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

cstproductions · 08-02-2009, 04:09 AM

So I currently have ordered a 1lt automatic but recently rode in a v8 manual. Now this will be my first car and I just recently learned how to drive stick and now am kind of leaning towards getting the manual. Will the manual be more "fun" and im hoping it wont be a hassle after a while. I know the automatic has tapshift but the delay just doesnt sound that appealing. So in yall's opinion should I save the money by deleting the automatic tranny off my order and practice stick? or should I just stick with the manual?
Thanks for all of your help,
Connor

tommygun6644 · 08-02-2009, 05:34 AM

If you plan on building up the V6, get stick. If you plan on leaving it stock, get the auto.
I wouldn't even factor in "learning" stick if you decide to go with it, because I was the worst stick driver and I learned eventually when got my 2SS.

That's just my opinion. If you rode in or drove a V8, keep in mind the V6 can't compare stock.

Supermans · 08-02-2009, 05:39 AM

Manual all the way..

Meatyshells · 08-02-2009, 05:57 AM

after a little while you dont even realize you are driving a manual, it just comes natural.

jpsuperman81 · 08-02-2009, 09:53 AM

Yeah go for the manual. I don't even think about it anymore and I hate autos. Everytime I get in one now I try and find a clutch.

theholycow · 08-02-2009, 09:56 AM

Manual is more fun, cheaper, can be driven more efficiently (though if you drive normally the auto Camaro will be the same or better), and more fun (did I mention that?). Manual is not fun if you drive in a lot of backed-up traffic, though.

myold88 · 08-02-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatyshells

after a little while you dont even realize you are driving a manual, it just comes natural.

You will not realize its a manual until you get stuck in traffic for an hour or two. This has been covered several times here on Camaro5.

jpsuperman81 · 08-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

You will not realize its a manual until you get stuck in traffic for an hour or two. This has been covered several times here on Camaro5.

Yeah but some people never encounter traffic, i know I don't. I might get stuck in 30 mins of traffic a few random times a year. It just depends where you live.

SlingShot · 08-02-2009, 10:15 AM

I think it's all a matter of personal preference. I'm in mt upper 50's, and have driven both for many years. I'd say if your in a city go with the auto, if rural go with the stick. Myself I'm going auto, just due to the amount of traffic where I live and don't want to deal with shifting anymore.

SGOS252382 · 08-02-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

You will not realize its a manual until you get stuck in traffic for an hour or two. This has been covered several times here on Camaro5.

Yeah,
I traded in my 05 M6 GTO for an 06 A4 GTO for this reason. I spent 95% of my time driving back and forth to work in traffic and the manual was a PIA.

GTengineer · 08-02-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

You will not realize its a manual until you get stuck in traffic for an hour or two. This has been covered several times here on Camaro5.

How many times a week do you get stuck in 2 hour traffic

versus all the other time when you are actually DRIVING the car. I drove a manual for 8 years in Atlanta traffic, nuff said.

Manual all the way if you enjoy driving the car as opposed to getting from point A and point B.

EDIT:

Although on the other hand if you have to ask yourself the question of manual vs auto, then you probably want an auto anyway. It's no different of V6 vs V8. If you want a V8 you will know it.

Theroider · 08-07-2009, 04:28 PM

I have the same dilemma as cstproductions. I ordered a black 2SS/RS/SR with the manual transmission. Its production date is 8/17. I have the option of taking an aqua 2SS/RS/RS and chrome wheels with an auto (the original person who ordered it decided wimped out and decided not to get it) tomorrow. I drove it today and it is hot, much hotter than the black. (Funny, because a black 2SS/RS auto is on the lot right next to the aqua). The black is a bit dull compared to the aqua's metallic paint. In any event, my point is the tap shift of the auto is very responsive and quick - I noticed no delay in upshifting or downshifting. I live in an area in NJ that doesn't have a lot of traffic but we enjoy going down the shore and traffic is an inevitability. I'm leaning toward the aqua blue...Any thoughts?

Leihman · 08-07-2009, 04:43 PM

I'm just learning stick and ordered a M6! Of course it won't compare to driving an auto. The auto you dont have to do anything except push the gas pendal (LAME!). Manual all the way! Its a pony car for a reason!

ffrcobra_65 · 08-07-2009, 04:57 PM

Also, keep in mind, you formed your opinion about the manual based on the ride on your friend's V8 with manual tranny. You are getting a V6 so I hope you are not expecting to have the same ride/thrill experience you got on the V8 manual. IMO only, if I was getting a V6, it would be with Auto tranny. Please think long and hard before you buy...or you could end up wishing you got the SS.

