On the fence - Page 2

LT4Greg · 07-28-2017, 01:22 PM

Definitely agree with you Obzen about the Gen5 as compared to the 6Gen!

init4fun · 07-28-2017, 01:31 PM

Love the A8. Works great no complaints. I've owned numerous sticks in the past and due to issues with my knees I've had to get away from them and in all honesty I don't miss them at all.

10 yrs ago Auto's were still pretty bad. If we were having this conversation about the 4th gen then my answer would be different.

If you are thinking about the A8 the I would get it.

Chevy Runs Deep · 07-28-2017, 01:35 PM

If you're a manual guy i feel you will enjoy the m6 over the auto. It's just more fun plain and simple. I test drove both last year. No offense to a8 guys but the manual is what I'd grab if I was in the market slower or not. Only autos I've really enjoyed were the zf8 in the hellcat and pdk. I'm sure the a10 is a riot as well but the m6 had a great shifter and clutch, my favorite parts of the 6gen.
To some the 6 gen is not an upgrade in every way. It is smaller on the inside if that's matters and less practical. Alot of ppl prefer the 5th gens lines a well. To each his own.

Marty McFlew · 07-28-2017, 04:55 PM

Driving an auto in these cars has got to get boring.

edillen1 · 07-28-2017, 05:02 PM

I have had numerous manual cars but chosen the A8 in this one. For a long time, automatics were an inferior choice in cars (even the Gen 5 w/ lower horsepower). I dont believe that to be so in this one. Stab it and go. These are all subjective opinions. When someone says the automatic is boring, its not based on a set of facts. Like others have said, drive both and pick the one you want. I have no regrets about the automatic in this car.

argus · 07-28-2017, 05:10 PM

Wife and I never owned an auto in any car we owned until 7 years into our (29+ year) marriage, when we bought a tow vehicle. Years later bought an M6 ‘06 GTO off the lot and thoroughly enjoyed it for 4 years. Getting the 4-speed auto in that year model GTO just wasn’t appealing. Didn’t even consider it, to be honest.

Autos have come a looooong way since then.

If you’re truly on the fence between the A8 and M6, you’ll be more than content with either choice. No regrets on the A8 here.

The more important question may be whether or not you should you get this option or that option. Definitely consider the NPP exhaust option. Nothing sweeter sounding than an NA SB Chevy in its full glory. I’d personally recommend the MRC option as well. Best of luck in your decision!

groove22 · 07-28-2017, 09:03 PM

Thanks for he replies. I think I'm going to go with the M6. I've owned a stick since I learned to drive and can't see myself with out one, yet. I will test drive the M6 first before I purchase. I already found the car so I just need to get the right deal.

Allen

Molasar · 07-28-2017, 11:24 PM

I just enjoy the manual too much to get an automatic. I'm tempted by the numbers but.. There's nothing like having total control and exactly when you need it too!

If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly. Go with the manual.

07-28-2017, 01:22 PM	#15
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Definitely agree with you Obzen about the Gen5 as compared to the 6Gen! __________________ 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.

07-28-2017, 01:35 PM	#17
Chevy Runs Deep Drives: 2015 BLK 1SS LS3 M6 NPP Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 212	If you're a manual guy i feel you will enjoy the m6 over the auto. It's just more fun plain and simple. I test drove both last year. No offense to a8 guys but the manual is what I'd grab if I was in the market slower or not. Only autos I've really enjoyed were the zf8 in the hellcat and pdk. I'm sure the a10 is a riot as well but the m6 had a great shifter and clutch, my favorite parts of the 6gen. To some the 6 gen is not an upgrade in every way. It is smaller on the inside if that's matters and less practical. Alot of ppl prefer the 5th gens lines a well. To each his own. __________________ 2015 BLK/BLK 1SS LS3 M6, NPP, NAV, Tint 2017 GMC Acadia 1983 Monte Carlo 5.3 LS Swap

07-28-2017, 05:10 PM	#20
argus Drives: 18 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLT Duramax Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TX Posts: 22 View My Garage	Wife and I never owned an auto in any car we owned until 7 years into our (29+ year) marriage, when we bought a tow vehicle. Years later bought an M6 ‘06 GTO off the lot and thoroughly enjoyed it for 4 years. Getting the 4-speed auto in that year model GTO just wasn’t appealing. Didn’t even consider it, to be honest. Autos have come a looooong way since then. If you’re truly on the fence between the A8 and M6, you’ll be more than content with either choice. No regrets on the A8 here. The more important question may be whether or not you should you get this option or that option. Definitely consider the NPP exhaust option. Nothing sweeter sounding than an NA SB Chevy in its full glory. I’d personally recommend the MRC option as well. Best of luck in your decision! __________________ 2017 2SS Convertible Auto Summit White/Jet Black (Wife’s) photos garage 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4WD CCSB SLT White Frost Tricoat/Dark Ash (Mine) photos garage

07-28-2017, 09:03 PM	#21
groove22 Drives: 13 SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 17	Decision made. Thanks for he replies. I think I'm going to go with the M6. I've owned a stick since I learned to drive and can't see myself with out one, yet. I will test drive the M6 first before I purchase. I already found the car so I just need to get the right deal. Allen

07-28-2017, 01:31 PM	#16
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	Love the A8. Works great no complaints. I've owned numerous sticks in the past and due to issues with my knees I've had to get away from them and in all honesty I don't miss them at all. 10 yrs ago Auto's were still pretty bad. If we were having this conversation about the 4th gen then my answer would be different. If you are thinking about the A8 the I would get it.

07-28-2017, 04:55 PM	#18
Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	Driving an auto in these cars has got to get boring.

07-28-2017, 05:02 PM	#19
edillen1 Drives: 2017 Summit White 1SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 35	I have had numerous manual cars but chosen the A8 in this one. For a long time, automatics were an inferior choice in cars (even the Gen 5 w/ lower horsepower). I dont believe that to be so in this one. Stab it and go. These are all subjective opinions. When someone says the automatic is boring, its not based on a set of facts. Like others have said, drive both and pick the one you want. I have no regrets about the automatic in this car.

07-28-2017, 11:24 PM	#22
Molasar Stormtrooper Edition Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: The South Posts: 52	I just enjoy the manual too much to get an automatic. I'm tempted by the numbers but.. There's nothing like having total control and exactly when you need it too! If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly. Go with the manual.

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