stick vs. auto acceleration - Toyota Yaris Forums

MUSKOKA800 · 04-08-2009, 09:06 AM

Bare in mind these where brand-spanking new, on the lot Yarii I test drove.
Coming from a 200+ hp Talon I was sceptical I could stand moving to a 105ish hp buggy.
I always prefer a manual but as my wife has a bad knee and does drive my car occasionally so I choose to try both AT and MT. Also, if over time I couldn't adapt to the lack of HP it would become her's.
First I test drove an automatic sedan and immediately knew I couldn't live with it's lethargic accelleration so back to the lot. Next I jumped in a 5 speed sedan and although it still dragged it's feet (compared to my Talon) I figured I could adapt eventually. Which I have.
Now, I'm not sure whether my sedan has gained power after it's break-in or whether I'm just forgotten the torque of the turbo-Talon. But sometimes my Yaris actually feels peppy. Amazing how the mind works.

04-08-2009, 09:06 AM	#37
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Bare in mind these where brand-spanking new, on the lot Yarii I test drove. Coming from a 200+ hp Talon I was sceptical I could stand moving to a 105ish hp buggy. I always prefer a manual but as my wife has a bad knee and does drive my car occasionally so I choose to try both AT and MT. Also, if over time I couldn't adapt to the lack of HP it would become her's. First I test drove an automatic sedan and immediately knew I couldn't live with it's lethargic accelleration so back to the lot. Next I jumped in a 5 speed sedan and although it still dragged it's feet (compared to my Talon) I figured I could adapt eventually. Which I have. Now, I'm not sure whether my sedan has gained power after it's break-in or whether I'm just forgotten the torque of the turbo-Talon. But sometimes my Yaris actually feels peppy. Amazing how the mind works. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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