Made The Switch To Camaro

Racer2000 · 03-21-2016, 11:39 PM

Over this passed weekend I made the switch from Mustang to Camaro and placed a order for a 2016 2SS, White w/jet black interior. Only options I am getting are Automatic Trans which I hope I am not making a mistake with by not getting a Manual 6 speed, Navigation, Dual mode performance exhaust, and 20 5-split spoke gray painted rims. Price is aroung $41873 before tax/lic and any rebate Chevy will have at the time of pick up. Dose this sound like a pretty good deal or think its possible to do better? Thanks for the info in advance

OkieMedic · 03-22-2016, 12:17 AM

I just made the switch on Friday as well, except I came from a 2015 Subaru STI. You have made a good choice. I too wondered about the A8, but you won't regret it. It's an brilliant setup.

z28guy30 · 03-22-2016, 12:21 AM

I just purchased my 2016 Camaro 1SS on Friday. Looks like everyone is getting ready for summer! Hopefully we start seeing a surge in 2016 Camaro sales.

cwatson6 · 03-22-2016, 04:44 AM

Congrats and good choice!

jdasnt3 · 03-22-2016, 05:40 AM

I question your hesitation on the auto. I was driving manual cars for a while, but didn't hesitate to go to the A8. 3400 miles later and I am totally satisfied with the choice in transmissions and won't go back to a manual anytime soon if GM continues to build them like this.

I hope you are satisfied with your choice as well and welcome to the dark side.

laynlo15 · 03-22-2016, 07:05 AM

You won't regret it

Curr · 03-22-2016, 07:15 AM

Drive them both, then decide. The Tremec is a fantastic tranny. Light clutch for a 450HP car...

LesBaer · 03-22-2016, 07:35 AM

I drove the A8 and wouldn't say he's making a huge mistake, but it would be a mistake for me. This car screams to be driven with a stick. I literally can not wait to get my car and take it on some windy roads, being able to fully control which gear it is in. You won't be able to drop straight from 4th to 2nd with the A8 since it's sequential and there is a slight bit of paddle delay. Don't get me wrong, it's a good transmission but you should try it and see if it's a big enough problem for you to switch to a manual. You also have Active Rev Matching standard too, so it couldn't be easier. If you're concerned with tenths of a second in 1/4 mile and 0-60 times, just stick with the A8. If this is just going to be a fun weekend car, I would definitely get the manual. You'll never get bored of the car.

laynlo15 · 03-22-2016, 07:41 AM

I drive mine like a stick with either the paddle shift or the shifter. I have a bunch of curves on my road and its pretty quick shifting in either mode. Obviously its not like a real stick but still fun. Go watch the Zl1 video when they are running the A10 on the road course and you can still have fun with the auto. There both great trannys so its always your choice. For me at 64 years old it was A8 all the way. I've had my fair share of sticks and had great time with each of them, just not for me now.

MIAMI2SSRS · 03-22-2016, 07:48 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the family!!!

stars_fan · 03-22-2016, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curr

Drive them both, then decide. The Tremec is a fantastic tranny. Light clutch for a 450HP car...

I agree

63falcondude · 03-22-2016, 08:01 AM

Welcome! Looks like a good price to me! I haven't driven the A8 but I hear it is good.

Blazin383 · 03-22-2016, 01:48 PM

I came from a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport with a great manual 6-sp. I loved the tranny in the Vette...100% better than the 6-sp manual I had in an Infiniti G37 at the same time. The infiniti tranny (same one as in the 370Z) was the worst manual trans I've ever driven! Impossible to drive smoothly!

As good as the Vette trans was, I haven't missed it for a second compared to the A8 in the new SS. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but I find it really nice not having to constantly shift while cruising around town and the A8 shifts are quick, both up and down. Also, I've never missed third gear yet with the A8!!

ParisTNDude · 03-23-2016, 08:37 AM

The Mustang and the STI are both great cars, so it's going to be difficult to improve on them. But, if any car can do that, it's the 2016 Camaro! As far as the manual vs auto, I just sold my Corvette Grand Sport with manual and it would be a huge whopper to say I don't miss it, and what makes it even worse, is I'm still in the break-in period on my 2SS. Once it hits 1500 miles, I'm sure the 8A will prove itself worthy of my trust and faith in Chevy.

Congrats on your purchases and enjoy your new rides.

