1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Manual or automatic?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Theheisman19, Jan 29, 2016.

  1. Jan 29, 2016 at 10:50 AM
    #1
    Theheisman19

    Theheisman19 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2016
    Member:
    #175229
    Messages:
    22
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Hunter
    Ive only learned manual trannys a little bit but ive been looking into it, is it funner in the long run to drive a manual? or just a pain in the ass? another thing, do manuals not get the same options that automatics do?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2016 at 1:53 PM
    #2
    wschenk

    wschenk Member

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2015
    Member:
    #165070
    Messages:
    24
    Gender:
    Male
    I got a 2016 TRD Sport Manual Tranny in November. First manual vehicle I have driven as a daily driver. I love driving it, I feel I have more control while driving. You can not get JBL speakers with Manual tranny and you cannot get the Crawl control on TRD offroad (obviously).

    Go test drive both and see what you prefer.
     
  3. Jan 29, 2016 at 2:01 PM
    #3
    cactuscorn

    cactuscorn Another FNG

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2010
    Member:
    #44966
    Messages:
    983
    Gender:
    Male
    Rapid City, South Dakota
    Vehicle:
    2019 Cement TRD OR AT DCLB w/JBL Premium Package
    Ironman Stage 2 FCP 3" lift kit, Ironman skid plate kit, C4 Fab Hybrid front bumper and frame supports, C4 Fab sliders, Smittybuilt X2O 10k lb winch, Diode Dynamics Pro fogs, Baja Designs Sport fogs, Falken Rubitrek AT's, Midland Micro MXT275 GMRS radio, Victory 4x4 hood hinge antenna mount, ARE MX shell, 12 Volt Solutions remote starter w/ phone app module, Overland Equipped aux power tray/Blue Sea 12 circut ST blade fuse block w/ 187 series 100a circut breaker, OEM bedmat and floor mats, Hooke Road tailgate cover, JDM ASTAR 800 lumen LED reverse bulbs, iOttie wireless phone charger, blue LED dome light, back seat dog bed and rear seat12v/USB ports, Ironman diff breather, ac drain mod,, tons of rad recovery equipment and every cubbyhole filled with crap. On order: Method MR 316 wheels and 285/70R/17 BFG KO2's.
    Manuals are for sports cars. Automatics are for highway stars. MTS and Crawl Control features are for fun and not sliding off a cliff
     
  4. Jan 29, 2016 at 2:06 PM
    #4
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2015
    Member:
    #163478
    Messages:
    10,173
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    SW Michigan
    Vehicle:
    23’ T4R
    trucks should have two sticks, one for the tranny, one for the transfer, and locking hubs, nuf said, imo.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2016 at 4:26 PM
    #5
    DakotaTacoma

    DakotaTacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2007
    Member:
    #2219
    Messages:
    99
    So. California
    Vehicle:
    1996, 2.7, 4x4, 5-speed, extra cab
    3" Downey lift, K and N FIPK, NWOR Try Y header, 31x10.5 BFG KOs
    Go with the manual. You can't get crawl control; but, so what? That's what a manual in 1st gear and 4-low is for :).

    I agree with jwctaco, there should be two sticks on the the floor + manual hubs.....But if wishes were dimes, Id be rich.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2016 at 4:29 PM
    #6
    PVT Pablo

    PVT Pablo

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Member:
    #58751
    Messages:
    2,350
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Kitsap County, WA
    Vehicle:
    2016 4Runner TRD Pro
    I would never want a manual for my daily driver.

    And before anyone loses their mind over that comment, my first two vehicles were manuals.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2016 at 4:45 PM
    #7
    DakotaTacoma

    DakotaTacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2007
    Member:
    #2219
    Messages:
    99
    So. California
    Vehicle:
    1996, 2.7, 4x4, 5-speed, extra cab
    3" Downey lift, K and N FIPK, NWOR Try Y header, 31x10.5 BFG KOs
    I don't get the manual hate. I commute in Los Angeles traffic everyday (Yea, it's only 10 miles one-way) but it's not a PITA, really. Somehow I can still talk on my hands free phone, drink coffee or a soda, adjust the radio, eat a snack, interact with Waze, and shift the transmission. Zero accidents in 20 years with the Tacoma. In fact, my last accident was in 1994 when an idiot :goingcrazy:stopped short on the freeway and me, the other idiot :rolleyes: (in an automatic) behind him, could not stop in time...
     
  8. Jan 29, 2016 at 4:49 PM
    #8
    PVT Pablo

    PVT Pablo

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Member:
    #58751
    Messages:
    2,350
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Kitsap County, WA
    Vehicle:
    2016 4Runner TRD Pro
    Did you just quote yourself? haha

    I don't hate manuals at all. I just feel they have their place. If I bought a weekend car, something a little more sporty, I'd get a manual all day. But when I have to wake up at 4am to go to work, and sit in traffic for 30 minutes, I'd rather just not mess with a clutch and stick.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2016 at 7:52 PM
    #9
    cactuscorn

    cactuscorn Another FNG

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2010
    Member:
    #44966
    Messages:
    983
    Gender:
    Male
    Rapid City, South Dakota
    Vehicle:
    2019 Cement TRD OR AT DCLB w/JBL Premium Package
    Ironman Stage 2 FCP 3" lift kit, Ironman skid plate kit, C4 Fab Hybrid front bumper and frame supports, C4 Fab sliders, Smittybuilt X2O 10k lb winch, Diode Dynamics Pro fogs, Baja Designs Sport fogs, Falken Rubitrek AT's, Midland Micro MXT275 GMRS radio, Victory 4x4 hood hinge antenna mount, ARE MX shell, 12 Volt Solutions remote starter w/ phone app module, Overland Equipped aux power tray/Blue Sea 12 circut ST blade fuse block w/ 187 series 100a circut breaker, OEM bedmat and floor mats, Hooke Road tailgate cover, JDM ASTAR 800 lumen LED reverse bulbs, iOttie wireless phone charger, blue LED dome light, back seat dog bed and rear seat12v/USB ports, Ironman diff breather, ac drain mod,, tons of rad recovery equipment and every cubbyhole filled with crap. On order: Method MR 316 wheels and 285/70R/17 BFG KO2's.
    I'd gladly drive a manual if not given the choice, but I was and bought the auto. Can you even heal & toe in a pickup without a spoiler that blocks the mirrors and numbers on the side?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top