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6 speed trade in to auto? Yes or no?

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by ninja89, Jun 4, 2015.

  1. Jun 4, 2015 at 1:59 AM
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    ninja89

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    hi guys! just wanted start a thread about this particular topic. I have a 6 speed, and even tho it has its ups and down compared with the auto (not to say neither tranny are both bad or good) what do u think about trading in the 6 speed for an auto? Best for the long run or not? Strait forward opinions please thanks !
     
  2. Jun 4, 2015 at 9:43 PM
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    cosmicfires

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    No, keep the 6 speed.
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2015 at 9:47 PM
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    catattacksdog

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    I wish I had a 6 speed
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2015 at 10:23 PM
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    Taco Nation

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    Can't vouch for the v6 but I've drove a 4 banger auto and manual and the manual is what I preffered.
     
  5. Jun 7, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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    yesmar

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    manuals hold their value better
     
  6. Jun 7, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Yes
     
  7. Jun 7, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    dm1215al

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    I just prefer the auto, have the V6.
     
  8. Aug 31, 2015 at 5:58 PM
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    Peterbuilt

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    I just did the opposite, auto --> manual.

    Got a '15 Trd Sport Premium 6 speed in black.

    I like it a bit better than the auto, better on fuel I find, but not as fast as the auto.
     
  9. Aug 20, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    Manual is my choise
     
  10. Sep 5, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    socarboy99

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    Manuals can be very entertaining to drive, except in bumper to bumper crawling traffic.
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    lwszabo

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    I'd do anything to have a manual...the more gears the better!
     
  12. Nov 24, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    Now a days a manual tranny can be considered an anti-theft device
     
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  13. Nov 24, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    SpoilsofWar

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    True that!
    I like a manual but in an everyday driver I prefer auto unless it's a sports car.
     
  14. Nov 25, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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    socarboy99

    socarboy99 Pluggin' along by going from A to B to C to D...

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    My old Taco has a shift it yourself tranny, overall it's a fun to drive except in crawling bumper to bumper traffic
     
  15. Jan 25, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    Keep the stick
     
  16. Dec 23, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    Toy Yo

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    Nope manual much better
     
  17. Dec 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    cory02taco

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    I drove the exact same truck in an auto and a manual, I bought the manual.
     
  18. Jan 22, 2018 at 10:43 PM
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    Mattrmartinez

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    I find the manual a lot more fun to drive. If i had the option at the time, i would have went with manual.
     
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  19. Feb 1, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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    BROWNTACOTURD

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    I'll trade you my auto haha
     
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  20. May 18, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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    I wish I had a 6 speed too. Alas I only have a 5 speed due to my 4cyl engine.
     

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