Those with Manual Transmission...why?

2 sets of brakes with 283K, replaced the clutch at 225k and the mechanic said “Why?, you could have gotten another 50k”

yes, I drive like granny.

 

Would you consider a straight up trade for my wife, although she may be “slightly” higher maintenance?

 

My wife is much higher maintenance, and I still wouldn't take the automatic.

 

I drove my 1991 4Runner for 272,000 miles, no clutch replacement and two sets of brakes. I drove my 2006 Nissan Xterra for 305,000 miles, no clutch replacement and two sets of brakes. I do not drive like Granny. Gotta love my manual!

 

Because autos have a missing pedal...n..missing clutch ..... I steer with my knee while sippin..n shifting...blowing clouds..smiles to the miles ...auto guys have third gens and regret there color choice while the tyranny breaks ...I can keep going if you want

 

Guess we like knobs?

 

I love my manual Taco but just had every 6 speed owners worst nightmare happen- complete tear of the Achilles’ tendon and no driving the truck for 6-8 weeks. Stay healthy and keep shifting those gears for me!

 

good luck man. catch up on your mod list once you get moving around a bit.

 

Thanks! It’s getting better and parts are on their way. Looking forward to driving the truck again

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/show-me-your-knob.628871/

 

Bummer dude. Hope you recover quickly.

 

Oh crap man that sucks. Get well quick and do what physical therapy tells you. It will take some time.

 

At least it’s not your left foot, and brakes are overrated anyway.

 

Especially with the hand brake option!

 

The End of Manual Transmission

Stick shifts are dying. When they go, something bigger than driving will be lost.


https://apple.news/A3Jh0dhxiRKie2O_6hG8ZAg

I’ll leave this here

 

i do miss having my DD be a stick shift but still owning a 5 speed in a non DD is fine with me especially after rowing through first and neutral while in stop and go ATL traffic.

 

I'm awaiting the production (week of 29-Aug-2022) and delivery of my 2022 (2023?) TRD Sport 6MT to replace my aging 2006 Acura TL 6MT, when I hear VW will stop producing the GTI and Golf R with a stick, I'll probably buy the last year of production of that as well, and then rinse and repeat for the Cayman. Yeah I know, this will present a logistical nightmare, "What vehicle do I drive today, the Tacoma, the Golf R, or the Cayman?"

 

They definitely have drawbacks and situations where they can be tedious but point&shoots can frequently be less engaging.

 

Ah this thread popped up. Another thread where I can fanboy about manual transmissions.

My reason is probably another common reason that may be circlejerked, but the reason is that it's more fun and engaging. I rather row my own gears.

It's really simple. I like driving manual more than automatic. Automatics are way too boring to drive for me.

Manual doesn't really bother me in California traffic to be honest. I drive >20000 miles per year too.