Buying 2016 2SS soon, auto or manual? - Page 2

marknagy13 · 11-21-2017, 03:59 PM

The only reason to get an auto would be if you drive in a lot of traffic for a long time every day. Otherwise why would anyone get an auto that can drive a manual? Such a better driving experience for a muscle car.

dennis@hixsonnet.com · 11-21-2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Automatics are good for the disabled, and lazy non-handicapped people.

Manual sounds better, looks better, is more reliable, and studies have shown manual drivers get laid more.

Um, I have a 700rwhp M8 and I am handicapped. You sir, are a turd.

Just kidding.... about the turd part.

IMadeYouReadThis · 11-21-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Automatics are good for the disabled, and lazy non-handicapped people.

Manual sounds better, looks better, is more reliable, and studies have shown manual drivers get laid more.

Lol I almost spit out my coffee. Very funny and I vote for the manual as well.

Wingate714 · 11-21-2017, 04:45 PM

2006 X3 = M6, 2017 2SS = M6
Drive or do not drive.
There is no auto to drive.

Cameron27 · 11-21-2017, 05:05 PM

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Zodiac · 11-21-2017, 05:21 PM

Do you like to drag race? Drive in heavy traffic? Do you like to drink, drive, smoke a cigarette and talk on the phone at the same time? Automatic

Do you like to go online and post about why you're so awesome? Do you like to have a stick in your hand to jiggle? Do you do HDPE/road course? Do you have a superiority complex? Manual.

Who cares buy what you like. Asking for opinions about a big purchase on the internet is a terrible idea. Nobody is making your payments but you.

JLSuperfly · 11-21-2017, 05:31 PM

OP, the opinions you will get here will be based personal preference. My suggestion, is to try both then decide for you.
One thing though, I am not sure how well the Hill Assist works in the 6th gen. I have it on my 5th gen and I hate it, hate it, hate it. If you have been to San Fran, there are very few flat roads. I have stalled many times driving in the city because of the Hill Assist. Have I known about it during before I bought my car, I probably would have bought an L99.

marknagy13 · 11-21-2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

OP, the opinions you will get here will be based personal preference. My suggestion, is to try both then decide for you.
One thing though, I am not sure how well the Hill Assist works in the 6th gen. I have it on my 5th gen and I hate it, hate it, hate it. If you have been to San Fran, there are very few flat roads. I have stalled many times driving in the city because of the Hill Assist. Have I known about it during before I bought my car, I probably would have bought an L99.

The hill assist is fantastic. It works even on a slight incline and holds the car for a solid 3-4 seconds.

Cameron27 · 11-21-2017, 05:50 PM

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JLSuperfly · 11-21-2017, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by marknagy13

The hill assist is fantastic. It works even on a slight incline and holds the car for a solid 3-4 seconds.

Those 3-4 seconds are long enough that I get honked at.

Factorypilot · 11-21-2017, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

This thread should go at least 7 pages. Manual.

KingLT1 · 11-21-2017, 05:58 PM

A8 is faster from dig or roll...especially when tuned. I have owned both manual and automatic car.. they both are fun when done correctly. The best advice given in this thread was to drive both and decide for yourself.

metros11 · 11-21-2017, 06:14 PM

The easiest way to decide whether you should buy an Auto or a Manual is to think about which one you would prefer to have. If you're unsure, test drive both, then pick the one you want.

MPHSS1LE · 12-05-2017, 12:58 AM

You’ve probably already made your decision by now but I’ll post anyway. This weekend I took my brand new 1LE in to the canyon for some “break-in” time. Nothing but a s-eat’n grin afterward. The manual transmission had me so engaged on every turn. I like to choose when to shift and paddle shifting is not the same experience. This probably sounds stupid but I ride dirt bikes and it reminded me of ripping down a single track on the bike, choosing gears based on the conditions. Couldn’t imagine an automatic dirt bike and the riding experience that would be lost by doing so. Anyhow, the rev matching was incredible and makes perfect sense on windy roads for downshifting to accelerate out of corners. I am sold on the manual transmission. Having said that, if open roads are not accessible and heavy traffic congestion was the norm I would reconsider the automatic.

11-21-2017, 03:59 PM	#15
marknagy13 Markoon13 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 853	The only reason to get an auto would be if you drive in a lot of traffic for a long time every day. Otherwise why would anyone get an auto that can drive a manual? Such a better driving experience for a muscle car. __________________ Making Camaro Videos Great Again! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWS...TrnPTnKAfJgouQ

11-21-2017, 05:05 PM	#19
Cameron27 Drives: 2015 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 349	. Last edited by Cameron27; 06-06-2019 at 11:03 PM.

11-21-2017, 05:50 PM	#23
Cameron27 Drives: 2015 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 349	. Last edited by Cameron27; 06-06-2019 at 11:03 PM.

11-21-2017, 05:58 PM	#26
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,561	A8 is faster from dig or roll...especially when tuned. I have owned both manual and automatic car.. they both are fun when done correctly. The best advice given in this thread was to drive both and decide for yourself. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

12-05-2017, 12:58 AM	#28
MPHSS1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 20	Manual vs Automatic You’ve probably already made your decision by now but I’ll post anyway. This weekend I took my brand new 1LE in to the canyon for some “break-in” time. Nothing but a s-eat’n grin afterward. The manual transmission had me so engaged on every turn. I like to choose when to shift and paddle shifting is not the same experience. This probably sounds stupid but I ride dirt bikes and it reminded me of ripping down a single track on the bike, choosing gears based on the conditions. Couldn’t imagine an automatic dirt bike and the riding experience that would be lost by doing so. Anyhow, the rev matching was incredible and makes perfect sense on windy roads for downshifting to accelerate out of corners. I am sold on the manual transmission. Having said that, if open roads are not accessible and heavy traffic congestion was the norm I would reconsider the automatic.

11-21-2017, 04:45 PM	#18
Wingate714 Drives: 2006 X3 (M6) 2017 2SS M6 Fifty Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1	2006 X3 = M6, 2017 2SS = M6 Drive or do not drive. There is no auto to drive.

11-21-2017, 05:21 PM	#20
Zodiac Sarcasm Personified Drives: 2017 Charger R/T Scat Pack Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 459	Do you like to drag race? Drive in heavy traffic? Do you like to drink, drive, smoke a cigarette and talk on the phone at the same time? Automatic Do you like to go online and post about why you're so awesome? Do you like to have a stick in your hand to jiggle? Do you do HDPE/road course? Do you have a superiority complex? Manual. Who cares buy what you like. Asking for opinions about a big purchase on the internet is a terrible idea. Nobody is making your payments but you.

11-21-2017, 05:31 PM	#21
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	OP, the opinions you will get here will be based personal preference. My suggestion, is to try both then decide for you. One thing though, I am not sure how well the Hill Assist works in the 6th gen. I have it on my 5th gen and I hate it, hate it, hate it. If you have been to San Fran, there are very few flat roads. I have stalled many times driving in the city because of the Hill Assist. Have I known about it during before I bought my car, I probably would have bought an L99.

11-21-2017, 06:14 PM	#27
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 778	The easiest way to decide whether you should buy an Auto or a Manual is to think about which one you would prefer to have. If you're unsure, test drive both, then pick the one you want.

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