Why Did You Choose Automatic Over Manual?

[KKreme15]

Originally Posted by KKreme15

how would that work, i don't own a manual(my camaro will be), but odn't you need to have your foot on the clutch to start the car. that's how it is for the 2 manuals i have driven in the past.

Originally Posted by Ravirn

True enough. Keep in mind, though, that most remote starters manufactered in the new millenium are for manual transmissions. Which can be converted for automatic use. I don't know about "down there" in the US, but up here in Canuckland when I called around about pricing for installing a remote starter, it was assumed I have a manual transmission.

A couple of examples would be:

AutostartUSA & Best Buy

still confused

[Ravirn]

Originally Posted by KKreme15

still confused

Here's the user manual of a remote starter. Page 3 should be what you're looking for. The remote starters I've used for my manual cars have all used the handbrake method. Very easy.

Here's the install guide, as well. Page 9 talks about the clutch bypass.

[L05ER]

haven't even ordered mine yet, but i've spent many many hours deciding which to get.

i'm going with the auto. 1) it will be a daily driver. 2) i want remote start. 3) women that can drive stick are pretty rare.

i'm putting a manual in my 71 monte for drifting, so i'll still get my manual fix.

[Ravirn]

Originally Posted by L05ER

i'm putting a manual in my 71 monte for drifting, so i'll still get my manual fix.

Awesome! That's a fun car to peel around in!!!

[trickortreat]

Daily driver
Extra 1 mph gas mileage
Remote start

[L05ER]

Originally Posted by Ravirn

Awesome! That's a fun car to peel around in!!!

thx, currently my daily driver. once i get the camaro, it gets a frame off resto-mod

i wasn't aware you could purchase remote start kits for manuals... should of done more research. well back to square one.

[Hercules778]

So I can keep my right hand free...fiddle around with the radio if I want in traffic or be able to scratch myself is a plus.

[PnCRedJwl2SS]

Originally Posted by flatlander

Guess I'd ask it the other way, why would I choose a 6speed. To impress my friends with my shifting skills, don't think so, to irritate me in stop and go traffic, nope. For a few more bucks I get a kickass auto and if so inclined can tap shift to run higher revs...Not sure how 6speed adds to the experience...probably just me but Ive driven manuals forever and just dont care to anymore.

Well said...I owned two other daily driver Camaros before my 2SS, both manuals (5- and 6-speeds). They were fun, but not in traffic. Once I tested the tap-shift (Avis rental) and realized I still have all the horsepower on-demand, it was a no-brainer for me.

Now I get the instant power (no clutching and shifting into 1st gear at stop lights anymore--just hit the "go fast" pedal and hang on!).

Plus, I have the VERY COOL remote start feature AND the heated seats with remote start--which has come in very handy this winter so far.

I LOVE my 2SS/RS A6! Wouldn't have it any other way...

[Rockies4]

After driving a stick for 25 years, I'm done.

You can tell because I have a fork in my back!

Okay, I really got the fork from a co-worker at work, but you get my point.

[Ravirn]

Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Now I get the instant power (no clutching and shifting into 1st gear at stop lights anymore--just hit the "go fast" pedal and hang on!).

An excellent point, and I can understand why some people feel this way. For me, though, this is precisely why I couldn't order the automatic. I feel exactly the opposite. Test drove the automatic, hated it. Call me a control freak or whatever, I can't get away from the sheer joy of driving a stick. In the end, though, I'm very, very glad we can get a Camaro either way. This way everyone is happy.

Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Plus, I have the VERY COOL remote start feature AND the heated seats with remote start--which has come in very handy this winter so far.

I will admit that the remote start IS very cool, and I look forward to it in my 2SS/RS M6.

[Maro10SS]

Originally Posted by 9c1ny

because a stalled auto kills a manual at the strip every time

Agreed! Also heavy stop and go traffic, remote start, and being able to have a hot babe sit right by your side or on your lap while driving! lol....
Standard is a thing of the past, hate it when I'm right behind some fool at a stop light and they are rolling backwards, especially at uphill stops or traffic lights.

[bossbunny]

I can drive a manual (all our ranch trucks for pulling the horse trailer are manuals) but I drive about 400 miles in my car a week and I have to go to houston often. So I went with the auto. If it was just a weekend car or I didn't have to put so many miles on the car I'd have gotten the manual.

[Hemlawk]

No order in yet but decided to go with an auto.

-daily driver in NJ
-wife can't drive stick
-paddle shifters
-ive never owned a manual (but I know how)
-stall converter = WIN at the track

[tony1]

Well after seeing 0-60 times were a little faster in the Auto and just a 10th of a second slower in 1/4 mile I decided to go for the Auto. If the times were quicker in the stick I'd have gone with the stick. Also the people doing the testing are dam good with the heal-to-toe shifting and are quick... If I can get the same times by just mashing the pedal down I'll go that route. it's a lot less effort with the same results and also driving in traffic is more relaxing.