I was going to trade it in...

[Superfly]

Every one of my friends laugh about how having a manual will save their car from theft and guess what? People who jack cars know how to drive standard at least here in the inner city they do. In fact, those cars are often sportier models leading them to be taken more often. Maybe people just do not steal Yari?

[why?]

Originally Posted by Superfly

Every one of my friends laugh about how having a manual will save their car from theft and guess what? People who jack cars know how to drive standard at least here in the inner city they do. In fact, those cars are often sportier models leading them to be taken more often. Maybe people just do not steal Yari?

if a professional thief wants your car you are screwed. But as for joyriders? Wouldn't be surprised is most had no idea how to drive a manual.

At the rate technology is going in a decade the only reason to buy a manual will be because you want it. Computers and newer computer controlled transmissions will be able to do everything , including gas mileage better.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by SKurj

Well the 86 landed sooner than I thought it would, so I went down to the dealership to buy one...

I made 2 deals, first was for a scion FRS (not the Toyota that I really would have preferred) and as soon as I said my 2009 Yaris was an MT they said they didn't want it...
I eventually cancelled that deal as I decided I preferred the upgraded trim of the BRZ Sport Tech.. again the dealer didn't want the Yaris..

I don't get it in these days of $1.25+/L for gas... but in the end I am keeping the yaris for winter duty and perhaps my nephew when he finally hits 16 in in another 3-4 years.

Had an echo 3dr before the current Yaris 3dr and they have been great for me. They are my first recomendation to anyone looking for decent, reliable cheap transportation and with a few upgrades a great fun car.

What country are you in? I've never heard of a situation (in the US) where a dealer refuses a trade in. A dealer will take anything, even complete trash. They may not give you much, but they'll take it.

Originally Posted by DeathBeard

Frs and brz are a dime a dozen, I see at least 10 of these a day, played out. I don't like cars everyone has....viva vitz

I have yet to see a single FRS or BRZ in the heavily populated northeast.

Originally Posted by why?

not being able to drive a manual is like buying a computer and refusing to learn how to use photoshop.

An odd analogy since most people don't know how to use Photoshop and computers don't come with Photoshop preloaded. It costs $700 (legitimately).

[edmscan]

The OP is from the Toronto area ... aka GTA.

[El Kapitan]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

What country are you in? I've never heard of a situation (in the US) where a dealer refuses a trade in. A dealer will take anything, even complete trash. They may not give you much, but they'll take it.

i've had a couple dealers laughingly turn down my 1992 civic with 400 000 miles, but i expect that reaction and it's mostly a joke that i try to trade it.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by why?

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At the rate technology is going in a decade the only reason to buy a manual will be because you want it. Computers and newer computer controlled transmissions will be able to do everything , including gas mileage better.

It's already the case. Most of today's automatics are more efficient and faster than manual counterparts. With 6 speed autos commonplace, it's no surprise.

An exception is the Yaris because Toyota carried over the archaic 4 speed auto.