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schleppy · 05-28-2009, 08:25 AM

I would recommend the manual over the auto for sure. The Yaris is fun to drive when you're actually involved in it.

With that being said, don't expect the Yaris to have a great feel when it's new. I have around 4000 miles on my 09 and the transmission feels much better than it did when new. Give it time, and be patient with it.

auxmike · 05-28-2009, 11:05 AM

I bought an auto mainly because the only 5 speed I could find after checking 3 dealerships in person was a bare bones HB in red.

The auto is'nt that bad and you'll never have the hassel of changing a clutch later on. I'm 100% satisfied with my purchase. I considered the Fit, but it's was kinda expensive and they only had the IROC blue ones and I liked the bronze colored ones. Also, the original Fits look kinda dinky and the YAris looks more solid and masculine.....

Lewis · 05-28-2009, 12:21 PM

After coming from a 5dr Mazda 3 with stick the Yaris stick was quite an adjustment. Both the clutch pedal and the shifter are MUCH lighter in feel and easier to move on the Yaris but the flip side is they are lacking in precision compared to the Mazda 3. Now that I am used to it I like the feel of the Yaris very much and it certainly is less tiring to drive the Yaris stick than my Mazda 3 stick was- albiet with a little less reward dynamically.

wooverstone8 · 05-28-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppy

I would recommend the manual over the auto for sure. The Yaris is fun to drive when you're actually involved in it.

+1

MadMax · 05-28-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppy

I would recommend the manual over the auto for sure. The Yaris is fun to drive when you're actually involved in it.

Errrr...it is an auto-transmission, not an auto-pilot! Ya still gotta drive the car!

Bob Dog · 05-28-2009, 03:35 PM

No, you don't change the clutch with an auto... you have to change or rebuild the whole darn transmission.

05-28-2009, 11:05 AM	#20
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I bought an auto mainly because the only 5 speed I could find after checking 3 dealerships in person was a bare bones HB in red. The auto is'nt that bad and you'll never have the hassel of changing a clutch later on. I'm 100% satisfied with my purchase. I considered the Fit, but it's was kinda expensive and they only had the IROC blue ones and I liked the bronze colored ones. Also, the original Fits look kinda dinky and the YAris looks more solid and masculine..... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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05-28-2009, 08:25 AM	#19
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	I would recommend the manual over the auto for sure. The Yaris is fun to drive when you're actually involved in it. With that being said, don't expect the Yaris to have a great feel when it's new. I have around 4000 miles on my 09 and the transmission feels much better than it did when new. Give it time, and be patient with it.

05-28-2009, 12:21 PM	#21
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	After coming from a 5dr Mazda 3 with stick the Yaris stick was quite an adjustment. Both the clutch pedal and the shifter are MUCH lighter in feel and easier to move on the Yaris but the flip side is they are lacking in precision compared to the Mazda 3. Now that I am used to it I like the feel of the Yaris very much and it certainly is less tiring to drive the Yaris stick than my Mazda 3 stick was- albiet with a little less reward dynamically.

05-28-2009, 03:35 PM	#24
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	No, you don't change the clutch with an auto... you have to change or rebuild the whole darn transmission.