Hello Wyatt Cartee Finding a manual transmission is becoming more and more rare, along with the people that want to buy them and drive them. Thanks for commenting.
Hello 157dodgers. Yes only 10%-15% of Tacomas are produced in a manual transmission. When I bought my truck, there were 3 people behind me ready to buy it. It's similar to the Pro model Tacomas, "if you know what it is you will buy it."
Chris L I would pay more for a manual if I have to. I'm in the minority on that but I'm not alone. Something is worth what someone will pay, regardless of Kelly Blue book.
Dude, don't coast out of gear. (If you are trying to increase fuel economy) Out of gear, the engine computer will inject fuel to maintain idle. If in gear with foot off the gas pedal, no fuel will be injected /burned as the engine is pushed in rpm by rolling down the road. Use down shift as well. Any time you down shift, fuel is of. And you save your brakes too.
Hello Remy9585. Thanks for commenting and your explanation. I try not to cost down hills now as I'm driving more highway; and yes it's bad for the truck.
Yes yes and yes. it took me 9 months to get mine. 2016 4x4 with 5 speed manual and got the 2.7L. never owned a automatic yet. that’s what my brain is for. clutch on my friend. :-)
Excellent tutorial and thoughts on your manual transmission, like the part where you mentioned about car thieves would rather steal an automatic instead a manual shift as not too many young thieves know how to drive them, very interesting but funny too! Great information,! Thank you! Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii:)
Hello Ron Oh. Seattle is ranked #3 in worst cities for break in's and thief. I recently got broken into when I parked in a double garage door parking garage; and somehow they got in and stole my aviation bag. The only downside I've had with my manual is that some of my friends do not know how to drive my truck. Thanks for saying hello from Hawaii!
Resale is important. I just sold my 2004 manual Tacoma for literally HALF of what I bought it for new. My 2020 is also a manual, and it is perfect. Manuals are so much more FUN to drive, too!
Hello Think Floyd. Yes the manual transmissions Tacomas will retain their value. In the future, it might be hard to sell a manual due to the decline of manual drivers. As of right now, I'm happy with my truck except when driving in stop and go traffic.
I bought a new 2009 civic with 5SPD manual and I did zero clutch maintenance and I mean completely neglected it all together and it shifted smoothly for 385k miles all original. As long as there is a manual option that's what I'm buying.
I just bought a 2019 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road with the rare 6 speed manual. Mainly for the control and the enjoyment of the driving experience. This was the only manufacturer I found who offered a manual on a high trim level truck. So far I'm very pleased. I'm in Everett by the way which isn't a hilly as central Seattle.
Hello Timothy Shelsea. I keep our plane at Paine Field so I'm very familiar with the Everett area. I'm glad to hear you're please about your truck, I'll be uploading a new video this week that explained a Technical Service Bulletin for Manual Transmission Clutch Pedals. It was replaced under warranty; and I recommend keeping it in mind if you have troubles with your clutch pedal. If you need any accessories for your truck, I can arrange to have Micheal's Toyota install them. Ask for Monroe in aftermarket accessories and tell him Dean sent you.
I test drove a '19 trd off road taco in the summer. It's not like my BMW 550i in manual, but it's a pickup truck. So, finally I'm ready to buy one. The only thing is, all '19 higher end (only one tdr pro left$$$$) are sold out with manual trans . The '20 trd off road is super nice in manual and in cememt color (my fav)... $750 customer cash on '20s and $1750 on '19s, currently. I like the upgraded interior and led headlights. The '19s you can get for a decent price, but availability is limited.
Hello @@mmarmrcz6770 I would absolutely recommend the '20 Toyota Tacomas has they have the upgrade headlights but also the adjustable power driver seat. The only downside to the '19 is one its old but the seat height can't be adjusted. My recommendation to you is to get a '20 and make sure it has leather seats. Leather seats make a huge difference especially if you are use to European cars. I didn't do leather and I regret it; the dealership gave me a loaner car with leather and I love it. Do not worry about the $1000 savings as these tacoma hold their value better than any other vehicle. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@pentzwerks I prefer leather seats too over the cloth. I was actually thinking getting leather seats. The '20 Tacoma off road, manual trans, in cement color has the cloth seats. I'm checking out other Toyota dealers in my area, most likely will have to factory order one with leather... How is your MPG on the manual? Is it approximately similar to the new car window sticker estimate? (assuming normal driving)
Hello @@mmarmrcz6770 20 mpg with 33' tires and a 3' leveling kit. I drive conservatively. If you want better gas mileage I would highly recommend a cold air intake with a performance exhaust. The gear ratio is different between the automatic and manual; so that's why the manual gets better gas mileage.
Everyone's overlooking another feature of the MT: There's a sunglasses holder up near the rearview mirror on the MT!! On the AT, the crawl control knobs are up there. It's actually really nice to have there. Plus you get a manual transmission which what you get when you want to drive a truck instead of have it drive you. If I wanted an Auto I'd have gotten a Colorado.
Hello D B. I've only drive an automatic transmission when the dealership gave me a loaner truck. I definitely think the sunglass holder is a plus. Thank you for commenting.
Just an FYI to all the tacoma manual reviewers out there... Toyota ALWAYS had the clutch start cancel feature with manual trans.. ever since the 1st gen pickup.
Hello Cleandiaper. That is a very rare truck as it's the 4 cylinder engine with a manual transmission. I know that Toyota still makes the Tacoma with a 5 speed 4.0 engine, but there's talk about making it 3.5 like the tacoma. Thanks for commenting, glad to see you're happy with your manual transmission.
You can thank the gear ratio in the manuals, and as for engine braking, i only use it when towing or with load on the truck. If you downshift constantly in day to day driving you will wear your clutch faster (more expensive than pads and rotors), even when properly rev matching.
Hello Jared Hall. I'm thankful that Toyota put the right gear ratio in the manual transmissions versus the automatic. Thank you for commenting. When I tow anything with my tacoma my MPG is always 14.5 mpg. Even when I tow my small Sullair 185 air compressor.
Hello Tyler Raffle. Everyone has their own driving styles. This manual tacoma will be my last manual truck; due to the fact I drive a lot of freeway miles now with stop and go traffic. I will be upgrading to the new tacoma when Toyota releases the 4th gen tacoma in the next few years.
As a manual Frontier Pro4x owner, I agree with all of your reasoning. I've always preferred manuals, mainly for the added driving engagement and improved fuel economy over autos. A lot of people think I'm full of shit when I say O get better mileage than the auto, but it's because you can shift for efficiency or performance...I typically shift for efficiency. I did considered a Tacoma before I purchased my Frontier back in 2017, but the Tacoma's price is just too high to swallow. I have always felt that the Tacoma is absurdly overpriced. The Frontier is reliable, durable, simple, cheap and easy to maintain and I'm happy with it, but I do wish it was more refined and equipped with better electronics. It's a solid truck for sure, but you can definitely tell it's an old school design. I may consider switching to a manual TRD Off-Road when my truck is about 5 yrs old if I can get a decent deal, mainly because I want a 6 ft bed.
Hello D LG. I'm always in a high gear when driving, if I'm driving 30 mph I'll have it in 6th gear. It's more effort to shift but I get best gas mileage. Sometimes I'll even skip a gear depending on the situation. Only down side to manuals is having to constantly shift in stop and go traffic, leg might get tired. And yes, the Tacoma are over priced but retain their value.
A manual transmission allows the human being to decide what RPM the engine is at when shifting. That's a good thing. I just purchased a new 22 Tacoma SR5 4X4 and I like it but I already wish that I was the one that is decided what gear it's in. And I've only put 80 miles on it.
I wish there was a sport mode like my 16 Challenger RT had in it. It shifted about the way I wanted it to shift. And keep your foot out of it if you want to get decent fuel mileage
With the manual you do get a lower dif gear ratio over the auto, so the more weight you put on the truck and the larger tires will have a much smaller impact on fuel economy and acceleration. If your buddy changed from his 3.90:1 gears to 4.88:1 he will notice a world of difference.
Hello Matt Schmader. Thank you for the detailed response, I’ll pass the information onto him. Any thoughts on gear ratio for 35 inches tires or maybe 37 inch?
the main reasons are reliability and value holding. Tacomas in manual can go 600k miles with only clutch changes, depending on drive habits, meanwhile auto may start clocking out at 400k miles and no replaceable parts like a clutch. will need costly rebuild or replacement.
Hello Hostilityy. Yes I completely agree. I recently sold my Tacoma and I drove it for 43K miles and it only depreciated $3,000 dollars over 3 years. It's definitely a good buy and I'll get a 2021.
