K9 Pusher

iTrader: (1)

I regretted getting an auto until I got my Vig 3200 stall put in. It is a completely different animal now.

99 LS1

iTrader: (1)

I really wanted an M6 when I was car shopping but I had the whole "too good of a deal, this car is too clean to pass up on!" deal happening. So I bought my '99 A4 a year ago, and only up until recently have I accepted it for what it is, and stopped considering one day posting up a For Sale/Trade post. No mods yet, but within the month I should be starting, and taking that into consideration, I think the A4 will be ok. Nothing else I drive is a stick, but I still get my thrills from the Z, espically since the others are trucks.... Now if the car was an M6 to start with, there's no doubt in my mind that I would never consider swapping. I'll have fun with my car, but whether it sees the track or not, I'd still rather have a stick. But like I said, at this point, it isn't worth it to go THAT out of the way to get a car that is.

keliente

iTrader: (22)

Well, for the new project, I just want something that can be driven every day, and still be fairly quick at the track. I just want to do a cam car, no crazy f/i or n20. I like the idea of being able to hold on to the 10 bolt a little longer with an auto.

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

go with the auto. $Hit, TRMIN8R went with an auto also and he was eating all sorts of cobras, vettes, with his 6 speed.

ls1_doc

iTrader: (6)

I have driven both. If i was into freeway running and that sort of thing i would definately go with a 6 speed. But for a daily driver weekend warrior type car auto in my opinion. Get a decent sized stall and i dont think you will have any regrets. The one thing i would keepp in mind in to stay with a 4 speed for a daily driver.

Smoke Panther

iTrader: (10)

I have a buddy w/ an '01 Camaro...same mods as mine except he an auto and has 4.10s. One day he drove my car and said the feel/experience was completely different than his, and that it even pulled harder with the 3.73s. So what's the lesson? Get what you want...screw what others say, they don't have to drive the car

boostedbuford

I'd prefer a manual, anybody can get in a auto and drive it fast, I would like to think that I took some part in how my car runs...

-If you wanna pull some nasty ET's tho get the auto

jpat1023

^^haha, I think he will get what he wants, he just wants some opinions...so heres mine:

I wanted a m6 when looking for my car but I also ran into one of those deals I couldn't pass up. It was the only black SS on chrome ZR1's with decent mileage and a decent price that I could find within 500 miles. When I first got the car I really didn't care if it was auto or manual, I was 18 and the car was freakin' badass! But as I got used to it I again longed for an m6. But then my trans took a dump so I got to get a fully built 4l60e with a 3000 stall. I have loved it ever since! My next car is still going to be a manual, but a stalled auto is pretty fun!

cliffnotes: I don't think you will regret getting an auto unless you leave it stock.

btw, if your keeping the vette, I say get the auto, so you can have 1 of each...

MrDude_1

iTrader: (4)

either way can be fun..

auto with a big stall or manual with gears.. its all fun. on the street or strip..

for autocross, or road racing, you'll want the manual, but if you're into drag racing at all, then you'll love driving around with a properly tuned huge stall car.

jpat1023

Do you really want to start an 'auto vs. manual' thread, or can we refrain from more comments like yours? You obviously have never driven a high(relatively) horsepower, highly stalled auto...

rickyracer25

iTrader: (11)

It's all about what YOU want for your car. If I was going to turn my car to a track queen an auto would be in it. but for me on the street my M6 is the only way to go FOR ME.

jeeves744

iTrader: (13)

mine was a auto, i swapped to a 6spd. Best decision i ever made. The car got a lot faster after the swap. I DD the transam in the summer and get stuck in traffic. I have a stage 4 clutch and its easy to drive, so no reason in my mind to go to an auto.

99Hawk262

iTrader: (19)

+1...

Roarin_8

iTrader: (5)

Go auto with a good converter and tire, keep the manual for the vette.

staringback05

iTrader: (8)

for kicks....which 6speed were you looking at anyways?

02NHRAtransAm

iTrader: (17)

M6 FTW!
A4 never again...

NufNuffZ28

iTrader: (13)

From what it sounds like you want to do the AUTO FTW!

Take the same car with a 10 bolt a good stalled auto will almost always be faster at the track.

As ya know I cut at least 12 1.50's in my Iroc and at least 30-40 1.6x with the 3.73 geared 10 bolt in my Iroc and its still together now.

00slowredz

i wanted an m6 real bad and i couldnt find a decent one in my price range. i bought an a4 and if i EVER have the spare cash layin around.....it will be an m6. its the only automatic car i've ever owned and i dont have nearly as much fun as i would with a 6speed



i'll tell you if my opinion changes after the 3200 stall though

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

let me fix this for you.....there you go........

Kelly,

i never looked back when i bought my 6 speed. i knew i wanted one. so when i was car shopping, the first thing i looked for when i pulled up to a car lot was the boat oar in the middle of the console. if it wasent there, i walked away, i didnt care how nice of a car or how good a deal it was. i knew i wouldnt be happy unless i had a 6 speed. i drove a few A4's in the beginning of my hunt and was never happy. i drove many 6 speeds after that and fell in love. yes my leg gets tired, yes stop and go traffic is a bitch but damnit Kelly, i just didnt have as much fun behind the wheel of an A4. i think the deciding factor should be your opinion. which do you like? can you deal with bumper to bumper with a clutch? its all up to you.

TransAminal

Personally I think its like this:

6 Speed Manual = Sports Car

Auto = Only good for drag racing

I vote 6 speed FTW.