Thinking about trading my M6 Camaro - Page 3

John Galtman · 09-28-2016, 02:07 PM

U can also buy tesla. It does not have the gears... And the engine sound. Oh wait. I'm afraid it will be too fast for the guy that says that the manual stresses him out... No u defo need a prius...

Techn9cian805 · 09-28-2016, 02:10 PM

ignore the dickhead above...

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

I think that may contribute to it.

eliminating the deadzone will give you a big shot of confidence, I bet. I hate the deadzone and plan on tuning it out once I feel like voiding my warranty. at least one other forumer as done it and gets instant throttle response and no fear of stalling. as for the smooth shifting, keeping the active rev matching on and keeping only one foot on the clutch or gas at a time when shifting will keep it smooth enough

Sev · 09-28-2016, 02:10 PM

OP - I was in your shoes when I got my M6 SS. Had't driven a manual in 15 years, first performance vehicle, etc... Mine too is not a DD and I was stressed at first when I would drive it. After work, I'd go for short drives to get used to the clutch, and visibility. Now after 4 months, I can drive this beast with no issues and no stress. Just give it time and drive it more. It will become second nature

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Whis · 09-28-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John Galtman

U can also buy tesla. It does not have the gears... And the engine sound. Oh wait. I'm afraid it will be too fast for the guy that says that the manual stresses him out... No u defo need a prius...

You should drive off a mountain

crazydmc · 09-28-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

So I have had my 2016 Camaro 2SS for about 7 months now (6000 miles) and am thinking about trading it.

-Nightfall Grey Metallic
-6 Speed Manual
-MRC
-Kalahari Leather
-Nav
-NPP Exhaust

There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but the manual transmission just stresses me out every time that I drive it. Because of this, I do not enjoy it like I should. I know that if I were to trade it into a dealership, I'm looking at about a $10,000 loss. The car is worth more than I owe on it.

Any thoughts?

I can understand... I practically have the same car (with 4000 miles on it) and a 70 mile per day commute with about 40 minutes per day in stop and go traffic.

Sure, buzzing around with big engine and manual trans is a blast... it would be even better if it were LEGAL to blast around!

but as a daily driver with traffic... shifting gets old. To stop and go by pushing the gas pedal for commuting is just nice. It is not a matter of skill... you just wanna chill.

nothing wrong with having a Camaro SS with an automatic... it is still a very cool car. (but yeah, taking the loss and getting ANOTHER SS... I think I'd be getting out of it at that point and say "well that was fun..." (but I still have my truck and motorcycle so that's just me)

Techn9cian805 · 09-28-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by John Galtman

U can also buy tesla. It does not have the gears... And the engine sound. Oh wait. I'm afraid it will be too fast for the guy that says that the manual stresses him out... No u defo need a prius...

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Originally Posted by Whis

You should drive off a mountain

63falcondude · 09-28-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Whis

You should drive off a mountain

Lol I don't understand what some people get out of being rude and disrespectful online. This made me laugh.

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Originally Posted by crazydmc

I can understand... I practically have the same car (with 4000 miles on it) and a 70 mile per day commute with about 40 minutes per day in stop and go traffic.

Sure, buzzing around with big engine and manual trans is a blast... it would be even better if it were LEGAL to blast around!

but as a daily driver with traffic... shifting gets old. To stop and go by pushing the gas pedal for commuting is just nice. It is not a matter of skill... you just wanna chill.

nothing wrong with having a Camaro SS with an automatic... it is still a very cool car. (but yeah, taking the loss and getting ANOTHER SS... I think I'd be getting out of it at that point and say "well that was fun..." (but I still have my truck and motorcycle so that's just me)

Exactly, it is fun when I am driving spiritedly but when I just want to relax and get from A to B it can be stressful.

crazydmc · 09-28-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

Lol I don't understand what some people get out of being rude and disrespectful online. This made me laugh..

I Lol ever time I see in Techn9cian805's signature that he drives an '89 Wife haha, see, did it again.

Colt_H · 09-28-2016, 02:27 PM

This thread makes me sad...

63falcondude · 09-28-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by crazydmc

I Lol ever time I see in Techn9cian805's signature that he drives an '89 Wife haha, see, did it again.

Yea that was funny. Noticed that too.

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Originally Posted by Colt_H

This thread makes me sad...

