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camero · 08-30-2009, 11:05 AM

There is something nice about being able to mash the gas pedal at a green light and just GO without any worry about stalling or slipping the clutch or being in reverse accidently and just being able to keep the power on instead of pausing for shifts etc, but it's definitely at the expense of some of the fun. Plus the stickshift just LOOKS so much better in the car!

deljaso · 08-30-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrillz

This really is a personal choice. For me driving a car like this there is no question manual all the way adds so much more fun driving it this way. I can see only 2 other types of people not choosing the manual those who daily drive this car in heavy stop and go traffic and people with bad knees.

Even mild stop an go kills the fun of manual for me. If I was buying a weekend fun car/track car, I'd go manual, but that's about it.
I was a big manual advocate for a more "involved" driving experience until I started driving about 80 miles one way to work about 6 or 7 years ago. After a few traffic jams, I switched to auto and enjoy the convenience.

Speed 1 · 08-30-2009, 11:43 AM

Love my auto!! M mode = manual play time! best of both worlds..

tradosaurus · 08-30-2009, 01:26 PM

The best thing to do is to test drive an auto and a manual before you buy.

Also consider the main use for the vehicle and the other people that would be driving it.

Automatics will have better resale value.

I live in a small town and after 3 years of driving a standard I've lost my desire to drive a stick.

And in the end all Camaros look basically the same on the outside.

In the end it will be personal preference. No right or wrong.

Camaro gal · 08-31-2009, 07:54 PM

2LT/RS Manual, couldn't even drive it off the lot, but i love driving it now!

l008com · 08-31-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro gal

2LT/RS Manual, couldn't even drive it off the lot, but i love driving it now!

Thats the best way to learn. "Learn or walk home" :-D

Camaro gal · 08-31-2009, 08:03 PM

yea my dad apparently thinks that he is the best at driving a manual so when i got to drive i killed it twice then squeeled tired in first and second gear and was shaking by the time i got back to the dealership got out slamed the door and walked in crying

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-31-2009, 08:06 PM

Auto, but could've used the extra $1k on a manual/sunroof combo maybe

glambert1 · 08-31-2009, 08:39 PM

auto with remote start cant live without remote start , and the camar times are better with auto I just read today I could be wrong

scrming · 08-31-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by glambert1

auto with remote start cant live without remote start , and the camar times are better with auto I just read today I could be wrong

more important than being faster, is being consistent... for us bracket racers at least... LOL!

Back to back passes during a test and tune day... 14.800 for BOTH passes... (ignore the 83 MPH... for some reason the tracks have trouble getting the right trap speed for my car... ?????)

Cam10RS · 08-31-2009, 08:54 PM

The V6, RS package w/ tap shift and 20" polished aluminum rims,
The V6 has a great record with the engine, plus it's will go a longer distance on a tank of gas.

Shotzi · 08-31-2009, 08:59 PM

The first few weeks were rough, driving 50 miles each way to work, chicagoland area, so I would bring tennies with me, throw the high heels in the trunk and I was good to go!

bluch · 08-31-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotzi

The first few weeks were rough, driving 50 miles each way to work, chicagoland area, so I would bring tennies with me, throw the high heels in the trunk and I was good to go!

driving a Camaro in high heels.......

Supermans · 08-31-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro gal

2LT/RS Manual, couldn't even drive it off the lot, but i love driving it now!

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Originally Posted by l008com

Thats the best way to learn. "Learn or walk home" :-D

That's the choice I had to make myself.. However I was picking the car up in Tampa and had to drive to Miami..lol..

08-30-2009, 11:05 AM	#99
camero Drives: IOM V6 RS 38808 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S.Detroit, Ontario Posts: 776	There is something nice about being able to mash the gas pedal at a green light and just GO without any worry about stalling or slipping the clutch or being in reverse accidently and just being able to keep the power on instead of pausing for shifts etc, but it's definitely at the expense of some of the fun. Plus the stickshift just LOOKS so much better in the car! __________________ I've known how to spell Camaro since before you were born.

08-30-2009, 11:43 AM	#101
Speed 1 Drives: 2010 LS Camaro 365 days a year Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 458	Love my auto!! M mode = manual play time! best of both worlds.. __________________ Born 5-15-09_LS_Auto_VIN. # 16507

08-31-2009, 07:54 PM	#103
Camaro gal is happy to be home :) Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TN Posts: 1,638 View My Garage	2LT/RS Manual, couldn't even drive it off the lot, but i love driving it now! __________________

08-31-2009, 08:03 PM	#105
Camaro gal is happy to be home :) Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TN Posts: 1,638 View My Garage	yea my dad apparently thinks that he is the best at driving a manual so when i got to drive i killed it twice then squeeled tired in first and second gear and was shaking by the time i got back to the dealership got out slamed the door and walked in crying __________________

08-31-2009, 08:39 PM	#107
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	auto with remote start cant live without remote start , and the camar times are better with auto I just read today I could be wrong __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

08-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#102
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	The best thing to do is to test drive an auto and a manual before you buy. Also consider the main use for the vehicle and the other people that would be driving it. Automatics will have better resale value. I live in a small town and after 3 years of driving a standard I've lost my desire to drive a stick. And in the end all Camaros look basically the same on the outside. In the end it will be personal preference. No right or wrong.

08-31-2009, 08:06 PM	#106
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	Auto, but could've used the extra $1k on a manual/sunroof combo maybe

08-31-2009, 08:54 PM	#109
Cam10RS Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA- Posts: 213	The V6, RS package w/ tap shift and 20" polished aluminum rims, The V6 has a great record with the engine, plus it's will go a longer distance on a tank of gas. __________________ [SIZE="1"]1100, Preliminary order accepted--3/5/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 3000, Order accepted by production control--8/14/09--TPW(9/14/09 3100, Order available to sequence 3300, Order scheduled for production 3400, Order broadcast-- 09/14/09 3800, Order produced. VIN# 9/22/09 4000, Available to ship 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 4300, Intermediate Delivery 4B00, Bayed 5000, Delivered to the dealer. 9/27/09 6000, Delivered to the customer. 9/29/09

08-31-2009, 08:59 PM	#110
Shotzi Drives: Black/Black LS 6spd Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 14	Manual for me The first few weeks were rough, driving 50 miles each way to work, chicagoland area, so I would bring tennies with me, throw the high heels in the trunk and I was good to go!

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