Another advantage is you get a physical key vs a fob/push button start with the automatic. In the past few years it has become easier for thieves to hack the key fob to open or steal vehicles. People have been using actual keys for their cars for a century. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Hello Colburn888. Absolutely, key fobs have been around for years and yes I agree with "if it aint broken, do not fix it." Thanks for commenting and giving your insight.
I want a manual trd pro. But in my 16 Sport, 3in lift with 33’s and auto trans, I get 18.5-24mpg on average. I don’t understand how guys are only managing around 14-15mpg. I’ve never understood that.
Most vital; If the engine quits in an auto trans and you are towed that will trash the auto. Most trucks are auto's now. MT are almost gone.If you 4 wheel at some point you will need a tow. Funny no one mentions this flaw ever??
Hello BZaildar. Thank you for the positive feedback, I expect to always keep this truck in the garage. It's reliable and it keeps its value, I will be uploading more videos in the next few weeks. Summer has almost started here in Washington.
1. Debatable - like everything else, it depends on how you drive it, conditions, etc... 2. Totally agreed 3. Sure... 4. Yup 5. For sure 6. Debatable - clutch replacement ain't cheap 7. Yes, but by the same token far fewer people want manuals...sooo it retains value when you go to sell it if you can find the buyer that wants a manual. That said, I love manuals and I'm looking at a TRD Pro manual...will keep it until the wheels fall off.
Hello Koketman555. Absolutely agree with that statement, when I had my automatic Tacoma everyone wanted to drive it and barrow it for moving. Thank you for commenting.
Something weird about Toyota Pickups. Instead of juggling the clutch and gas pedals to start going, I had to juggle the clutch and brake pedals. Plus, you could be in 2nd gear without pushing the gas pedal and it would keep going instead of coming to a standstill. Is that specific to Toyota?
Manual mildly loaded Tacomas are unicorns and are very tough to find. Fully loaded Automatics are all over the place and are actually cheaper. Demand for manual Tacomas are high, wondered why Toyota only made so few of them.
Hello. Manual transmission vehicles are becoming more and more rare due to the lack of people who want them. People would love driving manual cars will keep the small demand up. Since my truck is a manual and fully loaded; it's extreme rare.
@@drepop803 Because the throttle response is ass haha. Going from a cable to this electronic pedal with a 1-2 second delay is a pain. Go to upshift, itll hang for a second. Go to downshift, good luck because blipping the throttle gives barely any response. It really hinders the performance of the truck, im not looking for it to be a race car or anything but a few second delay in response is horrendous.
I used to have a 2017 TRD Sport with the manual. I got it because I didn’t want to have the issues with AT’s finicky shifting and the manual had a better package than the other ones at the dealer.
Hello Timothy Chang. I drove the manual and automatic before buying my truck. I drove the automatic and it did not drive as well as my 2013 Tacoma. So I bought the manual before it arrived at the dealership.
Hello Bellerophon 911. Yes and no, it completely depends on your driving style. I drive very conservatively, so I will not need to replace the clutch during my ownership. This will most-likely be my last manual tranmission due my clutch leg becoming tired.
Anyone have any ideas? - I have a 2021 TRD Off-Road. Bought it brand new here in San Antonio. Around 3,000 miles I started noticing a “clunk”/jerking sensation when I’m driving in 5th and Big Time in 6th gear. When I let off the accelerator, then resume speed (i.e. giving it gas again), I’ll feel the clunk or jerk. I took it to Alamo Toyota where I purchased it. Was told they checked our the drivetrain components, engine mounts, etc. Was told it was “normal”. I eventually took it to Cavender Toyota. Had the service advisor take a ride with me on the highway. She felt it right away. They had it for hours. Said they even called Toyota engineering and I was told it was a “characteristic of that drivetrain”. I find it hard to believe that Toyota, a company with brilliant engineers, would design these awesome trucks, but “well, we just can’t figure out how to get rid of that “clunk” or jerking sensation. I realize manual transmissions are getting rarer by the minute. Has ANYONE else had this issue? This is my 5th vehicle with a manual transmission. I don’t ever recall having a clunk or jerking sensation when I pushed on the accelerator after having my foot on it. Love this truck, but it’s mentally frustrating feeling that clunk. Appreciate any feedback or input. Thanks again.
I have always been a MT dude. Definitely a personal preference so no ill will to those AT dudes. However, I am very bummed that the 2021 TRD Off Road AC is not offered in MT. It is only being offered in the DCSB unfortunately. This leaves me with having to make a decision between giving up MT for the AC which I find a much better looking truck visually than the DCSB or go with the MT in the DCSB. I've lost sleep over shit.
I have a stock 2019 sport 6 speed 4x4 . I get 22/23 mpg. Hate automatics. Always looking for gears. Gotta use your brakes more. Also I feel that manual has more control . Especially off-road. Although 90% of people disagree. If you are good at using a manual it’s not hard.if driving s manual is harder off-road it’s the driver
Hello Montana White. 90% of people will say automatic is the best but now that Toyota using clutch start cancel, it allows you to not roll back when you do not want too. I've used it a few times in start on very steep inclines, traffic is terrible in the city. Thank you for commenting.
Stryker Seattle i think I’m the only one who doesn’t like that clutch stop thing. I’ve never had a problem rolling back except when I first started. I guess if I’m on a super steep hill it would be nice. I just don’t like the loss of control it takes.
Great video. All good points. I test drove a TRD OR 6MT...awesome truck. I only wish a V6 6MT trim was available in 2WD, but it's definitely not a deal breaker. Will probably wait for the 2020 model. It's going to be a long year ;)
Hello Mnex 01. Waiting a full year for a truck will be difficult, but it'll allow you to save for the new truck. I really like driving a manual; and for all the reasons stated. Toyota put different gears in the manual transmission tacoma vs the automatic; so it can handle 33 inch tires better.
I just bought my first Tacoma ever in December. It’s a 2022 trd sport. I didn’t like it at first because I had come from a f150. But it’s really growing on me now. I’ve been tossing around the idea of ordering a 2023 Tacoma with the 6speed. I enjoy a standard transmission, my car I drive everyday is a 5 speed. I just don’t like how the Tacoma automatic transmission shifts. I feel it’s very lazy and likes to shift very quick. I rarely pull a trailer and if I do it’s 1000LBS maximum and I don’t off-road. I’m still thinking about the 6 speed.
As I have it understood the manual transmission doesn't have crawl control. Is crawl control better than having a manual in terms of getting out of tough situations? Or are they just as good?
Hello Hex. The manual transmission do not have the crawl control. Crawl control is a good edition to the performance of the automatic Tacomas. If you know how to drive a manual tacoma you should not need crawl control. The manual transmissions offers full control over your truck when on road and off road. Let me know if you have any other questions. It all depends on how well you know how to drive a manual truck off road. Automatics are different easily to drive off road and require less effort. If you are no confident while driving a manual I would highly recommend an automatic. I myself will not buy another manual transmission tacoma as I commute in stop and go traffic and I'm simply tired of driving a manual. On the weekends I love driving a manual transmission.
With your lift how is your gearing. And how is it off-road. I’m very curious. I’d love to give mine a small lift with slightly bigger tires but I don’t want to change the gearing too much.
Hello Montana White. My Tacoma handled the 285 tires easily with the manual transmission. The automatic Tacoma's and manual Tacomas are geared differently. We (Manual Transmission) have the higher gear ratio so you're able to handle the tires and lift. As long as you are not upgrading to 35' there is no reason to regear or worry.
#2 hasnt been true on tacomas for many years. drive by wire and rev hang has plagued second gens. also no left foot brake. early second gen or 1st gen may correct me on left foot brake. but ya. 3rd gen manuals do not improve on any of the issues 2nd gens had.
Hello @@gvsukids I'm glad that I bought a manual transmission and not an automatic. It's strange how my 2013 Toyota Tacoma sport did not have a single issue; and my 2017 Tacoma has cost $5300 to fix with stuff that was not covered by warranty. I have my truck for sale right now, hopefully Toyota comes up with some solutions. I really liked the 4.0L and not the 3.5L
Hello Chesty. No Rev Match & No dynamic cruise control. Maybe the 2020 Tacoma's have them but with a manual transmission I do not know whether to not it'd truly work without stalling the truck.
@@pentzwerks thank for the reply, the 2020 does have dynamic cruise control from what the dealer told me, in the manual :). you hav to monitor it for stall, the dealer said it will give you warnings for vast reduction in speed.
