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Manual vs Automatic

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Masterofnone, Jan 14, 2017.

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  1. Feb 10, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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    Evel Taco

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    Thanks for the info, you made my day. I have communicated to the sales manager several times that they need to manually check my transmission fluid, so we shall see. They havent even built the truck yet. I test drove the automatic, got on it on the on ramp, it seem to have a nice little power band- get up and go. Thanks again, EVEL
     
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  2. Feb 10, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    If I towed often/ daily, I would not get a Taco. This truck will do it, but there are better tools for that job.


    Ahhhh, go old Northern Maine. Miss that place, guess it may be time for a road trip.
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    None of those tools will fit in my garage. And certainly don't have the resale value.
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    Okay so I pulled the rip cord and bought a 2017 Access Cab TRD Sport today... manual transmission!

    I drove an automatic. Honestly it wasn't bad... shifts were smooth, and the motor ran well at 3000rpm, but there was SUBSTANTIAL shifting/hunting going on. 6th gear was almost pointless.

    The salesman said "well, you could just shift it yourself..." yes I know. So I might as well buy a stick.

    Truck arrives Wednesday!

    By the way, I got $15250 for my 2011 with 113000 miles... these suckers really hold their value!
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    that's awesome. I'm liking driving mine more everyday. even in traffic it's an easygoing and rewarding MT to drive.
     
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  6. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    You made the right choice. I just traded my 2016 SR-5 Auto (that I bought in Sep), for a 2017 Sport MT and I couldn't be happier...

    BTW, that's a solid trade allowance!
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    good for you OP. you will enjoy this new RC62F Transmission. what a joy :D
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    I agree!

    To the dealer's credit, I had them by the balls and they knew it. They sent me an "estimated" value of my truck a few weeks ago and they didn't want to honor it today saying "well it's got more mileage, wear and tear, blah blah blah."

    I said "you guys called ME. I'm holding all the cards." They backed down without a whole lot of negotiations... very easy buying experience.
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    Congrats, post up some pics when you get it!
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Will do, sir! Did you get yours yet?
     
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  11. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Not till the end of March "IF" everything stays on schedule.
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    Good luck to you!
     
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  13. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Thanks, good luck on your truck too my friend!
     
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  14. Feb 10, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    only problem with that is the transmission gets better the more you drive it.
    I have very little changing gears beside going from 5th to 6th on the highway if I put my foot down to pass someone. But even with slopes, unless its a significant incline, doesn't downshift.

    I don't have any problems with the way the auto is.
    but there's been times already like today that I wish I had a manual instead.
     
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  15. Feb 10, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Congrats OP! I've had my '16 manual for a year and 14,200 KMs now and it's been fantastic. It's fun to drive and does everything I need it to. It tows my 21 ft 5000 lbs travel trailer just fine, even at 70 mph in 5th gear. You won't have a problem with your enclosed trailer at 2000 lbs. Post pics when you pick it up!
     
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  16. Feb 10, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    The 4cylinders have the 4.30 gearing and shift better. Which makes sense.
     
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  17. Feb 10, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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    Totally agree!

    They actually do, but only for sale in Canada. I know because I have one!
     
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  19. Feb 11, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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    manuals are good nothing wrong with auto either
     
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