Help! Manual or Auto? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mikeyp15 · 05-15-2009, 11:21 PM

I am having a hard time figuring this out. I was set on the manual but I test drove a v6 today. I kinda like the touch shift but I also like the manual. I do have a wife that may want to drive as well.. Maybe if I let her

But I am really torn on which way to go. Will it be worth more in the long run if I have a manual or automatic? I have to let my dealer know by Monday to switch my order. Looking for your suggestions...

Ordered: CGM 2SS/RS with Rally Stripes

Cam10RS · 05-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Auto, because my knees are worn out from driving a standard all my life, LOL

cam2fst4u · 05-15-2009, 11:23 PM

Get the manual.. You pretty much answered your own ? in the 2nd sentence. But thats just my opinion.. whenever I get mine it will be the manual and if the wife wants to drive it she will just have to learn..(on something else) lol

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-15-2009, 11:26 PM

auto. your wife wont yell at you as much and less potential damage to your car

Die Zielscheibe · 05-15-2009, 11:27 PM

I learned playing with cars in the alps...take Manual its way more fun!

68RS · 05-15-2009, 11:33 PM

Autos are fun, but manuals integrate you into the entire driving experience more. Unless you plan on eating burgers while driving; that is easier while driving an auto, but THERE WILL BE NO FOOD IN MY CAR!

mikeyp15 · 05-15-2009, 11:37 PM

which will hold its value more a manual or auto?

Vash · 05-15-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyp15

which will hold its value more a manual or auto?

Auto's of course. (because they cost more and are generally lot easier to resale).

cam2fst4u · 05-15-2009, 11:42 PM

If this were a v6 i would say sure get the auto.. but come on man... this car was meant to be a manual... not to mention you lose the 26hp with auto

Ject · 05-15-2009, 11:43 PM

Auto in the long run will be of more value.. Manuals are becoming harder and hard to re-sell..

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

If this were a v6 i would say sure get the auto.. but come on man... this car was meant to be a manual... not to mention you lose the 26hp with auto

26hp really isn't that much...

Vash · 05-16-2009, 12:03 AM

You have to get what makes you happy.

The Automatic is made in USA at Willow Run Transmission plant, in Ypsilanti, MI.

Teleplayer · 05-16-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyp15

which will hold its value more a manual or auto?

Why be so practical? What will make you happy? That's the important factor. It's like worrying about the resale value of a washing machine. Just wash the clothes.

cam2fst4u · 05-16-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teleplayer

Why be so practical? What will make you happy? That's the important factor. It's like worrying about the resale value of a washing machine. Just wash the clothes.

*TAG UR IT* · 05-16-2009, 03:24 AM

Manual. 100%. No one needs knees any more. They are under rated!!!

05-15-2009, 11:21 PM	#1
mikeyp15 Drives: 07 B. Avalanche, Harley V-Rod Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 68	Help! Manual or Auto? I am having a hard time figuring this out. I was set on the manual but I test drove a v6 today. I kinda like the touch shift but I also like the manual. I do have a wife that may want to drive as well.. Maybe if I let her But I am really torn on which way to go. Will it be worth more in the long run if I have a manual or automatic? I have to let my dealer know by Monday to switch my order. Looking for your suggestions... Ordered: CGM 2SS/RS with Rally Stripes

05-15-2009, 11:22 PM	#2
Cam10RS Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA- Posts: 213	Auto Auto, because my knees are worn out from driving a standard all my life, LOL __________________ [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

05-15-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
Die Zielscheibe Drives: Lincoln Towncar, Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TX Posts: 77 View My Garage	I learned playing with cars in the alps...take Manual its way more fun! __________________ Ordered: 2SS Imperial Blue Delivered: 02.07.09 Last edited by Die Zielscheibe; 05-15-2009 at 11:43 PM.

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cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	Get the manual.. You pretty much answered your own ? in the 2nd sentence. But thats just my opinion.. whenever I get mine it will be the manual and if the wife wants to drive it she will just have to learn..(on something else) lol

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05-15-2009, 11:37 PM	#7
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05-16-2009, 03:24 AM	#14
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Manual. 100%. No one needs knees any more. They are under rated!!!