You should drive with a vacuum gauge, RPM is not the sole consideration for economy. I know you believe you're being conservative by driving at 45 in 6th but you'll pull higher vacuum by leaving it in 3rd or 4th and having more torque to the wheels. More vacuum directly correlates to better economy.
Hello Martin de la Fuente. Manuals do not come with crawl control, they do come with clutch start cancel (it allows you to start in first without touching the clutch pedal).
The manual transmission trucks are equipped with the A-trac system which basically does what the crawl control does..using the braking system it stops and lets loose so all tires are not spinning at once...
This is slightly debatable. 1. The notion that you save money on "brakes" by engine braking is somewhat subjective. Engine braking will (obviously) put more wear and more load on your engine causing it to fail sooner. Brakes and tires are all cheap things to come buy in comparison to piston rings and bearings. 2. Saying that replacing your clutch is cheaper then replacing your transmission is somewhat true depending on if your doing the work, if your shifting/engaging your clutch correctly, and if your braking in your new clutch correctly. Remember you have to disconnect the tranny to replace the clutch (and flywheel) everytime, which means throughout the lifetime of the truck you'll be doing that a few times. All that being said every car I've owned has been a manual and if you can do the work your self, AND drive / shift the car properly without burning the clutch all the time it's totally and completely worth it.
Hello Donkyuhbuhts540. You've pointed out some key points. I do not burn my clutch but I do down shift while driving for engine braking. Now that you mentioned the piston rings and bearings, I'll pull it out of gear and solely use the brakes. Thank you for commenting.
@@pentzwerks I DON'T WANT TO DISCOURAGE YOU FROM DOWN SHIFTING AND ENGINE BRAKING!!! Those are both the CORRECT and safest way (combined with regular braking) to drive your car! I was simply pointing out some other factors to keep in mind. You SHOULD however do your best to rev match when you down shift. Remember the most "cost effective" thing isn't always the best way of doing things. Just some things to think about is all.
Hello Mario. Absolutely, not many people know how to drive a manual transmission. It's cheaper, more reliable and it gives you more control over the vehicle.
I really hate the automatic transmission in my 2017 offroad to the point Im looking at the Ford Ranger for better engine power, transmission and gas mileage. Do you think a manual version of the tacoma would help this? This automatic is just so damn slugglish yet is searching for the next gear so quickly with no throttle play. Maybe the manual is the only thing that can keep me with Toyota? Thanks for any feedback.
I agree! I have a 2018 Off-road and the auto is horrible. I even bought the Shiftsense Pro, which is a device that tuned the shifting and lessens the downshifting, but that was a gimmick. It really does no different then putting the truck in ECT PWR mode, it just holds hears longer. In Cali, I cruise at 80 and going up hills when it's in 6th, it drops from 79,78,77,76 then it drops to 5th, and still...75,74,73, and then it drops to 4th and it's revving at like 3,500 rpm, it's so bad and I hate it! I'm saving up for the OVtune, because at that point you can just put the truck in S mode and it will stay in whatever gear you put it in, even if you are going 40 mph in 6th gear, it will hold 6th gear the whole time. As for your thoughts on the Ranger, I wouldn't do it. The Ranger has more torque, but it still isn't enough to push it up the hills because it has a 10 speed, which is crazy for a 4 cylinder truck. I would invest the money into the tune, and maybe a couple performance mods to increase the torque output of the truck, and maybe even a regear in the future if you put larger tires and a lift.
Hello @@DylanGalman & Michael Kubovcick. My first thought would be for you to go to your local dealership and test drive the manual transmission before buying on. I also agree that a manual transmission is better than the automatic, gives you better MPG and controllability. I do not think Toyota did a good job with your gear ratio for the automatic transmission. Buy a 2019 or a 2018 Tacoma (left over stock at a dealership, and get a discount). Let me know what you think and what you've decided. A good option might be to go with a Chevy Colorado with the diesel engine in it! It comes with stock wrangler tires and gets 27-30 mpg, and it'll have more torque.
Hey I was looking into doing the same suspension setup that you have but with a couple differences. I was a 2016 MT sport and won’t to get the fox shocks that are meant for the 0-2” lift because I want to keep it closer to stock high and won’t have to get the new control arms. I would also not want to change the springs in the rear because I very rarely have anything that heavy in the bed. Do you see any problems that could come from this? Or do you have any other recommendations?
Hello Carter Jones. You do not need to replace the upper control arms until you go with an extended travel suspension, fox stock offers a factory replacement which might be great for you. I would stand with a coil over, and opt out of the reservoir suspension as it'll be cheaper. You will not need to get a new leaf pack. Order the Fox 2.5 or Bilstein 5100 front and you can leave the rear shocks. I only put the add-a-leaf in the rear so the truck would be completely leveled at 3 inches all around. If you only want 2 inches, then you should be level without replacing the rear shocks. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Stryker Seattle thanks for the reply! I’ve since ordered the 2.5 fox with the adjustable damping front and rear! I would also like to keep the sway bar and I would just like to confirm that you went with the spacer in the kit and not a different one.
Hello@@carterjones8312. The sway bar spacer kit will be included in your Fox suspension, do not use a aftermarket spacer kit. If the kit isn't in the box then contact Fox directly. I used an aftermarket spacer kit thinking Fox would not include one; then had $1350 in damages because of it. The bolt came loose from the spacer and the sway bar came loose and ripped the abs line and CV boot. It lead to a new front axle, new abs harness and cv boot on the drivers side. Once I put the Fox spacer kit on, everything was fine. I ended up selling my suspension due to the $5000 in damages it caused to my truck. If I were to do it all over again, I would have only replaced the front suspension with coil overs and left the UCA alone.
Its only got 100 miles on it..lol..but have been reading the manual..itspretty cool how the electronics control the brakes to stop and go at different times to control slippage in spots..pretty cool
Hello @@mickeythompson8770 Read up on the clutch start cancel, it comes handy when driving up steep hills or being stuck on a steep hill during rush hour. It's saved my clutch many times on Seattle's steep hill. It allows your truck to pull itself forward without activating the truck and starting in 1st gear.
Whole my life i drove a manual. Dad has manual trucks too. I drove Cars, trucks , jeeps( even the ww2 once) Only have some test drive on automatic trans. Tbh Manual is safer and has the feel But on traffic its bad. U get stress and get tired more on traffic.. but on overall manual is better. Clutch is not the issue. Its only a issue if u drive bad on manual. Maybe manual is dyimg on USA but in many place in asia manual im sure will never die. Even after 30yrs. Edit: i dont like on auto is the feel. Its boring and like kids playing around
Hello Dodger5520. I completely agree, manual transmissions allow you to have more control over your vehicle. I’m glad someone agrees with me about how rare manuals are in the USA but in other countries it’s ‘standard.’
Simply put, the 2nd & 3rd gen Tacoma's with automatics are geared to high. This combined with all the electronically controlled crap Toyota has added is a hindrance to the drive ability of these trucks. The time has not yet come that all these "goodies" will work as designed so all you have to do is flip a switch and presto you have all this taking the place of driver savvy. Changing your gears to 4.88 or 5.29,(depending on tire size) would help tremendously. Then your automatic trans would shift much better overall and you would have better overall performance and gas mileage.
I left my car running in an apartment complex in a somewhat bad neighborhood while working my delivery job.. I came back to the car, it was off and in 3rd.. and was missing was my change cup with maybe 20 bucks in change.. My wallet was still in the door pocket in plain sight, also my phone, radar detector, headphones, and some other somewhat valuable things werent taken. Criminals are extra stupid sometimes
Hello Anthony Galluccio. It was definitely a young kid that broke into your car due to the fact they left the valuables and grabbed the change. Good thing you have a manual and not a lot of people know how to drive them now. Thank you for commenting.
Hello CRXPhil. That's awesome that you saved money on buying a manual transmission. I do not use my brakes alot while driving my trucks. It's best to just take your foot off the accelerate within a given distance.
My wife's 2000 tacoma 4x4 5 speed 140 000 on front brake pads.200,000 on clutch I could went longer on both.230,000 miles 2.7 motor.I just picked up 2012 sr5 4x4 access cab 2.7 5speed.Great truck owner said it was hard to find when He purchased it new.Now 2.7 4x4 auto only
Hello Val Nikonov. Manuals transmission allow you to have complete control over the truck. It's good for someone who is a purest and know how to drive a manual transmission very well. I would suggest getting an automatic transmission is you daily drive the truck, do not know how to drive a manual really good or want the automatic features. It's really personally preference; I prefer manual because I'm not surprised when the truck does something and have full control over it.
