Hopefully this hasn’t been asked before

Darthlung37 · 01-13-2018, 02:21 AM

Although I’m sure it has, I was hoping to ask a couple questions. I was all in to get a mustang ecoboost however I’ve never really been one for turbos. So I test drove a V6 2017 camaro and I was sold immediately, truly an awesome car and plenty powerful for a V6 which surprised me. Anyway, my question mainly concerns the A8 transmission and the problems it’s had. I’ve searched through the forum and seen the issues but I couldn’t really nail down if it’s just an overall problem that plagues all years, or mainly the 2016 year. Secondly is there anything else I should be on the lookout for with a used one or should I just go for a new one? I’m very keen on the RS package and it might be slightly out of my range which is why I was looking for a used one.

Thanks in advance everyone

Lukemo · 01-13-2018, 03:09 AM

Can say about the automatic... I have a manual; they are more fun to drive and usually more reliable. Try to find one with the quad tip, dual mode exhaust. They sound awesome.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 01-13-2018, 06:49 AM

I am very happy with the A8. ZERO problems and this picture is not the actual tranny.

ecko04 · 01-13-2018, 07:45 AM

But used, get more “bang for your buck”. Also, see if certified cars, which would come with a longer warranty to assuage your transmission worries, are in your budget.

Oh and dual mode exhaust is sick but might be a tough find on a used v6. RS package will be easier to find.

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redcoats1976 · 01-13-2018, 09:10 AM

CPO or certified is the way to go.bought a 2015 RS with low miles a couple of years ago,saved 10 grand and still covered by bumper to bumper warranty till the end of this month.you will love all the RS goodies,even the ones you dont think you will use.

Darthlung37 · 01-14-2018, 05:53 AM

Thanks for the replies guys I appreciate the feedback

Tenfive · 01-14-2018, 06:52 AM

Zero problems with my automatic SS and way waster than the manuals .
Heck I run a ragtop and its faster than a couple of the coupes .

01-13-2018, 02:21 AM	#1
Darthlung37 Drives: Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 2	Hopefully this hasn’t been asked before Although I’m sure it has, I was hoping to ask a couple questions. I was all in to get a mustang ecoboost however I’ve never really been one for turbos. So I test drove a V6 2017 camaro and I was sold immediately, truly an awesome car and plenty powerful for a V6 which surprised me. Anyway, my question mainly concerns the A8 transmission and the problems it’s had. I’ve searched through the forum and seen the issues but I couldn’t really nail down if it’s just an overall problem that plagues all years, or mainly the 2016 year. Secondly is there anything else I should be on the lookout for with a used one or should I just go for a new one? I’m very keen on the RS package and it might be slightly out of my range which is why I was looking for a used one. Thanks in advance everyone

01-13-2018, 06:49 AM	#3
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	I am very happy with the A8. ZERO problems and this picture is not the actual tranny. Attached Images

01-13-2018, 07:45 AM	#4
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Hopefully this hasn’t been asked before But used, get more “bang for your buck”. Also, see if certified cars, which would come with a longer warranty to assuage your transmission worries, are in your budget. Oh and dual mode exhaust is sick but might be a tough find on a used v6. RS package will be easier to find. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01-13-2018, 03:09 AM	#2
Lukemo Drives: '17 1LT RS V6 6M NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 449	Can say about the automatic... I have a manual; they are more fun to drive and usually more reliable. Try to find one with the quad tip, dual mode exhaust. They sound awesome.

01-13-2018, 09:10 AM	#5
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	CPO or certified is the way to go.bought a 2015 RS with low miles a couple of years ago,saved 10 grand and still covered by bumper to bumper warranty till the end of this month.you will love all the RS goodies,even the ones you dont think you will use.

01-14-2018, 05:53 AM	#6
Darthlung37 Drives: Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 2	Thanks for the replies guys I appreciate the feedback

01-14-2018, 06:52 AM	#7
Tenfive Drives: 2017 1SS camaro ,2SS a 68 + 08 C6 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West palm beach Posts: 495	Zero problems with my automatic SS and way waster than the manuals . Heck I run a ragtop and its faster than a couple of the coupes .

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