03-21-2016, 11:39 PM	#1
Racer2000 Drives: 2000 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: California Posts: 51	Made The Switch To Camaro Over this passed weekend I made the switch from Mustang to Camaro and placed a order for a 2016 2SS, White w/jet black interior. Only options I am getting are Automatic Trans which I hope I am not making a mistake with by not getting a Manual 6 speed, Navigation, Dual mode performance exhaust, and 20 5-split spoke gray painted rims. Price is aroung $41873 before tax/lic and any rebate Chevy will have at the time of pick up. Dose this sound like a pretty good deal or think its possible to do better? Thanks for the info in advance

03-22-2016, 12:17 AM	#2
OkieMedic Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 12	I just made the switch on Friday as well, except I came from a 2015 Subaru STI. You have made a good choice. I too wondered about the A8, but you won't regret it. It's an brilliant setup. Last edited by OkieMedic; 03-22-2016 at 01:22 AM.

03-22-2016, 05:40 AM	#5
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	I question your hesitation on the auto. I was driving manual cars for a while, but didn't hesitate to go to the A8. 3400 miles later and I am totally satisfied with the choice in transmissions and won't go back to a manual anytime soon if GM continues to build them like this. I hope you are satisfied with your choice as well and welcome to the dark side. __________________ 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.

03-22-2016, 07:05 AM	#6
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	You won't regret it __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

03-22-2016, 07:15 AM	#7
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,294	Drive them both, then decide. The Tremec is a fantastic tranny. Light clutch for a 450HP car... __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

03-22-2016, 12:21 AM	#3
z28guy30 Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: May 2011 Location: hawaii Posts: 326 View My Garage	I just purchased my 2016 Camaro 1SS on Friday. Looks like everyone is getting ready for summer! Hopefully we start seeing a surge in 2016 Camaro sales.

03-22-2016, 04:44 AM	#4
cwatson6 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS - Red Hot Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 343	Congrats and good choice!

03-22-2016, 07:35 AM	#8
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I drove the A8 and wouldn't say he's making a huge mistake, but it would be a mistake for me. This car screams to be driven with a stick. I literally can not wait to get my car and take it on some windy roads, being able to fully control which gear it is in. You won't be able to drop straight from 4th to 2nd with the A8 since it's sequential and there is a slight bit of paddle delay. Don't get me wrong, it's a good transmission but you should try it and see if it's a big enough problem for you to switch to a manual. You also have Active Rev Matching standard too, so it couldn't be easier. If you're concerned with tenths of a second in 1/4 mile and 0-60 times, just stick with the A8. If this is just going to be a fun weekend car, I would definitely get the manual. You'll never get bored of the car. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

03-22-2016, 07:41 AM	#9
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I drive mine like a stick with either the paddle shift or the shifter. I have a bunch of curves on my road and its pretty quick shifting in either mode. Obviously its not like a real stick but still fun. Go watch the Zl1 video when they are running the A10 on the road course and you can still have fun with the auto. There both great trannys so its always your choice. For me at 64 years old it was A8 all the way. I've had my fair share of sticks and had great time with each of them, just not for me now. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

03-22-2016, 07:48 AM	#10
MIAMI2SSRS Drives: 2016 Black 1SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 561	Congratulations and welcome to the family!!! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6 with MRC and NPP. “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein

03-22-2016, 08:01 AM	#12
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	Welcome! Looks like a good price to me! I haven't driven the A8 but I hear it is good. __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

03-22-2016, 01:48 PM	#13
Blazin383 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Richland WA Posts: 451	I came from a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport with a great manual 6-sp. I loved the tranny in the Vette...100% better than the 6-sp manual I had in an Infiniti G37 at the same time. The infiniti tranny (same one as in the 370Z) was the worst manual trans I've ever driven! Impossible to drive smoothly! As good as the Vette trans was, I haven't missed it for a second compared to the A8 in the new SS. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but I find it really nice not having to constantly shift while cruising around town and the A8 shifts are quick, both up and down. Also, I've never missed third gear yet with the A8!!

03-23-2016, 08:37 AM	#14
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	The Mustang and the STI are both great cars, so it's going to be difficult to improve on them. But, if any car can do that, it's the 2016 Camaro! As far as the manual vs auto, I just sold my Corvette Grand Sport with manual and it would be a huge whopper to say I don't miss it, and what makes it even worse, is I'm still in the break-in period on my 2SS. Once it hits 1500 miles, I'm sure the 8A will prove itself worthy of my trust and faith in Chevy. Congrats on your purchases and enjoy your new rides. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

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