Automatic Shifter Thought

Just curious what TacomaWorld thinks about this question. Some of my friends say this is one of the reasons they don't own a Tacoma. I can't see why this is a deal breaker for people....

 

I think its just fine were it is....

 

With my arm on the rest my hand falls right on the shifter. Perfect. I've had column shift trucks and they are ok, but it's a lot easier to manually shift the trans with the control on the console. JMO.

 

I much prefer the center console shifter.
-much easier/comfortable to change gears such as a snowy downhill.
-i think it looks much better
-perfect place to rest my hand.

 

The Tacoma isn't wide enough for a useful middle seat in the front so I have no problems with the shifter arrangement.