% of sticks vs. auto's? 25%?

77Z85 · 06-02-2016, 06:50 PM

or less?

Glen e · 06-02-2016, 07:28 PM

Much less....seems like a lot here, but not in the general population and camaro product universe ..... I guess less than 5%.

Richard0nee · 06-02-2016, 07:32 PM

Should start a poll..

I got a stick.

KyleL · 06-02-2016, 08:19 PM

When I was looking for a corvette, I wanted a manual and was told by the dealer that it's something like 70-75% autos that are manufactured.....and I'd agree with that

clanky · 06-02-2016, 08:25 PM

Well it is a lot less for sure. Let's see...

From where I live there is 1,117 2016 camaro's available according to cars.com

It says only 76 of them are manual.

It says 772 of them are automatic.

That leaves 269 which are a hybrid of ManuMatic.

So if you do the math... that equals... cars.com is a waste of time to figure this up! :(

I wouldn't be surprised if it was a lot less than 25% though. Seems everytime I look up a dealer or go to one they have 1 or 2 manual out of 10 or so camaro's on average. I'm not saying that is a bad thing as it appears the auto is faster by a tiny bit... but it is somewhat harder since I want (_need_) a manual!

KyleL · 06-02-2016, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clanky

1 or 2 manual out of 10 or so camaro's on average. I'm not saying that is a bad thing as it appears the auto is faster by a tiny bit... but it is somewhat harder since I want (_need_) a manual!

2 out of 10 is 20% which closely proves my statement

When I was looking to trade for the camaro, I'd say I saw similar results, between 1-3 for every 10 on the lot

SkipNWis · 06-02-2016, 09:51 PM

Dealers very seldom order Manual's. You be surprised home many people can't drive a stick. I have ordered stck in all my Camaros just so my Kids can't say DAD let me drive your Camaro. <<< LOL >>>> They never learned to drive a stick HAHAHAHAHAHA And they aren't going to learn in my new Car hahahahah

Ian SS · 06-02-2016, 09:54 PM

Depends on how you want to break it down.

Non ss models, I am sure a8s astronomically outnumber the 6 speeds.

I am sure the SS is a different story, the ones coming in to my dealership are about 50-50

MovieGuy · 06-02-2016, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkipNWis

Dealers very seldom order Manual's. You be surprised home many people can't drive a stick. I have ordered stck in all my Camaros just so my Kids can't say DAD let me drive your Camaro. <<< LOL >>>> They never learned to drive a stick HAHAHAHAHAHA And they aren't going to learn in my new Car hahahahah

There is a meme going around facebook. Shows a picture of a manual shifter and says "best anti theft device". When I was buying my Camaro the finance guy was explaining the SWAT anti theft stuff to me. I said my car already has the best anti theft device I can get. He looked at me and I said it has a manual transmission. He kind of rolled his eyes and said "I wouldn't rely on that". IMMEDIATELY after he said that he got a call, it was brief, when he hung up he said it might take a bit to get my car cleaned up for delivery they are looking for someone who can drive a manual to pull it into detail. I said SEE????

ThatRedFirebird · 06-03-2016, 06:37 AM

On 5th gen forums there was a pie chart showing it was about 30% take rate the first year (probably more enthusiasts).

I would guess it settles closer to the 15% mark later. Mustangs are also always easier to find in manual, which I think comes from them being cheaper so they naturally attract more young people (try finding 4th gen manual Camaro Z28/SS vs Mustang GT and look at the prices).

jdasnt3 · 06-03-2016, 07:01 AM

Our dealer has always had them. For the CA5, I preferred the manual on the two I owned. For the CA6, I prefer the auto.

paul84043 · 06-03-2016, 07:11 AM

I went to the Chevy dealer to get the leather seat cover swapped out on my 2010. While I was wandering around the lot a salesman came out and started the normal speil. I asked him to show me the manual Camaros because I wanted to check out the '14 redesign and was actually potentially interested.
He looked at me like I just said something in Klingon and then said "nobody drives stick anymore".

13 Camaros' on the lot and not a man pedal in the entire collection.

clanky · 06-03-2016, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovieGuy

There is a meme going around facebook. Shows a picture of a manual shifter and says "best anti theft device". When I was buying my Camaro the finance guy was explaining the SWAT anti theft stuff to me. I said my car already has the best anti theft device I can get. He looked at me and I said it has a manual transmission. He kind of rolled his eyes and said "I wouldn't rely on that". IMMEDIATELY after he said that he got a call, it was brief, when he hung up he said it might take a bit to get my car cleaned up for delivery they are looking for someone who can drive a manual to pull it into detail. I said SEE????

