Keep Auto Transmission or Switch to Manual - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HunterGreene · 03-19-2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stayreal

Let's just say that I was too impatient to get a manual at the moment and bought the auto without thinking I might regret it later on...

Patience is a virtue, my friend. You should have just waited for the transmission you preferred to come along. Or found a dealer that was willing to get the actual car you wanted.

Settling for less than you want will never make you happy. Take a look at your finances, if you can afford the trade, you may as well. If not, learn from your mistake and don't repeat it.

In the meantime, take a few twisties in the car and enjoy it

IAmNotTheDriftKing · 03-19-2014, 11:48 AM

Why not buy a used manual Toyobaru, that way you can save some money!

If this won't hurt you financially, why not? Just make sure you want a manual, cause some people hate it in traffic and such(it isn't bad to be honest).

SkAsphalt · 03-19-2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stayreal

Let's just say that I was too impatient to get a manual at the moment and bought the auto without thinking I might regret it later on...

Someone done f***ed up

Stayreal · 03-19-2014, 01:06 PM

There is nothing I hate about the car lol, Just wished I bought manual at first place :P

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fledonfoot · 03-19-2014, 01:19 PM

You can always consider this: SU003-04329 TRANS ASSY/TL7 $6284.78

Straight out of my parts tool at work for a new manual transmission. Doesn't include pedals, clutch, MC, ECM, etc. That's just a new MT gearbox by itself.

dbrandt01 · 03-19-2014, 01:34 PM

I mean, if I was in your position I'd say it's not worth it, because of the financial comment you made. Sometimes I wish I had an automatic. This was my first manual, but once I learned how to drive it, I couldn't see driving an automatic. I second the guys comment above about trying to trade in for a manual. It may not be as bad of a loss on your end. Nothing wrong with used cars if they were taken care of.

dirtymax · 03-19-2014, 01:45 PM

the grass is always greener on the other side. I wouldnt mind trying the auto on a curvy road some time. These autos have paddle shifters right?

Stayreal · 03-19-2014, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtymax

the grass is always greener on the other side. I wouldnt mind trying the auto on a curvy road some time. These autos have paddle shifters right?

Yup, they do have paddle shifters

TwinturboCamry · 03-19-2014, 04:22 PM

Dude, you're asking a bunch of random strangers and teenagers to make financial decision for you. Are you srs? What are you, 12?

Churg · 03-19-2014, 04:42 PM

I just traded in my WRB Limited Auto 2013 BRZ for a WRB Limited Manual 2014 BRZ, and I couldn't be happier. I drive 130 miles a day through SoCal, shifting isn't terrible at all, and this is my first manual.

Sure, I did lose out on some money, but I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I feel like I'm one with my car more than I was with the Auto. Then again, I'm doing stuff like AutoX every chance I get, and more aftermarket parts and customizations can be had with a Manual, especially looking at the FI options out there.

I'd do it again no questions asked. Sure, you may lose out on some money, I sure as hell did, but my driving experience with this car has improved so much. Driving sure isn't boring anymore! Just my $.02.

DAN_BRZ · 03-19-2014, 04:48 PM

ever thought about changing out the final drive? you can swap it out, so the car acts and shifts more like a manual??? i would consider that first before trading in your car. a 4.88FD would drastically change the way ur car shifts, gears 1-2-3 would be pretty bang on to a 6spd.

Krispeee · 03-19-2014, 04:49 PM

Do it if you feel if it's worth it...and do it soon before the car depreciates even more.

Captain Snooze · 03-19-2014, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinturboCamry

Dude, you're asking a bunch of random strangers and teenagers to make financial decision for you. Are you srs? What are you, 12?

I totally agree with this sentiment. I posted something along these lines then deleted it. I thought it was too inflammatory but seeing TwinturboCamry's post made me wish I had kept it in.

Sonolin · 03-19-2014, 08:46 PM

Go with the car you'll enjoy driving every day, and that you'll stick with for the rest of your life.

Had an auto, traded for manual, no regrets whatsoever

Even in LA traffic. Calms me down sometimes to work a clutch pedal

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03-19-2014, 11:48 AM	#16
IAmNotTheDriftKing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: I own an FR-S. . . whatelse! Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 318 Thanks: 114 Thanked 140 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why not buy a used manual Toyobaru, that way you can save some money! If this won't hurt you financially, why not? Just make sure you want a manual, cause some people hate it in traffic and such(it isn't bad to be honest).

03-19-2014, 01:06 PM	#18
Stayreal Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 13' Scion FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 42 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is nothing I hate about the car lol, Just wished I bought manual at first place :P Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

03-19-2014, 01:34 PM	#20
dbrandt01 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: none Location: N/A Posts: 411 Thanks: 185 Thanked 229 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I mean, if I was in your position I'd say it's not worth it, because of the financial comment you made. Sometimes I wish I had an automatic. This was my first manual, but once I learned how to drive it, I couldn't see driving an automatic. I second the guys comment above about trying to trade in for a manual. It may not be as bad of a loss on your end. Nothing wrong with used cars if they were taken care of.

03-19-2014, 01:45 PM	#21
dirtymax Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 14' SWP BRZ MT limited Location: CA Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the grass is always greener on the other side. I wouldnt mind trying the auto on a curvy road some time. These autos have paddle shifters right?

03-19-2014, 04:22 PM	#23
TwinturboCamry Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Canada Posts: 122 Thanks: 7 Thanked 162 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dude, you're asking a bunch of random strangers and teenagers to make financial decision for you. Are you srs? What are you, 12?

03-19-2014, 04:42 PM	#24
Churg Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 WRB BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 124 Thanks: 67 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just traded in my WRB Limited Auto 2013 BRZ for a WRB Limited Manual 2014 BRZ, and I couldn't be happier. I drive 130 miles a day through SoCal, shifting isn't terrible at all, and this is my first manual. Sure, I did lose out on some money, but I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I feel like I'm one with my car more than I was with the Auto. Then again, I'm doing stuff like AutoX every chance I get, and more aftermarket parts and customizations can be had with a Manual, especially looking at the FI options out there. I'd do it again no questions asked. Sure, you may lose out on some money, I sure as hell did, but my driving experience with this car has improved so much. Driving sure isn't boring anymore! Just my $.02.

03-19-2014, 04:48 PM	#25
DAN_BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Sport Tech Location: Mississauga Posts: 413 Thanks: 311 Thanked 122 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	ever thought about changing out the final drive? you can swap it out, so the car acts and shifts more like a manual??? i would consider that first before trading in your car. a 4.88FD would drastically change the way ur car shifts, gears 1-2-3 would be pretty bang on to a 6spd.

03-19-2014, 04:49 PM	#26
Krispeee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: NorCal Bay Area Posts: 298 Thanks: 175 Thanked 119 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do it if you feel if it's worth it...and do it soon before the car depreciates even more.

03-19-2014, 08:46 PM	#28
Sonolin Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 885 Thanks: 1,489 Thanked 289 Times in 176 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go with the car you'll enjoy driving every day, and that you'll stick with for the rest of your life. Had an auto, traded for manual, no regrets whatsoever Even in LA traffic. Calms me down sometimes to work a clutch pedal

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