Stick or Auto ? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Ziv · 02-01-2006, 12:44 PM

I liked the stick, until I have read quite a few review on the stick is not as smooth as auto. So I test drive both and decided to get the auto instead. At least for the Yaris.

Ziv on Vitz

swng · 02-01-2006, 08:55 PM

There is yet another good thing about the Yaris' auto which is worth mentioning - you only have to pay marginally more in terms of fuel cost to enjoy the comfort and convenience

.

why? · 02-01-2006, 09:29 PM

That is if you think of it as comfort and convenience. It is physically hard for me to drive an auto after driving my Viggen for so long.

swng · 02-01-2006, 11:55 PM

I certainly respect that why? What I was trying to say was that in the case of other cars, an auto would cost noticeably more(than marginally) in terms of fuel cost to run.

Ziv · 02-02-2006, 10:17 AM

I understand for those whom drive manual all their life would hardly consider auto, but I found Yaris's Electroic Controlled Transmission (S-ECT) is quite different then my last altima and accord(both Auto). Maybe just me, but I do found Automatic is smoother and quiet than the Manual.
I know people who find Manual more 'fun' to drive, but at least for myself, Auto certainly didn't take any 'fun' out of my drive on a Yaris.

why? · 02-02-2006, 11:06 AM

It is good to hear that the auto in the Yaris is a good one. Too long were the days when auto's in small cars were horrid.

AngryBusDriver · 02-04-2006, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kralmrax

i opted for the automatic as a comprimise with the wife who cannot drive a stick, this way i may be able to get a bike come spring. i'm actually enjoying the automatic for the amount of start and stop city driving i do.

I test drove both, but I have always found manual much more fun. It's funny kralmrax, I chose the manual transmission for the exact same reason you chose the automatic. Let the wife drive the Jimmy and the Yaris is all mine!

guy_likewhoa · 02-13-2006, 08:46 PM

get stick. way more fun to drive. manual transmission for ever!!!....unless I lose my left leg lol

foober · 02-13-2006, 10:42 PM

I keep going back and forth on whether to get manual or auto. I guess i'll just wait till I see what they can offer me yaris wise and figure out the best option.

uraz · 02-28-2006, 11:02 AM

always manual. see the red line and change the gear. it makes me happy

why? · 02-28-2006, 11:06 AM

Not to mention the manual transmission is lighter.

foober · 02-28-2006, 01:03 PM

Does anyone know if the manual transmission is the same as the corollas is now. I have no yaris around to see what kind of manual transmission they have. So I tested out the coralla yesterday to test out its manual. It wan't all that bad in making shifts.

jcove · 02-28-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

A car this small can only be properly enjoyed with a manual transmission. Actually, any vehicle can only be properly enjoyed with a manual transmission.

I totally agree there !!!!

why? · 02-28-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foober

Does anyone know if the manual transmission is the same as the corollas is now. I have no yaris around to see what kind of manual transmission they have. So I tested out the coralla yesterday to test out its manual. It wan't all that bad in making shifts.

It is not. The Yaris has gears that will accelerate faster than the corrola's. I don't know the technical term for it, I think gearing is lower, or numerically higher, but I might be mixing that up.

swng · 02-28-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

It is not. The Yaris has gears that will accelerate faster than the corrola's. I don't know the technical term for it, I think gearing is lower, or numerically higher, but I might be mixing that up.

Do you mean shorter gear ratios

? I am no expert either. Just enjoy chatting with you guys.

why? · 02-28-2006, 08:20 PM

I think so. Shorter and lower numerically gear ratios I think will accelerate faster, while longer and higher ones will go slower.

kevjef420 · 03-21-2006, 08:27 PM

I got a manual. I hate automatic transmissions, especially on small cars. But I must say that I am not that impressed with the transmission. I have owned 3 toyotas with manual and all of them didn't shift near as nice as any honda I have drove. I must say that this car really moves with a 5 speed and 106hp. The car is very light and has excellent throtle response. btw it smokes my brothers 98 Civic Si for lunch.

