manual...or automatic...and why?
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Either transmission is a good choice in a Vette. I personally have had two six speed cars, but there have been times when I sure wish I had the automatic. If you drive in heavy traffic, the auto may be the better choice. A slight performance advantage to the manual, but the auto is no slouch.
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this being the 2nd manual C5 i have owned i would go with Automatic anyday with this southern california traffic especially the 405...
Luckly i have bikes so i commute on them and on the weekends i may take the vette out...
peer pressure made me go MN6 and not auto
Luckly i have bikes so i commute on them and on the weekends i may take the vette out...
peer pressure made me go MN6 and not auto
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Originally Posted by Jetspeedz
peer pressure made me go MN6 and not auto
The 6-speeds have the fun factor that the A4's don't, but that's about it.
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Originally Posted by Jetspeedz
peer pressure made me go MN6 and not auto
It's like EG said, drive what you like.
I'm thrilled with my A4 and I won't "appologize" for it. I will say that I would prefer to have an SMG transmission or even paddle/gate shift auto so I could have the best of both worlds.
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Originally Posted by JoshVette
What year vette was you auto?? 
As you said "prefer", just because you prefer a 6-speed doesn't mean you can outshift an A4.....
As you said "prefer", just because you prefer a 6-speed doesn't mean you can outshift an A4.....
Yes it is really a preference issue. The difference b/w the two is too small to worry about. Now with that said I must be a good shifter because Im not losing to A4s all the time.. Mabey the computer was on break.
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Originally Posted by xxSPEEDDEMONxx
Yes it is really a preference issue. The difference b/w the two is too small to worry about. Now with that said I must be a good shifter because Im not losing to A4s all the time.. Mabey the computer was on break.
But a good driver/shifter should be able to take a A4, at least off the line for sure.
Too bad you're in Houston and me Dallas, I like a good challenge.
You still stock? What's your best 1/8 and 1/4 times?
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33 mpg on an auto? Unheard of, but I'll believe you. I like it.
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Originally Posted by JoshVette
Well, what sucks about the A4's is it's either the 2.73 gears or the 3.15's and mines 3.15's, I wish they came with the same gears as the 6-speed......then it's be a different story.
But a good driver/shifter should be able to take a A4, at least off the line for sure.
Too bad you're in Houston and me Dallas, I like a good challenge.
You still stock? What's your best 1/8 and 1/4 times?
But a good driver/shifter should be able to take a A4, at least off the line for sure.
Too bad you're in Houston and me Dallas, I like a good challenge.
You still stock? What's your best 1/8 and 1/4 times?
I am in Dallas all the time. I race in Ennis usually which I am sure you are familiar with. I have been doing more car shows lately so have been focused on looks. I have done alot of bolt-on mods and suspension work. Your car looks good i will keep an eye out for you and be sure to wave
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IMHO: Love the manny and the sport feel in engine control etc., and, better gas mileage, too. However, in stop and go commuter traffic, and, up a hill no less, it can be a pain. But, I still would not switch. 
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I forgot to say the ONE time I wanted an Auto was when I was in a parade that was over two miles long.. I hated slipping the clutch that much!! Haven't been to one since... but would consider a shorter one...
So... 99% of the time, I want my MN6
So... 99% of the time, I want my MN6
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I've had knee surgery and a hip replacement and won't have anything but a manual! Why....????? IT'S FUN!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Mine is a MN6 and also my daily driver in heavy traffic. I guess it's just one of those things that in my mind a sports car should be one that requires shifting... but that's just a personal opinion. I totally understand why others would want A4's, especially if they have physical limitations where and A4 makes more sense.
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Usually you get a better feel for your Vette with the M6. And besides, a Vette is a Sports car, and all great Sports cars are better with the manual. No tranny computers to screw up on you! 