Automatic to Manual converts... any regrets?? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 03-05-2009, 08:15 PM

Yeah, I had to let go of a 1996 VW Passat wagon that I owned for nearly ten years. I drove that thing all over Europe and shipped it back to the States. It had a lot of memories, we brought our second son home from the hospital in it. I have to admit I cried when I left it at the dealership, and it took a while for me to get over trading it in; but in the end I have grown to love my Yaris even more and I still have fond memories of a great car and a chance to make more with another great one...

Cheers! M2

otterhere · 03-06-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Yeah, I had to let go of a 1996 VW Passat wagon that I owned for nearly ten years. I drove that thing all over Europe and shipped it back to the States. It had a lot of memories, we brought our second son home from the hospital in it. I have to admit I cried when I left it at the dealership, and it took a while for me to get over trading it in; but in the end I have grown to love my Yaris even more and I still have fond memories of a great car and a chance to make more with another great one...

Cheers! M2

I'm like Joan Crawford in "Possessed" with that car; "Fatal Cartraction," lol...

MadMax · 03-06-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

I'm like Joan Crawford in "Possessed" with that car; "Fatal Cartraction," lol...

Yeah, we've noticed!

Cheers! M2

KRAZGRL · 03-13-2009, 09:18 PM

I just got rid of my civic si (manual, of course) and having an AT has been "interesting". I still find myself having the shifting reflexes. lol But, it's nice since I commute a lot on southern California parking lots...err...freeways. lol

bcbushcub · 07-31-2011, 10:06 AM

Always enjoyed driving a standard in different cars, but the yaris seems to be a tad different. On the open road, the car is great.

But do you just have to get used to the throttle/ clutch set up on these?

Been driving for a long time, but now I feel like a kid with his learners.
Hmmm! How many times will I stall going to work today

07-31-2011, 10:06 AM	#23
bcbushcub Drives: Yaris 3 door Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2	Newbie Yaris Always enjoyed driving a standard in different cars, but the yaris seems to be a tad different. On the open road, the car is great. But do you just have to get used to the throttle/ clutch set up on these? Been driving for a long time, but now I feel like a kid with his learners. Hmmm! How many times will I stall going to work today

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03-05-2009, 08:15 PM	#19
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Yeah, I had to let go of a 1996 VW Passat wagon that I owned for nearly ten years. I drove that thing all over Europe and shipped it back to the States. It had a lot of memories, we brought our second son home from the hospital in it. I have to admit I cried when I left it at the dealership, and it took a while for me to get over trading it in; but in the end I have grown to love my Yaris even more and I still have fond memories of a great car and a chance to make more with another great one... Cheers! M2

03-13-2009, 09:18 PM	#22
KRAZGRL Crazy Girl (Kasey) Drives: 09 Yaris 3D; 05 R6; 00civic si Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 383	I just got rid of my civic si (manual, of course) and having an AT has been "interesting". I still find myself having the shifting reflexes. lol But, it's nice since I commute a lot on southern California parking lots...err...freeways. lol