Hey guys, I'm taking a look a a couple of vettes this weekend. I'm torn between the auto and stick. Other than the general argument of stick for more fun and auto for less hastle during city driving, is there anything that I need to know about this model that would sway me either way?

How much of a performance difference is there if any
Does the life of the transmission last longer with either model?
Any problems known with 97-2000 models with this issue?

Thanks!

 

Automatic transmissions are illegal in corvettes. Just kidding, I have nothing really against autos, but I've always prefered sticks, it gets me so much more engaged in the car, and feels even more powerful. However, I test drove a auto vette, and being a 350hp car, you dont necessarily need the stick lol.

As for performance, I've heard that sticks tend to have 10% drivetrain power loss compared to an autos 15%, but I could be wrong.

A stick transmission i believe will outlast an auto, or certainly have less problems with the exception of the clutch.

 

don't buy an auto corvette. you'll regret it.

 

Stick = fun!!!!!

 

I got it, Stick it is. Its a toy not a mode of transportation, what was I thinking. Plus I live in WV, no traffic, only wide open country roads.

 

Coming from someone who just bought (last weekend) we picked up a 97 with an auto. No regrets, sure there is a bit more power loss but its nice being able to concentrate on which direction Im going when the back end is awigglingallaround rather then shifting because I'm approaching redline. It depends on how much stress you want while you are driving

 

I wouldnt say stick is stressfull, sure its alittle more work but it comes second nature to me after a couple thousand miles in the car.

 

Not all stress is bad

 

Yeah, There was no question when I bought my Vette it was going to be a stick. I used to have a Big Block 67 Chevelle that was auto. Which was a great ride, but 6 speed Vette is awesome.



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With an auto I can get hammered and let the wife drive home[sm=icon_cheers.gif]