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So, who can or cannot drive a manual?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gatordog, Feb 26, 2019.

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Could you drive a manual transmission effectively if that was your only choice?

  1. YES

    96.3%
  2. NO

    3.7%
  1. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    Lawfarin

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    I feel like the only fording that would be done is over the pile of trash or clothes laying in the middle of their room, trying to get to the kitchen to grab some pop tarts or something.
     
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  2. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    Here's some nice shifting !!!! :thumbsup:

    Left shifter ...... overdrive

    Center shifter ..... actual transmission


    Right shifter ....... range selector


    https://youtu.be/8lEYaTvvq4g
     
  3. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    oscbTacoma

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  4. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    @Gatordog,

    You need to add items to your poll:

    • WTF??? There are people who can’t drive one?
    • I was born after 1995, what’s a manual?
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    FreshOldTaco

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    Our first computer was a Tandy lol
     
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  6. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    17 4X4 sr5spd/01 LT sr5spd
    Lol 9 and 16
     
  7. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    FreshOldTaco

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    Can’t find it grind it
     
  8. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    Ordered my 17 cause I wasn’t getting a manual any other way. Sales guy made me drive an auto first, my response after the test drive, it’s an automatic and I said I want a manual.


    Unfortunately, I agree.


    I believe there are auto motorcycles out now. http://www.womenridersnow.com/pages/automatic_transmission_motorcycle_reviews.aspx
     
  9. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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    I would say there is a good chance Toyota gets rid of manuals in the 4th gen Tacos. The market is slim and that development money can finally go towards progressive changes. Like replacing drum brakes with disc brakes.:)

    On a serious note. I do think the 3rd gen will be the last gen to see manuals in a taco. Wasted resource.
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
  11. Feb 26, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    I don’t think the savings would come from development costs so much as it would be the logistical complexity, and increased parts associated with keeping two transmission types going on the production line
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    I’ve never needed a clutch replacement on any vehicle I’ve owned. Maybe because I’m in Phoenix???
    I’ve had my Passat for 12 years my bug for 9...
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    Driven this Car a few times before it got sold..... First item was you always have to do a "Rolling Turn" since the V16 engine weights so much and no power steering, Next Item Shifting: Ya have to "double Clutch" to shift since the Gears are Spur type not synchronized Now do that in Traffic......

    DSC00096.jpg
     
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  14. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    An awesome transmission to play with on the street is a dog box or faceplated transmission !!!

    :burnrubber:
     
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  15. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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  16. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    Sweet setup haha. I remember the printer we had used the paper that had perforated sides that you had to rip off.

    I can honestly say the same. I’ve owned somewhere between 10-15 manual trans vehicles (all bought used) and never needed a new clutch. Guess I don’t keep them long enough :notsure:
     
  17. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    Not my fault if you're a good TW member.


    Oh, hey. Is that 4x4 runner?
    Didn't think so. Yet.
     
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  18. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    Titties.


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  19. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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  20. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    I learned to drive a manual in my grandfathers F100, kind of a 4 on the floor :) anybody remember 1st gear granny gear? I'd start out in first just because it was more fun to shift through 4 gears instead of 3 LOL
     

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