Are you experiencing the uphill difficulties with the car? Some people are saying that even with the manual you have to down shift for hills. I can't imagine towing.
Hello Larry Vang. The truck does not have power; it is not meant for pulling small trailers. Although Toyota says it has a tow rating, I've towed a small air compressor behind my truck and it has a lot of trouble doing it.
Hello Y K. It's tows just fine. I towed my Sullair 185 two years ago and it towed it just fine. None of the mid size trucks do good with towing because they do not have alot of power. My mpg dropped to 13.5 when towing it, normally i get 20 mpg.
@@pentzwerks Thank you for your reply🙏 I just miss driving manual transmission but I can’t have 2nd car anymore for the past 10years...yea got married 10years ago 😂 so I’m thinking to get a few years old used Tacoma with manual transmission 👍
I have a 2018 OR MT There is a U-tube post from a guy with a Sport MT who says his truck "rattles" when coasting in neutral or clutch disengaged. Having tested many MT Toy trucks he seems to think all 3nd gen Taco 's "rattles" and Toyota will not fix it. Mine no rattle. Since yours is a 17, does yours "rattle". Am concerned.
Hello W Lew. My truck rattles in neutral when I go over bumps, it's the clutch that makes the noise. It's common in some Tacoma but some do not experience it. I put an exhaust on my truck so now I do not really hear the rattle anymore.
Hello@@wlew3499 Thank you I appreciate it; plus MT are fun to drive. I didn't mention that in the video; once you get use to driving a manual it's hard to drive an automatic.
To anyone that has this truck like I do I own a 2019 trd off road 6speed . Do you also have a rattle that sounds like it's coming from the transmission, you can only here it when your going like 15+/- miles per hour ether in neutral or with the clutch down ? I hurd it and did some research and I'm not the only taco owner with this problem some rattle worst then others mine is not that bad but it's there at only 1k Miles on the truck other then that I love my truck just wanted to see if anyone has found the root of the noise where it's coming from.
I had this issue on my 2013. Noticed it when I was off roading and needed to put clutch pedal in and also when downshifting on a pothole ridden street. They put new transmission in and then later said it was just the normal condition: Play in the linkages between transmission and driveshaft. Never had any issue from it after 6 years, so I guess just "normal".
Hello TFiPW. It all depends on how good you are at driving a manual transmission. I know plenty of people that are able to drive a manual with one hand between gear shifts.
Too bad the 2020 tacoma still uses the same powertrain with the same power. If i was the chief engineer then i would drop in the 3.5 from the current Camry and 8-speed from the land cruiser for better pickup and better fuel economy. Also keep the 6-speed manual for those who wanna drive for fun.
Hello The Unknown. All would be good if Toyota took a 2.0 4 cylinder Diesel with supercharger gave it a 8-speed transmission. Best fuel economy, more reliability of the diesel, better driving experience. Toyota do not change things very quickly and that's why their cars last longer. Less things change, less problems.
Hello @@TradingFeline. I'm not saying it's impossible, you'll have to spec "order" the car from the factory. It's more expensive to do this instead of buying right off of the lot. Nothing compares to Toyota reliability. It's difficult to find manuals with a long bed configuration.
Hello @@Xiferr The bed size in a mid size truck and full size truck is different. A full size truck would be a GMC 1500-3500 or Dodge which has a 6ft bed (short bed) and 8 ft bed (long bed). In a mid size truck (Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colordeo, Ford Ranger) the bed length is much small in length and width. The Toyota Tacoma short bed is 5ft and the long bed is 6ft. Basically a short bed of a full size truck is as long as the long bed of a tacoma. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hello SIMON KHACHATRYAN I average 18mpg-20mpg, and that’s without factoring in the larger 285 tires. The manual transmissions have a different gear ratio than the automatics. In addition you said, ‘5 speed’ and the new 3rd generations have six gears. Say what you will; but that’s the mpg I get because I’m good at driving a manual.
It's not that the automatic is "smarter." It has much taller gearing overall and is programmed to keep the engine at the lowest speed possible all the time. This obviously improves fuel economy, but at the expense of performance and drivability. A manual with the same ratio set as an automatic will get better fuel economy because of lower parasitic loss. In the case of the Tacoma, the gearing is lower with the manual, so highway fuel economy is expected to be a bit lower. But the numbers are all based on a government test cycle and are only somewhat related to real-world results.
Hello ML Gomez. There will not be a rear suspension video as the stock suspension is re-installed. Let me know if you have any specific questions about installing it.
Hello @@mlgomez9644. I decided to sell my suspension as it caused $5000 in damages to my truck. I will be uploading a video on the damages and explaining how they happened. The rear suspension was difficult to install by myself so I decided not to record it.
Ill give you my thoughts. You're going to burn your clutch out at 15-20k miles with how shitty the throttle response is in those vehicles. If you don't tune it you're gonna be replacing alot of clutches.
Just passed 40k on my stock 2016 Tacoma 6MT clutch is still a beauty? If you know how to drive stick well I don’t see any problem.. could you explain what do you mean ?
You are getting much better mileage then me. My 2018 Off-road Manual Tacoma gets about 13 to 14 mpg. That is with my 3” lift and 285’s as well. But I wanted the manual is because the automatic shifted like crap.
Hello Toyotakurtis. How many miles are on your 2018 Tacoma? What tires do you have? If you want better gas mileage, you can add a cold air intake and an exhaust. When I had my MBRP exhaust on I got close to 20 on average which is extremely good. I test drove the automatic and I was not impressed. In the future, I might go with the chevy Colorado in diesel (averages like 23-30 mpg) with duratac tires.
Stryker Seattle, I have 285 KO2 BFGs, I am at 11,000 miles right now. I also mainly drive in town but did take a trip to Colorado and was pushing 75 mph which did not help with getting very good mpgs. I have not been a very big fan of cold air intakes, the filters and change of the box just does not seem to work as well as the factory. I do like more free flow exhaust so long as it is not to loud. But that will only happen after my stock exhaust wears out. I have been driving only manuals for the past 24 years. I looked at the Chevy Colorado but it was an automatic, which was a deal breaker. My last car was a VW TDI 6 speed. Loved the car but the VW recall made it a no brained to sell it back for more than I paid for the car. Thank you for your video.
Hello@@toyotakurtis. When I tow a sullair 185 diesel air compressor I get 14 mpg, and when I'm driving over 70 mph I'll get like 15.5. My falken tires are lighter than KO2, so that might be a factor. The TDI will get the best gas mileage, I'm actually looking at a BMW Diesel Wagon right now to replace my Tacoma. Driving a manual in stop and go traffic is become very irritable especially in seattle.
I’m getting tired of young pup CZcams jockeys saying “I’m so glad Toyota gave us clutch start cancel” my 1998 4Runner had it, it’s not new fellas!! 😎🍺😎🍺
Hello Howard. Finding a long bed tacoma with a manual transmission is going to be very difficult; unless you order it from the factory. Any manual / long bed configuration is the most rare regardless of car manufacture. Best of luck finding what you want; I'd be interested in knowing what you decided on.
Hello Pedro Alcacio. The video is titled "I bought a manual Toyota Tacoma" not "Driving or Showing A manual Toyota Tacoma." If you like to see my truck, you can check out the 13 other videos on my channel that show what it looks like. Thank you for commenting.
Hello Footage. The best way to learn is to watch youtube videos until you understand the fundamentals of driving a manual. Remember that if anything goes wrong, push the clutch in.
Hello @@footage6402 The truck will stall if you're coming to a stop. Pushing the clutch in saves your engine and transmission. If you have to brake or stop, push the clutch in. It's hard to explain over text. If you're in Washington I could teach you but I assume that you aren't from Washington. I'm always in support of people learning new things.
Hello @@footage6402 It is possible to go test drive a new car but I'm not sure how the salesmen will feel about it. It's probably your only option as far as driving a manual car.
Hello Bob S There is no roll back assistance on a manual transmission. You might be thinking about the clutch start cancels. If I do not engage the clutch the truck will roll back, for automatic transmission it might have a roll back assistance.
Hello @@Shakerhood69 Thank you for commenting and pointing bob in the correct direction. Seems like Toyota is moving away from low end options on their trim models.
Hello @@purpskurp8737 Good luck with your truck. The VooDoo blue is very blue, that is for sure. It'll stand out anywhere you go. Happy Holidays. Thank you for commenting.
