manual or automatic? - Toyota Yaris Forums

romram · 07-04-2011, 10:53 AM

buying a new yaris 3-door hatchback...
which is better? manual (for responsive driving) or automatic (for easy at traffic)?
blazing blue pearl is my choice.........

WeeYari · 07-04-2011, 11:28 AM

It's all personal preference, pure and simple.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=automatic
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=automatic

nemelek · 07-04-2011, 11:35 AM

Depends on your personal situatation. At one time in life I thought I would never have an automatic. Now I don't think I'll ever buy a clutch again. The auto was nice when I had shoulder surgery on my right arm this year.

When I bought my Yaris the auto was $800 extra.

toy_toronto · 07-04-2011, 12:06 PM

I had to pickup and drive a buddy to the hospital once after he accidentally injured his shoulder. Strangely, none of his passengers at the time knew how to drive his car which had a MT. I strongly suggest to drive (or learn to drive) MT at least once since you'll never know when you'll need to in an emergency.

Also it broadens your options when searching in the used car market. I know a few people who are intimidated with manual tranny (dunno why) but there are people out there who have no interest in driving MT at all.

I've long switched to AT since we had our first child, as in a minivan/sedan combo, and now my Yaris.

-toy

thebarber · 07-04-2011, 02:23 PM

ive driven auto yarii....buy a manual

MadMax · 07-04-2011, 09:47 PM

I've driven a manual Yaris, buy the automatic!

thebarber · 07-04-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

I've driven a manual Yaris, buy the automatic!

whats the matter, your mom didn't like the manny tranny?

Chuck G · 07-04-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

I've driven a manual Yaris, buy the automatic!

I agree 100%
Drove both, much prefer the auto.

JTDBT903 · 07-06-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

whats the matter, your mom didn't like the manny tranny?

Manny Tranny FTW!

toy_toronto · 07-06-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

It's all personal preference, pure and simple.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=automatic
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=automatic

^ This. One isn't necessarily better than the other people.

-toy'

PrincessKay · 07-06-2011, 06:21 PM

If I can help it, I will never drive automatic again.

romram · 07-06-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrincessKay

If I can help it, I will never drive automatic again.

why?

MadMax · 07-06-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

whats the matter, your mom didn't like the manny tranny?

Wow, ya really zinged me there!

auxmike · 07-06-2011, 10:16 PM

It seems the Yaris clutch action is very akward and not so great. I wanted a stick but could'nt find any other then bare bones crank window stripped down cars. Got the auto and I'm ok with it. Frees up the right hand for food and drink!

ChitownY@Ris · 07-07-2011, 01:46 AM

To me it would depend where I commute. If it's mainly in the suburbs or areas where roads can be wide open, sure, go for a manual. If you live in the heart of the city where you pass through 19 stop signs just before you go sit in gridlock traffic on the expressway, I'd get an automatic.

gonzo452001 · 07-07-2011, 11:10 PM

I have a 104,000 miles on my manual next one will be auto for sure

Flipper_1938 · 07-08-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo452001

I have a 104,000 miles on my manual next one will be auto for sure

I put 318,000 miles on a manual trans Echo that did not have cruise. My Yaris is also a manual, but it has cruise

Kiteless · 07-08-2011, 03:34 PM

You get a lot more zip in the Manual Yaris. I have driven the Auto and it just does not have the gearing to take better advantage of the little 1.5. Autos also have a lot more in them more gears, more friction and more weight. On a little car like the Yaris it does make a difference.

But that aside, like everyone says, its all personal preference. I love driving a manual even thought I get stuck in traffic sometimes. I just being in total control and feeling more connected to the car. Mine is also a bone stock 2007, no tachometer, manual everything, no cruise (yet). Didn't even have a stereo in it.

- Jason

07-04-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
romram Drives: yaris hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CT Posts: 65	manual or automatic? buying a new yaris 3-door hatchback... which is better? manual (for responsive driving) or automatic (for easy at traffic)? blazing blue pearl is my choice.........

07-04-2011, 11:28 AM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,744	It's all personal preference, pure and simple. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=automatic http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ight=automatic __________________

07-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#3
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Depends on your personal situatation. At one time in life I thought I would never have an automatic. Now I don't think I'll ever buy a clutch again. The auto was nice when I had shoulder surgery on my right arm this year. When I bought my Yaris the auto was $800 extra. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

07-04-2011, 12:06 PM	#4
toy_toronto always toyin' View User's Garage Drives: 2010 5-Dr Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tarrana, Canada Posts: 472	I had to pickup and drive a buddy to the hospital once after he accidentally injured his shoulder. Strangely, none of his passengers at the time knew how to drive his car which had a MT. I strongly suggest to drive (or learn to drive) MT at least once since you'll never know when you'll need to in an emergency. Also it broadens your options when searching in the used car market. I know a few people who are intimidated with manual tranny (dunno why) but there are people out there who have no interest in driving MT at all. I've long switched to AT since we had our first child, as in a minivan/sedan combo, and now my Yaris. -toy __________________ - Procrastinators of the world unite! ...tomorrow. My Garage.. 'Mild' Drop & Misc..2-DIN GPS/Navi..DIY:Rear Wiper Delay..Ramps/Roll-Ups..Rain Sensing Wipers / Auto-Headlamps

07-04-2011, 02:23 PM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	ive driven auto yarii....buy a manual __________________

07-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#6
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I've driven a *manual* Yaris, buy the *automatic!* __________________

07-06-2011, 06:21 PM	#11
PrincessKay Drives: Blueberry Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2	If I can help it, I will never drive automatic again.

07-06-2011, 10:16 PM	#14
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	It seems the Yaris clutch action is very akward and not so great. I wanted a stick but could'nt find any other then bare bones crank window stripped down cars. Got the auto and I'm ok with it. Frees up the right hand for food and drink! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-07-2011, 01:46 AM	#15
ChitownY@Ris View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	To me it would depend where I commute. If it's mainly in the suburbs or areas where roads can be wide open, sure, go for a manual. If you live in the heart of the city where you pass through 19 stop signs just before you go sit in gridlock traffic on the expressway, I'd get an automatic. __________________

07-07-2011, 11:10 PM	#16
gonzo452001 Drives: 3-door liftback blazing blue Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: French Lick,IN Posts: 185	I have a 104,000 miles on my manual next one will be auto for sure __________________ 07 yaris LB 5-speed blazing Blue 07 yaris LB Auto Bayou Blue rostra cruise control oem style foglights 96tacoma 4x4 xcab I4auto Weathertech vent visors Scan GaugeII

07-08-2011, 03:34 PM	#18
Kiteless Drives: US 2007 Yaris Liftback 5MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, CA - U.S.A. Posts: 205	You get a lot more zip in the Manual Yaris. I have driven the Auto and it just does not have the gearing to take better advantage of the little 1.5. Autos also have a lot more in them more gears, more friction and more weight. On a little car like the Yaris it does make a difference. But that aside, like everyone says, its all personal preference. I love driving a manual even thought I get stuck in traffic sometimes. I just being in total control and feeling more connected to the car. Mine is also a bone stock 2007, no tachometer, manual everything, no cruise (yet). Didn't even have a stereo in it. - Jason __________________ 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Base 5 Speed. Mods: Netz/Vitz/RS badging, RS style spoiler, RS replica tails, Tenabe NT210 Springs, Tokico Blue Struts, Team Dynamics 14", fogs(Arrived), JDM HKS Exhaust.

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