Automatic or Manual?

redhot89 · 07-14-2016, 10:39 PM

Hi guys, I ordered my 2SS a few weeks ago and I have always loved manual transmission. I also want the route start on my car which only works on the automatic. Is it worth sacrificing manual for remote start? Any other features better than the other on both? What do you all think and how do you like your manual or auto trans?

SpookShow'84 · 07-14-2016, 10:55 PM

If you garage it I'd say m6, if it's parked outside in summer with leather, A8.

SkipNWis · 07-14-2016, 11:08 PM

Driving a car like this with an AUTOMATIC is like having sex with a Condom on. Me I like feeling the enjoyment of DRIVING the CAR. I'm in control! Nothing turning off!!!! "ATM"...Isn't my thing<<<< Just my OPINION << I know this is going to get me BOOOOODDDDDD But it's my thoughts...

raptor5244 · 07-14-2016, 11:08 PM

If you are a fan of the manual transmission I would figure that would outweigh the remote start feature of an auto. I would not let the remote start feature determine which transmission you choose.

Husker67 · 07-14-2016, 11:17 PM

I love a manual transmission in a car like this. I would probably still have my '13 Camaro SS if it would have been a manual. So I'm glad it wasn't since I now have the '16.

You need to go with the manual, I had remote start on the '13 Camaro. Having remote start is not worth not having a 6 speed.

Richard0nee · 07-14-2016, 11:34 PM

Manual is too fun in this car.. I wouldn't buy it for 10k off if it's an auto.. but if it's your daily, a lot of traffic, medical reasons, consistency for drag racing.. then get the auto.

Can't go wrong with either really..

Lhughes · 07-14-2016, 11:56 PM

Wow, again...

BigRedViking · 07-15-2016, 12:56 AM

I've been told that you can add remote start to the m6. It just won't function if it's in gear. I haven't had it done because I always leave it in gear, and I got a manual because I'm a do it yourselfer.

My IROC has an automatic but I plan on doing a manual conversion when I finish collecting all the pieces. I could have gotten the a8 for 1300$ less, and never even test drove the a8 even though I love the way automatic transmissions work, and perform. You will love the active rev match function on the m6.

KyleL · 07-15-2016, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lhughes

Wow, again...

My thoughts exactly lol

motorhead · 07-15-2016, 04:20 AM

If you are a manual guy then stick with it. I drove manuals for years until I grew up. For me, I like my car to be faster, easier in traffic and oh yes remote start is nice too. But hey opinions are like AHoles everyones got one. You have to do what makes you happy. Unless you road course the car, I really don't see the point of a manual these days.

laynlo15 · 07-15-2016, 05:00 AM

I like to use a condom and the A8 will spank the 6M every time. Look at the 1/4 mile times. Its your money and your left foot and right hand. Go drive an A8 and Manual before for you purchase one.

jdasnt3 · 07-15-2016, 05:06 AM

Yes.

hotlap · 07-15-2016, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkipNWis

Driving a car like this with an AUTOMATIC is like having sex with a Condom on. Me I like feeling the enjoyment of DRIVING the CAR. I'm in control! Nothing turning off!!!! "ATM"...Isn't my thing<<<< Just my OPINION << I know this is going to get me BOOOOODDDDDD But it's my thoughts...

Or choosing between unprotected sex with an ugly girl versus use of a condom with the hottest girl in the room.

Come on man. Act like you've been there before. They each have a performance advantage.

trublucamaro · 07-15-2016, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpookShow'84

If you garage it I'd say m6, if it's parked outside in summer with leather, A8.

Just curious for your reasoning in this...

I'm actually struggling with the same dilemma as the OP, but for me it's because my knees bother me from time and wonder if the m6 will bother me with having to shift on a stop and go commute.

I plan to garage my car and it will share driving duties with two other vehicles. So, was curious to your thinking as to why go with an m6 if it's going to be garaged.

Thank you in advance...

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07-14-2016, 10:39 PM	#1
redhot89 Drives: 2016 CAMARO 2SS RED HOT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 65	Automatic or Manual? Hi guys, I ordered my 2SS a few weeks ago and I have always loved manual transmission. I also want the route start on my car which only works on the automatic. Is it worth sacrificing manual for remote start? Any other features better than the other on both? What do you all think and how do you like your manual or auto trans? __________________ 2017 2ss Red Hot. Npp, Mrc, adrenaline red, red knee pads.

