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AUS10BMX · 05-17-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ltespd

Does the fact that only a manual tranny is mentioned on the GM ZL1 website make anybody wonder?

We don't know colors, pricing, changes, manual/auto... none of those are a 100% yet, at least not to the public. I'm sure soon we will know. Wouldn't rely on the website just yet.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-17-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

Nope, cause that website doesn't really say much of any value

It's a good fun-fact source...

And eye-candy....

Viral · 05-17-2011, 08:34 PM

For those of you that seem to be losing your mind over the possibility of having no auto option - unless you're physically disabled, what is the big deal? I get that your preference is an auto, but why is it such an absolute deal-breaker? Surely you can't be THAT lazy or THAT incompetent that you could say 'I totally LOVE this ZL-1 and would pay my $50k tomorrow but NOT if I have to drive a manual!' Seriously? How can something like that turn you off of a sports car??

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-17-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Viral

For those of you that seem to be losing your mind over the possibility of having no auto option - unless you're physically disabled, what is the big deal? I get that your preference is an auto, but why is it such an absolute deal-breaker? Surely you can't be THAT lazy or THAT incompetent that you could say 'I totally LOVE this ZL-1 and would pay my $50k tomorrow but NOT if I have to drive a manual!' Seriously? How can something like that turn you off of a sports car??

It's called personal taste. Just the same as I'm sure you'd have no intentions of buying a ZL1 if it did all it's going to with a Turbo V6.

Please be respectful of others' choices and desires. (A general statement to all)

crewxp · 05-17-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It's called personal taste. Just the same as I'm sure you'd have no intentions of buying a ZL1 if it did all it's going to with a Turbo V6.

Please be respectful of others' choices and desires. (A general statement to all)

+1

FreddyG · 05-18-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Viral

For those of you that seem to be losing your mind over the possibility of having no auto option - unless you're physically disabled, what is the big deal? I get that your preference is an auto, but why is it such an absolute deal-breaker? Surely you can't be THAT lazy or THAT incompetent that you could say 'I totally LOVE this ZL-1 and would pay my $50k tomorrow but NOT if I have to drive a manual!' Seriously? How can something like that turn you off of a sports car??

Ok, I'll put the shoe on the other foot now! What if they said that there was only an A6 for this car? Would you be thinking the same way? That's why we want the auto. It's got ZIP to do with lazy or incompetent, it's got to do with what we want! Onnce again, a A6 would sell cars and that's the bottom line of a car company........selling cars! I'd go so far as to say that they'd possibly sell more A6 cars than M6's, but that's just my gut feeling and it's bee wrong before (not often though

)!

Maybe some peeps don't want to be old school and row gears, maybe some of us realize that you can have your cake and eat it too. Quite a few times, when dealing with boosted cars, the auto is quicker than the stick anyway! I've never seen an A6 miss a gear! An auto won't drop boost pressure between gears either! If they get the programming on the paddles right, the car could be a lot of fun with the auto!

I know that you can always put it in neutral, but I don't want to sit in traffic with a stick! Call me lazy if you want, but I call it smart! To each their own!

I say at least give us the option! It just makes sense to me!

Peace out!

djsnoflake · 05-18-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It's a good fun-fact source...

And eye-candy....

OK, you got me there.

Some awesome eye candy!

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 05-18-2011, 04:35 PM

Yes for sure. As long as there is no cylinder deactivation crap. I have an LS3 now, only because I like manuals, but I did consider a 6 speed auto until I heard it came with the L99. There are many days I would love to put my car into drive and push the pedal. The option should be there for people who can't shift very well, or just dont feel like shifting.

J Webb · 05-18-2011, 05:40 PM

6l90 please. Dont know how much longer my 6l80 is gonna hold up with my maggie with mods. I hope just long enough for the 6l90 to come factory equipped.

Viral · 05-18-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyG

Ok, I'll put the shoe on the other foot now! What if they said that there was only an A6 for this car? Would you be thinking the same way? That's why we want the auto.

