03-18-2017, 02:14 PM | #15 |
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03-18-2017, 02:38 PM | #16 |
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Auto versus Manual
Auto is better in some cases as well as manual is better in some cases. Fun factor of a clutch and shifter is an advantage for the manual where the auto is quick through the gears and allows you to focus on the steering and vehicle control. Auto is probably more comfortable in traffic. It's more about the consumers preference and needs more so than what's better.
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03-18-2017, 02:58 PM | #17 |
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Stick is better in the Camaro.
You have no lift shifts and rev matched downshifts for people that are coming over from autos. |
03-18-2017, 03:04 PM | #18 |
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Neither makes you a man. You gotta do it like the flintstones and use those legs and feet for the trans, that makes you a real man transmission!
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03-18-2017, 03:11 PM | #19 |
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03-18-2017, 03:52 PM | #22 |
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I thing the 6 speed is WAY more cool....but the auto is better for every day.
you auto guys never get to hear...."oh cool a REAL manual" |
03-18-2017, 04:26 PM | #23 |
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There are way too many threads about this in automotive forums. Just be happy you have your choice on a Camaro. I will tell you after half an hour in stop and go traffic you will curse like crazy if you have a manual.
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03-18-2017, 04:33 PM | #24 |
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As I've said in other threads, this get the first BIG reaction when people see my car. You get the ooh's and aah's while they look the thing over, but inevitably when they open the door and see the shifter it's, "OH, WOW, and you got the stick shift!" E-V-E-R-Y T-I-M-E.
It's all relative. I had a '69 Road Runner with a 4 spd and a Centerforce street/strip clutch. I used to commute to Philly every day on the Schuylkill and thought it was cool I was only one in the traffic jam with a pistol grip... that wasn't attached to an actual pistol. |
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I love how people are actually trying to seriously answer this question and then justify their answer when the post was just made to be entertainment lol.
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03-18-2017, 04:48 PM | #26 | |
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Besides the manual being more "fun", engaging...It depends on the car imo. Some cars the auto is better/more reliable and some manuals are actually faster/better (some examples of "the one to get" from my experience): Gen 5 camaro ss LS3 6m>L99/auto manual clearly faster MK7 GTI/R DSG>6M manual weak, numb feeling clutch Mustang GT 6R80>MT82 manual hard to drive smooth, notchy, less reliable with big power Grand National only comes in auto and wouldn't have it any other way 79-93 fox 5.0 most agree manual was a must with the 5 speed being a lot faster 370Z A7>6M manual very hard to drive smootly, auto faster Scatpack A8>6M one of the best ZF 8speed one of the best autos out there Miata Manual is the only way to go here Stingray or 2016-17 Camaro SS 8A and manual are both great choices. The SS 6M/clutch have a great feel with rev match, wot shifting, and enough power to pull through the long gears. Slight edge to the manual here in the fun dept, but not losing straight line perfomance going with the A8 as you did with the L99. Also, it's not very fun if you don't know how to operate a manual properly. BTW I am the save the manual die-hard manual type and chose the auto in my SS this time mainly because my daily commute is mostly traffic and there arent many fun back roads in my area. The A8 is fun left in drive with enough power to thrill at wot but trying to drive like a manual with the paddles is meh. I am moving in a couple years where there will be a much smaller commute and will likely be getting either a slightly used 7m stingray or 1le. Optimal is to have auto for the workday commuter and manual for the weekend back road curvies/road course; both being performance oriented of course. I don't see why some of you actually care about impressing people for having a manual lol. I mean really, who give a shit?!
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03-18-2017, 05:20 PM | #27 |
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3 on the tree is the ONLY way to go! Powerglides are for pu$$ies.
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03-18-2017, 06:57 PM | #28 | |
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I'm old and busted, so I wanted the auto. Then I researched A8 torque converter shudder occurring with low mileage since 2015 in the Vette and trucks, Camaro starting 2016. Now it's manual for me, unless they redesign the auto, or if the A10 is more torque converter reliable - but it uses the same exact flawed design elements. |
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