m6 vs. a4

[02ws6transam]

Im looking to buy my first trans am and i want a 01-02 ws6. im not going to be taking it to the track or be putting 10k in upgrades on it. im just going to be driving it around. maybe a race here or there but nothing big. in your guy's opinion what is better, manual or auto, and why. thanks for the help!

[Mr. Luos]

Stalled A4 = M6 for street driving.

Stock for stock in a car not used for drag....M6.

[Ryans99LS1]

if you dont mind dd'in in a stick then get an m6. I dont have an m6 and wish mine was.. To me its just all around more fun, you have complete control and there is nothing like runnin through the gears and nailing shifts at WOT. Some people complain about traffic but i never really minded it.

[02ws6transam]

i learned on a manual and prefer a manual but i want whatever will last me. i also have a lead foot and like to get on it a lot so i didnt know which would hold up better.

[blk_jaws]

Get the m6 way more fun to drive imo.

[02cetransam]

def m6

[egod]

Yeah there is nothin like an m6, i learned on a 4sp escort and from then on i wanted another manual. I've driven four cars in this stick and the last and there is nothing like it. a definate better ass to seat feel!

[joejenkinsglass]

i learned on a manual and prefer a manual but i want whatever will last me. i also have a lead foot and like to get on it a lot so i didnt know which would hold up better.

you are gonna break something in either I have one of each and stock for stock I prefer the 6m

[lawood]

i think it is just a personal prefrence, i have had both , the stick was the funnest starting out but it did get old after awhile but i drive mine alot. i now have a4 and it is super consistant, i love it

[lawood]

you can defiantly tear stuff up in either, but i tore up more with the stick

[xzaero0]

I would go with the A4, had a 98 Formula with an M6-the worst thing I ever drove.

[nhraformula]

A4.
in an A4 you can have one hand on the wheel, a beer in the other and getting road head from some hottie.
to me thats more fun than having some "control" over the gears.

[shaolink9]

a4...more consitant ,cant miss gears,less damage to rear end, and if ur in a area wit alota hills or bad trafic its a life saver

[jujofields]

a4...more consitant ,cant miss gears,less damage to rear end, and if ur in a area wit alota hills or bad trafic its a life saver

Agreed! Plus, with a stall put in, you're at no disadvantage in comparison to a M6

[SINISTER-TA]

I have had both. I had a 99 SS with an M6 and loved it at first, but then it got old fast. I got rid of it (one month later) and got a 02 TA A4. Although...it now has a Yank 3600 stall and many other mods.

If you don't plan on upgrading much and it's going to be a daily driver, then I would go with the A4. But like another post already said, it's all personal preference. Do you like shifting gears? If you do, the M6 is the only way to go. If you could take it or leave it...go A4.

One thing I would suggest, if you are taller than 6 foot, I would go with the A4. There is a bit more leg room (because of the lack of a clutch pedal). I'm 6'5 and that was one of the main reasons I got rid of my M6 Camaro SS. I just feel more comfortable in an auto.

Either way, you'll have a great car and both are fun as hell to drive.

[brynnda]

my .02 --- track = a4, street = m6

[wooddaniel]

I had 2 M6's and had problems with both with the synchros and shift forks. Been pretty happy with the A-4 I have now after the rebuild.

[brynnda]

i have a shift kit and my shift points programmed into my pcm, no one can shift as fast and consistant as my car, not being arrogant at all, but its pretty crazy watching it. i know the auto robs H/P, but you can make up for it with a procharger

[lawood]

it is kinda funny, everyone always asked if i have a standard or auto in mine and when i say auto, they are like, oh.....

[9T8W66]

Here we go again
Somebody should lock this thread before it becomes a war




BTW Real Musclecars have 3 pedals