New (to be) Chevy Camaro owner - transmission shudder issues? Go for manual instead? - Page 2

NYJets12 · 02-25-2021, 12:27 PM

I’d go with a 2020 A10 or manual if you get a used A8 who knows about the shudder on it. You’ll never be able to find out if the car had it or how bad it was. Carfax doesn’t tell you everything.

FarmerFran · 02-25-2021, 12:28 PM

Shudder or not you always go manual

Petrol Head · 02-25-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Shudder or not you always go manual

Petrol Head · 02-25-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

This is a real factor, particularly when learning. Might really make you regret going with a manual.
OTOH, manual trannies are a dying breed. Less than 10% of muscle cars ship with manuals, and now 0% of new corvettes! So, dive in while you still can!

Note with the old A8's that shipped with the original fluid... flush does not always fix the shudder. It all depends on how much wear occurred before the flush was performed.

You can really impress some people who are easily impressed. It's fun to drive people who've never even heard of a car you have to shift manually. They think you're working some kind of voodoo magic

Kemo Savy · 02-25-2021, 01:09 PM

Yes...you all shudder just got a manual.

Staves · 02-25-2021, 05:33 PM

Go A10 (2019 +) or manual. Taking the risk on the A8 and the shudder and dealing with that is up to you of course. I personally wouldn't bother.

gtfoxy · 02-25-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Shudder or not you always go manual

Let’s agree to disagree.

z28pat · 02-25-2021, 06:52 PM

The auto will be quicker but the manual is more engaging and fun to drive. I vote for the manual, you will feel accomplished when you’ve mastered it.

JT58 · 02-26-2021, 10:55 AM

I had both- a 2017- bought brand new 2LT with V6 and A8. The shudder was horrible. At that time GM did not have a fix. Mine spent more time at the dealership than with me driving it. It end needing a new torque converter. I was so fed up, I traded the car in after 6K miles. I loved the Camaro itself so I bought a used (6K miles) 1Lt, V6 this time with M6. I loved it- fun to drive, absolutely no issues. First gear is short though, you have to let it really rev to get it going was my only partial complaint.

So bottom line I'd get A10 only if you insist on automatic or get M6.

metros11 · 02-26-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

With that said, you may want to give a strong consideration to the M6, it's a sturdy, very high quality Tremec TR-6060 unit with no lift shifting, and it would definitely give you an awesome driving experience.

Don't think the RS models come with the TR6060, and not sure on the no lift feature on them as well.

NYJets12 · 02-26-2021, 06:46 PM

One thing about a manual is it’s a great burglar alarm, people are to stupid these days to drive it at least Nobody will steal it.

arpad_m · 02-26-2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by metros11

Don't think the RS models come with the TR6060, and not sure on the no lift feature on them as well.

True, true, my bad, I read SS for some reason. The TR-3160 is still a great unit, and as per Al Oppenheiser, NLS has been available on all engines after MY 2017.

link0 · 02-26-2021, 07:35 PM

I drive in stop-and-go LA traffic. Still no regrets having a manual. In fact, it gives me something to do and helps me from being distracted by the phone. Whenever I drive an auto on some twisty roads, I always start imagining how fun it would be with a manual.

rshelar · 03-07-2021, 10:30 PM

Unless you live in the country somewhere, I'd go with the auto. I've had both.

02-25-2021, 12:27 PM	#15
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	I’d go with a 2020 A10 or manual if you get a used A8 who knows about the shudder on it. You’ll never be able to find out if the car had it or how bad it was. Carfax doesn’t tell you everything. __________________

02-25-2021, 05:33 PM	#20
Staves Drives: women crazy Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA Posts: 698	Go A10 (2019 +) or manual. Taking the risk on the A8 and the shudder and dealing with that is up to you of course. I personally wouldn't bother. __________________ ‘19 1SS A10, Borla S-type Non-NPP-SOLD

02-26-2021, 10:55 AM	#23
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	I had both- a 2017- bought brand new 2LT with V6 and A8. The shudder was horrible. At that time GM did not have a fix. Mine spent more time at the dealership than with me driving it. It end needing a new torque converter. I was so fed up, I traded the car in after 6K miles. I loved the Camaro itself so I bought a used (6K miles) 1Lt, V6 this time with M6. I loved it- fun to drive, absolutely no issues. First gear is short though, you have to let it really rev to get it going was my only partial complaint. So bottom line I'd get A10 only if you insist on automatic or get M6. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

02-26-2021, 06:46 PM	#25
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	One thing about a manual is it’s a great burglar alarm, people are to stupid these days to drive it at least Nobody will steal it. __________________

02-25-2021, 12:28 PM	#16
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	Shudder or not you always go manual

02-25-2021, 01:09 PM	#19
Kemo Savy Banned Drives: Make it a 6 speed in SS trim. Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: us Posts: 61	Yes...you all shudder just got a manual.

02-25-2021, 06:52 PM	#22
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 834	The auto will be quicker but the manual is more engaging and fun to drive. I vote for the manual, you will feel accomplished when you’ve mastered it.

02-26-2021, 07:35 PM	#27
link0 Drives: 18 Chevy Camaro V6 1LE Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: CA Posts: 10	I drive in stop-and-go LA traffic. Still no regrets having a manual. In fact, it gives me something to do and helps me from being distracted by the phone. Whenever I drive an auto on some twisty roads, I always start imagining how fun it would be with a manual.

03-07-2021, 10:30 PM	#28
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	Unless you live in the country somewhere, I'd go with the auto. I've had both.

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