I'm just happy Toyota is still making manuals. A lot of trucks these days don't come with a manual option
Hello Wyatt Cartee
Finding a manual transmission is becoming more and more rare, along with the people that want to buy them and drive them. Thanks for commenting.
I never thought about a manual retaining its resale value due to the rarity of them 👌🏾
Hello 157dodgers.
Yes only 10%-15% of Tacomas are produced in a manual transmission. When I bought my truck, there were 3 people behind me ready to buy it. It's similar to the Pro model Tacomas, "if you know what it is you will buy it."
@Chris L true because Kelley blue book and others tell you the value. There's no bsing resale price.
its rare because there is little demand for them. low demand does not raise its value.
With time the manual is only gonna get more valuable. A Lamborghini Huracan stick shift is worth 20 to 30% more than an automatic
Chris L I would pay more for a manual if I have to. I'm in the minority on that but I'm not alone. Something is worth what someone will pay, regardless of Kelly Blue book.
04 4wd 5spd here 👋🏽 I LOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION! So fun to drive and very practical
Dude, don't coast out of gear. (If you are trying to increase fuel economy) Out of gear, the engine computer will inject fuel to maintain idle. If in gear with foot off the gas pedal, no fuel will be injected /burned as the engine is pushed in rpm by rolling down the road. Use down shift as well. Any time you down shift, fuel is of. And you save your brakes too.
Hello Remy9585.
Thanks for commenting and your explanation. I try not to cost down hills now as I'm driving more highway; and yes it's bad for the truck.
My fj cruiser is a 6sp Manuel, love it
Yes yes and yes. it took me 9 months to get mine. 2016 4x4 with 5 speed manual and got the 2.7L. never owned a automatic yet. that’s what my brain is for. clutch on my friend. :-)
Excellent tutorial and thoughts on your manual transmission, like the part where you mentioned about car thieves would rather steal an automatic instead a manual shift as not too many young thieves know how to drive them, very interesting but funny too!
Great information,! Thank you! Mahalo and Aloha from Hawaii:)
Hello Ron Oh.
Seattle is ranked #3 in worst cities for break in's and thief. I recently got broken into when I parked in a double garage door parking garage; and somehow they got in and stole my aviation bag. The only downside I've had with my manual is that some of my friends do not know how to drive my truck. Thanks for saying hello from Hawaii!
Resale is important. I just sold my 2004 manual Tacoma for literally HALF of what I bought it for new. My 2020 is also a manual, and it is perfect. Manuals are so much more FUN to drive, too!
Hello Think Floyd.
Yes the manual transmissions Tacomas will retain their value. In the future, it might be hard to sell a manual due to the decline of manual drivers. As of right now, I'm happy with my truck except when driving in stop and go traffic.
I bought a new 2009 civic with 5SPD manual and I did zero clutch maintenance and I mean completely neglected it all together and it shifted smoothly for 385k miles all original. As long as there is a manual option that's what I'm buying.
Hello Brian Wiseman.
I'll always buy a manual if it's optional. The problem is that manuals are becoming more and more rare.
I just bought a 2019 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road with the rare 6 speed manual. Mainly for the control and the enjoyment of the driving experience. This was the only manufacturer I found who offered a manual on a high trim level truck. So far I'm very pleased. I'm in Everett by the way which isn't a hilly as central Seattle.
Hello Timothy Shelsea.
I keep our plane at Paine Field so I'm very familiar with the Everett area. I'm glad to hear you're please about your truck, I'll be uploading a new video this week that explained a Technical Service Bulletin for Manual Transmission Clutch Pedals. It was replaced under warranty; and I recommend keeping it in mind if you have troubles with your clutch pedal. If you need any accessories for your truck, I can arrange to have Micheal's Toyota install them. Ask for Monroe in aftermarket accessories and tell him Dean sent you.
I test drove a '19 trd off road taco in the summer. It's not like my BMW 550i in manual, but it's a pickup truck. So, finally I'm ready to buy one. The only thing is, all '19 higher end (only one tdr pro left$$$$) are sold out with manual trans . The '20 trd off road is super nice in manual and in cememt color (my fav)... $750 customer cash on '20s and $1750 on '19s, currently. I like the upgraded interior and led headlights. The '19s you can get for a decent price, but availability is limited.
Hello @@mmarmrcz6770
I would absolutely recommend the '20 Toyota Tacomas has they have the upgrade headlights but also the adjustable power driver seat. The only downside to the '19 is one its old but the seat height can't be adjusted. My recommendation to you is to get a '20 and make sure it has leather seats. Leather seats make a huge difference especially if you are use to European cars. I didn't do leather and I regret it; the dealership gave me a loaner car with leather and I love it. Do not worry about the $1000 savings as these tacoma hold their value better than any other vehicle. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@pentzwerks I prefer leather seats too over the cloth. I was actually thinking getting leather seats. The '20 Tacoma off road, manual trans, in cement color has the cloth seats. I'm checking out other Toyota dealers in my area, most likely will have to factory order one with leather... How is your MPG on the manual? Is it approximately similar to the new car window sticker estimate? (assuming normal driving)
Hello @@mmarmrcz6770
20 mpg with 33' tires and a 3' leveling kit. I drive conservatively. If you want better gas mileage I would highly recommend a cold air intake with a performance exhaust. The gear ratio is different between the automatic and manual; so that's why the manual gets better gas mileage.
Just to let you know all of the toyota small trucks had clutch start canceĺ on the 4×4 s
Everyone's overlooking another feature of the MT: There's a sunglasses holder up near the rearview mirror on the MT!! On the AT, the crawl control knobs are up there. It's actually really nice to have there. Plus you get a manual transmission which what you get when you want to drive a truck instead of have it drive you. If I wanted an Auto I'd have gotten a Colorado.
Hello D B.
I've only drive an automatic transmission when the dealership gave me a loaner truck. I definitely think the sunglass holder is a plus. Thank you for commenting.
Just an FYI to all the tacoma manual reviewers out there... Toyota ALWAYS had the clutch start cancel feature with manual trans.. ever since the 1st gen pickup.
Hello Andrew Houston.
Thank you for letting me know.
Fascinating.
Thank you for the insights, the manual offers a lot more benefits than I expected
Hello Pheonesismeister.
There are advantages to owning a manual; it really depends on personal preference as well.
I have a '16 5spd manual in line 4 cyl 4WD Tacoma which I bought new. It was difficult to get and it was the first and last Toyota built.
Hello Cleandiaper.
That is a very rare truck as it's the 4 cylinder engine with a manual transmission. I know that Toyota still makes the Tacoma with a 5 speed 4.0 engine, but there's talk about making it 3.5 like the tacoma. Thanks for commenting, glad to see you're happy with your manual transmission.
@@pentzwerks I 've been happy with the truck as its my second Tacoma. The previous one was an '06 which was totaled by someone rear ending me.
@@pentzwerks the 4Runner doesn't come in 5 speed manual
Hello @@sasazapadnik9335
I meant to say Tacoma and not 4Runner, thank you for the correction.
You can thank the gear ratio in the manuals, and as for engine braking, i only use it when towing or with load on the truck. If you downshift constantly in day to day driving you will wear your clutch faster (more expensive than pads and rotors), even when properly rev matching.
Hello Jared Hall.
I'm thankful that Toyota put the right gear ratio in the manual transmissions versus the automatic. Thank you for commenting. When I tow anything with my tacoma my MPG is always 14.5 mpg. Even when I tow my small Sullair 185 air compressor.
Manual cars make me want to wind out every gear to 6 grand whenever I drive, so I definitely don’t get better economy
Hello Tyler Raffle.
Everyone has their own driving styles. This manual tacoma will be my last manual truck; due to the fact I drive a lot of freeway miles now with stop and go traffic. I will be upgrading to the new tacoma when Toyota releases the 4th gen tacoma in the next few years.
Especially if you have exhaust work.. lol
As a manual Frontier Pro4x owner, I agree with all of your reasoning. I've always preferred manuals, mainly for the added driving engagement and improved fuel economy over autos. A lot of people think I'm full of shit when I say O get better mileage than the auto, but it's because you can shift for efficiency or performance...I typically shift for efficiency. I did considered a Tacoma before I purchased my Frontier back in 2017, but the Tacoma's price is just too high to swallow. I have always felt that the Tacoma is absurdly overpriced. The Frontier is reliable, durable, simple, cheap and easy to maintain and I'm happy with it, but I do wish it was more refined and equipped with better electronics. It's a solid truck for sure, but you can definitely tell it's an old school design. I may consider switching to a manual TRD Off-Road when my truck is about 5 yrs old if I can get a decent deal, mainly because I want a 6 ft bed.
