Automatic to Manual converts... any regrets?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

maramaralula · 03-03-2009, 01:38 PM

right now i have a white auto yaris about 15K miles... really considering of trading it in with a manual yaris with very low mileage...

but I predict that I will have to add $4000 cash on top of the trade in value of my yaris... and i will be loan free.

seeing the amount of money i loose makes me cringe a bit

i plan on going to autocross, and track days with my yaris... is manual really necessary??

otterhere · 03-03-2009, 01:51 PM

Yaris autocross?

*tomato* · 03-03-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maramaralula

right now i have a white auto yaris about 15K miles... really considering of trading it in with a manual yaris with very low mileage...

...

i plan on going to autocross, and track days with my yaris... is manual really necessary??

15K is NOTHING!!!

I'm laughing because my Yaris has close to 56K

The only thing I would suggest is to TEST DRIVE a manual transmission Yaris before you make up your mind. And there are a couple of threads where people have discussed the Yaris's manual transmission on this forum, only a couple of days ago.

SIPNGAS · 03-03-2009, 02:16 PM

I like my manual...but then, I've always preferred manual or AT.

jkuchta · 03-03-2009, 04:16 PM

Manual FTW!

MadMax · 03-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Keep the auto, the loss on trading in your car would be a dumb decision. Buy the Suzuki Swift GTi in the other thread for $2200 and keep your Yaris for daily driving. That way when (not if, when) you wreck it, you'll still have a way to get around!

Cheers! M2

maramaralula · 03-04-2009, 01:12 AM

i have my GF's car to get around if i ever wreck my Yaris... i just want more fun per mile... that's why I'm even considering this

I used to own an impreza too with the yaris... I'm really missing its manual transmission, want to shift again so the next best (affordable thing) would be a manual Yaris.

darkmoon87 · 03-04-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by maramaralula

i have my GF's car to get around if i ever wreck my Yaris... i just want more fun per mile... that's why I'm even considering this

I used to own an impreza too with the yaris... I'm really missing its manual transmission, want to shift again so the next best (affordable thing) would be a manual Yaris.

will take a while to get used to it. the friction point is subtle and weird as fuck. but, it's fun. if you want manual, go for it. dont regret it later man

Havana · 03-04-2009, 08:23 AM

I'm a die hard fan of manuals but I think the money that you would lose in this deal would simply make it a very bad move.
Attempting to autocross in a stock Yaris is another move that you may want to reconsider unless there's a bone stock class in the competition. The last autocross I went to was very informal Saturday afternoon thing and even then they had 911's, M3's, Shelby Mustangs, a Ferrari, and all kinds of tricked out rice warriors.

*tomato* · 03-04-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by darkmoon87

will take a while to get used to it. the friction point is subtle and weird as fuck.

+1

That's why I was saying test drive it first to be sure and check out the threads on that topic so you know what to expect.

Tamago · 03-04-2009, 12:11 PM

look at it this way..

the yaris won't really be any slower at autoX with automatic transmission..

stick to auto lol. and remember your lesson for next time ;)

mimelio · 03-05-2009, 01:22 AM

I have an Automatic and I test drove a 5 speed and to be honest very little difference acceleration wise and gas mileage with Automatic is 1 or 2 mpg less. I really like the 4 speed Automatic as it is well matched with engine.

LtNoogie · 03-05-2009, 01:40 AM

I autocross my AT

otterhere · 03-05-2009, 09:56 AM

"Buy the Suzuki Swift GTi in the other thread for $2200."

SUZUKI SWIFT?!?!?

nemelek · 03-05-2009, 12:05 PM

There was a time that I thought that I would never own an automatic. Now I think that I will never own a stick.

MadMax · 03-05-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

"Buy the Suzuki Swift GTi in the other thread for $2200."

SUZUKI SWIFT?!?!?

Yeah, WTF? This thread about this car...

Cheers! M2

otterhere · 03-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Yeah, WTF? This thread about this car...

Cheers! M2

Yeah, except... That ain't my car... Mine was the super-deluxe 2000 GL...

blktiger60 · 03-05-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

Yeah, except... That ain't my car... Mine was the super-deluxe 2000 GL...

Are you still crying about not having your swift ?
You really need to let it go, . . say it with me, . . bye bye my lil swift.

03-03-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
maramaralula Drives: Milky White Yaris Yo!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clouds... Posts: 5	Automatic to Manual converts... any regrets?? right now i have a white auto yaris about 15K miles... really considering of trading it in with a manual yaris with very low mileage... but I predict that I will have to add $4000 cash on top of the trade in value of my yaris... and i will be loan free. seeing the amount of money i loose makes me cringe a bit i plan on going to autocross, and track days with my yaris... is manual really necessary??

03-03-2009, 02:16 PM	#4
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I like my manual...but then, I've always preferred manual or AT. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

03-05-2009, 01:40 AM	#13
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I autocross my AT __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-05-2009, 12:05 PM	#15
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	There was a time that I thought that I would never own an automatic. Now I think that I will never own a stick. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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03-04-2009, 01:12 AM	#7
maramaralula Drives: Milky White Yaris Yo!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clouds... Posts: 5	i have my GF's car to get around if i ever wreck my Yaris... i just want more fun per mile... that's why I'm even considering this I used to own an impreza too with the yaris... I'm really missing its manual transmission, want to shift again so the next best (affordable thing) would be a manual Yaris.

03-04-2009, 08:23 AM	#9
Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	I'm a die hard fan of manuals but I think the money that you would lose in this deal would simply make it a very bad move. Attempting to autocross in a stock Yaris is another move that you may want to reconsider unless there's a bone stock class in the competition. The last autocross I went to was very informal Saturday afternoon thing and even then they had 911's, M3's, Shelby Mustangs, a Ferrari, and all kinds of tricked out rice warriors.

03-05-2009, 01:22 AM	#12
mimelio Drives: NOTHING Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NOWHERE Posts: 95	I have an Automatic and I test drove a 5 speed and to be honest very little difference acceleration wise and gas mileage with Automatic is 1 or 2 mpg less. I really like the 4 speed Automatic as it is well matched with engine.

03-05-2009, 09:56 AM	#14
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	"Buy the Suzuki Swift GTi in the other thread for $2200." SUZUKI SWIFT?!?!?