I know this is a longer one, I added video chapters to get to the topics you care about. Throw down in the comments if your a die hard manual fan or love the speed of the new automatics.

We are extremely fortunate souls to be able to walk into dealers showroom and purchase off the shelf manual transmission cars at it’s perfection right before they become extinct...we are at the end of an era.

I have a MANUAL and Soo glad I decided to do this as my MID LIFE CRISIS CAR. But currently have blue balls because I'm in Houston. Bought my car on Friday from Dallas, drove it home and haven't touched it because of A SNOW STORM, POWER OUTAGES.. can't wait to rip this thing up!!

I've actually converted like 4 of my buddies into manual drivers. One buddy bought a new 07 GT500 6spd man, he still has it. Another friend bought a 16 GT350 6spd man, the other 2 guys were twins, they both bought 2018 2SS Camaros, both M6. They were all auto guys and didn't even know how to drive a manual. At the time I had a 03 Z06 and taught all of them in that vette!

Great video! That canyon run was exhilarating to watch! Thanks for posting.

Not a huge fan of cylinder deactivation for long term, having it deactivated on the manual is a great peace of mind imo

Just bought a manual SS stalled a few times on the way home but day 3 and I feel really comfortable. Definitely worth learning. I’m glad I got a manual v8 while I still could. I encourage everyone to do the same

I just traded in my 6speed 1SS to a 19 2SS auto and have zero regrets. Both are great in their own way. The auto definitely feels faster but I felt more in control in the manual. This auto is something else though!

Great video, sir. Thank you for taking the time to do it!

Manual is the only option! I don't care how damn fast you auto shifts!

I agree with you 100%. I just bought a 2021 v6 Camaro and I opted for a manual trans. I hadn’t driven one for over 20 years. But, it came back to me in no time and I love it. 335 HP V6, what an awesome car.

My first car was a stick shift K car when I was 16. I enjoyed driving it and it made a huge difference in power to the wheels compared to other crappy 80s cars. Years later I worked as a truck driver and shifted through 13 speeds with no sync. I'm older now and enjoy the comfort of drinking a coffee while driving. This is why I paid extra for the auto in the 22 LT1.

Bought my manual SS 1LE about a month ago. It's my first manual and I am having a blast with it and learning it coming from a 5th gen auto RS.

So many pros and cons on both sides. After driving auto Camrys for many years, I retired to a rural area with no bad traffic, I had to go manual for the fun factor. Any time there was a slip up, it’s always been my driver error! Good info here; had no idea re. power delivery with a manual. Thanks for logical insight, I’m sure the debate will continue! 👍👍

Just grabbed my SS with a 6-speed manual, thank you for this video, very informative. I learned a lot thank you. Still breaking her in and wearing summer Tires so I have been taking it easy this whole time. Looking forward to what Chevy describes as some "spirited" driving this spring (with due regard of course).

Manual 99.9% of the time. Auto in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic

This should be an ad for the Camaro and a public service ad for manuals in general!! It makes me sad that manuals are so hard to find lately. I've had manuals for most of my driving career and it took so long to find the right one now. Coming from mostly 4 cyl turbos, my new manual SS is the most fun car I've ever had!

Thanks Bro!, I always been a auto driver of a 2012 Camaro SS and 2014 Camaro RS but I just recently bought a manual 2016 Camaro SS and it’s loads of fun to drive everyday learning it and getting that original muscle car feel I’ve always wanted but I had small doubts about would I continue to love a manual but after watching this I think I definitely made the right choice!! Great content👍

Just ordered a 2SS 1LE with a manual. Second go around with a Camaro. I had a manual 2014 5th Gen SS and loved it. Can’t wait to get my new ride. Nice video btw bud!! 👍

Loved the video bro. Very informative and explanatory. Keep em coming 👍

You literally make all the points I have when it comes to this car... my 2016 was my first manual. I learned how to drive it and so glad I did. Love your videos man.

I love my 10 speed Automatic ZL1

I'm a die hard manual guy, but there is something very special about A10 10 speed ZL1, so I bought it

Love the video, great work.

The new manual camaros also have this gate lock for when you’re down shifting so if the gear is too low for your speed it’ll resist letting shift into that gear

Damm good video ! Drove a stick shift for a long time, I got lazy and wanted an automatic. But your video reminded me of how much more fun a manual really is. Thank you again excellent job !!

