What's with all the automatic hate? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

AutomaticZL1 · 01-23-2014, 10:05 PM

I recently purchased my dream car, a Black 2014 ZL1, and I decided to go the automatic route because my wife wouldn't let me get standard because she wants to drive it sometimes, haha.. But anyways, I see lots of people hate on the Automatic, and why is that? From what I can tell it is essentially the same performance, if anyone could tell me why people dislike the autos please leave a post!

blessedhellride · 01-23-2014, 10:11 PM

congrats and to each there own. that is one sweet color too. i like stick because I feel in control, but i hate it in stop and go traffic, and dallas is stop and go....

Infidel67 · 01-23-2014, 10:12 PM

I don't think its hate, personal preferences maybe, and some just making jokes

JohnnyC · 01-23-2014, 10:20 PM

Where did you buy it

LuckyZL-1 · 01-23-2014, 10:31 PM

I wish mine was auto sometimes. Only when I'm trying to drink my coffee and have to shift! I had to down size to medium cups because the tall cup gets in the way of shifting.

Msmall143 · 01-23-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AutomaticZL1

I recently purchased my dream car, a Black 2014 ZL1, and I decided to go the automatic route because my wife wouldn't let me get standard because she wants to drive it sometimes, haha.. But anyways, I see lots of people hate on the Automatic, and why is that? From what I can tell it is essentially the same performance, if anyone could tell me why people dislike the autos please leave a post!

Dude, just a piece of avice. Don't lead your first post on this forum with "my wife wouldn't let me"

Anyone says they would dd their car and rather have a stick in the traffic I deal with around DC would be lying.

Infidel67 · 01-23-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Msmall143

Dude, just a piece of avice. Don't lead your first post on this forum with "my wife wouldn't let me"

Anyone says they would dd their car and rather have a stick in the traffic I deal with around DC would be lying.

true that, but I wanted an Auto and my wife wouldn't let me lol... no

eymang · 01-23-2014, 10:57 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. Its just a $1185.00 option that doesn't come as a "standard" item. Besides, on a ZL1 its quicker.

Mvp_Me · 01-23-2014, 11:01 PM

I just think most people cant get off their high horse and their minds are too dull to comprehend that some people prefer auto. yes i drive a M6, yes my title says "real men use three pedals" do i give a hard to to people with autos? no. i welcome them because in the end we all share the same love and passion for cars and thats what matters to me. ill admit it also, a A6 will take the M6 off the line pretty much every damn time. i just like rowing gears while i drive, i just love it but its also not for everyone. I'm 27yrs old now but maybe in a few years my next sports car could very well be an auto.

PQ · 01-23-2014, 11:25 PM

Most 'Man'ual guys have something to prove. It's a big accomplishment for them.

Me?

The thrill was gone a long time ago.

Angrybird 12 · 01-23-2014, 11:33 PM

Congratulations on the ZL1, awesome car in either auto or manual.

People that make fun of people that buy an automatic have things to learn in life. They have to learn that it does not matter the kind of car you drive, the number of cylinders it has or even if you have to shift your own gears. It's how you treat your fellow human. Only small people look down on others for petty things like that.

ZL1-V · 01-23-2014, 11:38 PM

I'm 55 years old and drive a manual. I occasionally drive it in bumper to bumper traffic here in Los Angeles where we really have bad traffic due to the sheer number of vehicles. Do I wish I had an auto? Not really because I don't have to drive traffic everyday. Whatever works for the owner/s, if they want an auto then it's their choice.

Rod Knock · 01-23-2014, 11:50 PM

I have owned several Daily Drivers that were automatics but always wished they were 5 or 6 speeds. Shifting gears is just something I enjoy doing - makes me feel more connected to the driving experience. That said I totally understand a lot of people prefer the convenience of an automatic and/or may choose an auto in the case of a Camaro and some other cars for drag racing purposes.

Car people will always have different likes and dislikes wheter it is auto vs manual, Chevy vs Ford vs Mopar, muscle car vx imports, cars vs trucks, and on and on.... gotta be something to disagree on and post about online

Mr Monte · 01-23-2014, 11:55 PM

For me my daily drivers are auto but my play toys are manuals. Looks like I will be replacing our SS for a ZL1 auto this year since it will be a daily driver.

