Does any other auto tranny Yaris owner regret not getting the MT?

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Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Understood, just passing on what info I have found. My egg is quickly approaching the magical 36k mile mark, and will shortly thereafter get a custom gearbox.



Agreed. I think the automatic transmission has made it too easy for people to become a passive participant in driving. Just look at how many people do everything but pay attention to the road. It would be nice to have cruise control for longer trips, but again, that's just another thing that disconnects you from controlling the car.

Cruise does not disconnect you from driving the car. It just takes the pain away from constantly having to press the accelerator. You still have to manage speed on interstates caused by people's different speeds.