So wonderful video, I'm loving it. especially drive with nice V8 sounds.

yes been waiting for new videos man, wooooooo! Manual for sure !!!!

Love watching your channel awesome content bro

I love my manual challenger. In a year or two I plan to get a 2022 1LE 2SS

what’s funny is i was shifting my 1LE while listening to you.🤣 keep it up bro.

Well done amigo, I enjoyed the video. You had some good insight for those who are curious about which transmission to choose. 👍🏻👍🏻

Great video man ! Definitely good solid points 🤙🏽

nice video man, thanks for the information

Great video! Thanks!

Thanks for the insight, I traded my auto 5th gen in for my 20 1LE manual. So much more fun.

Awesome video. I just ordered a new LT1 convertible. I was going back and forth but ended with going with the manual.

This is fantastic, to narrate while doing a run🤙

Great video.

I am very happy I found this video. I am ordering mine custom from Chevy, but it is not a V-8. I enjoy the V-6 for various reasons. I do believe this may be the last time we can get a manual transmission sports car. The world is changing to electric cars. Get these while you can. Do not take them for granted. I’ll give them another two years, maybe.. Thanks for supporting us manual drivers out there who truly appreciate the fun of driving. Great video!

People think I’m lying when I say the manual M6 makes more horsepower than the auto... I never said it was quicker but I have my own opinion on that too🤨 Great video... 💯 but I love my M6❣️

yo this video was fire bro good job

Banging gears is fun I wish my 6th was a manual. I still love driving the car. The NLS and the Rev match is 🔥🔥🔥.

Great point

After listening to your Camaro gurgle and pop down the road, I just cannot wait for my 2022 LT1 6-speed to be delivered!

Great content man! Please don't sell your red beauty. You gotta keep what truly makes you happy

Beautiful review full really useful and good info 👏👏👏👏👏

Can you do a how to drive manual video. Ik how to drive a manual but can you show how to get the car going in first faster? Love your videos bro 💪🏽

Question? What is faster? Just didn't feel the torque in the automatic maby I don't know how to drove automatic? Lol since I know how to drive manual.. I guess the right driver the 10speed is or could be faster.. ?? I don't really know? 😕

2017 2SS 50th 1LE manual! Love it! Don’t care about MPG just in it for the fun!

Have my C6 in manual and was worth every penny. Automatic is easier but the fun factor and driving experience just isn't there. Besides who am I racing? I personally am always trying to improve my driving skills. Good to hear your pros and cons brother! LT-1 is a great engine so hard to go wrong either way 😁

Great video Great scenery Great voice Great car!

Im loving my 2017 SS 1LE ! Wouldn’t sell it for anything else !

Modern automatics have a lock-up clutch torque converter which provides direct drive like a manual transmission clutch,. The Camaro A10 automatic torque converter clutch can engage in any gear other than first and is almost always engaged once moving. Also, the A10 is capable of shifting without disengaging the lock-up clutch, unlike a manual where you have to clutch in to shift. Not saying one is better than the other, but the automatic in the Camaro is nothing like automatics of the past and is capable of shifting faster than a Porsche PDK.

Nice video as always bro. Glad to see you still have the beast. Love driving my manual GT PP2. Grew up learning to drive a manual. A lot of smack upside the head from mom, while learning though. lol

As always great video! You've inspired me to start making videos of my 1le. Where is your camera mounted? I like that angle.

I have a 15’ SS Auto & I just leaned how to drive manual this past weekend. I drove my cousins manual 18’ 1ss. Let me just say I loved it, it feels a lot more enjoyable and connected with the car. You actually have to think of what you need to do 🤣 Might trade my 5th gen for a manual

Wow! The voice-over on the racing actually was really calm and engaging as a video!!! Thank you for the great video and information also! For 2021, would you recommend a LT1 or 1SS for a base V8? If all you care is about the best driving experience, looks/aesthetics and don't care about assistance tech/interior tech packages at all?

Great Video sir. May I ask if the Camaro SS You were driving was stock exhaust? Or any upgrades to engine? Thanks

The individual gears on the manual are very tall and 5th and 6rh are od gears. How does it feel for general acceleration? I currently drive the 10 speed auto in a Mustang GT PP1 but after 3 years I'm really missing a manual and going through the gears. How does the Tremec transmission feel? The only way to get a Tremec manual on the Mustang is either the GT350 or Mach 1. The manual in the GT is a Getreg MT82 which doesn't have a great reputation.

