Newb Needing Help
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: MD
Newb Needing Help
Sorry for the Newb post all but I am in the market to buy a C6 but I am pondering as to whether or not to get the 6 speed auto or 6 speed Manual. I had a very moddified 2000 F-Body that I just sold that had the T-56 but since I rode in my friends Camaro with an Auto and Converter, I am debating about getting a C6 Auto. How big is the Comparison between the 05-07 autos besides going from a 4 speed to 6? I might get a used one because I plan on doing some extensive modifications in the future. Anyone installed a converter on their 6 speed auto yet? Any and all inputs would be greatly appreciated. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: MN
The difference between the 2005 A4 and the 2006+ A6 is, IMHO, huge. The A4 was a very old piece of technology and not really suited to the Vette. The A6, OTOH, is up-to-date, and I love the paddles. Makes it much more fun to shift than a M6, and much more useful in real world driving, touring, etc. Clutch work is a pain in the as* in city driving. The A6 has had an excellent record thus far - not too many complaints in here, so if there were a problem, you know if would be reported ASAP.
Happy Vette-ing, All!
Happy Vette-ing, All!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: San Diego CA
Hah, my experience was that I planned to get the A6 . . . That is, until I drove the stick shift. Wow, terrific!. I've had it, oh, about a week now, and love it. Yes, there is traffic in San Diego, but . . . Don't forget, it's a sports car! You can always get the A6 next time.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Lincoln NE
I've owned both an 06 MN6 and an 07 A6. The manual is raw and more "nascar" like. The A6 is more "F1" type. I drive with the paddles all the time. It gives me the instant power of selecting gears but also the ability to zone out and just drive. Both make sweet music downshifting to a stop 
Good luck!
Good luck!
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 1999
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I have a MN6 on my C5, and before ordering the MN6 on my C6, I did test drive the paddle shifters, which felt more like little levers to me.
I found that there was absolutely NO feedback from the car as I get from the Manual, and I found it to just not be fun.
I can drive my MN6 around town, and shifting is 2nd nature, don't need to think about it. Getting out on the road or in some twisties, and it's like waking up, working the clutch and the shifter. I didn't feel like I would get that with the little levers.
I would say that the manual is more of a "purist" sports car, but I would recommend driving both, and seeing what you think.
I found that there was absolutely NO feedback from the car as I get from the Manual, and I found it to just not be fun.
I can drive my MN6 around town, and shifting is 2nd nature, don't need to think about it. Getting out on the road or in some twisties, and it's like waking up, working the clutch and the shifter. I didn't feel like I would get that with the little levers.
I would say that the manual is more of a "purist" sports car, but I would recommend driving both, and seeing what you think.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2006
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I have an MN6 and for this car I didn't chose the automatic simply because I didn't think it was as much fun to drive and lacked the control the manual gives you. I'm sure you're bound to get answers from both sides of the fence saying one or the other.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
I have a MN6 on my C5, and before ordering the MN6 on my C6, I did test drive the paddle shifters, which felt more like little levers to me.
I found that there was absolutely NO feedback from the car as I get from the Manual, and I found it to just not be fun.
I can drive my MN6 around town, and shifting is 2nd nature, don't need to think about it. Getting out on the road or in some twisties, and it's like waking up, working the clutch and the shifter. I didn't feel like I would get that with the little levers.
I would say that the manual is more of a "purist" sports car, but I would recommend driving both, and seeing what you think.
I found that there was absolutely NO feedback from the car as I get from the Manual, and I found it to just not be fun.
I can drive my MN6 around town, and shifting is 2nd nature, don't need to think about it. Getting out on the road or in some twisties, and it's like waking up, working the clutch and the shifter. I didn't feel like I would get that with the little levers.
I would say that the manual is more of a "purist" sports car, but I would recommend driving both, and seeing what you think.
... drive both and you'll quickly decide which is for you. BTW if you drive a lot in stop and go traffic I would think the A6 makes more sense. I have MN6 but have very little traffic to deal with...
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