A10 or M6 for my situation - Page 3

SouthFloridaGTO · 09-27-2019, 01:52 PM

Don't think you'll regret not getting the A10 based on the short commute and not bad traffic. I love mine and have zero regrets. To me personally, I was never going after the fastest quarter mile times, but rather the most fun to drive and is still stupid fast. I'm of the opinion that you got a steal with the 2019 crate engine. As soon as i read you mentioning 2017's the first thing I was gonna say is find that oil pump failure thread. Since you won't have to worry about that issue I say that's a huge plus.

bobby35ny · 09-27-2019, 02:50 PM

Look at my Sig!
I'm a M6 guy. I sold my 17M6 zl1 for an 18 A10. no regrets here!!!!!
The A10 is that good and fun. launching a M6 zl1 car in a race plain ole sucks.

CBren · 09-27-2019, 06:12 PM

Thanks so much, guys. I am also of the opinion having the 2019 crate engine is a huge plus, felt I was getting a great deal on the M6, so I pulled the trigger. The next A10 I had my eyes on would be an extra 6k, not worth it in my opinion. I feel I will be happy with both, as someone coming from a 2001 bmw 325i as my fastest previous car. Haha. I think the m6 or A10 would be a huge step up. Happy with my choice. Appreciate it.

G37Sam · 09-28-2019, 04:13 AM

You will definitely love it! Congrats in advance.

Crushed 1LE · 09-28-2019, 09:38 AM

Henry has made some wonderful films over the years. He is a very talented Auto Journalist, and perhaps an even better driver. In this film, he speaks of the importance of manual transmissions, and how they change your driving experience.

Although he is driving a GT3, much can be directly related to the ZL1. Please watch and enjoy. I got goose bumps the first time I watched this.

Sweptwing · 09-28-2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushed 1LE

Henry has made some wonderful films over the years. He is a very talented Auto Journalist, and perhaps an even better driver. In this film, he speaks of the importance of manual transmissions, and how they change your driving experience.

Although he is driving a GT3, much can be directly related to the ZL1. Please watch and enjoy. I got goose bumps the first time I watched this.

AMEN!!!

bobby35ny · 09-28-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushed 1LE

Henry has made some wonderful films over the years. He is a very talented Auto Journalist, and perhaps an even better driver. In this film, he speaks of the importance of manual transmissions, and how they change your driving experience.

Although he is driving a GT3, much can be directly related to the ZL1. Please watch and enjoy. I got goose bumps the first time I watched this.

While I agree with you and the video, what needs to be known is how BAD the clutch action on the M6 ZL1 really is at take off, it stinks! I cant speak of non ZL1 camaros but the ZL1 plain ole stinks. From 2nd gear on, the M6 ZL1 is pure joy!!

CBren · 09-28-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushed 1LE

Henry has made some wonderful films over the years. He is a very talented Auto Journalist, and perhaps an even better driver. In this film, he speaks of the importance of manual transmissions, and how they change your driving experience.

Although he is driving a GT3, much can be directly related to the ZL1. Please watch and enjoy. I got goose bumps the first time I watched this.

Heck yes, makes me think I made the right purchase! Thanks for this guys

Crushed 1LE · 09-28-2019, 08:23 PM

I particularly love his analogy of "instant is not always better". Other than having to really concentrate on getting off the line with the M6, it is pure joy - regardless if your banging cogs at redline, a sweet heel & toe downshift, or simply cruising.

I'm a huge proponent of tech, and lost sleep when ordering my ZLE. I really wanted the sophistication of the A10, but the M6 option was keeping me up at night. Driving this vehicle with the manual along with the torque is something to be experienced. For me, 80% of the driving I do is not on a track and not at full tilt.

CW3SF · 09-29-2019, 09:32 AM

No issues with the M6 or bogging. Most manuals have their idiosyncrasies and a good driver develops a “feel” for how to properly drive it. I wouldn’t trade for an A10.

