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Auto vs Manual which one is stronger?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jtgroce, Apr 21, 2012.

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Auto or Manual which is more reliable?

  1. Auto

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    51.4%

  2. Manual

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  1. Dec 6, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    I am Manual guy threw and threw. My next truck is going to be Diesel 6 speed. I have no issue's with my Manual. Hell my g/f drives 6 speed mt 2011 camaro ss.
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Dec 6, 2012
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  2. Dec 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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    How about a Diesel 8 speed auto. Basically amazing tranny. Dodge and Ford should have those standard soon.
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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    nan i would rather drive manual
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Dec 6, 2012
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  4. Dec 6, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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    An 8 speed auto would be 2 seconds faster 0-60, get much better MPG, and basically make your truck feel 500lbs lighter, not to mention increase your towing range, shift faster, etc ,etc.

    I love manuals too, but even I wont pass that up.

    Being that this is my first AUTO ever, I am very pleased so far.
     
    StormTrooperTaco, Dec 6, 2012
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  5. Dec 6, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    You have to be kidding me.
     
    chris4x4, Dec 6, 2012
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  6. Dec 6, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    I just enjoy driving my manual. Its fun and the lower gear ratio on my tacoma vs. my previous nissan xe makes crawling real slow up hills easy in first. I learned on manual and both cars I have owned were manual. Iv driven across the country 3 times this year since may and still don't feel like I care for the auto with cruise control....The only time it sucks is entering Mass higways with their stubby on-ramps. If you could even call them on-ramps.


    In fact the "only" time I have been pulled over I was driving an auto with cruise on. (not sure I was meant to drive anything other than manual)

    Note most peoples points are right on and some just suck.
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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  8. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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    I've had manual transmission on my last truck for about 5 years and it was fine. Just bought a Taco with Automatic trani and I'm loving it. It's a coin toss for me, 50/50.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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    It's all in the money to me- If a manual tranny goes bad, I can easily swap it, and for relatively cheap. But if an automatic tranny goes bad, there's nothing I can do to fix it- they are an enigma to me. They are also more expensive, if I were to go buy one.
    Mostly, it depends on how you drive the truck as to how long it lasts, and which tranny fits your driving style better. Personally, I prefer a stick.
     
    Fenwick1993, Dec 7, 2012
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  10. Dec 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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    Somebody find me a DCLB with a stick and I might consider driving a standard again
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    Does it have to be a Tacoma :)
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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    According to all the toyota fan boys on here yes.
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Dec 7, 2012
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  13. Dec 7, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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    North American mid sized truck Toyota fanboy here ha

    Full size, cars, etc you could say I'm a fan of functionality and durability.
     
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  14. Dec 7, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Not me. Im finding modern auto trannys are pretty dam good! The one in the Tacoma, Dodge 2500 (Cummins), and our Honda Accord, are all fantastic, and seem to hold the gear when needed, and shift as needed. After driving the manual in the Tacoma, I prefer the auto by leaps and bounds. To the point I would buy a different vehicle if all they offered was the current 6 speed for the whole line up.
     
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  15. Dec 7, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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    Yes
     
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  16. Dec 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    I'm not complaining , I love my auto tranny
     
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  17. Dec 7, 2012 at 1:09 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    :proposetoast:
     
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  18. Dec 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM
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    I was a manual guy before I got this auto, but I have absolutely no complaints about it!
     
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  19. Dec 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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    And with all the T/O bearings and other clutch shit I hear going bad at such low mileage, I'm glad I have an auto :)
     
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  20. Dec 7, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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