Auto vs Manual
03-17-2019, 02:59 PM
#21
This BS that a real man must drive a manual is just that, BS. We use our Corvettes for long road trips, and of course the beautiful day cruise. I went from the manual in my '06 C6 to an auto in my my '07 C6, and didn't look back. Those long traffic jams that we always find on a road trip only confirmed that the auto was the right decision. Now, do I like driving a manual, you bet. I have one in DD Mustang GT, but that car will never go on a long road trip. It has nothing to do with the size of your ********* (forgive me Lisa 
). It's about what you want. I suggest you drive an auto C7 before you decide. That's the only way for you to make the right decision for yourself.
). It's about what you want. I suggest you drive an auto C7 before you decide. That's the only way for you to make the right decision for yourself.Last edited by Bfine Blue; 03-17-2019 at 03:00 PM.
03-17-2019, 02:59 PM
#22
I agree with you, that's why I laughed so hard at that post.
I've had both, and let me tell you, one of the best sounds is the auto at WOT. Hearing that bark is pure heaven!
I've had both, and let me tell you, one of the best sounds is the auto at WOT. Hearing that bark is pure heaven!
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03-17-2019, 03:05 PM
#24
One what? A lucky man married to a tall blue eyed Swede that grew up on the farm driving manuals? Who believes sports cars are manuals. Yep I'm that "one". It's ok, there's such a thing as beta females too.
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03-17-2019, 03:07 PM
#25
Nah, rev matching...the old fashioned way...is pure heaven. Especially in my R. Something a Vette owner can only dream of hearing is shifting a flat plane crank at 8k+ Guess you could hear it on the sidelines...
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03-17-2019, 03:19 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Traded a manual for an auto, and was a key option. No right answer here and I hated to give up the manual, until I drove the A8.
Love the connection of a manual transmission, but I love driving the car more and in traffic the auto is a winner. I bought my car to drive on a regular basis and the A8 is actually a great match...
/r
Allen
Love the connection of a manual transmission, but I love driving the car more and in traffic the auto is a winner. I bought my car to drive on a regular basis and the A8 is actually a great match...
/r
Allen
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03-17-2019, 03:46 PM
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yes, it’s been beaten to death but glad to answer...actually, I’ll scream it from the roof tops. I’ve always driven manual trans but went from a 2014 Z51 M7 and “settled” for an A8 Z06 in the color I wanted (DSOM). I drove it for almost 3 years and REALLY missed manual. Traded back into a great deal on a Z06 M7 and I love it! IF you love manual, don’t do it unless you have a life changing reason for doing so (ie: medical, back, knees or new traffic filled commute, etc.).
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03-17-2019, 03:51 PM
#30
A true man doesn't rely on his transmission for sexual validity, nor does he need to put down anyone for their choices (whatever their reasons).
BTW, I have always driven manuals, and I probably have more miles on a manual Corvette than 90% of the folks here (of either sex), and it doesn't mean ****.
03-17-2019, 03:53 PM
#31
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03-17-2019, 03:56 PM
#32
Hate the Rev Match. I absolutely never use it. Hill start assist is a feature I do like tho. However, sometimes it's on and other times it's off. It's a bit inconsistent if you ask me. So, one must always be prepared to not have it. AND LOL at your comment. Clutching and shifting using the third pedal is basically the same as having an auto? Makes me wonder if you've ever driven a manual... Cuz timing your feet, with rpm and a shifter is the same as pressing a steering wheel lever even if Rev Match is on... OH OK. Please refer back to my original comment in post 13.
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03-17-2019, 03:58 PM
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03-17-2019, 04:02 PM
#35
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I prefer the M7 and test drove both before deciding, suggest you do the same and go with what you like best. Many reasons for choosing one or the other the important and smart decision is your choice of the Corvette.
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03-17-2019, 04:05 PM
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03-17-2019, 04:09 PM
#37
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Glad that you like your wife, but:
A true man doesn't rely on his transmission for sexual validity, nor does he need to put down anyone for their choices (whatever their reasons).
BTW, I have always driven manuals, and I probably have more miles on a manual Corvette than 90% of the folks here (of either sex), and it doesn't mean ****.
A true man doesn't rely on his transmission for sexual validity, nor does he need to put down anyone for their choices (whatever their reasons).
BTW, I have always driven manuals, and I probably have more miles on a manual Corvette than 90% of the folks here (of either sex), and it doesn't mean ****.
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03-17-2019, 04:13 PM
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03-17-2019, 04:18 PM
#39
Glad that you like your wife, but:
A true man doesn't rely on his transmission for sexual validity, nor does he need to put down anyone for their choices (whatever their reasons).
BTW, I have always driven manuals, and I probably have more miles on a manual Corvette than 90% of the folks here (of either sex), and it doesn't mean ****.
A true man doesn't rely on his transmission for sexual validity, nor does he need to put down anyone for their choices (whatever their reasons).
BTW, I have always driven manuals, and I probably have more miles on a manual Corvette than 90% of the folks here (of either sex), and it doesn't mean ****.
It's frustrating to see manuals disappearing from the modern car scene. One could offer a hundred reasons why but really I think it has in part to do with newer generations hitting the EZ button.