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

misterhappy · 01-22-2015, 08:11 AM

So I am still in the market for a ZL1 and the orginal one I was looking at has sold. I have found another that I have fallen in love with and I am going this weekend to test drive and talk numbers on. Only things that scares me is that its a Auto. From what I have seen it is the sequential transmission which i do like, but after coming from the Evo world and our MRs with SST trannies, the mantience is crazy expensive. Also that and in the future, changing clutches can be a 3k+ dollar job. Is this the same for the ZL1's? Any pros or cons for the Auto vs the Manual?

cbarile · 01-22-2015, 09:01 AM

I am 45 and owned nothing but sport cars with a stick my whole life.I am now having knee problems so i just sold my stick vette and bought my first auto sport car a 2012 zl1. I must say this car is amazing and one contributing factor to me is the auto tranny i love it. My car does have a tune wich tweaked the tranny and 600rwp. You can hear 100s of pros or cons but it comes down to what you feel comfortable with.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 01-22-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by misterhappy

So I am still in the market for a ZL1 and the orginal one I was looking at has sold. I have found another that I have fallen in love with and I am going this weekend to test drive and talk numbers on. Only things that scares me is that its a Auto. From what I have seen it is the sequential transmission which i do like, but after coming from the Evo world and our MRs with SST trannies, the mantience is crazy expensive. Also that and in the future, changing clutches can be a 3k+ dollar job. Is this the same for the ZL1's? Any pros or cons for the Auto vs the Manual?

ZL1 has a traditional automatic transmission with a torque converter. Maintenance is no issue at all. It shifts fast and hard and the auto is faster than the manual. Also has paddle shifters incase you want to pick the gear yourself.

When you test drive it, stick it in M and get on it. You will like it!

Mpsmith1 · 01-22-2015, 10:03 AM

Do a search on this topic. It was been extensively discussed.

Jeb114 · 01-22-2015, 10:17 AM

I had a auto SRT8 Challenger I traded for the ZL 1 6 speed, Great car but it bored the hell out of me. I'm 60yrs old had a lot of cars, There's nothing like a manual trans in a muscle car!! Like Jay Leno Say's a proper trans is a manual one..

sscarolina · 01-22-2015, 10:27 AM

I think that the whole manual vs stick thing is all personal preference. A stick to me is much more engaging than a auto but when driving in heavy traffic or bad weather the auto is the way to go.

CAM....ZL1 · 01-22-2015, 11:03 AM

I think we have done this a dozen times. Try them both and decide for yourself.

jayno20 · 01-22-2015, 11:24 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390439

misterhappy · 01-22-2015, 01:07 PM

I think im more worried about the Auto's ability to handle power and mantince costs.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 01-22-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by misterhappy

I think im more worried about the Auto's ability to handle power and mantince costs.

There is no added costs or loss of reliability with the Auto. It's a simple and proven transmission and torque converter setup. The car is built for abuse and built strong.

vatechguy3 · 01-23-2015, 05:48 AM

Both are good transmissions.
auto is actually a little faster.
The decision is purely personal preference.

Tony

Raven87 · 01-23-2015, 07:33 AM

It's a personal preference like color or any other option.

Factually, the auto is quicker and nobody can outshift a well built auto like the 6L90 that is in the ZL1.

But many like the engagement with the car that a great manual trans brings.

Up to you - drive both and decide. There is no bad choice either way.

JFWJR179 · 01-23-2015, 09:12 AM

Fun factor and or on open roads: M6
Drag strip and or in traffic jams: A6

Raven87 · 01-23-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JFWJR179

Fun factor and or on open roads: M6
Drag strip and or in traffic jams: A6

Exactly.

01-22-2015, 08:11 AM	#1
misterhappy Drives: 2014 ZL1 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 57	Manual vs Auto So I am still in the market for a ZL1 and the orginal one I was looking at has sold. I have found another that I have fallen in love with and I am going this weekend to test drive and talk numbers on. Only things that scares me is that its a Auto. From what I have seen it is the sequential transmission which i do like, but after coming from the Evo world and our MRs with SST trannies, the mantience is crazy expensive. Also that and in the future, changing clutches can be a 3k+ dollar job. Is this the same for the ZL1's? Any pros or cons for the Auto vs the Manual?

01-23-2015, 05:48 AM	#11
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	Both are good transmissions. auto is actually a little faster. The decision is purely personal preference. Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

01-23-2015, 07:33 AM	#12
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	It's a personal preference like color or any other option. Factually, the auto is quicker and nobody can outshift a well built auto like the 6L90 that is in the ZL1. But many like the engagement with the car that a great manual trans brings. Up to you - drive both and decide. There is no bad choice either way. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

01-22-2015, 09:01 AM	#2
cbarile Drives: zl1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: fl Posts: 40	I am 45 and owned nothing but sport cars with a stick my whole life.I am now having knee problems so i just sold my stick vette and bought my first auto sport car a 2012 zl1. I must say this car is amazing and one contributing factor to me is the auto tranny i love it. My car does have a tune wich tweaked the tranny and 600rwp. You can hear 100s of pros or cons but it comes down to what you feel comfortable with.

01-22-2015, 10:03 AM	#4
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	Do a search on this topic. It was been extensively discussed.

01-22-2015, 10:17 AM	#5
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	I had a auto SRT8 Challenger I traded for the ZL 1 6 speed, Great car but it bored the hell out of me. I'm 60yrs old had a lot of cars, There's nothing like a manual trans in a muscle car!! Like Jay Leno Say's a proper trans is a manual one..

01-22-2015, 10:27 AM	#6
sscarolina Drives: Victory Red 1ss Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 24 View My Garage	I think that the whole manual vs stick thing is all personal preference. A stick to me is much more engaging than a auto but when driving in heavy traffic or bad weather the auto is the way to go.

01-22-2015, 11:03 AM	#7
CAM....ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BENTON, IL. Posts: 1,068 View My Garage	I think we have done this a dozen times. Try them both and decide for yourself.

01-22-2015, 11:24 AM	#8
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390439

01-22-2015, 01:07 PM	#9
misterhappy Drives: 2014 ZL1 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 57	I think im more worried about the Auto's ability to handle power and mantince costs.

01-23-2015, 09:12 AM	#13
JFWJR179 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 382	Fun factor and or on open roads: M6 Drag strip and or in traffic jams: A6