07-26-2010, 06:36 PM
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Drives: 08 3dr LB AT
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 151
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Originally Posted by Astroman
I have to respectfully disagree to avoid the auto at all costs on these cars. I too remember what an auto would do to a NA 4 banger, suck power. BUT not really that much in the case of the yaris. I first test drove a auto hatch and was actually very impressed how responsive it was, and I bought it (some 84k miles later) I don't regret my decision one bit. Yes, the manual can be more fun to drive (have an 09 with a MT), but don't knock the auto, it's quite responsive.
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I don't think anyone wants to drive a MT in SF with all the hills. Sometimes an auto is better. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,77.5,,0,16.64
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