4 cyl - why the 5 speed?

Eh? There are too many options throughout your statement to address it properly.
For instance, the OLD 6MT is pretty bad, since the extra gear was thrown in the middle at a useless point (between 3rd and 4th). The *new* 6MT has a double overdrive though, which is a significant improvement.
We are also talking about 4-cyl here, not 6.
Further, claiming better mpg or 0-60 times is meaningless.
Regarding mpg, at what speed? You may look at the EPA numbers, but that doesn't give you the whole picture, because that is snapshot of a specific driving pattern which may not apply. There are points where the V6 will get better mpg with the MT than the AT, for instance, when carrying a heavy load in a situation where the AT would be operating with its torque converter unlocked.
0-60 times are impacted by the skill of the driver, AND, are completely useless. A dump truck, even when empty, will get a terrible 0-60 time, and loaded, even worse, YET, throw 20,000 pounds or more in it and it'll get better 0-60 time than a Tacoma hitched up to the same. What value is the 0-60 time? What does it matter if it will do it in 8 seconds or 8.5? How does that actually benefit you?

 

I did. Fuel.gov has mpg input from actual drivers. Numbers arent much different between the 2. This is just regular driving, not accounting for additional weight in the bed or towing.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=29527&id=29526

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=29527&id=29526

 

0-60 times and mpgs are all recorded better on the v6 auto. Its easy to look up.

 

EPA mpgs. Not real per-situation mpg.
And did you bother reading? 0-60 is pointless and irrelevant.
In fact given the same engine, the LOWER 0-60 implies **better gearing**. So where are you trying to go with this?

 

Those two links are the same link.

 

Fuel.gov has actual user input. Reread.

 

The original point I was making with the v6 auto is, its more reliable than the manual.

 

Where is the proof of this?
And who the hell cares about the 6-cyl?

 

Where is the proof? LOL

The link doesnt transfer. Just look it up on fuel .gov. Its easy.

 

I see nothing there about transmissions failing.

 

No shit. Its a fuel web site.

 

So again, WHAT THE HELL DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH TRANSMISSIONS FAILING?

 

When are you two getting married?

 

Bite my shiny metal ass.

 

damnit Aw9d why did u have to interrupt it was just starting to get good all caps and shit

 

Sorry man. I just hate seeing mom and dad fight all the time.

 

I posted about the mpgs because you stated that the 4 cylinder was significabtly better than the auto. Perhaps you forgot.

As for reliability, you must be new. There is plenty of info on it. Do I need to hold your hand and guide you through it?

 

they'll kiss and have makeup sex here in a bit so all is well

 

What you said was "The original point I was making with the v6 auto is, its more reliable than the manual."

I said PROVE IT.
You gave a link to FUEL CONSUMPTION.

And NOTHING you read on these forums is valid research data. It doesn't matter that 3 or 4 guys with lifts and extra big wheels without regearing abused their transmissions until they broke. That doesn't mean anything at all in the real world.

 

Ill give you something to KISS!!