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Should i buy an MT Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by UPsnow, Aug 4, 2019.

  1. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    grubburg

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    By the way, it took a $700 ovtune (performance chip) to get the MT to behave properly. Love it now.

    I don't know WTF "gear hunting" is on AT, but it sounds like something I'd avoid at all cost.
     
  2. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    woollypullover

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    Price for AT vs MT was the same last I checked and I am a man, but only on the outside
     
  3. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    grubburg

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    WHO CARES????
     
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  4. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    Rupp1

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    I’ve had both in a second gen. Was fun for a while, not long term. Just my opinion.
     
  5. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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    24-7

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    My truck was $2,000 less in a manual
     
  6. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    There is a reason why manual starts with MAN.
     
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  7. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    Screenshot_20190804-223427_Chrome.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    RocTaco

    RocTaco Free stun!

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    See that's how I'd sneak home after curfew. Kill the engine and lights down the street and coast. I had it down where if I shut it off at a certain house going a certain speed, I'd have just enough momentum to pull into the driveway.
     
  9. Aug 4, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    Nailed it on being a man.
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    Canadians like to rub it in :(

     
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  11. Aug 4, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    I doubt it...
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    Might have to twist a key!

     
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  13. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    I still believe the reason for the key ignition is to work in conjunction with the Clutch Cancel Switch.
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    I actually have AT3 LT's on my silverado, pretty decent tire for not being a dedicated snow tire to get through the snow. But she still got squirmy on me a few times where it wanted to kick out granted i wasn't in 4wd. That's always a fun time correcting a fishtail slide. Apparently the 4S have a different compound more made for snow?
     
  15. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    The only compelling reason that I have is because I like to drive manual transmission vehicles...
     
  16. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    Then get it. @roadking1 you WILL get laid more.
     
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  17. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    Is that an offer?
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:33 PM
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    Lol NO!
     
  19. Aug 4, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Guaranteed.
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    Push-Button/Electronic start MAY hinder the push-start with a Really dead battery.
    Turn-Key start, not a problem.

    Also, with MT, in most cases you can push start when having a bad starter(contacts, motor, relay, Bendix, solenoid, etc.)
     

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