Automatic or Manual Transmission? Decisions, decisions... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Bfly · 07-01-2012, 10:44 PM

I was barely able to actually see a BRZ limited in person for the first time yesterday, however, the dealer wasn't allowing a test drive unless I bought the car first

. I plan to order my BRZ next week but am still undecided as to what transmission I should get. To those who have test drove the car, or are lucky enough to already own one, what transmission would you suggest getting?

Any input would be appreciated!

mezdup · 07-01-2012, 10:47 PM

here you go: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9503

also, welcome to the forums.

wallace03 · 07-01-2012, 10:48 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...289#post282289

was385 · 07-01-2012, 10:48 PM

Quickly, because it's been covered, the BRZ clutch on the MT is not bad at all in traffic. Very little downside to the MT.

Buggy51 · 07-01-2012, 11:01 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6485

This post by Moto-P is probably one of the best reads.

Bfly · 07-01-2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mezdup

here you go: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9503

also, welcome to the forums.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallace03

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...289#post282289

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buggy51

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6485

This post by Moto-P is probably one of the best reads.

Thanks Guys! I'm still finding my way around the forums so this is extremely helpful. I dont think Im gonna get any sleep tonight!

Turbowned · 07-02-2012, 12:53 PM

The car is being ordered 70% manual, 30% auto.

FT-86GOD · 07-02-2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bfly

Any input would be appreciated!

Manual Drivers:

Auto Drivers:

beirouty · 07-02-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

Manual Drivers:

Auto Drivers:

its personal preference

just like a windows pc or a mac pc.

you're buying the car for you, not for other people to judge you according to it.

Zadkiel · 07-02-2012, 01:40 PM

If you know how to drive manual, buy the manual. If you don't, and have no intention of learning, the Auto isn't bad from what I hear.

Personally, this is a driver's car, the only true choice is the MT.

mechaghost · 07-02-2012, 02:26 PM

In defense to Justin Bieber, that guy knows how to make money and works really hard. He probably makes more money in a week than what we would make in a year.

waylonrobert · 07-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechaghost

In defense to Justin Bieber, that guy knows how to make money and works really hard. He probably makes more money in a week than what we would make in a year.

It helps to be discovered and financially backed by Usher...

Bfly · 07-02-2012, 04:10 PM

Haha....I think I might be getting an automatic! I just heard the news that a buyer backed out from buying the next allocation at my local dealer. SSM Limited Automatic. I think Im gonna jump on it!!

rice_classic · 07-02-2012, 04:32 PM

Who is the girl in that picture? Is that Rachael Maddow?

07-01-2012, 10:44 PM	#1
Bfly Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: KS Posts: 75 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Automatic or Manual Transmission? Decisions, decisions... I was barely able to actually see a BRZ limited in person for the first time yesterday, however, the dealer wasn't allowing a test drive unless I bought the car first . I plan to order my BRZ next week but am still undecided as to what transmission I should get. To those who have test drove the car, or are lucky enough to already own one, what transmission would you suggest getting? Any input would be appreciated!

07-01-2012, 10:47 PM	#2
mezdup #1362 Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2014 Ice Silver WRX Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 480 Thanked 404 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	here you go: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9503 also, welcome to the forums. __________________ Car Journal (06/17/12-03/08/14) \| FR-S/BRZ Photoshop Template 3.2

07-01-2012, 10:48 PM	#3
wallace03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 637 Thanks: 43 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...289#post282289 __________________

07-02-2012, 01:40 PM	#10
Zadkiel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ Limited 6MT Location: PA Posts: 644 Thanks: 30 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you know how to drive manual, buy the manual. If you don't, and have no intention of learning, the Auto isn't bad from what I hear. Personally, this is a driver's car, the only true choice is the MT. __________________ Back in (Crystal) Black.

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was385 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MT WRB BRZ Limited, 2007 911s Location: CT Posts: 812 Thanks: 218 Thanked 381 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quickly, because it's been covered, the BRZ clutch on the MT is not bad at all in traffic. Very little downside to the MT.

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Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6485 This post by Moto-P is probably one of the best reads.

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Bfly Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: KS Posts: 75 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haha....I think I might be getting an automatic! I just heard the news that a buyer backed out from buying the next allocation at my local dealer. SSM Limited Automatic. I think Im gonna jump on it!!

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rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Who is the girl in that picture? Is that Rachael Maddow?

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