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Auto vs man trans

Discussion in 'New Members' started by byoung107, Oct 3, 2013.

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Oct 3, 2013 at 8:13 PM

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Any one better than other? About to buy 2011 V6 6 man quad cab with TRD sport package.

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don't hear of problems with the Automatic on the forums here, at least not that i've seen. Double Cab, long box is only available with auto, but manual can be had with double cab, short box.

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Any one better than other? About to buy 2011 V6 6 man quad cab with TRD sport package.
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Use the search button . This has been asked many times on this forum . Hundreds of opinions and answers for you
Check here for some info : http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/185382-6-speed-manual-vs-5-speed-automatic-v6.html

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It's the wife's T4R so it's stock

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General consensus is that the 6MT is a POS.

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My 2010 MT seems to be ok, but I've owned both and I would say go with the auto.

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Auto so you can get a DCLB

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