Great video and explanation. Any recommendations on a good vehicle to learn a manual on? I'm looking to buy a cheap manual car and use that to determine if my 6th gen will be an automatic or manual. I had a manual 02 Maxima SE about 15 years ago for a few months and learned some basics but never got very good.

Ive heard the 10 speed automatic is having issues ?

I had an auto 2016 Dodge Challenger sxt, decided to sell it for something new after driving it for about 3 years. Now I’m interested in the 5th gen camaro ss. I haven’t drove Manual much but I test drove a 2012 1ss today and I really like it I’m just not confident in my skills. Especially dropping $20k on a car I can’t fully drive yet lol. So debating on getting the one I test drove today or finding an auto 5th Gen 2ss for all the features and upgraded interior.

Great video. To me, an automatic transmission isn't bad at all either just because it's an automatic. It depends on the car and its character, the transmission quality and if it's needed because of physical disadvantages e.g. The only transmission I don't like in the long run is a DSG/PDK because they're going to crack sooner or later after being fun when new. Concerning a Camaro V8 or Mustang V8 I'd always prefer the manual over the automatic for quite a few reasons even though the both of them have a great modern 10-gear automatic transmission: 1) It is so freaking rare these days to get a new V8 with a manual transmission - you'll probably end up with a Camaro or Mustang. 2) A V8 with a manual is pretty soon going to be a rarity and much searched after in my opinion. Makes the car choice a choice of cult. By the way…isn’t a muscle car meant to be manual in its basic sense of existence?! 3) I love the auto revv matching function - makes shifting so much more fun and enjoyable, makes everyone think you’re a a fantastic driver, too, even when being brand new to manuals. 4) Six gears really are enough - the automatics with more gears are shifting all of the time even when it's definitely not required and this is totally annoying to me. 5) What's the point in using paddle shifts when having an automatic? - I won't get it in my whole lifetime, just get a manual then. 6) The connection between me as the driver and the car as my instrument is way more intense - and going all the way up in revvs is way more fun in a manual. 7) Makes me feel younger :). 8) I'd rather fill up my gas tank with the money I'm about to save and have driving pleasure for a lot of clicks. Well, concerning the downsides for me are a few for sure: a) "Sacrificing" the remote start feature - it wouldn't be that much of a problem to me even if it's cool having it. b) Having a bit longer shifts shouldn’t also be an issue when mostly driving on public roads. c) When getting stuck in a traffic jam that’s taking quarters or hours of stop and go would be most annoying to me with time. And when you consider taking a race ride on a track, you'll probably feel more at one with your vehicle in a manual and have much more of an intense experience than being in an automatic/DSG/PDK type of car. Only thing I really consider the best fit when driving in a manual is a manual hand brake because of personally managing brake and clutch - the Mustang has still got one (but could be more conveniently engineered - look at the German/Japanese cars), the Camaro doesn’t. In the end though, I would rather take the manual in a car like these and swallow this bitter pill rather than missing the joy of a manual V8 muscle car.

I mean , which transmission last longer on Average with out repairs . Clutch replacement, or transmission rebuild? Just curious .

I have a manual 1le and love grabbing gears, but like you mentioned I will be having a surgery on my left foot soon, so I thankfully have a DSG GTI for my daily driver

Sorry if I missed this, but what trim is the model you’re driving? Very nice and enjoyed the vid! I’m looking to buy a 2021 LT2 manual trans V6 in a few weeks. Appreciate it!

Used to have a Ford Bronco II with a 5-speed. I got into the habit of using the clutch only for stopping or getting into 1st gear..I'd then "float" the rest of the gears by controlling RPMs. Probably bad for the trans. I do miss driving standard transmissions. Eyeballing the SS with that 6-speed now and may just pull that trigger this year. Great vid! Thanks.

I'm getting a 2SS 2020 and I was debating with myself because I had knee surgery a lot from football great advice most definitely getting a auto✌🏿

Got to have a manual when get my Lt1

I have a 10th gen si and mine is a manual and I absolutely love it. Like I will drive to the store even when I don’t need to go to the store lol. However I am so ready for a V8. I am over this little 4 banger lmfao. You think that’s a good upgrade or should I stick with the si?