07-14-2016, 10:55 PM	#2
SpookShow'84 Bump in the night Drives: '84 Monte Carlo SS, '15 Optima Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 744 View My Garage	If you garage it I'd say m6, if it's parked outside in summer with leather, A8. __________________ https://youtu.be/Acui13Vz5Lk

07-14-2016, 11:08 PM	#3
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	Driving a car like this with an AUTOMATIC is like having sex with a Condom on. Me I like feeling the enjoyment of DRIVING the CAR. I'm in control! Nothing turning off!!!! "ATM"...Isn't my thing<<<< Just my OPINION << I know this is going to get me BOOOOODDDDDD But it's my thoughts... __________________ SnoWhite

07-14-2016, 11:08 PM	#4
raptor5244 Drives: 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,723	If you are a fan of the manual transmission I would figure that would outweigh the remote start feature of an auto. I would not let the remote start feature determine which transmission you choose. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Black - Sold 2013 Camaro SS 1LE - Black - M6 - Sold 2016 Camaro SS - Mosaic Black - A8 - Sold 2017 C7 Stingray - M7 Coupe - Sold 2019 C7 Grand Sport M7 Vert - Sold 2021 Camaro ZL1 - Black - A10 - Sold 2019 Tesla Model 3 2022 CT4-V Blackwing - M6

07-14-2016, 11:56 PM	#7
Lhughes FlaRebel Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jupiter Farms, Florida Posts: 208	Wow, again... __________________ Lemon Law Return July 28, 20172SS Convertible - Black \| Kalahari Interior \| A8 \| NPP \| MRC \| NAV \| Low Gloss Black 5 Spoke Wheels \| Black Tie Order Number - TCQP5Z Status - 1100 (12/10) Status - 3400 (2/15)TPW Status - 3800 (2/27) Built Status - 6000 (4/6) Got it Some history.. Status - 4200 (3/15) Floating around somewhere:ion: Status - 4300 (3/17) Status - 4B00 (3/18) Lansing Delta Autoport Status - 4300 (3/19) New Boston North side Parking lot Status - 6000 (3/20) Just because I did paperwork early

07-14-2016, 11:17 PM	#5
Husker67 Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS 1LE Wild Cherry Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	I love a manual transmission in a car like this. I would probably still have my '13 Camaro SS if it would have been a manual. So I'm glad it wasn't since I now have the '16. You need to go with the manual, I had remote start on the '13 Camaro. Having remote start is not worth not having a 6 speed.

07-14-2016, 11:34 PM	#6
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	Manual is too fun in this car.. I wouldn't buy it for 10k off if it's an auto.. but if it's your daily, a lot of traffic, medical reasons, consistency for drag racing.. then get the auto. Can't go wrong with either really..

07-15-2016, 12:56 AM	#8
BigRedViking Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 5.7L 2016 1SS M6 NGM Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 280 View My Garage	I've been told that you can add remote start to the m6. It just won't function if it's in gear. I haven't had it done because I always leave it in gear, and I got a manual because I'm a do it yourselfer. My IROC has an automatic but I plan on doing a manual conversion when I finish collecting all the pieces. I could have gotten the a8 for 1300$ less, and never even test drove the a8 even though I love the way automatic transmissions work, and perform. You will love the active rev match function on the m6.

07-15-2016, 04:20 AM	#10
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	If you are a manual guy then stick with it. I drove manuals for years until I grew up. For me, I like my car to be faster, easier in traffic and oh yes remote start is nice too. But hey opinions are like AHoles everyones got one. You have to do what makes you happy. Unless you road course the car, I really don't see the point of a manual these days.

07-15-2016, 05:00 AM	#11
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I like to use a condom and the A8 will spank the 6M every time. Look at the 1/4 mile times. Its your money and your left foot and right hand. Go drive an A8 and Manual before for you purchase one. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff Last edited by laynlo15; 07-15-2016 at 05:44 AM.

07-15-2016, 05:06 AM	#12
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	Yes. __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

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