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05-09-2011, 03:35 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ohio
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Does any other auto tranny Yaris owner regret not getting the MT?
Hi guys,
Well, I'm over the 3,000 mile mark now and kind of regret getting the auto tranny. I was in a rush to get a car, knew I wanted a Yaris, had the option to get a MT, but decided on the AT and now regret it. Any other AT Yaris folk regret not getting the MT? Should I trade mine in for a MT? |
05-09-2011, 08:38 PM | #2 |
Nope
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05-09-2011, 08:58 PM | #3 |
I ain't even mad
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HA Not a chance.
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05-09-2011, 09:08 PM | #4 |
Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Irving, TX
Posts: 47
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Yes.
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05-09-2011, 11:21 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kansas
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Sometimes yes, mostly no.
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05-10-2011, 12:37 AM | #6 |
Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: West Hills, CA
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Shift the AT by hand based on the sound of the engine. You'll enjoy the drive.
The AT like to stay in third all the way through a turn and then feels like it's bogging. I shift to 2nd and then can pull away with alot of high rev zip. I drive a lot with the SC turned off to get better gas milage and manually shifting the AT keeps it fun.
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05-10-2011, 12:43 AM | #7 | |
I ain't even mad
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I mess with D and 3rd alot, but shifting an automatic or in this case - manumatic. Is only suggestions to the computer not precise shifting you can keep it to high rpms.
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05-10-2011, 01:22 AM | #8 |
Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: West Hills, CA
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I don't really know. Someone who knows more will have to chime in. I think this topic was discussed in an old thread but manually shifting the AT makes for much more spirited driving.
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05-10-2011, 01:46 AM | #9 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The Great Northwest
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Drove both - really disliked the MT.
The Yaris AT is exceptional!! |
05-10-2011, 08:19 AM | #10 |
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Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009
Location: ME
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I love mine.
The General Lee was an auto-we're just missing the 440 Magnum! Hey LT-that AT must pull pretty good with the SC on! How much does the SC hurt your FE? Just curious! |
05-10-2011, 09:26 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2011 Yaris 5 dr LB Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: OR Coast
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I was looking for a new Yaris with MT. Damn hard to find, so I ended up with an AT. How about the reverse... anyone wish they had bought an AT Yaris. I doubt either side will admit to anything :)
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05-10-2011, 09:56 AM | #12 |
I will add that putting a Blitz throttle controller in put a whole new perspective on driving the AT. Reason why I like it so much.
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05-11-2011, 11:26 PM | #13 |
Nothing beats a Toyota!
Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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My AT is so smooth in shifting and the ease of using it far outweighs any gas savings you might get from having the MT. The MT gets very old...all that moving your feet and constantly switching gears while in heavy traffic.
I will never have another MT. ATs last so much longer and help your resale value.
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05-12-2011, 10:06 AM | #14 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC
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sometimes. I wish my car was more fun to drive, but its more convenient as an auto.
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05-12-2011, 11:49 AM | #15 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: New Orleans
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I only wish my 5 speed was a 6!
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05-15-2011, 01:29 PM | #16 |
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Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011
Location: Georgia
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I also wish there was a sixth speed. Would not have gone for an AT, MT is always a requirement in vehicle purchases for me.
Hate to chime in and derail but I beg to differ. What evidence do you have to prove that ATs last longer? Sounds like you are making a rash generalization. I've seen a lot of cars that were put by the wayside because the AT failed. Fact: MTs are easier to work on. I would not think twice about dropping and rebuilding a MT, but would never consider attempting to rebuild an AT. here's my generalization: MTs will almost always outlive it's AT counterpart IF driven properly by a competent driver. However I do respect and understand why one would prefer an AT over MT. To each their own. |
05-15-2011, 05:57 PM | #17 |
I ain't even mad
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Manuals need clutch replacement etc while autos can go and grind teeth
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05-15-2011, 06:35 PM | #18 |
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Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007
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Definitely not. Love this AT.
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