Holy hell that is hilarious lol. Shut him up real quick! I totally agree, back in my jeeping days if I needed an employee to take it or move it somewhere I was normally SOL. It was funny sometimes though to not tell them it is a manual and have em move it around the corner... Watched one guy sit out there for nearly 30 minutes and never could get it started.

HumanWiki · 06-03-2016, 08:15 AM

V8 auto here, but I'm perfectly capable with a stick. I'm just a little out of practice at the moment due to not owning one for awhile (as in, high-perf driving -- I can street drive just fine)

06-02-2016, 06:50 PM	#1
77Z85 Drives: 2013 RY SS Conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: south jersey Posts: 228	% of sticks vs. auto's? 25%? or less?

06-02-2016, 07:28 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Much less....seems like a lot here, but not in the general population and camaro product universe ..... I guess less than 5%. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-02-2016, 08:19 PM	#4
KyleL Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 669	When I was looking for a corvette, I wanted a manual and was told by the dealer that it's something like 70-75% autos that are manufactured.....and I'd agree with that __________________ 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2017 Camaro ZL1

06-02-2016, 09:51 PM	#7
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	Dealers very seldom order Manual's. You be surprised home many people can't drive a stick. I have ordered stck in all my Camaros just so my Kids can't say DAD let me drive your Camaro. <<< LOL >>>> They never learned to drive a stick HAHAHAHAHAHA And they aren't going to learn in my new Car hahahahah __________________ SnoWhite

06-02-2016, 09:54 PM	#8
Ian SS Drives: 2016 1SS, 2017 JKU Wrangler Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 876 View My Garage	Depends on how you want to break it down. Non ss models, I am sure a8s astronomically outnumber the 6 speeds. I am sure the SS is a different story, the ones coming in to my dealership are about 50-50 __________________ SLO 1SS - sold 1SS MRC NPP 6MT 2018 Ram Rebel 4x4 5.7

06-02-2016, 07:32 PM	#3
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	Should start a poll.. I got a stick.

06-02-2016, 08:25 PM	#5
clanky Hyper Blue 2016 Camaro 2S Drives: 16 Hyper Blue2SS NPP MagRide 6M NAV Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: east texas Posts: 655	Well it is a lot less for sure. Let's see... From where I live there is 1,117 2016 camaro's available according to cars.com It says only 76 of them are manual. It says 772 of them are automatic. That leaves 269 which are a hybrid of ManuMatic. So if you do the math... that equals... cars.com is a waste of time to figure this up! :( I wouldn't be surprised if it was a lot less than 25% though. Seems everytime I look up a dealer or go to one they have 1 or 2 manual out of 10 or so camaro's on average. I'm not saying that is a bad thing as it appears the auto is faster by a tiny bit... but it is somewhat harder since I want (_need_) a manual!

06-03-2016, 06:37 AM	#10
ThatRedFirebird Drives: 2002 Pontiac T/Am, 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 151	On 5th gen forums there was a pie chart showing it was about 30% take rate the first year (probably more enthusiasts). I would guess it settles closer to the 15% mark later. Mustangs are also always easier to find in manual, which I think comes from them being cheaper so they naturally attract more young people (try finding 4th gen manual Camaro Z28/SS vs Mustang GT and look at the prices).

06-03-2016, 07:01 AM	#11
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	Our dealer has always had them. For the CA5, I preferred the manual on the two I owned. For the CA6, I prefer the auto. __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

06-03-2016, 07:11 AM	#12
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I went to the Chevy dealer to get the leather seat cover swapped out on my 2010. While I was wandering around the lot a salesman came out and started the normal speil. I asked him to show me the manual Camaros because I wanted to check out the '14 redesign and was actually potentially interested. He looked at me like I just said something in Klingon and then said "nobody drives stick anymore". 13 Camaros' on the lot and not a man pedal in the entire collection.

06-03-2016, 08:15 AM	#14
HumanWiki Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Place Posts: 3,361	V8 auto here, but I'm perfectly capable with a stick. I'm just a little out of practice at the moment due to not owning one for awhile (as in, high-perf driving -- I can street drive just fine)

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