Yaris manual transmission hill starts

[3rdSEman]

Bentjazz-Leegamer ? would we agree these cars we have are poor shifters... poor friction distance and spread on the pedal + lousy electronic throttle control which lags. After 7-8 years I still find it a pain when stuck on a hill and I've had manual cars my entire life !!! Kalispel kept saying something got changed on later models like his to improve things (was it 2014 plus ?). It was never clear in my mind what exactly they might have changed : \

[Leegamer]

Originally Posted by 3rdSEman

Bentjazz-Leegamer ? would we agree these cars we have are poor shifters... poor friction distance and spread on the pedal + lousy electronic throttle control which lags. After 7-8 years I still find it a pain when stuck on a hill and I've had manual cars my entire life !!! Kalispel kept saying something got changed on later models like his to improve things (was it 2014 plus ?). It was never clear in my mind what exactly they might have changed : \

Yes, it is a terrible combo.

[mitch9521]

Originally Posted by 3rdSEman

Bentjazz-Leegamer ? would we agree these cars we have are poor shifters... poor friction distance and spread on the pedal + lousy electronic throttle control which lags. After 7-8 years I still find it a pain when stuck on a hill and I've had manual cars my entire life !!! Kalispel kept saying something got changed on later models like his to improve things (was it 2014 plus ?). It was never clear in my mind what exactly they might have changed : \

I rarely have issues with my 2014, I guess I've just gotten used to it. Its still a million miles better than buying one of these with a slushbox.

[bentjazz]

Well put, Mitch. Although I must admit my 2010 automatic never gave me a lick of trouble and has always performed flawlessly. What an awesome car. I hope I have the same luck with my Yaris manual. Getting readjusted to driving a manual has been a lot of fun thus far and I'm looking forward to having this car for a long time.