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Is the manual transmission that much better than the auto transmission?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Skinny P, Dec 19, 2018.

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  1. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    Caffeine + sugar + MT = maximum engagement I would say. :goingcrazy:
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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    The zen master stick shift mastery test is eating an ice cream sandwich in a traffic jam headed to your wedding in your tux.
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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  4. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    Obviously, but don't forget elbows, chin and teeth are viable operators or temporary holding tools, too. Just about training in evasive moves. Throw in changing the 8 track or keying your radio mic for added challenge.
     
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  5. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:14 AM
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    I'd rather have an auto over a manual !!!:thumbsup:

    Just a few mods done to the auto and it'll be much better

    Custom built torque converter with a stall rating better suited for a truck

    Manual valve body installed so you've full control of the transmission


    I've driven quite a few vehicles with full manual valve body autos and prefer them over manual transmissions
     
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  6. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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  7. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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    I test drove all ATs because you can’t find MTs around here. I didn’t think the AT was terrible, but I didn’t have any extended test drives either.
    My last few trucks were ATs, but almost all of my other vehicles were MT. I really missed rowing gears, so I found my Taco 650 miles away. Really glad I found what I wanted instead of settling for something local that I might’ve regretted.
    Only you can decide what you want. I really like rowing gears, so the MT is well worth it to me.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    87 posts and no one has mentioned the anti theft thing yet. You MT guys are slipping.
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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  10. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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  12. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    That's anti-theft to 99.99% of people. I'm not sure most pro truck drivers could handle it still.
     
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  13. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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    Begun, the transmission war has...

    Anyway, I enjoy driving both manual and automatic. I enjoy the former more so I got a manual Tacoma. Do I regret it? Sometimes, until I get in it and drive it again and realise I made the best choice for me.
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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    lol dude I don't care, literally took no side in the argument

    thanks for the dealership quote too :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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    Actually there's a conversion kit available for these transmissions to replace the High/low switch with a shifter
     
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  16. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    yup its 3.91 in the auto
     
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  17. Dec 19, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    I'm definitely not able to do any of this... Any who, high-low and throwing in a range splitter - watching it with a single stick and switches makes sense to me what's going on. But doing it manually with 3 sticks, floating the gears and hitting all 18 in sequence seems like it would take a pretty awesome driver.
     
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  18. Dec 19, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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    As a retiree I sought out a 6 speed manual Gen 2 and love it. If I were still working and had to commute in AM and PM Metro Denver traffic I would have went automatic.
     
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  19. Dec 19, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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    The manual transmission costs less ($2000?) than the automatic on a new truck. Service on the manual transmission is much less expensive.
    I doubt you'll loose any money when you sell it, lots of demand for manual transmissions from those of us who've never owned an automatic and hope to keep it that way.
     
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  20. Dec 19, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    6spd was one of the main reason I went with the Taco. The joy of ripping through the gears (on & off road), downshifting with blips and hearing the aftermarket exhaust burble, and having more control of the truck all out way the inconvenience of dealing with the clutch in traffic IMO. Besides, this truck needs the manual to make up for the underpowered V6. I would only consider the AT if the V6 had turbos and more power.
     
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