DJ_SpaRky · 03-22-2006, 09:37 AM

(coming from a Scion Driver) 1NZ-FE + Auto = Bad. MPG & the driving experience will both be better with a 5-speed

View Poll Results: Manual or Automatic ?
Automatic	36	31.30%
Stick	79	68.70%
Voters: 115. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2006, 11:55 PM	#22
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	I certainly respect that why? What I was trying to say was that in the case of other cars, an auto would cost noticeably more(than marginally) in terms of fuel cost to run. Last edited by swng; 02-02-2006 at 01:46 AM.

02-02-2006, 10:17 AM	#23
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	I understand for those whom drive manual all their life would hardly consider auto, but I found Yaris's Electroic Controlled Transmission (S-ECT) is quite different then my last altima and accord(both Auto). Maybe just me, but I do found Automatic is smoother and quiet than the Manual. I know people who find Manual more 'fun' to drive, but at least for myself, Auto certainly didn't take any 'fun' out of my drive on a Yaris. __________________ Ziv on Vitz '06.

03-22-2006, 09:37 AM	#36
DJ_SpaRky Resident Scion Guy Drives: 2008 Mazda3 S Sport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Groveland, FL (Near Orlando) Posts: 285	(coming from a Scion Driver) 1NZ-FE + Auto = Bad. MPG & the driving experience will both be better with a 5-speed __________________ Code: DiabolicJourney_SpaRky

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW	VitzBoy	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	7	09-20-2023 08:50 AM

02-01-2006, 12:44 PM	#19
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	I liked the stick, until I have read quite a few review on the stick is not as smooth as auto. So I test drive both and decided to get the auto instead. At least for the Yaris. Ziv on Vitz

02-01-2006, 08:55 PM	#20
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	There is yet another good thing about the Yaris' auto which is worth mentioning - you only have to pay marginally more in terms of fuel cost to enjoy the comfort and convenience .

02-01-2006, 09:29 PM	#21
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	That is if you think of it as comfort and convenience. It is physically hard for me to drive an auto after driving my Viggen for so long.

02-02-2006, 11:06 AM	#24
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	It is good to hear that the auto in the Yaris is a good one. Too long were the days when auto's in small cars were horrid.

02-13-2006, 08:46 PM	#26
guy_likewhoa Drives: '04 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3	get stick. way more fun to drive. manual transmission for ever!!!....unless I lose my left leg lol

02-13-2006, 10:42 PM	#27
foober Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kalispell, montana Posts: 351	I keep going back and forth on whether to get manual or auto. I guess i'll just wait till I see what they can offer me yaris wise and figure out the best option.

02-28-2006, 11:02 AM	#28
uraz Drives: Yaris d-4d--Nissan Navara 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Turkey Posts: 29	always manual. see the red line and change the gear. it makes me happy

02-28-2006, 11:06 AM	#29
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Not to mention the manual transmission is lighter.

02-28-2006, 01:03 PM	#30
foober Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kalispell, montana Posts: 351	Does anyone know if the manual transmission is the same as the corollas is now. I have no yaris around to see what kind of manual transmission they have. So I tested out the coralla yesterday to test out its manual. It wan't all that bad in making shifts.

02-28-2006, 08:20 PM	#34
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I think so. Shorter and lower numerically gear ratios I think will accelerate faster, while longer and higher ones will go slower.

03-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#35
kevjef420 I've made a post! Drives: 2006 3 door LE (pkg C) silver Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge ON Posts: 1	I got a manual. I hate automatic transmissions, especially on small cars. But I must say that I am not that impressed with the transmission. I have owned 3 toyotas with manual and all of them didn't shift near as nice as any honda I have drove. I must say that this car really moves with a 5 speed and 106hp. The car is very light and has excellent throtle response. btw it smokes my brothers 98 Civic Si for lunch.