01-23-2014, 10:05 PM	#1
AutomaticZL1 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 6	What's with all the automatic hate? I recently purchased my dream car, a Black 2014 ZL1, and I decided to go the automatic route because my wife wouldn't let me get standard because she wants to drive it sometimes, haha.. But anyways, I see lots of people hate on the Automatic, and why is that? From what I can tell it is essentially the same performance, if anyone could tell me why people dislike the autos please leave a post! Last edited by AutomaticZL1; 01-23-2014 at 10:24 PM.

01-23-2014, 10:11 PM	#2
blessedhellride Drives: 2014 Z/28; 2014 Ram 2500 CTD Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW-Fairview Posts: 498	congrats and to each there own. that is one sweet color too. i like stick because I feel in control, but i hate it in stop and go traffic, and dallas is stop and go.... __________________ 2015 Silverado 2500 2014 Z/28

01-23-2014, 10:12 PM	#3
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	I don't think its hate, personal preferences maybe, and some just making jokes __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508

01-23-2014, 10:31 PM	#5
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	I wish mine was auto sometimes. Only when I'm trying to drink my coffee and have to shift! I had to down size to medium cups because the tall cup gets in the way of shifting. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

01-23-2014, 11:01 PM	#9
Mvp_Me I Use Three Pedals Drives: 2011 VR M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 793	I just think most people cant get off their high horse and their minds are too dull to comprehend that some people prefer auto. yes i drive a M6, yes my title says "real men use three pedals" do i give a hard to to people with autos? no. i welcome them because in the end we all share the same love and passion for cars and thats what matters to me. ill admit it also, a A6 will take the M6 off the line pretty much every damn time. i just like rowing gears while i drive, i just love it but its also not for everyone. I'm 27yrs old now but maybe in a few years my next sports car could very well be an auto. __________________

01-23-2014, 10:20 PM	#4
JohnnyC PURBRED Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1, 2007 Gmc Duramax Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sherwood Park Alberta Posts: 279	Where did you buy it

01-23-2014, 10:57 PM	#8
eymang Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 1991 Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 397 View My Garage	I wouldn't worry about it. Its just a $1185.00 option that doesn't come as a "standard" item. Besides, on a ZL1 its quicker.

01-23-2014, 11:25 PM	#10
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Most 'Man'ual guys have something to prove. It's a big accomplishment for them. Me? The thrill was gone a long time ago. __________________

01-23-2014, 11:33 PM	#11
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Congratulations on the ZL1, awesome car in either auto or manual. People that make fun of people that buy an automatic have things to learn in life. They have to learn that it does not matter the kind of car you drive, the number of cylinders it has or even if you have to shift your own gears. It's how you treat your fellow human. Only small people look down on others for petty things like that. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-23-2014, 11:38 PM	#12
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I'm 55 years old and drive a manual. I occasionally drive it in bumper to bumper traffic here in Los Angeles where we really have bad traffic due to the sheer number of vehicles. Do I wish I had an auto? Not really because I don't have to drive traffic everyday. Whatever works for the owner/s, if they want an auto then it's their choice.

01-23-2014, 11:50 PM	#13
Rod Knock Drives: 2003 Dodge Viper/2011 IOM SS vert Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 353	I have owned several Daily Drivers that were automatics but always wished they were 5 or 6 speeds. Shifting gears is just something I enjoy doing - makes me feel more connected to the driving experience. That said I totally understand a lot of people prefer the convenience of an automatic and/or may choose an auto in the case of a Camaro and some other cars for drag racing purposes. Car people will always have different likes and dislikes wheter it is auto vs manual, Chevy vs Ford vs Mopar, muscle car vx imports, cars vs trucks, and on and on.... gotta be something to disagree on and post about online

01-23-2014, 11:55 PM	#14
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	For me my daily drivers are auto but my play toys are manuals. Looks like I will be replacing our SS for a ZL1 auto this year since it will be a daily driver. __________________ It's nice to have options.