Hello D LG.
I'm always in a high gear when driving, if I'm driving 30 mph I'll have it in 6th gear. It's more effort to shift but I get best gas mileage. Sometimes I'll even skip a gear depending on the situation. Only down side to manuals is having to constantly shift in stop and go traffic, leg might get tired. And yes, the Tacoma are over priced but retain their value.
@@pentzwerks 30 mph is pretty low for 6th, not exactly a good thing to strain the truck with such a low rpm. You should be in third about to go to 4th
2014 TRD Sport 6 speed manual here, couldn’t be happier! It’s a truck!!
A manual transmission allows the human being to decide what RPM the engine is at when shifting. That's a good thing. I just purchased a new 22 Tacoma SR5 4X4 and I like it but I already wish that I was the one that is decided what gear it's in. And I've only put 80 miles on it.
I wish there was a sport mode like my 16 Challenger RT had in it. It shifted about the way I wanted it to shift. And keep your foot out of it if you want to get decent fuel mileage
With the manual you do get a lower dif gear ratio over the auto, so the more weight you put on the truck and the larger tires will have a much smaller impact on fuel economy and acceleration. If your buddy changed from his 3.90:1 gears to 4.88:1 he will notice a world of difference.
Hello Matt Schmader.
Thank you for the detailed response, I’ll pass the information onto him. Any thoughts on gear ratio for 35 inches tires or maybe 37 inch?
The lower gear ratio in the manual transmission makes 4.88 the sweet spot when regearing your diffs. Automatics go to 5.26 to make up the difference.
Hats off to you sir hats off! Save the manual
Hello Old12school3.
Standard Transmission, I have no doubts that this truck will last to 300,000 miles.
the main reasons are reliability and value holding.
Tacomas in manual can go 600k miles with only clutch changes, depending on drive habits, meanwhile auto may start clocking out at 400k miles and no replaceable parts like a clutch. will need costly rebuild or replacement.
Hello Hostilityy.
Yes I completely agree. I recently sold my Tacoma and I drove it for 43K miles and it only depreciated $3,000 dollars over 3 years. It's definitely a good buy and I'll get a 2021.
Another advantage is you get a physical key vs a fob/push button start with the automatic. In the past few years it has become easier for thieves to hack the key fob to open or steal vehicles.
People have been using actual keys for their cars for a century.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Hello Colburn888.
Absolutely, key fobs have been around for years and yes I agree with "if it aint broken, do not fix it." Thanks for commenting and giving your insight.
I want a manual trd pro. But in my 16 Sport, 3in lift with 33’s and auto trans, I get 18.5-24mpg on average. I don’t understand how guys are only managing around 14-15mpg. I’ve never understood that.
Most vital; If the engine quits in an auto trans and you are towed that will trash the auto. Most trucks are auto's now. MT are almost gone.If you 4 wheel at some point you will need a tow. Funny no one mentions this flaw ever??
Hello W Lew.
I absolutely agree; thank you for commenting and pointing that out.
Excellent video, Have fun driving it, take care of it, this truck will stay with you to pickup grand kids. Hope you share some videos off road..
Hello BZaildar.
Thank you for the positive feedback, I expect to always keep this truck in the garage. It's reliable and it keeps its value, I will be uploading more videos in the next few weeks. Summer has almost started here in Washington.
1. Debatable - like everything else, it depends on how you drive it, conditions, etc...
2. Totally agreed
3. Sure...
4. Yup
5. For sure
6. Debatable - clutch replacement ain't cheap
7. Yes, but by the same token far fewer people want manuals...sooo it retains value when you go to sell it if you can find the buyer that wants a manual.
That said, I love manuals and I'm looking at a TRD Pro manual...will keep it until the wheels fall off.
It also keeps people from asking to borrow it
Hello Koketman555.
Absolutely agree with that statement, when I had my automatic Tacoma everyone wanted to drive it and barrow it for moving. Thank you for commenting.
You have to love that its less likely to be stolen.
3.5 makes more power than the 4.0. But the Auto did suck driving when I test drove one. I decided on a manual right after that lol.
Something weird about Toyota Pickups. Instead of juggling the clutch and gas pedals to start going, I had to juggle the clutch and brake pedals. Plus, you could be in 2nd gear without pushing the gas pedal and it would keep going instead of coming to a standstill. Is that specific to Toyota?
Manual mildly loaded Tacomas are unicorns and are very tough to find. Fully loaded Automatics are all over the place and are actually cheaper. Demand for manual Tacomas are high, wondered why Toyota only made so few of them.
Hello.
Manual transmission vehicles are becoming more and more rare due to the lack of people who want them. People would love driving manual cars will keep the small demand up. Since my truck is a manual and fully loaded; it's extreme rare.
No question , i like manual transmission
You'll also never be bored driving it
Hello Drepop803.
Yes driving a stick is always fun until you're in stop and go traffic. Thanks for commenting.
@@pentzwerks yup even that
Youll get annoyed at the throttle response though.
@@shepherdofelo1122 why do you say that?
@@drepop803 Because the throttle response is ass haha. Going from a cable to this electronic pedal with a 1-2 second delay is a pain.
Go to upshift, itll hang for a second. Go to downshift, good luck because blipping the throttle gives barely any response.
It really hinders the performance of the truck, im not looking for it to be a race car or anything but a few second delay in response is horrendous.
I used to have a 2017 TRD Sport with the manual. I got it because I didn’t want to have the issues with AT’s finicky shifting and the manual had a better package than the other ones at the dealer.
Hello Timothy Chang.
I drove the manual and automatic before buying my truck. I drove the automatic and it did not drive as well as my 2013 Tacoma. So I bought the manual before it arrived at the dealership.
Brakes tend to be far less expensive than clutches and are an easier thing to replace when they wear out.
Hello Bellerophon 911.
Yes and no, it completely depends on your driving style. I drive very conservatively, so I will not need to replace the clutch during my ownership. This will most-likely be my last manual tranmission due my clutch leg becoming tired.
Anyone have any ideas? - I have a 2021 TRD Off-Road. Bought it brand new here in San Antonio. Around 3,000 miles I started noticing a “clunk”/jerking sensation when I’m driving in 5th and Big Time in 6th gear.
When I let off the accelerator, then resume speed (i.e. giving it gas again), I’ll feel the clunk or jerk. I took it to Alamo Toyota where I purchased it. Was told they checked our the drivetrain components, engine mounts, etc. Was told it was “normal”.
I eventually took it to Cavender Toyota. Had the service advisor take a ride with me on the highway. She felt it right away. They had it for hours. Said they even called Toyota engineering and I was told it was a “characteristic of that drivetrain”.
I find it hard to believe that Toyota, a company with brilliant engineers, would design these awesome trucks, but “well, we just can’t figure out how to get rid of that “clunk” or jerking sensation.
I realize manual transmissions are getting rarer by the minute. Has ANYONE else had this issue? This is my 5th vehicle with a manual transmission. I don’t ever recall having a clunk or jerking sensation when I pushed on the accelerator after having my foot on it.
Love this truck, but it’s mentally frustrating feeling that clunk. Appreciate any feedback or input. Thanks again.
I have always been a MT dude. Definitely a personal preference so no ill will to those AT dudes. However, I am very bummed that the 2021 TRD Off Road AC is not offered in MT. It is only being offered in the DCSB unfortunately. This leaves me with having to make a decision between giving up MT for the AC which I find a much better looking truck visually than the DCSB or go with the MT in the DCSB. I've lost sleep over shit.
You could always drop to a Sport AC Manual
What made you choose the Tacoma over another brand, and how is the truck now 5 years later? Cheers.
I have a stock 2019 sport 6 speed 4x4 . I get 22/23 mpg. Hate automatics. Always looking for gears. Gotta use your brakes more. Also I feel that manual has more control . Especially off-road. Although 90% of people disagree. If you are good at using a manual it’s not hard.if driving s manual is harder off-road it’s the driver
Hello Montana White.
90% of people will say automatic is the best but now that Toyota using clutch start cancel, it allows you to not roll back when you do not want too. I've used it a few times in start on very steep inclines, traffic is terrible in the city. Thank you for commenting.
Stryker Seattle i think I’m the only one who doesn’t like that clutch stop thing. I’ve never had a problem rolling back except when I first started. I guess if I’m on a super steep hill it would be nice. I just don’t like the loss of control it takes.
