What do you drive - MT or AT? - Page 18 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tigranakert · 11-05-2012, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Shadow

Actually, most cars use more fuel if you put them in neutral to coast than they do if you leave them in gear while coasting. That's because the fuel pulse can shut down completely when coating in gear, but coasting in neutral ALWAYS requires the use of fuel to allow the engine to idle.

you can turn off your car with Manual neutral and save fuel though.

Mo707 · 11-05-2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by excited86

Another advantage of AT is I can hold my girl's hand when I drive.

I do this in a MT.
Win. Win!

Echo · 11-05-2012, 03:58 AM

Live in DC. Moving to L.A. AT was the only choice for me. Rofl.

Although driving by Lake Michigan made me half-regret it.

1FastBrz · 11-05-2012, 08:49 AM

Six speed is the only way to go

UncleFester · 11-05-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echo

Live in DC. Moving to L.A. AT was the only choice for me. Rofl.

Although driving by Lake Michigan made me half-regret it.

I share your pain

BoostedWrbBrz · 11-05-2012, 09:58 AM

Auto because this is my daily driver. Maunal would be awsome for a second car. Pluss i love putting my hand on my girls lap when i drive.

MattQ-WP · 11-05-2012, 10:01 AM

There is an option missing in the poll, it should read

Manual Transmission - Because automatic is not really driving

avp1 · 11-05-2012, 10:16 AM

Regular auto transmission in low torque sport car does not make sense. If there was an option for something like DSG, I would consider it. Other than that the manual is a way to go. I also do not believe that those who manage to squeeze 30 mpg from it are actually enjoying that car. I barely capable to get 23 mpg in mixed cycle, and I do not even drive too aggressively.

ExWhyZer0 · 11-05-2012, 10:55 AM

You know if Toyobaru wasn't so sure in its AT being decent, they would have crapped out on it and just sold MT to begin with. I'll never knock stick, but some of you guys are a little overly enthusiastic about it and quick to knock someone for choosing something different. Maybe being "connected" with the car has different takes for people. And a lot of us use this car as a bridge between more than just the fun factor. Not to sound like a ****, but no one pays my car note but me :P.

DarkSunrise · 11-05-2012, 11:26 AM

Manual because IMO it fits the back-to-basics theme of the car.

Dadhawk · 11-05-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avp1

Regular auto transmission in low torque sport car does not make sense. If there was an option for something like DSG, I would consider it. Other than that the manual is a way to go. I also do not believe that those who manage to squeeze 30 mpg from it are actually enjoying that car. I barely capable to get 23 mpg in mixed cycle, and I do not even drive too aggressively.

I'm averaging well over 30MPG (and as much as 35MPG) in my 6AT, and I'm about as far as you can get from hypermiling with it.

smallfun · 11-05-2012, 12:52 PM

MT for me. At just under 2k mi. the computer tells me I'm averaging 30.7mpg. This is mixed city/hwy, driving conservatively for the most part with some spirited sessions every now and then. Overall I have no real preference between MT and AT at the moment. I can appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of both.

MI FR-S · 11-05-2012, 12:54 PM

Manual.
I've never driven an auto that didn't frustrate me (admittedly I haven't driven that many and some good ones may exist).

Tylub · 11-05-2012, 01:07 PM

Wish i got the manual because that's all i've driven. In the Rx-8 i have learned every way possible to drive that beast including drinking coffee, eating burgers, holding hands, all while being able to shift while having full control of the car. (even though sometimes a knee was involved in steering)

-yes i felt like a boss

The AT on this car is one of the most solid ATs that i have driven i do give it that, and commuting everyday for 50 miles, but this was the only car on the lot.. and i needed a car... and i thought i'd give it a chance so here i am

View Poll Results: MT or AT ?
Manual Transmission	696	67.05%
Automatic Transmission	270	26.01%
Manual Transmission but I wish I got Automatic Transmission	11	1.06%
Automatic Transmission but I wish I got Manual Transmission	61	5.88%
Voters: 1038. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-2012, 10:01 AM	#245
MattQ-WP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Pearl White Location: Cape Town Posts: 151 Thanks: 5 Thanked 66 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is an option missing in the poll, it should read Manual Transmission - Because automatic is not really driving __________________ An opinion is like a bad smell, every A$$HOLE has one! INITIAL DRIVING CLIP

11-05-2012, 01:07 PM	#252
Tylub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black FR-S Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 858 Thanks: 434 Thanked 262 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wish i got the manual because that's all i've driven. In the Rx-8 i have learned every way possible to drive that beast including drinking coffee, eating burgers, holding hands, all while being able to shift while having full control of the car. (even though sometimes a knee was involved in steering) -yes i felt like a boss The AT on this car is one of the most solid ATs that i have driven i do give it that, and commuting everyday for 50 miles, but this was the only car on the lot.. and i needed a car... and i thought i'd give it a chance so here i am __________________ instagram @Tylub Mods: Tomei UELs, Tomei OP, Perrin Catted FP, ARK DT-S, Perrin LW Crank Pulley, Enkei RPF1, RSR Sporti, Supertek Intake Tube, Perrin CAI, Stoptech SS lines/brakes/slotted rotors, Cusco MCB brace/Strut Bar

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11-05-2012, 08:49 AM	#242
1FastBrz Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 brz limited blue Location: Mi Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Six speed is the only way to go

11-05-2012, 09:58 AM	#244
BoostedWrbBrz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2014 Wrb Brz limited 6m Location: NJ Posts: 220 Thanks: 43 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Auto because this is my daily driver. Maunal would be awsome for a second car. Pluss i love putting my hand on my girls lap when i drive.

11-05-2012, 10:16 AM	#246
avp1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Traded BRZ for Supra Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 164 Thanks: 5 Thanked 49 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Regular auto transmission in low torque sport car does not make sense. If there was an option for something like DSG, I would consider it. Other than that the manual is a way to go. I also do not believe that those who manage to squeeze 30 mpg from it are actually enjoying that car. I barely capable to get 23 mpg in mixed cycle, and I do not even drive too aggressively.

11-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#247
ExWhyZer0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S M/T Location: Georgia Posts: 197 Thanks: 136 Thanked 97 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You know if Toyobaru wasn't so sure in its AT being decent, they would have crapped out on it and just sold MT to begin with. I'll never knock stick, but some of you guys are a little overly enthusiastic about it and quick to knock someone for choosing something different. Maybe being "connected" with the car has different takes for people. And a lot of us use this car as a bridge between more than just the fun factor. Not to sound like a ****, but no one pays my car note but me :P.

11-05-2012, 11:26 AM	#248
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Manual because IMO it fits the back-to-basics theme of the car.

11-05-2012, 12:52 PM	#250
smallfun Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '00 Corolla, Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	MT for me. At just under 2k mi. the computer tells me I'm averaging 30.7mpg. This is mixed city/hwy, driving conservatively for the most part with some spirited sessions every now and then. Overall I have no real preference between MT and AT at the moment. I can appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of both.

11-05-2012, 12:54 PM	#251
MI FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S MT Location: Michigan Posts: 121 Thanks: 24 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manual. I've never driven an auto that didn't frustrate me (admittedly I haven't driven that many and some good ones may exist).

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