[wingsberg]

One of the dealerships in the town I live finally received a 6th gen 2SS with NPP exhaust. Man that thing scared the jeebas out of me when the dealer enabled the remote start function. That NPP is louder than my Solo Mach catback on my 5th gen. Anyways, I didn't get to drive but my first impressions totally surprised me; I wasn't expecting to like the 6th gen this much!

The interior is drastically better. The cabin sure feels smaller and a little bit more cramped (I'm 5' 10"). The layout of the interior is better than my 5th gen. The dash sits a little taller but it seems like the visibility out front is better than the 5th gen. The back seats definitely is smaller and probably unusable depending how far back I set my seat. The quality is there.

The exterior is something that I was questioning when I saw the 6th gen debut. I tell you this, the 6th gen exterior grew on me so much after seeing it in person that seriously made me consider trading in my baby.

I'm still loving my 5th gen but will convert to a 6th gen SS vert in the near future. Congrats to those who have received their 6th gen!

[jdasnt3]

Lol, don't drive it. These 6th gen cars are even better once you drive it.

[Driski]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

Lol, don't drive it. These 6th gen cars are even better once you drive it.

+1 "Don't Drive It"
Don't have my car yet but test drove 3 (two stick, one A8). I have nothing to compare my experience to (currently drive a Subaru Outback) but it was an absolute thrill, adrenalin rush to drive.

[Nawambo]

Drive it and buy it!

[Ashburner]

Buy it!!!

[wingsberg]

It's very tempting indeed to test drive one. Too bad they didn't have the color I wanted. I've noticed that you guys ordered your 6th gens with the A8 transmission and that the prior cars were stick shifts. Is it really that impressive to change from manual transmission to auto transmission? The thing that bugs me about the 6spd is that the "handbrake" is gone. I guess I would get used to it after while..

[ParisTNDude]

I drove two autos before making the final decision to get one. The test drivers were short, but I was highly impressed with the performance. It always bugged me to hear of people test driving dealers cars like they stole them. Now, I would be hard pressed to accept a car with much more than, like, 10 miles.

The test drives were enough to convince me to trade my awesome 2010 Grand Sport C6.

[twr0912]

Originally Posted by wingsberg

It's very tempting indeed to test drive one. Too bad they didn't have the color I wanted. I've noticed that you guys ordered your 6th gens with the A8 transmission and that the prior cars were stick shifts. Is it really that impressive to change from manual transmission to auto transmission? The thing that bugs me about the 6spd is that the "handbrake" is gone. I guess I would get used to it after while..

It does take some getting used to but I've had mine 8 days and I'm ok with it. It's very sleek looking. I love my manual

[jdasnt3]

I prefer the auto in every way, and so does my wife and 20 year old son. We've had manual cars for years, but this auto is awesome. The way it shifts, especially from 3rd to 4th at WOT drag racing, is amazing. It is really fun using manual shift functions.

[Ashburner]

I came from a manual G8 GXP and GTO and would have preferred a manual. However, my wife said no Camaro. I said what about an auto and she said maybe. That was all I needed, just a bit of wiggle room! Plus, the auto is faster and if I do have to commute downtown Houston, sitting in traffic sucks in a manual.

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by wingsberg

It's very tempting indeed to test drive one. Too bad they didn't have the color I wanted. I've noticed that you guys ordered your 6th gens with the A8 transmission and that the prior cars were stick shifts. Is it really that impressive to change from manual transmission to auto transmission? The thing that bugs me about the 6spd is that the "handbrake" is gone. I guess I would get used to it after while..

I wish my wife would win the sweepstakes so I could buy both. Honestly, I drove 13 years in Germany, Italy and all over Europe. Most of that time was in Corvettes with manuals. No question, on the Italian Alpine road driving up to Cortina, nothing could substitute for a manual transmission. I drove my 02 Corvette many laps of the Nurburgring at speeds over 165 on one straight and it was awesome...nothing compares. Of my many years driving fast cars, those were my favorite experiences.

However, there just seems no place in America where it's safe (from many dangers, tickets included) where you can wind out a fast car even through 2nd gear. So, the auto does a good job of pacifying those urges to hear the exhaust, feel the torque, punch another gear and feel some of that thrill, while allowing wives the opportunity to drive one of the finest cars in the world. Thus, my Camaro 2SS, 8A.

Oh, and car shows are nice too...you could never guess that one of Italy's most famous car girl models would show up. Corvettes didn't interest her, she drove a Viper.

[enzia35]

Talk about rode hard and put up wet...

[wingsberg]

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I wish my wife would win the sweepstakes so I could buy both. Honestly, I drove 13 years in Germany, Italy and all over Europe. Most of that time was in Corvettes with manuals. No question, on the Italian Alpine road driving up to Cortina, nothing could substitute for a manual transmission. I drove my 02 Corvette many laps of the Nurburgring at speeds over 165 on one straight and it was awesome...nothing compares. Of my many years driving fast cars, those were my favorite experiences.

However, there just seems no place in America where it's safe (from many dangers, tickets included) where you can wind out a fast car even through 2nd gear. So, the auto does a good job of pacifying those urges to hear the exhaust, feel the torque, punch another gear and feel some of that thrill, while allowing wives the opportunity to drive one of the finest cars in the world. Thus, my Camaro 2SS, 8A.

Oh, and car shows are nice too...you could never guess that one of Italy's most famous car girl models would show up. Corvettes didn't interest her, she drove a Viper.

That's a really good insight you've provided with the transmissions. I agree that driving in the states is always risky with sudden traffic stops/changes and such. With the new autos I'm sure I can probably get my thrill runs it's an open road. Having my wife being able to drive is plus too haha. You guys sold me on trying out the new auto. Now just to make some time between 60-70 hour work weeks for test drives. Lol.

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by wingsberg

That's a really good insight you've provided with the transmissions. I agree that driving in the states is always risky with sudden traffic stops/changes and such. With the new autos I'm sure I can probably get my thrill runs it's an open road. Having my wife being able to drive is plus too haha. You guys sold me on trying out the new auto. Now just to make some time between 60-70 hour work weeks for test drives. Lol.

It might be a different story if the 8A, compared to the 6M, wasn't: faster in straight line (maybe elsewhere), much more consistent launch, better fuel economy, able to function in auto as well as manual modes, great sounding in downshifts, easier to drive when you want to totally relax, and wives aren't intimidated by the clutch.

I'm sure there are as many pluses for the 6M, but for now, it's 8A for me.