Anyone test drove an AT? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

geero · 08-08-2012, 02:05 PM

My wife doesn't drive manual so any hope of getting a FR-S would end up an Auto-Tranny. Was wondering if anyone had test driven one and had feedback on the paddle shifters, acceleration, etc. Thanks!!

GuySmily · 08-08-2012, 03:24 PM

The AT is FABULOUS. I seriously HATE automatics, but the AT in the FRS I drove is amazing.

The way it shifts feels great. It's almost like being in a manual - doesn't feel as slushy while it moves through the gears, more like it lets off the gas (drive-by-wire throttle) to make the shift.

The paddle shifters let you change gears while in D, but I almost exclusively drove in manual mode. Didn't feel comfortable using the paddle shifters while turning since they turn with the wheel - I ended up only using the shifter. Still nice to have when on the freeway (or coming from an on-ramp) and you want to drop a gear or two.

Can't compare to MT since I haven't driven one yet. Won't be buying mine (MT) for a while.

Spartan65 · 08-08-2012, 03:57 PM

What i've realized with my AT in Manual mode is you need to keep both hands on the wheel for orientation reasons, when your turning with both hands you do a hand over hand technique, if your hands are at 9 & 3 you will fall in the groove. It has been a transition for me from my 5speed WRX

To my Hot Lava AT Scion

UncleFester · 08-08-2012, 04:16 PM

There have been a few threads on this. Bottom line, I fairly certain you won't regret it.

jschendel · 08-08-2012, 06:19 PM

It is awesome. I got my wife to test drive an AT at the Toyota dealership when we were shopping for a new car for here and she loved it. So we left the dealership with one.

finch1750 · 08-09-2012, 02:14 AM

It's amazing. Even in auto sport mode it is damn good. Doesn't take the joy out of driving like other ATs do at all

geero · 08-09-2012, 09:55 AM

awesome! thanks for all the replys

08-08-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
geero Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: fj cruiser Location: so cal Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone test drove an AT? My wife doesn't drive manual so any hope of getting a FR-S would end up an Auto-Tranny. Was wondering if anyone had test driven one and had feedback on the paddle shifters, acceleration, etc. Thanks!!

08-09-2012, 02:14 AM	#6
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,571 Thanks: 9,382 Thanked 9,397 Times in 5,261 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	It's amazing. Even in auto sport mode it is damn good. Doesn't take the joy out of driving like other ATs do at all __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

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08-08-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
GuySmily Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: MR2 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 70 Thanks: 2 Thanked 30 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The AT is FABULOUS. I seriously HATE automatics, but the AT in the FRS I drove is amazing. The way it shifts feels great. It's almost like being in a manual - doesn't feel as slushy while it moves through the gears, more like it lets off the gas (drive-by-wire throttle) to make the shift. The paddle shifters let you change gears while in D, but I almost exclusively drove in manual mode. Didn't feel comfortable using the paddle shifters while turning since they turn with the wheel - I ended up only using the shifter. Still nice to have when on the freeway (or coming from an on-ramp) and you want to drop a gear or two. Can't compare to MT since I haven't driven one yet. Won't be buying mine (MT) for a while.

08-08-2012, 04:16 PM	#4
UncleFester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 597 Thanks: 157 Thanked 178 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There have been a few threads on this. Bottom line, I fairly certain you won't regret it.

08-09-2012, 09:55 AM	#7
geero Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: fj cruiser Location: so cal Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesome! thanks for all the replys

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