2012 Camaro 2ss auto vs. manual

[Wizard1183]

Manual trannies should be in a race class all their own. The consistency factor takes A LOT of skill. Its fairly simple to put a kid in the drivers seat at the track and when the light hits they stomp the gas. Not much skill involved but just practicing the tree is ALL thats needed. Not bashing autos, because if I was a racing fanatic, obviously autos are the way to go. If I raced and missed a gear, I wouldnt say, "If I hadnt missed that gear, it'd be your ass!" It'd be like, "I missed a gear, the race was over when I did that. Lets race again." But I'll stand by my words and say manuals should have their own class due to the amount of variables and skill involved.

I love manual as it IS more fun to me!

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Camaro154

I'm new to the forum and would like to say hi to everone out there. I have spent several hours on the forum and this is a great community. I have a huge problem right now. I am having my credit ran as I speak and I can't decide on a Auto trans in victory red or getting the manual in ashen grey metallic. I have been searching through the forum all day and have not found a concrete answer on if the manual or the auto is faster. My wife wants to drive the car sometimes but doesn't know how to drive stick. This means if I get the manual she will learn in the camaro ss :/ Based off your experiences is the auto or manual faster. This will be my last opportunity to buy a car so I want to make sure I make the right decision. All opinions are welcomed and appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Which transmission did you decide to go with? Either is a great choice and to have an auto will definitely satisfy your wife's needs as well. Please post pictures on which one you decided. On that note, welcome to the Camaro family!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[SolomonAKOO]

Originally Posted by camarophinatic47

phaseteck.com has a lot of nice mods i was just looking at eddle brock e force superchargers they have bolt ons for both ls3 and l99 nice looking eaither one you end up nwith you will love trust me it all comes down to do you want your wife to learn a manual in that nice of a car i know i didnt so i went auto lol

i would try and stay away from the Edelbrock EForce Superchargers, they are very heavy and took two people to lift it into my buddies car. I would lean more toward magnuson superchargers a little pricey but very worth it.

[Heaven_is_inferno_orange]

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the camaro family.

[Jim968]

I’m considering the purchase of a 2SS, and I just rented a 2012 Automatic model in Las Vegas last week. It was brand new, with a manufacturing date of 5/12, and had only 5 miles on the clock. We put 1,800 miles on it over 9 days with a trip through Utah and Arizona. I have extensive manual transmission experience, and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised by the paddle shifting in manual mode. This car has true paddle shifters vs. the buttons on the 2011 model, and the shifts seemed much quicker and smoother than on the older models. On twisty roads with the paddle shifter you’re actually able to achieve a smooth downshift while braking for a corner. While it’s not quite as smooth as a properly executed heel and toe downshift with a manual gear box, it is very close, and it’s a whole lot easier to perform. I’ve driven lots of cars with manumatic transmissions, and this is the first one that could actually produce smooth downshifts. It really was great fun to drive.

If I get a Camaro I’ll probably still opt for a manual car, as I’d hate to leave 26 hp on the table, but if it weren’t for that I might have a tough decision to make.

[TDevilsG]

Originally Posted by Quick

I love my remote start....A nice little feature the manuals dont have.

[CamaroFemme]

Originally Posted by Quick

I love my remote start....A nice little feature the manuals dont have.

And the bonus to that is coming out to a cool car in summer and a warm car in winter if you leave the ac/heat on.

[HorsePower-Freak]

Q: How does it feel driving your new Camaro SS M6?

A: Like my C%*K is made out of concrete.

[BlackMamba88]

In your case the Auto is the best choice and with a Tune, vararam Cold Air Intake, & Borla Atak Catback, It'll be a lot more snappy

[BlackMamba88]

Originally Posted by Jim968

I’m considering the purchase of a 2SS, and I just rented a 2012 Automatic model in Las Vegas last week. It was brand new, with a manufacturing date of 5/12, and had only 5 miles on the clock. We put 1,800 miles on it over 9 days with a trip through Utah and Arizona. I have extensive manual transmission experience, and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised by the paddle shifting in manual mode. This car has true paddle shifters vs. the buttons on the 2011 model, and the shifts seemed much quicker and smoother than on the older models. On twisty roads with the paddle shifter you’re actually able to achieve a smooth downshift while braking for a corner. While it’s not quite as smooth as a properly executed heel and toe downshift with a manual gear box, it is very close, and it’s a whole lot easier to perform. I’ve driven lots of cars with manumatic transmissions, and this is the first one that could actually produce smooth downshifts. It really was great fun to drive.

If I get a Camaro I’ll probably still opt for a manual car, as I’d hate to leave 26 hp on the table, but if it weren’t for that I might have a tough decision to make.

Wait for the 2013 models
-Electric Steering
-optional dual-mode exhaust system
-Chevy MyLink 7'' TouchScreen
-Stabilizer bars with drop links repositioned outboard of the control arms

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by HorsePower-Freak

Q: How does it feel driving your new Camaro SS M6?

A: Like my C%*K is made out of concrete.