Help!!!What would you prefer: auto or manual? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mim · 03-11-2015, 11:57 PM

1. Auto - Leave it in drive, hit sports mode and add to the fun with paddles. Regular D mode is unresponsive and the lack of in-gear breaking (due to not holding gears) drives me insane. As for the Auto being slower, well thats just down to gearing, which a simple diff ratio change will fix. Pretty amazed at how fast the auto changes gears in sports mode.

2. Alway's been an auto driver. Likely alway's will be so would continue to buy Auto. That said we do have a CVT in the family, but never again if I have a choice!

Bergen23 · 03-12-2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mim

1. Auto - Leave it in drive, hit sports mode and add to the fun with paddles. Regular D mode is unresponsive and the lack of in-gear breaking (due to not holding gears) drives me insane. As for the Auto being slower, well thats just down to gearing, which a simple diff ratio change will fix. Pretty amazed at how fast the auto changes gears in sports mode.

2. Alway's been an auto driver. Likely alway's will be so would continue to buy Auto. That said we do have a CVT in the family, but never again if I have a choice!

When I drive in sport mode, it hurts a lot less knowing that I'll never be driving manual again unless it's with a weekend car.

Koa · 03-12-2015, 12:03 AM

standard

shellslinger · 03-12-2015, 12:10 AM

Buy a manual 2015 WRX

LOL

Eric_86 · 03-12-2015, 01:48 AM

I just want to make it clear that I bought my FRS in August 2012 and im happy with my purchase. Since I work 50hrs/week and taking classes i dont have enough time to do more survey on this topic for my project at college. Again, thanks to anyone help me collect more data by answering this survey, for those whose doesnt my thread please don't waste your time.

KalbiCool88 · 03-12-2015, 02:28 AM

Depends on you and what you're more comfortable with and your needs. Also personal preference.

1GiantTurtle · 03-12-2015, 02:34 AM

Manual, because i found out how complicated auto slush boxes work,
if i get a second car i'd like it 2 be manual, unless its not a option (is350, q50, is-f, etc)

Don't you dare start me on CVT

iag48st · 03-12-2015, 03:46 AM

Those who say manual because they "like to choose when they change gears" clearly have not driving the auto in manual mode. It won't change gears unless you change gears; you can bounce if off the rev limiter all day until you upshift. Automatically blips throttle on downshifts.....addicting, fast gear changes despite not dual clutch. Modern automatics, such as the 86's have come a long way.

My daily is a manual and I drive it everyday in Manhattan traffic; doesn't bother me at all (except bumper to bumper on inclines). That being said, I can't drive the 86 in auto mode, I too like to select(notice i used select and not change lol) my own gears. My right hand goes crazy if its not selecting gears. If you are unsure, take it to some nice roads in MANUAL mode and you will see how much fun it is and how fast it changes gears.

Lorico · 03-12-2015, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bergen23

If driving manual didn't leave my ankle in excruciating pain some days, id have gotten a manual. But, given the pain thing, and a few other factors, auto it was for me.

i have horrible ankles... won't stop me enjoying the true feeling of a real sports car. not to mention all those kids who ask "is it manual"... yes yes its manual

donoman · 03-12-2015, 04:12 AM

Manual because I want instant response and gear selection.
I have driven a PDK 911 991 (2013 Carrera 4S) and I'm OK with an automatic of that caliber.

Mim · 03-12-2015, 04:34 AM

Not to detract from this survey, but you need to be aware of the audience you are conducting it with and how they are of the enthusiast kind. That said I predict a landslide win to the manual crew

tekFRS234 · 03-12-2015, 07:15 AM

1. Manual: GT86 + auto trans = a sin; manual is a way better driving experience

, better gas mileage if you are concerned about that, cheaper dealership sticker price than auto, less temptation to multitask while driving (texting, eating, etc.)
2. Depends on the type of vehicle. Small/sporty, I'll always prefer manual.

Mim · 03-12-2015, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekFRS234

1. Manual: GT86 + auto trans = a sin; manual is a way better driving experience

, better gas mileage if you are concerned about that, cheaper dealership sticker price than auto, less temptation to multitask while driving (texting, eating, etc.)
2. Depends on the type of vehicle. Small/sporty, I'll always prefer manual.

Auto has taller gearing, hence drinks less than the manual

Braces · 03-12-2015, 10:49 AM

Prefer the manual because in time .... there may be NO MANUALS available. Most car companies such as Audi, Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, GTR, etc. are going DSG with no manual option. Apparantly the buying public no longer wants manual transmissions. It doesn't make business sense for the car cos. to offer 2 transmissions.

So consider it a good thing that there are still cars out there (FR-S, BRZ, Miata, corvette, etc. etc) that still offer the manual.

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03-11-2015, 11:57 PM	#43
Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1. Auto - Leave it in drive, hit sports mode and add to the fun with paddles. Regular D mode is unresponsive and the lack of in-gear breaking (due to not holding gears) drives me insane. As for the Auto being slower, well thats just down to gearing, which a simple diff ratio change will fix. Pretty amazed at how fast the auto changes gears in sports mode. 2. Alway's been an auto driver. Likely alway's will be so would continue to buy Auto. That said we do have a CVT in the family, but never again if I have a choice! __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

03-12-2015, 02:34 AM	#49
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03-12-2015, 04:34 AM	#53
Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not to detract from this survey, but you need to be aware of the audience you are conducting it with and how they are of the enthusiast kind. That said I predict a landslide win to the manual crew __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

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Eric_86 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: white FRS Location: Bay area Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just want to make it clear that I bought my FRS in August 2012 and im happy with my purchase. Since I work 50hrs/week and taking classes i dont have enough time to do more survey on this topic for my project at college. Again, thanks to anyone help me collect more data by answering this survey, for those whose doesnt my thread please don't waste your time.

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03-12-2015, 03:46 AM	#50
iag48st Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 10Series 0945 Location: NYC Posts: 254 Thanks: 35 Thanked 98 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those who say manual because they "like to choose when they change gears" clearly have not driving the auto in manual mode. It won't change gears unless you change gears; you can bounce if off the rev limiter all day until you upshift. Automatically blips throttle on downshifts.....addicting, fast gear changes despite not dual clutch. Modern automatics, such as the 86's have come a long way. My daily is a manual and I drive it everyday in Manhattan traffic; doesn't bother me at all (except bumper to bumper on inclines). That being said, I can't drive the 86 in auto mode, I too like to select(notice i used select and not change lol) my own gears. My right hand goes crazy if its not selecting gears. If you are unsure, take it to some nice roads in MANUAL mode and you will see how much fun it is and how fast it changes gears.

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donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manual because I want instant response and gear selection. I have driven a PDK 911 991 (2013 Carrera 4S) and I'm OK with an automatic of that caliber.

03-12-2015, 07:15 AM	#54
tekFRS234 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Firestorm MT Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 50 Thanks: 6 Thanked 46 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1. Manual: GT86 + auto trans = a sin; manual is a way better driving experience , better gas mileage if you are concerned about that, cheaper dealership sticker price than auto, less temptation to multitask while driving (texting, eating, etc.) 2. Depends on the type of vehicle. Small/sporty, I'll always prefer manual.

03-12-2015, 10:49 AM	#56
Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Prefer the manual because in time .... there may be NO MANUALS available. Most car companies such as Audi, Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, GTR, etc. are going DSG with no manual option. Apparantly the buying public no longer wants manual transmissions. It doesn't make business sense for the car cos. to offer 2 transmissions. So consider it a good thing that there are still cars out there (FR-S, BRZ, Miata, corvette, etc. etc) that still offer the manual.

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