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Nsxmatt · 03-23-2018, 11:37 AM

Some people prefer autos and some manual. I drove manuals only for 25 years and just got a A8 and couldn't be happier. It's faster, smoother, easier in traffic, and resale is higher. It's so nice to just get in and go and to have the remote start option.

FrostySS · 03-23-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by torqueaddict

I'm sure shift responsiveness have improved with the newer autos, but the computer is still the middle man and can intervene at will both for good and bad.

The average driver isn't out-shifting an automatic, period.

MR 45TH · 03-23-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nsxmatt

It's faster and resale is higher.

Fake news! Yes in drag racing an auto will be marginally faster, but with NLS its a closer race than some make it out to be. What proof is there that an auto holds a higher value? To be fair Camaros in general have a terrible resale value.

keon718nyc · 03-23-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camarocid

But it’s an automatic! It’s dark gray with Kalahari, low mileage, asking under $32k. ****ing gorgeous car, but it’s an automatic.

Pros:

I’ll be a dad in a few years, an automatic maybe would be easier?
I do live in the city and commute
It’s faster

Cons:
It’s an automatic
As a pony car v8 I feel like the manual is part of the spirit of the car

Looks as to more pros then cons you have listed so IMO go with your gut feeling. This thread can go back and fourth on A8 vs. M6. It's all about what you want at this point and those who have a A8 or M6 will most likely not be able to tell you anything more then you already have seen so far here. You will be happy either route and when you do enjoy it to the fullest!

Spanky1 · 03-23-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by keon718nyc

Stop and go commute for me in my city = A8 While it would be fun to rock a manual i just don't think in my situation would be best for me as my wife would never be able to drive it and give me shit on why i did that LOL.

The fact that my girlfriend can't drive a manual was a plus for me!

keon718nyc · 03-23-2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanky1

The fact that my girlfriend can't drive a manual was a plus for me!

Funny thing is my wife is scared to drive my car, well any i recently had in the past few years. Not that it's anything crazy fast i had or have but she just is nervous to have it get messed up in any way shape or form by her clumsy ass!

So in all regards to that, she sticks with her new GMC we just got. Shes not a sports car type of woman which can always be a good thing in your wallet if you know what i mean...

MATTHEWLONG · 03-23-2018, 12:16 PM

I have never had an automatic before in 25 years of driving. I dont miss the manual as much as I thought and it probably works out better for US driving. Only Auto because that was what they had, I would still do Manual again next time.

Hyper RS · 03-23-2018, 01:23 PM

I would settle on certain colors or options but never on transmission choices. Trust me, if you really want a manual...do not settle! Manuals are more fun!

LT4Greg · 03-23-2018, 01:27 PM

You will have to make the decision! You will be paying for it and driving it. For me it was an easy decision. Every Camaro I owned since 1982 has had a manual trans(5). My personal preference is a manual as to me it's more fun to drive than an auto trans. My advice is to see if you can drive an auto and then a manual and go from there. Most dealerships will let you test drive both and if they won't then find another dealership. And don't impulse buy as you might regret it and start disliking the car. Take the time to decide which one is best for you!

dakota_c69 · 03-23-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianL

Get what you want. If the M6 is high on the want list, don't settle.....

So much this. I settled for a 2SS instead of waiting for 2SS 1LE (Wasn't a confirmed package at the time). Now I may have to take the loss to satisfy the 'need'. If it's a dream car and you've been dreaming 6M, don't settle.

Nsxmatt · 03-23-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MR 45TH

Fake news! Yes in drag racing an auto will be marginally faster, but with NLS its a closer race than some make it out to be. What proof is there that an auto holds a higher value? To be fair Camaros in general have a terrible resale value.

Fake news...

They used an auto to break all the records including drag strip and on the ring. If you don't believe the truth then that's your problem.

Gen6_1Le · 03-23-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by camarocid

But it’s an automatic! It’s dark gray with Kalahari, low mileage, asking under $32k. ****ing gorgeous car, but it’s an automatic.

Pros:

I’ll be a dad in a few years, an automatic maybe would be easier?
I do live in the city and commute
It’s faster

Cons:
It’s an automatic
As a pony car v8 I feel like the manual is part of the spirit of the car

You want a manual don't settle for an automatic, you will always wish you had a six speed . Just wait for the right car the way you want it and drive on.

DavidinGA · 03-23-2018, 04:29 PM

Auto all day. Manual gets old fast imo...

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jerryb1984 · 03-23-2018, 04:56 PM

Picked up a used 2016 2ss 6 speed manual about a month and a half ago. Couldn’t be happier with the manual. Still need to take it in for the rear end groan when cold but love the manual. I’ve always wanted a manual sportscar and glad I did get the manual. The stupid skip shift feature is getting old, but I did by a skip shift eliminator but haven’t put it in yet.

03-23-2018, 01:23 PM	#22
Hyper RS Drives: '19 Corvette Stingray Convertible Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 141	I would settle on certain colors or options but never on transmission choices. Trust me, if you really want a manual...do not settle! Manuals are more fun! __________________ '19 Corvette Stingray Convertible M7

03-23-2018, 01:27 PM	#23
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	You will have to make the decision! You will be paying for it and driving it. For me it was an easy decision. Every Camaro I owned since 1982 has had a manual trans(5). My personal preference is a manual as to me it's more fun to drive than an auto trans. My advice is to see if you can drive an auto and then a manual and go from there. Most dealerships will let you test drive both and if they won't then find another dealership. And don't impulse buy as you might regret it and start disliking the car. Take the time to decide which one is best for you! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-23-2018, 11:37 AM	#15
Nsxmatt Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 622	Some people prefer autos and some manual. I drove manuals only for 25 years and just got a A8 and couldn't be happier. It's faster, smoother, easier in traffic, and resale is higher. It's so nice to just get in and go and to have the remote start option.

03-23-2018, 12:16 PM	#21
MATTHEWLONG Drives: 2017 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: ROSWELL GEORGIA Posts: 51	I have never had an automatic before in 25 years of driving. I dont miss the manual as much as I thought and it probably works out better for US driving. Only Auto because that was what they had, I would still do Manual again next time.

03-23-2018, 04:29 PM	#27
DavidinGA Tread Marks Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 153	Auto all day. Manual gets old fast imo... Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

03-23-2018, 04:56 PM	#28
jerryb1984 Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 19	Picked up a used 2016 2ss 6 speed manual about a month and a half ago. Couldn’t be happier with the manual. Still need to take it in for the rear end groan when cold but love the manual. I’ve always wanted a manual sportscar and glad I did get the manual. The stupid skip shift feature is getting old, but I did by a skip shift eliminator but haven’t put it in yet.

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