I'm in a 2018 SS 6 speed manual, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The fun factor and the feeling of driving the car so far exceeds an automatic for me. My opinion only. The only down side to a manual for me is, when in bumper to bumper it's frustrating going from 1st to neutral, repeatedly. That aside, the pros largely outweigh the cons.

NLS doesn't add any more clutch wear. I talked to a GM drive train engineer last year at an event. Thats actually why the logic is in there. To make powershifts better for the drivetrain.

It's manual all the way for me, I totally agree with you on the "no lift shift". It feels like I'm taking part in a mass parts migration, it just feels wrong. It wasn't so bad on my SS, but on the ZL1, I only did it once, and never again...

Amazing advice that shouldnt be free. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I’m a huge manual fan, I drove semi’s for 30 years. Have a 2020 SS manual w/ 605 wheel hp and I also have a 2021 ZL1 auto which is pretty much bone stock with the exception of tires, for now. The ZL1 is my road course track rat car and myself and many others have proven repeatedly that it’s far quicker around the track than the manual ZL1’s. Any time you have comparable powered Camaros with auto and manual and the manual is faster, the person in the auto just can’t drive. I’ve kept my manual SS just for the fun factor, but when you want to win…. Auto!! and I don’t care if it’s drag racing or road course. As for the 20 hp loss at the wheels, that equates to about 1/1000’s of a second loss in the 1/4 mile which is all gained back and then some with the far quicker shifts of the auto. Then there’s adding hp. My manual with almost 700 hp at the flywheel required a Monster Triple disc clutch. The manual trans itself is crazy strong but the clutch is just okay-ish. The 10 spd requires nothing up to 850 hp and past that you’re looking at doing a clutch pack and turning up the line pressure. End of the day, manual just for fun ( why I kept mine) and 10 spd if you’re looking for fast. My future wants is the no lift up shift trans from the Cadillac CT5 Blackwing in my Camaro, that just might be a game changer but I highly doubt that swap is viable.

That is one nice car you got there

hi i have a ss 1le. would you ever put a supercharger in there? thanks

good content.

I have a manual transmission at dealership i can get right now but not sure what to do because I want the dual quad tips and this car ready to go doesnt have it....would I be able to add one later?

On the 6th gen camaros for automatic rev match do you have to click it on every time you start up your car or does it stay on/off depending on what it was set to on your last drive? Thanks

Thank you for the super comprehensive video!! I watched your videos and some others to decide which one to buy. Since I am new to the muscle car idea, I just got a LT1 V8 automatic. But the 10 speed automatic has short shifts which pushes you to switch constantly, which is not that fun. Just because of those long gears in the 6 Spd manual and because of the "analog" feeling that you mentioned I would love to try the manual. It is just that living in a big city with traffic scares me about having to switch gears all day long for years on. Out of curiosity, on average what MPGs do you get in the manual?

Just a tip when driving. Try not to rest your hand on the shifter especially when driving at high revs. It can wear out the forks overtime 👍🏻

Can anyone tell me 10 speed transmission on 2021 Camaro v6 is reliable? And what automatic name brand is it called?

Bro where do you live. Like I've always wanted to love by canons but I dont know where to look

Camaro 2SS and GT 5.0 wich one more better?

Going back to the gen4 93to02 Camaro's the manuals were much stronger in them from the factory. Just something else to look in to. Some manuals are just built better than some autos and vice versa. Something to look into for your specific car.

Gots to be a manual for me. 17' Super Sport Camaro 6 on the flo'.

Love my manual but hard to get use to the clutch. It grabs up top and not on the bottom like I am use to.

Can I ask what camera set up your using?

They are all cool to me!

I know this is old but where are you guys driving here? what state/city?

Love my Manual.

Well said bro

Fifty 8 secs of the video in motion driving thru the hills. Were you in 4th or 6th gear?

Your exhaust sounds great, is it stock?

Thanks.

I've had a few manual transmissions..they are fun. But you have a daily driver you get the best of both worlds. You still get the power but save money in traffic and work commute. I agree..just get the car that's right for you and enjoy it.

im saving up for a camero but im still in the middle of not knowing to get a manual or automatic 🤷🏽‍♂️

For me it depends where I am driving and my mood. For instance I was a car porter for Ford. We would drive from Dearborn to Flat Rock. Driving behind other manual drivers, I didn't like at all! One my own I love a manual transmission! I don't have leg, or foot problems so I am good.