6 MT vs 5 Auto for DC TRD 4x4

I know this subject has been beaten to death, but a lot of the threads are older and I am looking to get a 2012 Tacoma DC 4x4. Only thing is I can't decide whether to get 6 speed vs. the auto. My 2010 is a 5 speed and enjoy it, but don't necessarily need it or have anything against an auto.
I'd like to hear from those that have newer model 6 speed DC 4x4 how they like 'em and what sort of mpg they are getting. I get avg 19 with my 5 banger 4x4 access cab and Im hoping I'd get something near that for the double cab 4x4. If the autos are getting better than that, that would be enough for me to get one.

Thanks!

 

5 banger ?

 

My 6MT is seeing about 16mpg with KM2's....this is daily driving thru the city not trying to conserve fuel. An auto in my case would probably see 18mpg.

 

Doesnt chevy make a 5 cyl?
I love my 6 speed. Mpgs are not why i bought the truck.
Oh and i prob get about 15.

 

love my m/t

 

You can check my fuelly badge in my sig to get an idea of the mileage of DC 4x4 6MT.

 

LMAO

 

Thanks for the info! I'm gonna go with the auto then.

 

i just bought the manual version of this truck. I like it... im sure if i would have bought the auto i would be thinkin i should of bought the manual an visa versa... bottom line if u dont plan on towing and if mpg is important to you i would get the auto.

 

an ive seen as high as 18mpg and average 16.5- 17mpg. odo=4000 miles

 

Is your truck lifted?
I'm looking at the 2012's and thinking of getting a manual. It's the only way I can afford a TRD offroad. When test driving one I liked it but noticed the revs seem high on the freeway. I was hoping some 255/85/16's might help that. Anyone else have any input on the 6speed?

 

6 speed is great aside from the mileage. makes the truck a blast to drive. when i test drove the auto i hated it. hated how it searched for gears and the long delay between the gear change reminded me of an auto civic or small car.

personal preference.

 

drove 3 different ones, all v6 and they all did the same thing. hated them.

 

Love my auto. Drove a 5spd Civic and 5spd F-150 prior to the Taco, wanted a 6spd but couldn't find one, have no regrets with the Auto whatsoever

 

Huh ,

never had this issue with my auto

 

My buddy has a MT DCSB 4x4 33" KM2's, I have DCLB 33" KM2's and Honestly I think they are pretty close to the same. I get 20mpg's when I am fuel conscious, and he says he gets around 18mpg. so that is not too bad, go with the Auto unless you love to shift.

 

I had the TRD offroad but some lady t-boned me & it landed on the driver side skiding 20 feet totaling it.Now I need to relpace it. The Atrac & rear locker were awesome, plus they are warrantied. I plan on lifting it 3" with Cooper 255/85/16's & having Brandon @ Avid make me rock sliders again. Add some skids & I'll be good to go. The one thing that bothers me is the gas mileage. There are a couple 2011 TRD's w/auto I'm trying to get the dealer to come down on.

 

Give me the crapiest car ever…..but please give it to me stick!!!!!!!!!

 

So you like the stick then... not that's there anything wrong with that. Good on ya for speaking up!

Frank