Admitting that I am not happy is difficult and makes me sad as well. Right now I am just going to keep at it and hope that I become more comfortable driving it.

SSDan · 09-28-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by John Galtman

U can also buy tesla. It does not have the gears... And the engine sound. Oh wait. I'm afraid it will be too fast for the guy that says that the manual stresses him out... No u defo need a prius...

We should ask the mods for a separate section just for the "internet bully/my Johnson is bigger than your Johnson" guys so they can all take turns trying to one up each other.

Dude, your shit is lame. Run along.

OP - good luck with the decision.

Suggestion: Give yourself one month to think this through and try driving the Camaro more during that period especially if can find a few spots in the daily commute to safely rip a few gears just to keep it fun and exciting. If after that you are still stressed and not enjoying the driving experience then go ahead and find a way to make a change.

2008 corvette · 09-28-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

This is what I have been doing lately. Forcing myself to drive the Camaro more. The thing is that I can drive it fine (I guess this would vary based on an individuals definition of "fine"), but I am stressed while doing it. Hopefully I can become comfortable driving the car. Really sucks.

medication or your anxiety

Flashpoint135 · 09-28-2016, 02:45 PM

OK, trying to help here, and I don't know enough about you or your driving style so not sure what will help.

Don't be tentative, make the car do what you want. Don't freak if you stall. Don't try to drive it like your motorcycle, the clutch action and everything are very different. If no one is with you don't care if you are "smooth". Maybe try shifting at higher RPMs even when accelerating slowly and see if it is smoother and makes you happier. With all the power and torque the Camaro is pretty forgiving about whatever gear you put it in, you aren't going to hurt it unless you try to jam it in a really low gear at a high speed.

Do you stall starting out sometimes / frequently?

Am I correct in assuming the motorcycle does NOT stress you out?

Do you watch the RPMs closely, glance occasionally or shift based on sound?

You mentioned only one pair of footwear works, can you explain in more detail? Do your feet slip off the pedals, do your legs feel uncoordinated, does your body position feel uncomfortable, are you a really large shoe size?

Do you rest your left foot on the Dead pedal or hover over the clutch?

Where does your right hand rest? On the shifter, steering wheel, somewhere else?

crazydmc · 09-28-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

OK, trying to help here, ...

On the advice side that may help.... I shift 1st to 3rd every time for "regular" driving... very smooth, plenty of power, even at less than 20mph. try it.

(1st to 2nd only needed for maximum go go go)

09-28-2016, 02:10 PM	#31
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	OP - I was in your shoes when I got my M6 SS. Had't driven a manual in 15 years, first performance vehicle, etc... Mine too is not a DD and I was stressed at first when I would drive it. After work, I'd go for short drives to get used to the clutch, and visibility. Now after 4 months, I can drive this beast with no issues and no stress. Just give it time and drive it more. It will become second nature . __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad" Last edited by Sev; 09-28-2016 at 02:27 PM.

09-28-2016, 02:45 PM	#41
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,284	OK, trying to help here, and I don't know enough about you or your driving style so not sure what will help. Don't be tentative, make the car do what you want. Don't freak if you stall. Don't try to drive it like your motorcycle, the clutch action and everything are very different. If no one is with you don't care if you are "smooth". Maybe try shifting at higher RPMs even when accelerating slowly and see if it is smoother and makes you happier. With all the power and torque the Camaro is pretty forgiving about whatever gear you put it in, you aren't going to hurt it unless you try to jam it in a really low gear at a high speed. Do you stall starting out sometimes / frequently? Am I correct in assuming the motorcycle does NOT stress you out? Do you watch the RPMs closely, glance occasionally or shift based on sound? You mentioned only one pair of footwear works, can you explain in more detail? Do your feet slip off the pedals, do your legs feel uncoordinated, does your body position feel uncomfortable, are you a really large shoe size? Do you rest your left foot on the Dead pedal or hover over the clutch? Where does your right hand rest? On the shifter, steering wheel, somewhere else? __________________

09-28-2016, 02:07 PM	#29
John Galtman Banned Drives: s coupe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: london Posts: 53	U can also buy tesla. It does not have the gears... And the engine sound. Oh wait. I'm afraid it will be too fast for the guy that says that the manual stresses him out... No u defo need a prius...

09-28-2016, 02:27 PM	#37
Colt_H Drives: 2017 2SS - MRC, NPP, M6 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 58	This thread makes me sad...

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