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Old 11-28-2017, 04:40 PM   #15
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Test drove both. The A10 is the way to go, you can manually shift when you feel inclined or let it do the work.

Big point for me was the flat out straight pull, the shifts happen so quickly there is no let off in acceleration- it just f-in pulls your head back until you let off the go pedal...
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Old 11-28-2017, 04:45 PM   #16
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I test drove a C7 A8 Z06 and an M6 Z06.. Tried to love the auto but just couldn't do it.. the Z06 (ZL1 as well) just feels so badass that I couldn't just stepping on the gas without shifting.. made the car feel like a luxury car in a sense:(

Butttt... I never drove the A10 and I wonder if it's that much better. I would say drive both. I don't drag race so getting off the line consistently never crossed my mind. Can't go wrong with either or tho.
Lol, yeah I understand the point, but at some point you have to roll with technology. I miss a manual myself (sometimes) but due to bad knees I can't. But that forced me into the auto, which I don't regret in traffic, the paddles and the responsiveness sure make it better.
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Old 11-28-2017, 05:26 PM   #17
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For me, it's manual all the way!
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Old 11-28-2017, 09:52 PM   #18
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Quicker off the line: A10
Quicker shifts: A10
Stop & go traffic: A10
State of the art: A10

Fun, engaging, connected, rev match, sound of on/off throttle when shifting, feel, cost: M6

M6 for me all day. I would rather endure daily rush hour traffic with a manual than give up the joy and connection you lose with an A10. I don't care which one is quicker, they're both quick enough.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:06 PM   #19
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Well, it's official.... 2018 ZL1 went home with me tonight

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Old 11-28-2017, 10:10 PM   #20
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Nice what tranny though?
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:14 PM   #21
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Nice what tranny though?
I opted for the A10. The issues with the TM problems for launching is really what altered my thoughts more than anything.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:26 PM   #22
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Old 11-29-2017, 09:44 AM   #23
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I just prefer the M6. It is a personal choice. People tend to get very defensive on both sides. I like the interaction with the car with a M6. I drove the auto and it seemed boring. I suggest driving both and make your decision. You can't go wrong either way.
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Old 11-29-2017, 10:44 AM   #24
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I was very impressed with the capabilities of the A6 in the 5th Gen Zl1. It has a very aggressive tune but with 4 more gears and more agressive, how can you not like that. Love the paddles in the twisties.
I felt the A6 in the ZL1 was crap. Took years to downshift at WOT. 580 hp should have been faster than the A6 allowed it to be.
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Old 11-29-2017, 12:44 PM   #25
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Haha..

I test drove a C7 A8 Z06 and an M6 Z06.. Tried to love the auto but just couldn't do it.. the Z06 (ZL1 as well) just feels so badass that I couldn't just stepping on the gas without shifting.. made the car feel like a luxury car in a sense:(

Butttt... I never drove the A10 and I wonder if it's that much better. I would say drive both. I don't drag race so getting off the line consistently never crossed my mind. Can't go wrong with either or tho.
That is not a dial phone
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Old 11-29-2017, 12:49 PM   #26
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Haha..

I test drove a C7 A8 Z06 and an M6 Z06.. Tried to love the auto but just couldn't do it.. the Z06 (ZL1 as well) just feels so badass that I couldn't just stepping on the gas without shifting.. made the car feel like a luxury car in a sense:(

Butttt... I never drove the A10 and I wonder if it's that much better. I would say drive both. I don't drag race so getting off the line consistently never crossed my mind. Can't go wrong with either or tho.
Auto has an AT+MS=V34 mode if you really need to feel oldschool..
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Old 11-29-2017, 09:49 PM   #27
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Congratulations on the car. You won't be disappointed. I learned to drive on a manual and had one ever since. The A10 is so good you won't miss the manual.
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Old 11-29-2017, 10:06 PM   #28
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