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Rocketright · 12-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Hey Everyone,

I''m still having a tough decision between getting the manual, or the automatic. I like using a manual with fast cars because you feel more into it, and lets admit it... its a bit funner, and not as boring.

But, the automatic does have the paddle shifters. So I'm not sure what I want to get.

Does the V6 shift good for manual? Any ups for getting manual over getting automatic, vice versa? Also, is it a 5 or 6 speed?

Off Topic - Do you think by next November that the manufactory will be caught up for making 2010 Camaros? And the wait wont be so long?

Thanks a lot guys.
Carter

mikeSS · 12-21-2009, 05:12 PM

get manual....... i heard that the v6 manual is very smooth transmission

WhyMe · 12-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Very Smooth. Nice short throws.

elpatofeo · 12-21-2009, 05:15 PM

6 SPD Manual is the only way to go!

Rocketright · 12-21-2009, 05:17 PM

Awesome thanks guys.

I drove my dads Jeep Wrangler which was a Manual, 6 Speed. So hopefully that helped me, and will help me with this car.

Sorry what exactly does nice "Short Throws" mean? Just a noob with all of this stuff, hah sorry. Plus, isn't manual a bit faster if you use it right?

papabearcamaro · 12-21-2009, 05:26 PM

Roceitright... I was on the fence about this also. I am going maual. If i went auto I would have a much easier time finding a car. Its looking like I may be ordering one.

TommyTSquared · 12-21-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketright

Awesome thanks guys.

I drove my dads Jeep Wrangler which was a Manual, 6 Speed. So hopefully that helped me, and will help me with this car.

Sorry what exactly does nice "Short Throws" mean? Just a noob with all of this stuff, hah sorry. Plus, isn't manual a bit faster if you use it right?

A 'throw' is the distance you move the shifter between gear shifts. The shorter the throw the less time it takes to shift.

Rocketright · 12-21-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

A 'throw' is the distance you move the shifter between gear shifts. The shorter the throw the less time it takes to shift.

Oh awesome, thanks a lot.

kevin1 · 12-21-2009, 06:31 PM

Mine is a manual V6 and the first manual I've had in sometime LOVE IT!!!!! Shifts smooth and easy fun to drive.

Rtoups · 12-21-2009, 07:32 PM

The manual on the V6 is an absolute dream. Really easy to use.

Blueliner98 · 12-21-2009, 07:34 PM

I got an automatic (because my wife can't drive a stick) and I don't regret it. The tap-shift is really fun and I love the automatic start; especially with it being cold!

ctrick · 12-21-2009, 08:05 PM

To me, it has to be a manual since that's half the fun. Although it's probably been about 10 years since I've had one...

mydreamcar · 12-21-2009, 08:28 PM

get the manual. Even with me being in NYC , constant stop and go, its very easy and smooth. no problems whatsoever.

DEW · 12-21-2009, 08:52 PM

The camaro looks like a hotrod and is (v6,v8, dosent matter), a manual trans makes it feel more like a hotrod.

12-21-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
Rocketright Drives: 2006 Acura RSX - S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 191	Manual Or Auto - V6 Hey Everyone, I''m still having a tough decision between getting the manual, or the automatic. I like using a manual with fast cars because you feel more into it, and lets admit it... its a bit funner, and not as boring. But, the automatic does have the paddle shifters. So I'm not sure what I want to get. Does the V6 shift good for manual? Any ups for getting manual over getting automatic, vice versa? Also, is it a 5 or 6 speed? Off Topic - Do you think by next November that the manufactory will be caught up for making 2010 Camaros? And the wait wont be so long? Thanks a lot guys. Carter

12-21-2009, 07:32 PM	#10
Rtoups Drives: RJT 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palos Verdes, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	The manual on the V6 is an absolute dream. Really easy to use. __________________ SoCal Camaro5 Family Member

12-21-2009, 08:52 PM	#14
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	The camaro looks like a hotrod and is (v6,v8, dosent matter), a manual trans makes it feel more like a hotrod. __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

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