That's how I taught my kids how to drive a manual by starting off on a hill
Tacoma sticks in fourth gear, a manual transmission is a good way to circumvent that issue
Great video. All good points. I test drove a TRD OR 6MT...awesome truck. I only wish a V6 6MT trim was available in 2WD, but it's definitely not a deal breaker. Will probably wait for the 2020 model. It's going to be a long year ;)
Hello Mnex 01.
Waiting a full year for a truck will be difficult, but it'll allow you to save for the new truck. I really like driving a manual; and for all the reasons stated. Toyota put different gears in the manual transmission tacoma vs the automatic; so it can handle 33 inch tires better.
Me encanta la transmisión manual. Es mi carro favorito.
Hello Oscar Bonilla.
Thank you for commenting.
I just bought my first Tacoma ever in December. It’s a 2022 trd sport. I didn’t like it at first because I had come from a f150. But it’s really growing on me now. I’ve been tossing around the idea of ordering a 2023 Tacoma with the 6speed. I enjoy a standard transmission, my car I drive everyday is a 5 speed. I just don’t like how the Tacoma automatic transmission shifts. I feel it’s very lazy and likes to shift very quick. I rarely pull a trailer and if I do it’s 1000LBS maximum and I don’t off-road. I’m still thinking about the 6 speed.
As I have it understood the manual transmission doesn't have crawl control. Is crawl control better than having a manual in terms of getting out of tough situations? Or are they just as good?
Hello Hex.
The manual transmission do not have the crawl control. Crawl control is a good edition to the performance of the automatic Tacomas. If you know how to drive a manual tacoma you should not need crawl control. The manual transmissions offers full control over your truck when on road and off road. Let me know if you have any other questions. It all depends on how well you know how to drive a manual truck off road. Automatics are different easily to drive off road and require less effort. If you are no confident while driving a manual I would highly recommend an automatic. I myself will not buy another manual transmission tacoma as I commute in stop and go traffic and I'm simply tired of driving a manual. On the weekends I love driving a manual transmission.
You get the A-TRAC system in place of Crawl Control, its basically a manual version of it and works great.
Better in snow ....engine breaking on hills.✌✌✌
With your lift how is your gearing. And how is it off-road. I’m very curious. I’d love to give mine a small lift with slightly bigger tires but I don’t want to change the gearing too much.
Hello Montana White.
My Tacoma handled the 285 tires easily with the manual transmission. The automatic Tacoma's and manual Tacomas are geared differently. We (Manual Transmission) have the higher gear ratio so you're able to handle the tires and lift. As long as you are not upgrading to 35' there is no reason to regear or worry.
#2 hasnt been true on tacomas for many years. drive by wire and rev hang has plagued second gens. also no left foot brake. early second gen or 1st gen may correct me on left foot brake. but ya. 3rd gen manuals do not improve on any of the issues 2nd gens had.
Great video. Thanks
Hello Lunchbox Larry.
You are welcome, I'm glad the video helped.
I’d love to buy a manual Tacoma but I truthfully don’t need a pickup truck.
I came to the same conclusion in 2019 . TRD SPORT MT
Have you gotten the transmission tsb? Is the shift from first to second getting better? The sport manual has ability to keep truck from rolling back
Hello Justin P.
I have not gotten the transmission tsb; do you know what the tsb number is?
@@pentzwerks ask your dealer, but here's an article about them...
pickuptrucktalk.com/2019/02/toyota-tacoma-engine-transmission-issues/
Hello @@gvsukids
I'm glad that I bought a manual transmission and not an automatic. It's strange how my 2013 Toyota Tacoma sport did not have a single issue; and my 2017 Tacoma has cost $5300 to fix with stuff that was not covered by warranty. I have my truck for sale right now, hopefully Toyota comes up with some solutions. I really liked the 4.0L and not the 3.5L
@@pentzwerks please elaborate.
Can you go through the gears on this truck. Never knew they made a 2019 manual in these trucks
Mine gets it!!!
You know could just tune the auto trans right?
Does it have Rev match? And dynamic cruise control? Just wondering. Awesome vid man
Hello Chesty.
No Rev Match & No dynamic cruise control. Maybe the 2020 Tacoma's have them but with a manual transmission I do not know whether to not it'd truly work without stalling the truck.
@@pentzwerks thank for the reply, the 2020 does have dynamic cruise control from what the dealer told me, in the manual :). you hav to monitor it for stall, the dealer said it will give you warnings for vast reduction in speed.
You should drive with a vacuum gauge, RPM is not the sole consideration for economy. I know you believe you're being conservative by driving at 45 in 6th but you'll pull higher vacuum by leaving it in 3rd or 4th and having more torque to the wheels. More vacuum directly correlates to better economy.
Hello Ryan McIntyre.
Thank you for commenting; I'll keep it in 4th gear while going 45 mph. It made a difference and had power; rather than costing.
Is it true that the manuals dont come with the crawl control though?
Hello Martin de la Fuente.
Manuals do not come with crawl control, they do come with clutch start cancel (it allows you to start in first without touching the clutch pedal).
The manual transmission trucks are equipped with the A-trac system which basically does what the crawl control does..using the braking system it stops and lets loose so all tires are not spinning at once...
This is slightly debatable.
1. The notion that you save money on "brakes" by engine braking is somewhat subjective. Engine braking will (obviously) put more wear and more load on your engine causing it to fail sooner. Brakes and tires are all cheap things to come buy in comparison to piston rings and bearings.
2. Saying that replacing your clutch is cheaper then replacing your transmission is somewhat true depending on if your doing the work, if your shifting/engaging your clutch correctly, and if your braking in your new clutch correctly. Remember you have to disconnect the tranny to replace the clutch (and flywheel) everytime, which means throughout the lifetime of the truck you'll be doing that a few times.
All that being said every car I've owned has been a manual and if you can do the work your self, AND drive / shift the car properly without burning the clutch all the time it's totally and completely worth it.
Hello Donkyuhbuhts540.
You've pointed out some key points. I do not burn my clutch but I do down shift while driving for engine braking. Now that you mentioned the piston rings and bearings, I'll pull it out of gear and solely use the brakes. Thank you for commenting.
@@pentzwerks I DON'T WANT TO DISCOURAGE YOU FROM DOWN SHIFTING AND ENGINE BRAKING!!! Those are both the CORRECT and safest way (combined with regular braking) to drive your car! I was simply pointing out some other factors to keep in mind. You SHOULD however do your best to rev match when you down shift. Remember the most "cost effective" thing isn't always the best way of doing things. Just some things to think about is all.
Thieves deterrent !!!
Hello Mario.
Absolutely, not many people know how to drive a manual transmission. It's cheaper, more reliable and it gives you more control over the vehicle.
I really hate the automatic transmission in my 2017 offroad to the point Im looking at the Ford Ranger for better engine power, transmission and gas mileage. Do you think a manual version of the tacoma would help this? This automatic is just so damn slugglish yet is searching for the next gear so quickly with no throttle play. Maybe the manual is the only thing that can keep me with Toyota? Thanks for any feedback.
I agree! I have a 2018 Off-road and the auto is horrible. I even bought the Shiftsense Pro, which is a device that tuned the shifting and lessens the downshifting, but that was a gimmick. It really does no different then putting the truck in ECT PWR mode, it just holds hears longer. In Cali, I cruise at 80 and going up hills when it's in 6th, it drops from 79,78,77,76 then it drops to 5th, and still...75,74,73, and then it drops to 4th and it's revving at like 3,500 rpm, it's so bad and I hate it!
I'm saving up for the OVtune, because at that point you can just put the truck in S mode and it will stay in whatever gear you put it in, even if you are going 40 mph in 6th gear, it will hold 6th gear the whole time.
As for your thoughts on the Ranger, I wouldn't do it. The Ranger has more torque, but it still isn't enough to push it up the hills because it has a 10 speed, which is crazy for a 4 cylinder truck. I would invest the money into the tune, and maybe a couple performance mods to increase the torque output of the truck, and maybe even a regear in the future if you put larger tires and a lift.
@@DylanGalman I love manuals though... Feel like this could help the gear holding situation better ;)
@@avsguy01 Definitely would!
@@DylanGalman plus Ill take the savings and put a nice hard tonnuea and sun roof in the mix. 2019 TRD Offroad 6MT might be the one.
Hello @@DylanGalman & Michael Kubovcick.
