7 Speed or 8 Speed Auto GS
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7 Speed or 8 Speed Auto GS
Hello, I have a question concerning the 2017 GS. I'm considering buying a new 2017 GS in May of this year. I currently have a 3100 mile 2011 6 speed manual GS. My last 4 Corvettes have also been 6 speed manuals. My friends are trying to convince me an auto is the way to go. I test drove both a 7 speed manual and a 8 speed auto (liked them both for the short ride). But still not sure which I would like better in the long run. I use the car only to go to cruise nights in the summer (maybe 500-600 miles for the season). Those of you who had manuals and switched to auto's are you happy with your choice or do you miss shifting? Thanks!
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If you are accustomed to a manual there is no reason to go auto, that is, unless you've grown lazy in old age.
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My 2001 and 2009 were 6 speeds. The 2013 was an auto. My incoming 2017 is a 7 speed. They all have there place. Switch it up and try an auto. Life is boring with the same kind of car all the time.
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Thanks guys for all your good points. (Snowwolf, I like your avatar. I have a 150 pound Alaskan Malamute). As far as getting lazy I am a 63 year old fart. Also I like the new Black Rose color, what do you think?
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Plus the 7 speed manual is more reliable!
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Just picked up my Black Rose GS with M7 last week. I NEVER even considered an A8. I want to drive the car, not the other way around. My C5 was an auto, and I traded it in on a C6 MN7. For me, there is just something about the control and feel of a manual that can't be duplicated in an auto.
BTW - I am getting more positive comments about Black Rose than the color of any other car I have ever owned.
BTW - I am getting more positive comments about Black Rose than the color of any other car I have ever owned.
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I would definitely go with the manual trans if you are only going to drive the car sparingly like that. If you were using the GS as a daily driver living in the city, then the A8 would be much more desirable.
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Team Owner
Black Rose GS with the M7 you are good to go.
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Manual.... I breifly considered an auto... until my wife said how great that would be so both she and my son would be able to drive it as well ...
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Yeah, RIGHT!!!! I bought the stick!
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Yeah, RIGHT!!!! I bought the stick!
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I think Black Rose is beautiful,, though I chose LBR as a spousal compromise. If you're an old fart at 63, I fear for myself.
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