08-02-2009, 04:09 AM	#1
cstproductions Drives: Future 1LT IBM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 256	Manual or Auto? So I currently have ordered a 1lt automatic but recently rode in a v8 manual. Now this will be my first car and I just recently learned how to drive stick and now am kind of leaning towards getting the manual. Will the manual be more "fun" and im hoping it wont be a hassle after a while. I know the automatic has tapshift but the delay just doesnt sound that appealing. So in yall's opinion should I save the money by deleting the automatic tranny off my order and practice stick? or should I just stick with the manual? Thanks for all of your help, Connor __________________

08-02-2009, 05:39 AM	#3
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	Manual all the way.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

08-02-2009, 10:15 AM	#9
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I think it's all a matter of personal preference. I'm in mt upper 50's, and have driven both for many years. I'd say if your in a city go with the auto, if rural go with the stick. Myself I'm going auto, just due to the amount of traffic where I live and don't want to deal with shifting anymore. __________________

08-07-2009, 04:43 PM	#13
Leihman Drives: Future 2010 IOM 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 42	I'm just learning stick and ordered a M6! Of course it won't compare to driving an auto. The auto you dont have to do anything except push the gas pendal (LAME!). Manual all the way! Its a pony car for a reason! __________________ Order #: NKMZMW (2SS/RS M6 IOM) 1100: 6/06/09 2000: 6/10/09 3000: 7/18/09 (M6 Delay) 3300: ? 3400: 7/27/09 (TPW: 8/03/09) 3800: 8/05/09 2G1FT1EWXA9132641 4D: 8/5/09 4200: 8/11/09 5000: 8/19/09 : 6000: 8/21/09

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Did you go with Manual or Auto? Age?	Mayhem	V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6)	493	07-16-2015 09:10 PM
2006 TRAVERSE CITY AUTO CONFERENCE	KILLER74Z28	Off-topic Discussions	2	09-18-2010 10:45 AM
Remote Auto Start on Manual transmission?	Treadstone	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	35	06-22-2009 09:30 PM
Auto Or Manual (2010)	SilverCamaroSS	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	39	03-02-2009 08:14 AM
Auto vs Manual V6 Camaro	Evilangel	Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	36	02-11-2009 01:53 PM

08-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#2
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	If you plan on building up the V6, get stick. If you plan on leaving it stock, get the auto. I wouldn't even factor in "learning" stick if you decide to go with it, because I was the worst stick driver and I learned eventually when got my 2SS. That's just my opinion. If you rode in or drove a V8, keep in mind the V6 can't compare stock.

08-02-2009, 05:57 AM	#4
Meatyshells Drives: 2000 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 25 View My Garage	after a little while you dont even realize you are driving a manual, it just comes natural.

08-02-2009, 09:53 AM	#5
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Yeah go for the manual. I don't even think about it anymore and I hate autos. Everytime I get in one now I try and find a clutch.

08-07-2009, 04:28 PM	#12
Theroider Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 37	I have the same dilemma as cstproductions. I ordered a black 2SS/RS/SR with the manual transmission. Its production date is 8/17. I have the option of taking an aqua 2SS/RS/RS and chrome wheels with an auto (the original person who ordered it decided wimped out and decided not to get it) tomorrow. I drove it today and it is hot, much hotter than the black. (Funny, because a black 2SS/RS auto is on the lot right next to the aqua). The black is a bit dull compared to the aqua's metallic paint. In any event, my point is the tap shift of the auto is very responsive and quick - I noticed no delay in upshifting or downshifting. I live in an area in NJ that doesn't have a lot of traffic but we enjoy going down the shore and traffic is an inevitability. I'm leaning toward the aqua blue...Any thoughts?

08-07-2009, 04:57 PM	#14
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Also, keep in mind, you formed your opinion about the manual based on the ride on your friend's V8 with manual tranny. You are getting a V6 so I hope you are not expecting to have the same ride/thrill experience you got on the V8 manual. IMO only, if I was getting a V6, it would be with Auto tranny. Please think long and hard before you buy...or you could end up wishing you got the SS.