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paul84043 · 05-23-2013, 10:16 AM

A standard transmission is currently the best anti-theft device known.

/I like to tease, but really don't care. Drive what you want.

SC2150 · 05-23-2013, 10:18 AM

Have them come to a NHRA or IHRA professional drag race some time and tell the world champions that and see if he gets away in one piece.

Other than Pro Stock class, 99.9% of all are automatics.

Allthough if your road tracking it a manual has advantages, at the dragstrip you will have the advantage for same powered car hands down.

RA1987 · 05-23-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

You know what I love about these threads, coming in and making fun of people whining about this chip on their shoulder because of 1 or more of three things:

1. They are young and paid for everything themselves and why do people call them out for it

2. They drive a V6 and are tired of V8 people making comments about them

3. People trying to justify having bought an automatic

It's a lot bit mentally hilarious. I must not see the negativity, frankly I don't care if someone is young or old, paid for the car or it was bought for them, or if it's a V6, V8, manual, or automatic...

DO YOU ENJOY YOUR CAR? Nuff said

But please, keep starting these threads, they are funny
(ps, yes that pic of the chicks on the car is sexy)

Well said

Angrybird 12 · 05-23-2013, 10:42 AM

I bought an automatic because it gets great gas mileage....

Cyber Gray · 05-23-2013, 10:52 AM

Why need a manual tarns to be a man, would you take it to bed with you ??

strych9 · 05-23-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven13

just picture it

Wax on, whacks off.

TPAJETSKI · 05-23-2013, 11:04 AM

I think it was the same guy that decided the 1LE and Z/28 would only come in manual

vroomapunk · 05-23-2013, 11:12 AM

My giant penis makes me a man.

gajagfan · 05-23-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Have them come to a NHRA or IHRA professional drag race some time and tell the world champions that and see if he gets away in one piece.

Other than Pro Stock class, 99.9% of all are automatics.

Allthough if your road tracking it a manual has advantages, at the dragstrip you will have the advantage for same powered car hands down.

That is the truth! It's not quite 99.9% because a number of the sportsman classes (though I get these guys are not supposed to be professional) require manual transmissions, but automatics are definitely in the majority. At a bracket racing event, I bet your 99.9% is spot on.

SuperSport2011 · 05-23-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

When you're completely secure in decisions such as this, don't even waste your time coming up with rebuttals (it comes off sounding like you're still trying to convince yourself).

All they need to know is that it was your right choice for you. Period. End of story.

Norm

Well said. When I was looking around I specifically wanted a 2ss/rs rally yellow auto. I looked around and all I found was manuals, so I test drove one just so I can say I did. Kept on hunting for weeks and found what I was looking for. My cars a weekend/sunny day car, I live in the city, I'm 25 years old and don't care to drive a manual, not saying that I have anything against them I'll probably own more down the line. Part of me says I should have got the manual but then I think I love being able to switch from paddles to auto and I know the only reason I would have got the manual is just so I can tell people its Manual but deep down I wouldn't be happy. Just my view... And always remember why you got it in the first place and enjoy.

CRH83 · 05-23-2013, 11:20 AM

Nothing to do with manliness and everything to do with skill... automatics while having a bunch of benefits don't require the same skill level to drive.

That being said my current vehicle is an automatic as it's a DD, however, I'm still considering an automatic Camaro as part of me would like my wife to be able to drive it. The only big negative to the automatic Camaro is the L99...

mulletman · 05-23-2013, 11:25 AM

A GM engineer confided to me the automatics have 26 less horsepower because the old men and girls driving the automatics would be able to handle the decreased horsepower better.

gajagfan · 05-23-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mulletman

A GM engineer confided to me the automatics have 26 less horsepower because the old men and girls driving the automatics would be able to handle the decreased horsepower better.

Not true, but funny!

mrvenicess · 05-23-2013, 11:32 AM

I just traded my modded manual SS for an automatic ZL1. I guess I have to have my b---s removed now!

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05-23-2013, 10:52 AM	#61
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	Why need a manual tarns to be a man, would you take it to bed with you ?? __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

05-23-2013, 11:12 AM	#64
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05-23-2013, 10:16 AM	#57
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	A standard transmission is currently the best anti-theft device known. /I like to tease, but really don't care. Drive what you want.

05-23-2013, 10:18 AM	#58
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Have them come to a NHRA or IHRA professional drag race some time and tell the world champions that and see if he gets away in one piece. Other than Pro Stock class, 99.9% of all are automatics. Allthough if your road tracking it a manual has advantages, at the dragstrip you will have the advantage for same powered car hands down.

05-23-2013, 11:04 AM	#63
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	I think it was the same guy that decided the 1LE and Z/28 would only come in manual

05-23-2013, 11:20 AM	#67
CRH83 Drives: 2013 Toyota SR5 4Runner 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 84	Nothing to do with manliness and everything to do with skill... automatics while having a bunch of benefits don't require the same skill level to drive. That being said my current vehicle is an automatic as it's a DD, however, I'm still considering an automatic Camaro as part of me would like my wife to be able to drive it. The only big negative to the automatic Camaro is the L99...

05-23-2013, 11:25 AM	#68
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	A GM engineer confided to me the automatics have 26 less horsepower because the old men and girls driving the automatics would be able to handle the decreased horsepower better.

05-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#70
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I just traded my modded manual SS for an automatic ZL1. I guess I have to have my b---s removed now!