Why Did You Get an Automatic?

[woodj]

I have a car with a stick if I want to drive a stick and I have the Camaro when I want to drive an auto. It seems to go with the convertible. A little more laid back but mean when it wants to be.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

I'm pretty sure Autos are faster. Let me check with PQ and GTAHVT for validation on this subject.

It's all subjective. How do you make them exactly the same? Also depends on who's picking their nose when the light goes green. NHRA pro stock uses a clutchless manual. I guess this is the best of both worlds?

[Gigachip]

Because parents said so

[RSokie]

Football knees....enuff said!

[brantley847]

Originally Posted by mclark10

Whew! I was getting worried. Haven't seen one of these threads for about a month now.

hahah...

Yea, I was one of the many who did it for the wife. I have needed her to drive the car on multiple occasions.

Do I have a little regret? sure... but as a daily driver, I just don't think I could care to deal with it again. Is it a friggin blast on the track or weekends..absolutely. However, these autos nowadays (especially THIS one) are just down right incredible. It has been a long time since I actually looked forward to get in a car and actually take the long way home knowing gas is $4+

[goval]

a 6.2L with auto transmission is a sin!

[JFerraro819]

dont feel like playing with my car while im in traffic. Would much rather change songs while i'm driving

[myold88]

Originally Posted by NavyDood

Drove stick long enough. Call me lazy.

Exactly- I'm buying a new lawnmower this spring.
Lets see, what do I want:

1) A push mower
2) a self propelled walk behind.
3) Or a rider model.
Gee- I can't decide.

[oyealiz]

Originally Posted by Trevorw24

After reading the ZL1 poll about whether it should be offered in auto I started thinking more about it. I got a manual because it's more engaging and fun for me. Why did you all with autos go that route? I see way more auto Camaros than manuals btw.

Same with Corvettes. There are more automatics. But the z06 only comes with a manual transmission.

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Because they are faster than a manual ...

At the dragstrip, true. But how many here are dragracing their rides?

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Autos are faster on the drag strip.

What she said.

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Read the responses, OP. Most with autos got them because they are wusses.

Kidding, kidding.

[BlueDragonVT]

Originally Posted by goval

a 6.2L with auto transmission is a sin!

Because........?

[GreenMonster]

1. Traffic is a bitc*
2. Lazy
3. Remote Start

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I drove both a bunch while test driving the Camaro, and the Auto just felt better to me. I have no doubt that over time I would have gotten used to the manual, but I admit I just like being able to put the car in Sport and let it do the work. I also love the idea of the paddles so I can play when I want to. I think it comes down to what feels right to a person.

It's also nice to be able to drink a cup of coffee while in traffic and not worry about shifting.

[arod55]

I owned a stick shift for years and its a pain in the a## to drive in traffic. I had to compromise to be able to buy the car. To me the auto is fast enough for the type of driving I do. If I decide to buy the ZL1 that might be a different story.

[goval]

Originally Posted by BlueDragonVT

Because........?

With an auto, you can't push the gears to the limit. You can't hear that "screaming" sound of a lower gear on red. Plus, it's awesome sitting at a stop light reving with a manual.

It's so good to be able to shift when you want the d@m car to shift!

Automatic transmission takes all the fun from owning a 6.2L engine. It's the whole concept of "controlling" your car.