Want opinions automatic vs. manual transmission - Toyota Yaris Forums

adamschneider · 06-07-2007, 05:10 PM

The choice between AT and MT is the main reason I haven't placed an order yet myself. It's a really tough call, especially if you live in the city.

To those in the know: does the auto REALLY get gas mileage comparable to the stick? Every time I try to search for this info, I end up with the EPA estimates, which are not to be trusted.

brickhardmeat · 06-07-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by adamschneider

The choice between AT and MT is the main reason I haven't placed an order yet myself. It's a really tough call, especially if you live in the city.

To those in the know: does the auto REALLY get gas mileage comparable to the stick? Every time I try to search for this info, I end up with the EPA estimates, which are not to be trusted.

There isn't much difference in the gas mileage on auto or manual on these cars. I get great mileage in town with my auto. I find it shifts much better than my truely sluggish golf. I personally hate manual transmissions. I live in the city. I drive in the city.

The gas mileage is affected by how you drive----> if you lay on it and slam on the brakes it will suck.

also there are several threads on this already, have at it

kurokoma-kun · 06-07-2007, 05:24 PM

From your description, my first impression would be that an automatic sounds safer, especially if the other driver is not used to a stick.

I have a manual, and my experience is that you are always shifting--have to keep the revs up to get any power out of it.

Good luck!

petesimac · 06-07-2007, 10:21 PM

Manual, manual, manual; it's such a fun car to drive! Pep is the word; this car has plenty of pep; it's so light and nimble on it's "feet". A joy to drive. Shifting is smooth and the clutch is light, albeit, a bit touchy -- only took a few weeks to get used to it. I would never go to automatic, and I live in Pittsburgh where there are hills upon hills, and still, I prefer the manual.

06-07-2007, 05:24 PM	#3
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	From your description, my first impression would be that an automatic sounds safer, especially if the other driver is not used to a stick. I have a manual, and my experience is that you are always shifting--have to keep the revs up to get any power out of it. Good luck! __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

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06-07-2007, 05:10 PM	#1
adamschneider Drives: Bayou Blue 2dr, AT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 67	The choice between AT and MT is the main reason I haven't placed an order yet myself. It's a really tough call, especially if you live in the city. To those in the know: does the auto REALLY get gas mileage comparable to the stick? Every time I try to search for this info, I end up with the EPA estimates, which are not to be trusted.

06-07-2007, 10:21 PM	#4
petesimac Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 89	Manual, manual, manual; it's such a fun car to drive! Pep is the word; this car has plenty of pep; it's so light and nimble on it's "feet". A joy to drive. Shifting is smooth and the clutch is light, albeit, a bit touchy -- only took a few weeks to get used to it. I would never go to automatic, and I live in Pittsburgh where there are hills upon hills, and still, I prefer the manual.