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Feb 15, 2015 | 07:57 PM

#21

C6z06man

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Um manual all the way. I would never buy a corvette with an auto unless I absolutely had to.

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:00 PM

#22

billyboy47

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Us A6 guys don't have to explain why we went that route. Especially when racing someone with a manual tranny and they "inadvertently" miss a gear.

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:09 PM

#23

OL2yellr

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From: SW Utah

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

I like an A6 mainly because I've had standard shift before and I don't want to shift it anymore.

Me to, I shifted enough in the 60s and 70s. Automatics are made much better and quicker now than they where back then also. Love me A6 in my GS Vert .

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:10 PM

#24

Danno1985

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From: Warner Robins Georgia

I have the M6 and love it. Also, it's a DD. My truck is an auto Sierra 1500 but I wish it was a manual too. If auto is your thing than more power too you. I just get really bored driving an auto and as a guy with ADD I need something to do. The manual takes care of my fidgeting needs!

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:10 PM

#25

owc6

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A4!.

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:31 PM

#26

Cyber Grey

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You AUTO stop asking that MANUAL question.

Drive what you like.

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:35 PM

#27

Z0HS1CK

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I'm not a drag racer nor do i care much about straight line speed so i couldn't care less if i'm .5 or hell even 2 full seconds slower in the 1/4 than my exact model with the A6. Manual is and always will be more "fun" to drive. On the street that is, IMHO.

I'll leave autos to my DD's. And in fact i do feel like replacing my auto DD to a manual again (had a wrx but sold it). I feel like going to another manual, even if it's a crappy beater. That's how much i miss driving a manual everyday.

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:49 PM

#28

owc6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber Grey

You AUTO stop asking that MANUAL question.

Drive what you like.

This is kind of funny, in a recurring question kind of way, but everyone of us who has a preference will say so. Some of us like both.

Too many variables, but still entertaining.

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Feb 15, 2015 | 08:50 PM

#29

Vette_DD

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Still got a few forum members who can't post an opinion without putting others down. Maybe one day they'll realize most of us don't care about their opinion if that's the only way they can express theirs.

Thread originator didn't ask you what you think about people who have a differing opinion. You were just asked to post your favorite and why.

RIF.

Feb 15, 2015 | 08:59 PM

#30

Richard Ames

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From: FL

Manual is fun but as a daily driver adding shifting to texting and other distractions is too much for me.

Feb 15, 2015 | 09:01 PM

#31

goober51

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From: Greensboro NC

It is time for some1 to beat the dead horse on this one..

Feb 15, 2015 | 09:08 PM

#32

1rusty1

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I hate cars that are manuals and I am feeling more and more like that when I ride my motorcycles in town. Shifting sucks. I also hate paddle shifters.

I wouldn't touch a car with a manual. There's no added connection to the car or motorcycle for me, it's flat out a pain in the behind.

Of course, if you like the MTs buy one.

Last edited by 1rusty1; Feb 15, 2015 at 09:38 PM.

Feb 15, 2015 | 09:10 PM

#33

PDsVettes

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From: TX Hill Country

1992 Toyota SR5 is a 5-speed.
2005 BMW ZHP is a 6-speed.
1973 Corvette is a 4-speed, soon to be a 6-speed.

How do you spell relief?

2-0-0-8-C-o-r-v-e-t-t-e-A-6

Feb 15, 2015 | 09:52 PM

#34

Vette_DD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by R&L's C6

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary ss

Why the picture of colorful trains colliding head on?

Probably because that POLL has been here a few times and each had some unfriendly results. In addition to these, there have been 3 or 4 other polls that only asked of older drivers or asked if you wanted to trade what you had.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...highlight=POLL

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...highlight=POLL

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...highlight=POLL

Feb 15, 2015 | 09:59 PM

#35

tennblkc6

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From: Memphis Tn

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyboy47

When I get my tune by COW then mine will be very "instant."

lol...don't know about the a6 but boy does he know his way around the a4.

Feb 15, 2015 | 10:05 PM

#36

lovinmyls1

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Is it really a sports car without a manual? I think not!

Feb 15, 2015 | 10:09 PM

#37

Cherokee Nation

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Quote:

Originally Posted by America'sSportsCar

It's a personal preference. I have owned both. The automatic shifts faster, are easier to manage in stop and go traffic and let's you shift with the paddels for a "similar" M6 feel.

The M6 gives you more control of the shifts, thus making you feel like you're driving a real sports car. But, in stop and go traffic, you will get tired of pushing the clutch in constantly and feathering it.

Between the two, I prefer the M6. For me, the positives outweigh the negatives. Test drive both and think about how and where you drive. Ask yourself, have you liked one over the other in the past and why.

All of the Super Cars are Auto...

Feb 15, 2015 | 10:13 PM

#38

Cherokee Nation

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BWF07

I laugh when I read the post that say "manual is what make it a sports car", or "if you are driving an automato you not really driving a sports car". Tell that to any of the professional sports car drivers, that they are *****'s for not driving a manual. My latest Corvette is an A6, because it it faster then a manual, yet I have the option to use the paddles or if the traffic is at the stop and go pace the auto works just fine.

Feb 15, 2015 | 10:17 PM

#39

Vette_DD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lovinmyls1

Is it really a sports car without a manual? I think not!

Drag races say otherwise. Times & trap speeds by forum members.

Quote:

Showroom Stock LS2 (2005 -2007)
12.215 @ 115.45 - LS1LT1 - 06 A6 - (1278)
12.235 @ 115.58 - 06C6FVR - 06 M6 Z51 - (333)
12.290 @ 114.29 - Proney - 07 M6 - (4500)
12.314 @ 114.82 - CYA Vett - 05 M6 F55 - (675)
12.422 @ 113.90 - DrRichie - 05 M6 Z51

Showroom Stock LS3 (2008 - 2013)
11.718 @ 119.94 - AndrewZPSU - 08 M6 - (2586)
11.806 @ 118.82 - Gmrulz - 08 A6 Z51, NPP - (3478)
11.974 @ 116.98 - Proney - 08 M6 Z51, NPP - (4652)
12.058 @ 122.05 - AndrewZPSU - 10 A6 NPP - (5051)
12.100 @ 115.19 - Odin - 09 A6 2.73 npp - (4325)

Showroom Stock LS3 Grand Sport (2010 - 2013)
12.319 @ 115.75 - Grand SportMan - 10 A6 - (5128)
12.374 @ 116.98 - Kuhnrod - 10 A6 - (6945)
12.461 @ 116.04 - SawBladz - 13 M6 - (6916)
12.499 @ 115.35 - Paristndude - 10 M6 - (6898)
12.559 @ 115.41 - Fastenuf - 11 A6 - (5269)

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