[LesBaer]

Wow....I remember when you got it. We both bought our cars at around the same time and I also couldn't drive stick when I bought my car. I had only driven a manual car once, 25 years ago, and someone gave me a jump start. I'm just in shock. My commute is to work is also 40 miles each way - wearing dress shoes - and rush hour can be very heavy at times.

I'd don't think I'll ever buy another sports with automatic transmission. It was the best decision I ever made. I just can't believe it. Rev match does everything for you.

IMHO, there's no point in buying a sports car as a second car with an automatic transmission unless you're drag racing. It defeats the purpose of buying a secondary vehicle as a toy unless you can play with it. I'd really think long and hard if a sports car is even something you want to be driving.

[CCS71]

I completely understand, OP. My first couple of cars were manuals, but the past 20 years I've driven automatics. My 2017 is my toy, and I returned to my roots, thinking that muscle memory would kick in. The smaller grab point of the clutch, coupled with the throttle deadzone that several other posters have described, made it a more difficult transition than expected. I stalled it only once, it happens. It's not my DD. I know from competing in a sport that it literally takes 500-800 repetitions to retrain your muscle memory, so the relearning process is naturally going to be slower from only driving it 2-4 times per week. It's stressful when someone gets too close behind you when stopped on a hill, I get it. Get those reps in. Delay your decision another few months. Buyers remorse is an awful feeling.

[mariojmoe]

My 17 is my dd and I'm in Houston tx (worse traffic ever). 100% hands down manual for me no questions or doubts about it. To have a muscle car with a big V8 imho just goes with a manual, So much fun and connects you with the car. I too knew the A8 was faster but an auto in a muscle/sports car is a no-go for me. If I'm not up to it then I drive my 2016 lifted 4x4 tundra platinum (auto), which I rarely drive haha. Only time I intentionally leave the ss is when I'm working leg day at the gym (i go 5/6 days a week) and leg day followed by driving a stick makes you hate life dor the ride home lol.

Op I really don't know what to advise. When I bought mine A8 was completely out of the question. Btw I'm 31 and started driving at 14 in A manual. My 1st car was a 1988 Hyundai Excel 5 speed with 88 hp my parents picked up for me. It took me less than 2 days and I was driving like a pro. All my fun cars since have been manual (all 3 Z06's, 3 camaro ss's, my sti, etc). Doubt I'll ever buy an auto fun car.

[ILBMF]

I drive 3 standard shift vehicles and half at least 1.5 million stick miles under my belt. One thing I realize is since I drive 3 different stick vehicles is that every time I drive one or the other I need to remember the clutch engagement point in the pedal stroke between each vehicle. 2 of mine engage closer to the floor and one engages up higher. It's good to keep that in mind while driving each vehicle.

[c4racer]

Plus don't always remember where R is since many mfgs use different locations even on a 6 speed.

[ZKJR88]

After using my parents cars for a long time which were automatics, I pulled the trigger on a 6 speed camaro. It took me 4 months to get the car and between the purchase and delivery date, I was in a state of regret of ordering a M6.

But when I picked up the car, I had no issues going home. It's the easiest manual to drive. I drive to work everyday in this thing with traffic with dress shoes and believe me I look forward to mornings and every drive back home in the afternoon. Driving your dream car puts a smile on your face. Now I'm just trying to master rev matching and I think I'm set.

[DropNGears]

Hey Falcon,

I've been searching for a Nightfall Camaro with your loudout- it simply does not exist here in Phoenix. If you are interested in selling, I'm sure I can give you more than a dealer- providing it's still in great shape. The tax savings alone covers my transport fees.

Manuals aren't for everyone. Unfortunately, for people like me it's a requirement and there are far fewer of them!

[LTone]

I have an auto 2SS, because I live in California now and it's my daily commuter.
It's my first auto in 5 years and I miss having a manual, I feel like I don't have the control not attention to the road like I did before.

If you can't get used to it, I recommend seeing if someone were willing to trade, someone that regrets getting the automatic even more.

[Ecchi667]

I have a throttle controller in my manual. It's a lot of fun! I'm not sure what problem people might have with it, the Camaro has a pretty steady launch. It's a bit jerky when lifting off the throttle in 1st/2nd in traffic, but it's easy to press "A" and use eco mode for that. Otherwise, it makes the car a lot more fun to drive.

I came from an eight speed auto 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track to my manual 2016 Camaro 2SS. And I commute around 60 miles a day. Sitting in traffic in a manual is definitely a chore when you're used to an auto. My advice would be to make as much use of the cruise control as you possibly can. Once you are moving at a set pace, cruise along at the speed limit in cruise control. Once you learn the best gear for the rev range you're running at, it makes driving a breeze. I use it through 30mph zones up to 70mph zones.

Of course, of all the cars I've owned, only two have been auto, so I am historically well used to manual, so you may be in a different boat. I also get the shoes thing - I used to wear boots to work, but the Camaro is a horror to drive in them. No big deal, though - just keep some comfortable "driving" shoes in the passenger well or the trunk and switch them out as needed.

Lastly, I lost $10k shifting from my Charger to the Camaro. It hurts. But, if you have to do it there is a way - you need to find a car which has huge incentives. If you find a $50k car which is 20% off, that will cover your $10k (you'll be getting a loan for $50k instead of the $40k the car has been reduced to).

Good luck!

[Ecchi667]

Oh, another thought - change gear less. Hold it in the revs if you have to keep stopping and starting. Or, change up quicker if you find it's a bit "jumpy" in the low gears. The engine has massive torque so you can run it at low revs. It's also not going to blow up if you're turning over and 3 - 4k. Play with it and find what you like. And try those different drive modes. You can fine tune them if you need something in-between.

[63falcondude]

Thanks for (mostly) everyone's help. I took it out the past 2 days and enjoyed it. Maybe I just needed to vent instead of pretending that everything was great.

[6spdhyperblue]

Originally Posted by 63falcondude

Thanks for (mostly) everyone's help. I took it out the past 2 days and enjoyed it. Maybe I just needed to vent instead of pretending that everything was great.

did you change anything? skipshift more often?

[G6CamJK]

Just came home from the post office and I repeatedly stalled the Jeep in 5th gear right in front of the driveway.
I was searching for reverse in the Camaro.

[Omar1]

An automatic Camaro seems like a very convenient option. If you are looking for convenience without loosing power then go for it. Personally, I think there is just a certain "cool" to having a manual transmission muscle car. It's a little more fun. Hadn't drove stick in years when I got it and the first month or so I was just trying my hardest to drive smoothly. Now that I'm 10k miles in it has become 2nd nature. The hill assist and rev match help too. I live in Los Angeles and you know how traffic is here.