FR-S 10 Series Manual Vs Automatic Poll - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

TRD-X · 09-09-2013, 09:59 PM

Do you own a manual or automatic 10 Series FR-S..??

10 Series owners only please.

oldpueblo · 09-09-2013, 10:08 PM

I would've gotten a manual but I'm always so busy texting while driving!

TRD-X · 09-09-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldpueblo

I would've gotten a manual but I'm always so busy texting while driving!

How do you drift while texting..??

NepeanFR-S · 09-09-2013, 10:10 PM

Every vehicle I've ever owned has been manual, so easy choice for my FR-S.
Taking a bit longer to get used to the new gear box (first 6-speed) but absolutely loving it so far.

Luis_GT · 09-09-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by oldpueblo

I would've gotten a manual but I'm always so busy texting while driving!

Clearly you've never driven with your knees, while holding a burger, talking on the phone, holding your big gulp and shifting...

10Tim · 09-09-2013, 10:16 PM

Manual Trans here...

Struckbylitenin · 09-09-2013, 10:25 PM

I almost signed on a manual but went with an auto just for my significant other; with her chemo she would barely have the energy for a manual, much less learn it.

If she's happy, I am as well.

I've also been getting stuck in traffic almost every other day after work and that late in the day I would not have the energy (or patience?) for a manual, so I don't regret my choice.

NepeanFR-S · 09-09-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Struckbylitenin

I almost signed on a manual but went with an auto just for my significant other; with her chemo she would barely have the energy for a manual, much less learn it.

If she's happy, I am as well.

I've also been getting stuck in traffic almost every other day after work and that late in the day I would not have the energy (or patience?) for a manual, so I don't regret my choice.

That is a good reason to go auto.

Best of luck to your better-half!

#944_10_Series_FRS · 09-09-2013, 11:28 PM

Driving manual all my life but because I am buying this car for my daughter. Therefore, I have to pick an automatic one. Can't be too selfish...

NyC Zn6 · 09-10-2013, 08:16 AM

Manual transmission thats all I drive..

losjackal · 09-10-2013, 02:28 PM

If my AT didn't have paddle shifters, I'm pretty sure I would have opted for Manual. But the paddles make me feel like I'm playing GT5 in real life.

Jose_Timberlake · 09-10-2013, 02:57 PM

Always owned/driven manuals and was definitely hesitant with my 10 Series in a/t, but it's been a blast driving! It obviously doesn't compare to the true feel of a manual gearbox, but Toyota/Subie did a damn good job w/the sequential shift...very quick & responsive & rev matching does what its supposed to!

torqdork · 09-10-2013, 03:02 PM

Although extremely impressed with the A/T on the test drive, decided on the M/T for the 48 lb. lighter weight, shorter tranny gearing and $1K savings. Plus given the option, I'll always go M/T. I'm a control freak.

PSORngr · 09-10-2013, 03:52 PM

I went manual. First manual car that I've owned (second car I've owned). I initially learned to drive on my parent's old Mazda 626 and have had a motorcycle for 4 years now so manual transmission wasn't completely foreign to me. Has taken some getting used to though.
I went manual simply b/c it's a sports car and figured I'd go for the "full" experience.

View Poll Results: Are you a Manual or Automatic 10 Series Owner..??
Manual	93	62.84%
Automatic	55	37.16%
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09-09-2013, 10:10 PM	#4
NepeanFR-S Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 10 Series FR-S Location: Ottawa Posts: 59 Thanks: 58 Thanked 35 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Every vehicle I've ever owned has been manual, so easy choice for my FR-S. Taking a bit longer to get used to the new gear box (first 6-speed) but absolutely loving it so far.

09-09-2013, 10:16 PM	#6
10Tim Here for the fun Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 10 Series FR-S #2478 Location: Lakewood Posts: 112 Thanks: 158 Thanked 133 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manual Trans here...

09-09-2013, 10:25 PM	#7
Struckbylitenin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 10 Series FR-S Location: S. Jerz / Philly Posts: 254 Thanks: 41 Thanked 121 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I almost signed on a manual but went with an auto just for my significant other; with her chemo she would barely have the energy for a manual, much less learn it. If she's happy, I am as well. I've also been getting stuck in traffic almost every other day after work and that late in the day I would not have the energy (or patience?) for a manual, so I don't regret my choice.

09-09-2013, 11:28 PM	#9
#944_10_Series_FRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 10 series FRS #944 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,705 Thanks: 329 Thanked 352 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Driving manual all my life but because I am buying this car for my daughter. Therefore, I have to pick an automatic one. Can't be too selfish...

09-10-2013, 08:16 AM	#10
NyC Zn6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 10 Series #974 6m/t Location: NYC Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 1,358 Thanked 1,141 Times in 669 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Manual transmission thats all I drive..

09-10-2013, 02:28 PM	#11
losjackal Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: FR-S 10-series #405 Location: Chicago Posts: 59 Thanks: 26 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If my AT didn't have paddle shifters, I'm pretty sure I would have opted for Manual. But the paddles make me feel like I'm playing GT5 in real life.

09-10-2013, 02:57 PM	#12
Jose_Timberlake Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FRS 2.0 6AT Location: Dodgertown, CA Posts: 79 Thanks: 150 Thanked 47 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Always owned/driven manuals and was definitely hesitant with my 10 Series in a/t, but it's been a blast driving! It obviously doesn't compare to the true feel of a manual gearbox, but Toyota/Subie did a damn good job w/the sequential shift...very quick & responsive & rev matching does what its supposed to!

09-10-2013, 03:02 PM	#13
torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Although extremely impressed with the A/T on the test drive, decided on the M/T for the 48 lb. lighter weight, shorter tranny gearing and $1K savings. Plus given the option, I'll always go M/T. I'm a control freak.

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