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13BRM2SSRS · 10-18-2015, 09:16 AM

Sounds like you answered your own question saying you always drive a manual! Probably wont be too happy with an auto.....only you can decide!

tsquare2112 · 10-18-2015, 09:46 AM

I've only driven manual when it came to the two modern sports cars I've had. The 2012 camaro 1 ls 6 cyl and the 2014 mustang 6 cyl. I had a 79 camaro with auto, an 88 auto. Then I cared more about looks than actual performance. I currently have a 2014 f150. I own my own company and I work from home. I had my mustang for 10 months and it had 3500 miles on it when I traded it in. I've had my truck for 6 months and it has 3900 miles on it. I don't drive much at all. When I do drive I'm seldom in stop and go traffic. I will drive the auto Monday and see what it feels like, then drive the manual for comparison. I mainly posted to get others opinions and experience and to see if there were any points made that I had not thought of.

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trodecke · 10-18-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare2112

I am more into the "tech" that the 2ss offers. The remote start is a big selling point to me.

My boss had auto start added to his standard. It can be done though he has a fairly complex "turn off" procedure he has to go through so that the module knows it's safe to start the car.

If you like the gadgets but want to keep it in a manual, just go to your dealer and give him/her a listing of what you want. Tell them to find you that car (no compromises) and you'll do the deal. Obviously they'll want to sell you what's on their lot first but given the option of pulling a car in from somewhere else and losing a sale, most will gladly pull a car in from somewhere else.

Gumbys69 · 10-18-2015, 03:31 PM

When I was looking I didn't really care if it was a manual or auto, I drove both and both were fun. The Camaro has enough grunt with either transmission. I would get the 2ss.

qcman · 10-18-2015, 03:32 PM

If you are going to tune the L99 really wakes up with that... Its a bit of a lazy bitch before that especially in AFM mode. So what I'm saying is the car you will test drive will not be like the one you end up with after the tune. It will be so much better after that...

JLSuperfly · 10-18-2015, 04:12 PM

If you live in a place where roads are not flat, the Hill Assist feature in the LS3 is nuisance. It just doesn't work as intended causing me to stall like an idiot.

tsquare2112 · 10-18-2015, 04:14 PM

I never had hill assist problems on my mustang. I actually liked it.

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rontammy0 · 10-18-2015, 04:27 PM

The l99 is a good choice..drive both and see. This will just turn into a auto vs manual %$$hit show like always. If you like the options then you have your answer.

ELIC1 · 10-18-2015, 04:36 PM

i know in the 2010 to the 2013 the 1 SS does not come with leather or the gauges.. that would be a deal breaker for me....i have a auto and love it.... cant really see this car with out leather makes no sense to me but thats just me. love driving the car with the heated seats on good luck

sdynak · 10-18-2015, 04:41 PM

Everyone has their own needs and opinions on what satisfies them.. Only you can choose this. I really don't see the point in asking on a forum as they are two different worlds in which you are asking. Do what you desire and end it.

JLSuperfly · 10-18-2015, 04:55 PM

Wait for the 6th gen.

Jasper · 10-18-2015, 04:56 PM

The manual is more fun regardless of driveline noise which I've only heard in very low speed (parking lot) situations. So if you want the fun of a manual and all the goodies you like from the 2SS RS then you best look around and find that combo. Take your time and get what you want and only then you'll not compromise anything and be truly happy with it instead of regretting later.

JLSuperfly · 10-18-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

The l99 is a good choice..drive both and see. This will just turn into a auto vs manual %$$hit show like always. If you like the options then you have your answer.

I am surprised nobody has posted 0-60 or quarter mile times yet.

tsquare2112 · 10-18-2015, 05:54 PM

In no way did I mean to turn it into a manual vs auto thread. I just wanted real world opinions to see if someone might bring up a point I had not thought of. I do respect and appreciate everyone's input.

10-18-2015, 09:16 AM	#15
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	Sounds like you answered your own question saying you always drive a manual! Probably wont be too happy with an auto.....only you can decide! __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

10-18-2015, 09:46 AM	#16
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	I've only driven manual when it came to the two modern sports cars I've had. The 2012 camaro 1 ls 6 cyl and the 2014 mustang 6 cyl. I had a 79 camaro with auto, an 88 auto. Then I cared more about looks than actual performance. I currently have a 2014 f150. I own my own company and I work from home. I had my mustang for 10 months and it had 3500 miles on it when I traded it in. I've had my truck for 6 months and it has 3900 miles on it. I don't drive much at all. When I do drive I'm seldom in stop and go traffic. I will drive the auto Monday and see what it feels like, then drive the manual for comparison. I mainly posted to get others opinions and experience and to see if there were any points made that I had not thought of. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS A6 - Summit White ...and the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw............RUSH KC Chiefs fan since 1994 / ST. Louis Cardinal fan since 2001 / Dale Jr. Fan since 1999

10-18-2015, 04:14 PM	#21
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	I never had hill assist problems on my mustang. I actually liked it. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS A6 - Summit White ...and the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw............RUSH KC Chiefs fan since 1994 / ST. Louis Cardinal fan since 2001 / Dale Jr. Fan since 1999

10-18-2015, 04:41 PM	#24
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Everyone has their own needs and opinions on what satisfies them.. Only you can choose this. I really don't see the point in asking on a forum as they are two different worlds in which you are asking. Do what you desire and end it. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

10-18-2015, 05:54 PM	#28
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	In no way did I mean to turn it into a manual vs auto thread. I just wanted real world opinions to see if someone might bring up a point I had not thought of. I do respect and appreciate everyone's input. __________________ 2015 2SS RS A6 - Summit White ...and the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw............RUSH KC Chiefs fan since 1994 / ST. Louis Cardinal fan since 2001 / Dale Jr. Fan since 1999

10-18-2015, 03:31 PM	#18
Gumbys69 Drives: Yellow SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Medicine Hat AB Posts: 30	When I was looking I didn't really care if it was a manual or auto, I drove both and both were fun. The Camaro has enough grunt with either transmission. I would get the 2ss.

10-18-2015, 03:32 PM	#19
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	If you are going to tune the L99 really wakes up with that... Its a bit of a lazy bitch before that especially in AFM mode. So what I'm saying is the car you will test drive will not be like the one you end up with after the tune. It will be so much better after that...

10-18-2015, 04:12 PM	#20
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	If you live in a place where roads are not flat, the Hill Assist feature in the LS3 is nuisance. It just doesn't work as intended causing me to stall like an idiot.

10-18-2015, 04:27 PM	#22
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	The l99 is a good choice..drive both and see. This will just turn into a auto vs manual %$$hit show like always. If you like the options then you have your answer.

10-18-2015, 04:36 PM	#23
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	i know in the 2010 to the 2013 the 1 SS does not come with leather or the gauges.. that would be a deal breaker for me....i have a auto and love it.... cant really see this car with out leather makes no sense to me but thats just me. love driving the car with the heated seats on good luck

10-18-2015, 04:55 PM	#25
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Wait for the 6th gen.

10-18-2015, 04:56 PM	#26
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	The manual is more fun regardless of driveline noise which I've only heard in very low speed (parking lot) situations. So if you want the fun of a manual and all the goodies you like from the 2SS RS then you best look around and find that combo. Take your time and get what you want and only then you'll not compromise anything and be truly happy with it instead of regretting later.