No, not at all! That is exactly the point I'm making. My personal preference would be a manual, but if it were only offered in an auto and this was my dream car, I'd shrug my shoulders and say 'oh well, auto it is I guess!' I'd never say if I can't have it exactly my way I won't get one! Some of the replies on here border on a tantrum. I have no problem with a choice. I'm simply talking about those that are losing their minds if no choice is offered. It's so strange to me.

Ltespd · 05-19-2011, 02:23 AM

I admit...if the ZL1 was only offered with an auto, I wouldn't buy one.

Scarrzz · 05-19-2011, 03:21 AM

Having a preference for an auto is fine, but if one isn't available and the reason for not getting a ZL1 is that their wife can't drive a stick, then I would be non-PC enough to say man up & teach her. If she doesn't want to learn to drive a stick, then she doesn't get to drive it.

I've taught several girls how to drive a stick, some while wearing high heel boots. (Them not me.) Anybody that wants to can learn.

Anybody that doesn't want to learn doesn't deserve to drive something this awesome.

I will now prepare to deflect high heeled shoes flung in my direction.

Blue Menace · 05-19-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Viral

No, not at all! That is exactly the point I'm making. My personal preference would be a manual, but if it were only offered in an auto and this was my dream car, I'd shrug my shoulders and say 'oh well, auto it is I guess!' I'd never say if I can't have it exactly my way I won't get one! Some of the replies on here border on a tantrum. I have no problem with a choice. I'm simply talking about those that are losing their minds if no choice is offered. It's so strange to me.

I agree with your points. Although I'm one that does want an auto, I'm still gonna get a ZL1 if it's manual only. And I'll still love it to death.

Mark H · 05-19-2011, 06:48 AM

66.01 for auto
33.99 for manual

View Poll Results: Do you want to see an automatic option for the ZL1?
Yes	1,312	66.30%
No	667	33.70%
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05-17-2011, 08:34 PM	#955
Viral Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 751 View My Garage	For those of you that seem to be losing your mind over the possibility of having no auto option - unless you're physically disabled, what is the big deal? I get that your preference is an auto, but why is it such an absolute deal-breaker? Surely you can't be THAT lazy or THAT incompetent that you could say 'I totally LOVE this ZL-1 and would pay my $50k tomorrow but NOT if I have to drive a manual!' Seriously? How can something like that turn you off of a sports car?? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ( Corsa Catback Exhaust \| Vararam \| VMAX TB \| Custom Tune - 386HP/383TQ)

05-19-2011, 02:23 AM	#963
Ltespd Drives: 2010 SS, 2006 SC Saleen Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 339	I admit...if the ZL1 was only offered with an auto, I wouldn't buy one. __________________ 2SS/RS, LS3, sunroof, mods.

05-19-2011, 03:21 AM	#964
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	Having a preference for an auto is fine, but if one isn't available and the reason for not getting a ZL1 is that their wife can't drive a stick, then I would be non-PC enough to say man up & teach her. If she doesn't want to learn to drive a stick, then she doesn't get to drive it. I've taught several girls how to drive a stick, some while wearing high heel boots. (Them not me.) Anybody that wants to can learn. Anybody that doesn't want to learn doesn't deserve to drive something this awesome. I will now prepare to deflect high heeled shoes flung in my direction. __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

05-19-2011, 06:48 AM	#966
Mark H Drives: 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton ca Posts: 390	66.01 for auto 33.99 for manual __________________ But Officer, I swear its just a vacuum leak. Those red things? those are smog pumps! 2004 Sierra Denali ----- 2/4 drop LSX 438 TWIN TURBO LSX Block Video Block number 00370. Build Date 04/17/2007

05-18-2011, 04:35 PM	#960
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Yes for sure. As long as there is no cylinder deactivation crap. I have an LS3 now, only because I like manuals, but I did consider a 6 speed auto until I heard it came with the L99. There are many days I would love to put my car into drive and push the pedal. The option should be there for people who can't shift very well, or just dont feel like shifting.

05-18-2011, 05:40 PM	#961
J Webb Drives: 2010 2ss iom Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 65	6l90 please. Dont know how much longer my 6l80 is gonna hold up with my maggie with mods. I hope just long enough for the 6l90 to come factory equipped.

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