchasing, for starters. plus maintenance over time...
shouldn't be too hard to realize

But GM has 10 year drive train. That should cover the Auto Transmission right?

kdbolt70 · 10-22-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcannan354

I opted for the manual "so my wife can't drive it". If you have ever seen her drive you would agree with me.

Hahaha

I too want a manual in part so I have an excuse when people ask me if I can drive it. It happened a lot in my Grand Prix, and I really don't like being the a**hole that says no. Now I'll have a reason why they can't drive it.

Crowley · 10-22-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

sounds like you went the right way then, people on here cant determine what is best for you, you will know better then we do.

Wrong .. I always know what is best for people!!!

As Headpunter has stated .. you know what is going to be best for you and have listed some very good reasons for going w/ an auto !!!

Crowley

SS One · 10-22-2008, 01:47 PM

I too opted for an Auto for similar reasons, (my wife can't drive a stick and I'm 48 years old). I think my days of bangin' gears have come to an end. I also like the idea of AFM.

stovt001 · 10-22-2008, 02:48 PM

Shoot I'm 21 years old and I have knee problems due to years of cross country, track and field, and marathon running. I'm considering going auto to go easy on my knee. Saving $900 bucks and gaining 22hp counter the pain though. It is still a toss-up for me.

CamaroSSforme · 10-22-2008, 03:07 PM

A agree with others in this post. No one can tell you what to buy.

I went stick because...

1 - I like shifting when I want to, not when the car wants to.
2 - Why pay more for something less fun?
3 - The Camaro has so much torque I'll be able to stay in higher gears and shift less often then with an engine that has to hold rpm for power
4 - The other two cars are autos
5 - 422 hp with the same highway milage
6 - Less change that it breaks later
7 - Needed something to do with my left foot
8 - Something about a shifter in a car....just feel right
9 - Launch control - fun toy on a lonely street in the middle of nowhere
10 - I never dreamed of owning an auto Camaro..ever. Since this is a dream purchase, got to go with what the dreams were about

CamaroSSforme · 10-22-2008, 03:24 PM

11 - Fbodfather "NOT the stock exhaust system.......

that car was built in late fall of last year -- we are still working on final exhaust tone - it will sound better.

Automatic will not sound the same as manual with a V8 -- because the L99 has active fuel management. (Cylinder deactivation) "

So the manual will sound different.....and I'm betting better.

camaro5 · 10-22-2008, 04:03 PM

The age old debate: Auto or Manual? I too, have spent much of my adult life contemplating this question. I have issues that would benefit from auto, for sure. I just read this on AutoBlog about the new 7-speed auto in the Infiniti G37x (all wheel drive).

Here's the bottom line, IMHO:

"First, the product planners have chosen to mate the ATESSA E-TS only to the new 7-speed automatic transmission – sadly, you won't find a G37x S 6MT anywhere in the lineup. Even though the Infiniti team boasts the "Drive Sport" mode and "Downshift Rev Matching" features on the new 7-speed auto, it is still a traditional "slushbox" with characteristic automatic transmission inadequacies."

yotaman96 · 10-22-2008, 04:25 PM

I will be geting the manual for the fun factor. It sounds like you will be happier with the auto. A big plus to that is the remote start. Wish they could design a factory system that could work with the manual. Make it where the transmission is disengaged when remote start is used.

stovt001 · 10-22-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaman96

I will be geting the manual for the fun factor. It sounds like you will be happier with the auto. A big plus to that is the remote start. Wish they could design a factory system that could work with the manual. Make it where the transmission is disengaged when remote start is used.

That would be nice, but I can see it as a huge safety/liability concern. When an auto tranny car is in park, even with the engine on it is staying right there. I don't feel so sure about a manual transmission car in gear but with the transmission "disengaged".

Black5thgen · 10-23-2008, 07:38 AM

I'm getting the manual but I'm young and stupid. Also doesn't hurt that the little lady drove a manual mini for 5 years.

10-22-2008, 02:48 PM	#21
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Shoot I'm 21 years old and I have knee problems due to years of cross country, track and field, and marathon running. I'm considering going auto to go easy on my knee. Saving $900 bucks and gaining 22hp counter the pain though. It is still a toss-up for me. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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10-22-2008, 01:12 PM	#16
bcannan354 Drives: 1968 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Naples,Florida Posts: 184	I opted for the manual "so my wife can't drive it". If you have ever seen her drive you would agree with me.

10-22-2008, 01:47 PM	#20
SS One Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 109	I too opted for an Auto for similar reasons, (my wife can't drive a stick and I'm 48 years old). I think my days of bangin' gears have come to an end. I also like the idea of AFM.

10-22-2008, 03:07 PM	#22
CamaroSSforme Got my two Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - RJT/Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 431	A agree with others in this post. No one can tell you what to buy. I went stick because... 1 - I like shifting when I want to, not when the car wants to. 2 - Why pay more for something less fun? 3 - The Camaro has so much torque I'll be able to stay in higher gears and shift less often then with an engine that has to hold rpm for power 4 - The other two cars are autos 5 - 422 hp with the same highway milage 6 - Less change that it breaks later 7 - Needed something to do with my left foot 8 - Something about a shifter in a car....just feel right 9 - Launch control - fun toy on a lonely street in the middle of nowhere 10 - I never dreamed of owning an auto Camaro..ever. Since this is a dream purchase, got to go with what the dreams were about

10-22-2008, 03:24 PM	#23
CamaroSSforme Got my two Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - RJT/Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 431	11 - Fbodfather "NOT the stock exhaust system....... that car was built in late fall of last year -- we are still working on final exhaust tone - it will sound better. Automatic will not sound the same as manual with a V8 -- because the L99 has active fuel management. (Cylinder deactivation) " So the manual will sound different.....and I'm betting better.

10-22-2008, 04:03 PM	#24
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	The age old debate: Auto or Manual? I too, have spent much of my adult life contemplating this question. I have issues that would benefit from auto, for sure. I just read this on AutoBlog about the new 7-speed auto in the Infiniti G37x (all wheel drive). Here's the bottom line, IMHO: "First, the product planners have chosen to mate the ATESSA E-TS only to the new 7-speed automatic transmission – sadly, you won't find a G37x S 6MT anywhere in the lineup. Even though the Infiniti team boasts the "Drive Sport" mode and "Downshift Rev Matching" features on the new 7-speed auto, it is still a traditional "slushbox" with characteristic automatic transmission inadequacies."

10-22-2008, 04:25 PM	#25
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	I will be geting the manual for the fun factor. It sounds like you will be happier with the auto. A big plus to that is the remote start. Wish they could design a factory system that could work with the manual. Make it where the transmission is disengaged when remote start is used.

10-23-2008, 07:38 AM	#27
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I'm getting the manual but I'm young and stupid. Also doesn't hurt that the little lady drove a manual mini for 5 years.