LT4Greg · 09-29-2019, 11:48 AM

Any pics of your ZL1 Cbren? You won’t regret the M6 transmission either. I love mine and it will take you a few miles to get used to driving the car. I found out when I got my ZL1 the clutch operation was a little different than the 2016 2SS I had especially with the bog but I have gotten used to it now!

drfeelgood · 09-29-2019, 12:26 PM

you'll love the M6 if you get it.. especially with little traffic ... everyone seems to love what they got... I will say that I have seen folks like MLee who have owned both and really driven both, and prefers the A10 over the M6. But again, it's all subjective ...

I would invite anyone on here to take a ride in the A10 convertible with the top down... that feeling, rowing through 10 gears at 150, 160, 170mph (in Mexico) is unlike anything I have ever experienced

CBren · 09-29-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

Any pics of your ZL1 Cbren? You won’t regret the M6 transmission either. I love mine and it will take you a few miles to get used to driving the car. I found out when I got my ZL1 the clutch operation was a little different than the 2016 2SS I had especially with the bog but I have gotten used to it now!

Just posted a thread on it! So excited haha! Thanks for the interest! Can't wait to get her.

09-27-2019, 02:50 PM	#30
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Look at my Sig! I'm a M6 guy. I sold my 17M6 zl1 for an 18 A10. no regrets here!!!!! The A10 is that good and fun. launching a M6 zl1 car in a race plain ole sucks. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

09-29-2019, 11:48 AM	#39
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	Any pics of your ZL1 Cbren? You won’t regret the M6 transmission either. I love mine and it will take you a few miles to get used to driving the car. I found out when I got my ZL1 the clutch operation was a little different than the 2016 2SS I had especially with the bog but I have gotten used to it now! __________________ 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.

09-29-2019, 12:26 PM	#40
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 992	you'll love the M6 if you get it.. especially with little traffic ... everyone seems to love what they got... I will say that I have seen folks like MLee who have owned both and really driven both, and prefers the A10 over the M6. But again, it's all subjective ... I would invite anyone on here to take a ride in the A10 convertible with the top down... that feeling, rowing through 10 gears at 150, 160, 170mph (in Mexico) is unlike anything I have ever experienced __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

09-27-2019, 01:52 PM	#29
SouthFloridaGTO Drives: 2005 GTO, 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 58	Don't think you'll regret not getting the A10 based on the short commute and not bad traffic. I love mine and have zero regrets. To me personally, I was never going after the fastest quarter mile times, but rather the most fun to drive and is still stupid fast. I'm of the opinion that you got a steal with the 2019 crate engine. As soon as i read you mentioning 2017's the first thing I was gonna say is find that oil pump failure thread. Since you won't have to worry about that issue I say that's a huge plus.

09-27-2019, 06:12 PM	#31
CBren Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Bliss, Texas Posts: 54	Thanks so much, guys. I am also of the opinion having the 2019 crate engine is a huge plus, felt I was getting a great deal on the M6, so I pulled the trigger. The next A10 I had my eyes on would be an extra 6k, not worth it in my opinion. I feel I will be happy with both, as someone coming from a 2001 bmw 325i as my fastest previous car. Haha. I think the m6 or A10 would be a huge step up. Happy with my choice. Appreciate it.

09-28-2019, 04:13 AM	#32
G37Sam Drives: 2019 ZL1 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 64	You will definitely love it! Congrats in advance.

09-28-2019, 08:23 PM	#37
Crushed 1LE Drives: 2022 ZL1(FEA suspension) Rapid Blue Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chemainus BC, Canada Posts: 489	I particularly love his analogy of "instant is not always better". Other than having to really concentrate on getting off the line with the M6, it is pure joy - regardless if your banging cogs at redline, a sweet heel & toe downshift, or simply cruising. I'm a huge proponent of tech, and lost sleep when ordering my ZLE. I really wanted the sophistication of the A10, but the M6 option was keeping me up at night. Driving this vehicle with the manual along with the torque is something to be experienced. For me, 80% of the driving I do is not on a track and not at full tilt.

09-29-2019, 09:32 AM	#38
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	No issues with the M6 or bogging. Most manuals have their idiosyncrasies and a good driver develops a “feel” for how to properly drive it. I wouldn’t trade for an A10.

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