To me an automatic Vette is like having Marilyn Monroe without the "you know whats". 
Standard or automatic?
Pro
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 503
Likes: 48
I'm secure enough to not care what shifts my tranny and be perfectly happy with an auto
Seriously, auto pros: no dead leg from shifting, no stalling, no missed gears, no grinding gears, no clutch to replace, no ancillary clutch parts to replace, no fluid maintenance other than every 100k, it's faster shifting than any human being could ever even begin to think about.
Cons: it doesn't sound like a manual when shifting, you can't "bang" through gears...lol
Sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up here
Seriously, auto pros: no dead leg from shifting, no stalling, no missed gears, no grinding gears, no clutch to replace, no ancillary clutch parts to replace, no fluid maintenance other than every 100k, it's faster shifting than any human being could ever even begin to think about.
Cons: it doesn't sound like a manual when shifting, you can't "bang" through gears...lol
Sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up here
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 28
Likes: 1
I have no idea, honestly.
But hit me up if you aren't sure the 'Right' way to eat Oreos,
I have the definitive on that one.
Either way you slice it, there is a lot of good info in this
thread, like the shift speed of paddles, not being super
snappy, I wasn't aware of that, I do remember something
about changing corrupt fluids in the manual (Achilles heel to MC's ),
something a guy could miss but might catch in this thread.
And yea, having to change out that fluid is not a big deal nor
a deal breaker , just a valuable tip.
But hit me up if you aren't sure the 'Right' way to eat Oreos,
I have the definitive on that one.
Either way you slice it, there is a lot of good info in this
thread, like the shift speed of paddles, not being super
snappy, I wasn't aware of that, I do remember something
about changing corrupt fluids in the manual (Achilles heel to MC's ),
something a guy could miss but might catch in this thread.
And yea, having to change out that fluid is not a big deal nor
a deal breaker , just a valuable tip.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 936
Likes: 286
From: Shreveport Louisiana
Well dam, no wonder M6 grand sports are overpriced. Everyone seems to drive autos. Most of the excuses that people are coming up with for owning autos over manuals are real weak.
The only way i'll ever own an auto sports car or corvette is if manufacturers stop making them
The only way i'll ever own an auto sports car or corvette is if manufacturers stop making them
Last edited by bgspot; Aug 19, 2016 at 10:03 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,959
Likes: 526
Well dam, no wonder M6 grand sports are overpriced. Everyone seems to drive autos. Most of the excuses that people are coming up with for owning autos over manuals are real weak.
The only way i'll ever own an auto sports car or corvette is if manufacturers stop making them
The only way i'll ever own an auto sports car or corvette is if manufacturers stop making them
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 28
From: Burkburnett TX
I think it's funny that this is a debate vs a personal choice. I used to think I cared, but then drove an auto and realized I am just as connected with what the car is doing as all my manual vehicles. If you are not connected to your automatic vette, you don't drive it enough. Whatever your choice, get it out of the garage and drive it!
