Ordering a 2020 Army Green TRD Pro (Manual vs Auto) Opinions Wanted

Tacospike · Oct 15, 2019

tacoma_trout said: ↑

My sales guy just texted me. Arrived at the dealer 30 min ago. Hoping to get it this afternoon. It's a TRD PRO with MT. As far as I know, they build them in batches. Mine was built on 9/30. You may have to wait until the next batch of MT's.

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Nice

TRDProOne · Oct 15, 2019

tacoma_trout said: ↑

My sales guy just texted me. Arrived at the dealer 30 min ago. Hoping to get it this afternoon. It's a TRD PRO with MT. As far as I know, they build them in batches. Mine was built on 9/30. You may have to wait until the next batch of MT's.

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I’ll bet your chomping at the bit to take delivery! Hopefully you negotiated a discount on your Pro.

Dryfly24 · Oct 15, 2019

It’s amazing to me how much love the MT’s get on this site from all the millennial’s that think it’s something special.

I grew up driving MT’s, as did most guys my age. MT’s were everywhere back in the day and everybody had one. Good part of the reason it’s going the way of the dinosaur and people stopped buying them.

Most folks that grew up when they were common or had to drive them wouldn't want one except under the most limited of circumstances for any reason, but hey - you guys enjoy that “unique experience”...

Edited: Lest anyone get their panties in a bunch, this is a tongue in cheek post. They are fun, I just wouldn’t want one for every day use.

tacoma_trout · Oct 15, 2019

Tacospike said: ↑

Nice
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I did put a deposit down back in mid-august. The dealer had one allocation for an army green automatic but I was able to switch it to manual. First time Tacoma owner.

TexAggie · Oct 15, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

It’s amazing to me how much love the MT’s get on this site from all the millennial’s that think it’s something special.

I grew up driving MT’s, as did most guys my age. MT’s were everywhere back in the day and everybody had one. Good part of the reason it’s going the way of the dinosaur and people stopped buying them.

Most folks that grew up when they were common or had to drive them wouldn't want one except under the most limited of circumstances for any reason, but hey - you guys enjoy that “unique experience”...

Edited: Lest anyone get their panties in a bunch, this is a tongue in cheek post. They are fun, I just wouldn’t want one for every day use.
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tacoma_trout · Oct 15, 2019

TRDProOne said: ↑

I’ll bet your chomping at the bit to take delivery! Hopefully you negotiated a discount on your Pro.
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I paid MSRP but got a couple accessories thrown in.

Dryfly24 · Oct 15, 2019

TexAggie said: ↑

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Yep, good analogy to a vehicle with an MT today...

TRDProOne · Oct 15, 2019

OK. Please report back on your 1st impressions and post some pics for us to drool over

Freegolf · Oct 15, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

They are fun, I just wouldn’t want one for every day use.
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That's like saying "Would bang, but not bang every day." Notice my tongue in cheek what the hell is wrong with you?

Tacospike · Oct 15, 2019

tacoma_trout said: ↑

I did put a deposit down back in mid-august. The dealer had one allocation for an army green automatic but I was able to switch it to manual. First time Tacoma owner.
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That’s a good first Tacoma too!

MasonSTL · Oct 15, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

It’s amazing to me how much love the MT’s get on this site from all the millennial’s that think it’s something special.

I grew up driving MT’s, as did most guys my age. MT’s were everywhere back in the day and everybody had one. Good part of the reason it’s going the way of the dinosaur and people stopped buying them.

Most folks that grew up when they were common or had to drive them wouldn't want one except under the most limited of circumstances for any reason, but hey - you guys enjoy that “unique experience”...

Edited: Lest anyone get their panties in a bunch, this is a tongue in cheek post. They are fun, I just wouldn’t want one for every day use.
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not being able to down a burrito during rush hour is a noticeable downside.

MOC221_ · Oct 15, 2019

MasonSTL said: ↑

not being able to down a burrito during rush hour is a noticeable downside.
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You're saying YOU can't do it, right?

nway2deep · Oct 15, 2019

There are 2 AG TRD Pro MT's for sale on Cars.com as of yesterday

arcticrobot · Oct 15, 2019

Dryfly24 said: ↑

It’s amazing to me how much love the MT’s get on this site from all the millennial’s that think it’s something special.

I grew up driving MT’s, as did most guys my age. MT’s were everywhere back in the day and everybody had one. Good part of the reason it’s going the way of the dinosaur and people stopped buying them.

Most folks that grew up when they were common or had to drive them wouldn't want one except under the most limited of circumstances for any reason, but hey - you guys enjoy that “unique experience”...

Edited: Lest anyone get their panties in a bunch, this is a tongue in cheek post. They are fun, I just wouldn’t want one for every day use.
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People stopped buying them because it prevents those idiots from texting and driving. I understand where you come from, but your comment is a FUDD comment on an enthusiast forum. Bragging about your old times when everybody drove manuals also is not going to get you anywhere. That claim doesn't apply to America. Source: I came from the country where literally everybody had only one option: manual. And I still prefer manuals to the point an auto car is a no buy. You like your autos - fine. What's not fine is your condescending FUDD behavior.

Jasonstacoma · Oct 15, 2019

I wish i woulda atleast test drove a manual. Maybe I will this weekend just for fun.

MasonSTL · Oct 15, 2019

MOC221_ said: ↑

You're saying YOU can't do it, right?
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Fuck, sounds like I have to step my burrito game up

MasonSTL · Oct 15, 2019

off topic: this forum needs a MT burrito eating thread now

Zencalc · Oct 15, 2019

Gotta say, love the green!

danwray · Oct 15, 2019

Coming from a 6 speed FJ cruiser, my only regret about my taco is not getting the manual. I thought I would prefer the convenience of an Auto, but really I just miss the manual.

Dryfly24 · Oct 15, 2019

arcticrobot said: ↑

People stopped buying them because it prevents those idiots from texting and driving. I understand where you come from, but your comment is a FUDD comment on an enthusiast forum. Bragging about your old times when everybody drove manuals also is not going to get you anywhere. That claim doesn't apply to America. Source: I came from the country where literally everybody had only one option: manual. And I still prefer manuals to the point an auto car is a no buy. You like your autos - fine. What's not fine is your condescending FUDD behavior.
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