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Anyone else not satisfied with their 6 MT?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EH530, Dec 4, 2018.

  1. Dec 4, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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    Nunya Bizness

    Nunya Bizness A-A-Ron aka Stunny Gunny

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    I too looked at the frontier. But the lack of updates as you stated, combined with the somewhat cheap feel of the interior was a deal breaker for me.
     
  2. Dec 4, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    24-7

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    I love my 6MT. Wife loves it also. You don't buy a pickup if MPG is at the top of the list.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    kakwvu

    kakwvu Almost Heaven

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    Or a Toyota. Tundras are awesome, and so are T4Rs. Know what isn’t awesome about them? Fuel economy.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    And in the US, Nissan have decided that ALL of their off-road ish offerings should be automatics. I guess it helps sales in the modern soft world.

    But more on topic, the Taco Manual....

    Anyone else think starting in 2nd is a little lack luster? Or maybe I'm still breaking in my new clutch?
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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    kakwvu

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    :notsure:

    Next thread ‘what’s that burning smell?’
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Nunya Bizness

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    I never do 2nd gear starts. Too paranoid I'll burn the clutch. Maybe after the update its more reasonable to do so? I just notice that I have to ride the clutch too long in order to not lug/ stall it.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    Boatbldr

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    I have to admit I'm just not satisfied with a whole lot of anything or anyone anymore. The World has become so overrated.
     
  8. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    Nunya Bizness

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    Well good news is modern society is riding on a knife edge and could crumble at any moment... literally a thousand things that could easily knock us back to the stone age...
     
  9. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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    CygnusX191

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    My 95 Pathfinder and 06 Sheep Wrangler both started in 2nd beautifully. Maybe that isn't a thing anymore. (That Pathfinder is still in the family, 230,000 miles and going like its still brand new)
     
  10. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    QuicksandTaco

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    Actually if you go and read the original post, you’ll see that he is bitching and asking if anyone else hates their transmission. Maybe you can’t read well, I don’t know :anonymous:
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    Nunya Bizness

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    :ohsnap:
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    It isn’t. Power is significantly better tho. Second gear no longer feels like falling off a cliff.
     
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  13. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    They should, it would make resale on mine even better!
     
  14. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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  15. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:14 PM
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    My shit runs fine!
     
  16. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    Is that your focus? Friggn sweet...
     
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  17. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    I hate my sons mother and her freggin parents anyone else?
     
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  18. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    1st gen guy trolling.. man, 2nd genners getting weak these days.
     
  19. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    Don't be so sure the manual on my 1st gen was a huge negative
     
  20. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    Sounds like someone was trying to talk you down. "Ahhh, it's a manual that sucks. I'll give you $100." like that? I would trade my 1st gen AT for an equal MT in a second and I'm not alone.
     

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