automatic or manuel
Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
As often as this has come up, the reasons have not changed.....the only new factor is how much tighter and more precise the six speed is in the C6
then the C5....depends on your geography; urban driving, stop and go and
the automatic may be the choice......
then the C5....depends on your geography; urban driving, stop and go and
the automatic may be the choice......
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
This 6 speed auto is new for the Corvette so I don't know??
Normaly I would say go with the automatic but that is just because I have been driving a stick shift for the last 18 years and the Corvette Clutches have lots of issues. The automatic is definitely more smoother in transistion of power and easier on the drive train. But the manual will be much more fun in the turns and hills where on the auto you might find yourself braking alot or using your lower gears..which isn't as fun as driving the manual. I like them both but if you commute or have ailments, health issues like bad back or neck then I would go auto because it will be easier on your body less effort and less demanding on you. No doubt about it the manual is more fun but the auto demands less of you and your body. This Corvette has enough power to go around to get in either transmission. So it is a personal choice you will have to make and live with. I have both so I can appreciate both of them. 
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Drifting
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From: Franklin Michigan
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
manual IMO. But why ask us, why not just get what you want?
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From: Central Florida. Black Sheep Squadron Member. 465 rwhp & 477 rwtq
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by BKNIMKR
If I got manuel to shift my car, where would my wife sit? 
sorry
To answer, I've gotten lazy in SoCal traffic, thus an auto for me.
sorry
To answer, I've gotten lazy in SoCal traffic, thus an auto for me.
Safety Car
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From: Sedalia Missouri
The automatic will be a little different with the new paddle shift. Was going with the stick then changed my mind when the paddle shift was offered and believe I will have the best of both worlds.
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Originally Posted by jim213
The automatic will be a little different with the new paddle shift. Was going with the stick then changed my mind when the paddle shift was offered and believe I will have the best of both worlds.
Harry
