Automatic Z06
Racer
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From: Chiggerbranch, MS
Having driven a manual for my daily drive and also while in Europe, I got a belly full it it. So, its just my personal preference for the automatic. That is all it should be. Plus I have the A6 in my 2014 which is the bullet proof model compared to some A8's.
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Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Virginia
Something is driving me crazy 😜. What is the deal with people wanting an automatic Z06? There are more of them out on dealer lots for sale brand new and some previous cars.
What is happening and why? Part of the fun driving your Z06 is shifting through the gears. I am totally shocked at these figures. What is it and why even men are wanting an automatic. I have never driven an automatic Z06 and want to order a new one and even my dealer said they sell more automatics. Am I missing something here? Please help!!!!
What is happening and why? Part of the fun driving your Z06 is shifting through the gears. I am totally shocked at these figures. What is it and why even men are wanting an automatic. I have never driven an automatic Z06 and want to order a new one and even my dealer said they sell more automatics. Am I missing something here? Please help!!!!
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That’s not the only reason...
OP, I wouldn’t want an automatic sports car, but that’s certainly the trend worldwide. The C8 will probably only be available in an auto, and even the new super-duper GT500 will launch exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Some of the reasons are obvious: better fuel economy, convenience, quicker shifting, etc., and yes, faster. Also, how many Millennials or iGen’er (Gen Z) even know the purpose of a third pedal?
Get’em while you can as unfortunately the manuals are quickly becoming extinct.
OP, I wouldn’t want an automatic sports car, but that’s certainly the trend worldwide. The C8 will probably only be available in an auto, and even the new super-duper GT500 will launch exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Some of the reasons are obvious: better fuel economy, convenience, quicker shifting, etc., and yes, faster. Also, how many Millennials or iGen’er (Gen Z) even know the purpose of a third pedal?
Get’em while you can as unfortunately the manuals are quickly becoming extinct.
Le Mans Master
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I can't speak to the pricing of the Stingray in it's various configurations, but I can on the Z06 since I've purchase two, both new, a 2018 and a 2016. In the Z06 model, the manual M7 transmission has no Gas Guzzler Federal charge and the automatic A8 does....hence, the Fed believes the manual trans Z06 get better mileage/fuel economy than the automatic A8. I don't believe it or agree with it, but arguing with the government, what can I say. From my own experience, the M7 gets poorer mileage than the A8. I'm not talking about expressway mileage where you're cruising at 70-80 mph, I'm talking about everyday mileage, driving on all roads at all speeds. Besides that, the M7 owner tends to jump on the car in lower gears since that's where the fun is, but the mileage dumps! That's my experience and I've had both transmissions!
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I can't speak to the pricing of the Stingray in it's various configurations, but I can on the Z06 since I've purchase two, both new, a 2018 and a 2016. In the Z06 model, the manual M7 transmission has no Gas Guzzler Federal charge and the automatic A8 does....hence, the Fed believes the manual trans Z06 get better mileage/fuel economy than the automatic A8. I don't believe it or agree with it, but arguing with the government, what can I say. From my own experience, the M7 gets poorer mileage than the A8. I'm not talking about expressway mileage where you're cruising at 70-80 mph, I'm talking about everyday mileage, driving on all roads at all speeds. Besides that, the M7 owner tends to jump on the car in lower gears since that's where the fun is, but the mileage dumps! That's my experience and I've had both transmissions!