My first thought would be for you to go to your local dealership and test drive the manual transmission before buying on. I also agree that a manual transmission is better than the automatic, gives you better MPG and controllability. I do not think Toyota did a good job with your gear ratio for the automatic transmission. Buy a 2019 or a 2018 Tacoma (left over stock at a dealership, and get a discount). Let me know what you think and what you've decided. A good option might be to go with a Chevy Colorado with the diesel engine in it! It comes with stock wrangler tires and gets 27-30 mpg, and it'll have more torque.
Hey I was looking into doing the same suspension setup that you have but with a couple differences. I was a 2016 MT sport and won’t to get the fox shocks that are meant for the 0-2” lift because I want to keep it closer to stock high and won’t have to get the new control arms. I would also not want to change the springs in the rear because I very rarely have anything that heavy in the bed. Do you see any problems that could come from this? Or do you have any other recommendations?
Hello Carter Jones.
You do not need to replace the upper control arms until you go with an extended travel suspension, fox stock offers a factory replacement which might be great for you. I would stand with a coil over, and opt out of the reservoir suspension as it'll be cheaper. You will not need to get a new leaf pack.
Order the Fox 2.5 or Bilstein 5100 front and you can leave the rear shocks. I only put the add-a-leaf in the rear so the truck would be completely leveled at 3 inches all around. If you only want 2 inches, then you should be level without replacing the rear shocks.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Stryker Seattle thanks for the reply! I’ve since ordered the 2.5 fox with the adjustable damping front and rear! I would also like to keep the sway bar and I would just like to confirm that you went with the spacer in the kit and not a different one.
Hello@@carterjones8312.
The sway bar spacer kit will be included in your Fox suspension, do not use a aftermarket spacer kit. If the kit isn't in the box then contact Fox directly. I used an aftermarket spacer kit thinking Fox would not include one; then had $1350 in damages because of it. The bolt came loose from the spacer and the sway bar came loose and ripped the abs line and CV boot. It lead to a new front axle, new abs harness and cv boot on the drivers side. Once I put the Fox spacer kit on, everything was fine. I ended up selling my suspension due to the $5000 in damages it caused to my truck. If I were to do it all over again, I would have only replaced the front suspension with coil overs and left the UCA alone.
I love mine!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Mickey Thompson.
Manual transmissions are the best, I'm glad you're enjoying yours.
Its only got 100 miles on it..lol..but have been reading the manual..itspretty cool how the electronics control the brakes to stop and go at different times to control slippage in spots..pretty cool
Hello @@mickeythompson8770
Read up on the clutch start cancel, it comes handy when driving up steep hills or being stuck on a steep hill during rush hour. It's saved my clutch many times on Seattle's steep hill. It allows your truck to pull itself forward without activating the truck and starting in 1st gear.
Why would you use your clutch and tranny (which are way more expensive than brakes/brake pads) to slow down?
Only if the driver is an idiot
Whole my life i drove a manual. Dad has manual trucks too. I drove Cars, trucks , jeeps( even the ww2 once) Only have some test drive on automatic trans. Tbh Manual is safer and has the feel But on traffic its bad. U get stress and get tired more on traffic.. but on overall manual is better. Clutch is not the issue. Its only a issue if u drive bad on manual. Maybe manual is dyimg on USA but in many place in asia manual im sure will never die. Even after 30yrs.
Edit: i dont like on auto is the feel. Its boring and like kids playing around
Hello Dodger5520.
I completely agree, manual transmissions allow you to have more control over your vehicle. I’m glad someone agrees with me about how rare manuals are in the USA but in other countries it’s ‘standard.’
Simply put, the 2nd & 3rd gen Tacoma's with automatics are geared to high. This combined with all the electronically controlled crap Toyota has added is a hindrance to the drive ability of these trucks. The time has not yet come that all these "goodies" will work as designed so all you have to do is flip a switch and presto you have all this taking the place of driver savvy. Changing your gears to 4.88 or 5.29,(depending on tire size) would help tremendously. Then your automatic trans would shift much better overall and you would have better overall performance and gas mileage.
I left my car running in an apartment complex in a somewhat bad neighborhood while working my delivery job.. I came back to the car, it was off and in 3rd.. and was missing was my change cup with maybe 20 bucks in change.. My wallet was still in the door pocket in plain sight, also my phone, radar detector, headphones, and some other somewhat valuable things werent taken. Criminals are extra stupid sometimes
Hello Anthony Galluccio.
It was definitely a young kid that broke into your car due to the fact they left the valuables and grabbed the change. Good thing you have a manual and not a lot of people know how to drive them now. Thank you for commenting.
My 3rd gen TRD OR manual was $2k cheaper than the auto version. My truck went 85k miles in the original factory brakes.
Hello CRXPhil.
That's awesome that you saved money on buying a manual transmission. I do not use my brakes alot while driving my trucks. It's best to just take your foot off the accelerate within a given distance.
My wife's 2000 tacoma 4x4 5 speed 140 000 on front brake pads.200,000 on clutch I could went longer on both.230,000 miles 2.7 motor.I just picked up 2012 sr5 4x4 access cab 2.7 5speed.Great truck owner said it was hard to find when He purchased it new.Now 2.7 4x4 auto only
Do you think its worth it losing the offroad features the trd pro taco has over a manual, and why?
Hello Val Nikonov.
Manuals transmission allow you to have complete control over the truck. It's good for someone who is a purest and know how to drive a manual transmission very well.
I would suggest getting an automatic transmission is you daily drive the truck, do not know how to drive a manual really good or want the automatic features. It's really personally preference; I prefer manual because I'm not surprised when the truck does something and have full control over it.
Are you experiencing the uphill difficulties with the car? Some people are saying that even with the manual you have to down shift for hills. I can't imagine towing.
Hello Larry Vang.
The truck does not have power; it is not meant for pulling small trailers. Although Toyota says it has a tow rating, I've towed a small air compressor behind my truck and it has a lot of trouble doing it.
Nice presentation
Hello Al Smith.
Thank you; I'm glad the video was helpful.
Smart Man....You know about cars.....
Hello Alexander Argyros.
Thank you. I’m glad the video was able to help point out some of the benefits.
How does it do towing? What comes with “Tow Package” if they offer such for 6spd manual? Thanks👍
Hello Y K.
It's tows just fine. I towed my Sullair 185 two years ago and it towed it just fine. None of the mid size trucks do good with towing because they do not have alot of power. My mpg dropped to 13.5 when towing it, normally i get 20 mpg.
@@pentzwerks
Thank you for your reply🙏 I just miss driving manual transmission but I can’t have 2nd car anymore for the past 10years...yea got married 10years ago 😂 so I’m thinking to get a few years old used Tacoma with manual transmission 👍
I have a 2018 OR MT There is a U-tube post from a guy with a Sport MT who says his truck "rattles" when coasting in neutral or clutch disengaged. Having tested many MT Toy trucks he seems to think all 3nd gen Taco 's "rattles" and Toyota will not fix it. Mine no rattle. Since yours is a 17, does yours "rattle". Am concerned.
Hello W Lew.
My truck rattles in neutral when I go over bumps, it's the clutch that makes the noise. It's common in some Tacoma but some do not experience it. I put an exhaust on my truck so now I do not really hear the rattle anymore.
@@pentzwerks Thanks for your response. You might mention MT's are quicker in 0-60mph and 1/4 mi. Great work looking forward to your next video.
Hello@@wlew3499
Thank you I appreciate it; plus MT are fun to drive. I didn't mention that in the video; once you get use to driving a manual it's hard to drive an automatic.
To anyone that has this truck like I do I own a 2019 trd off road 6speed . Do you also have a rattle that sounds like it's coming from the transmission, you can only here it when your going like 15+/- miles per hour ether in neutral or with the clutch down ? I hurd it and did some research and I'm not the only taco owner with this problem some rattle worst then others mine is not that bad but it's there at only 1k Miles on the truck other then that I love my truck just wanted to see if anyone has found the root of the noise where it's coming from.
I had this issue on my 2013. Noticed it when I was off roading and needed to put clutch pedal in and also when downshifting on a pothole ridden street. They put new transmission in and then later said it was just the normal condition: Play in the linkages between transmission and driveshaft. Never had any issue from it after 6 years, so I guess just "normal".
Only downside to manual tacoma - can't hold your boba tea while you drive
Hello TFiPW.
It all depends on how good you are at driving a manual transmission. I know plenty of people that are able to drive a manual with one hand between gear shifts.
Young thugs can't figure out 3 pedals
Sluggish is a understatement.
Hello Linda Holloway.
Yes, sluggish is a understatement when talking about the 3rd generation Tacomas.
Too bad the 2020 tacoma still uses the same powertrain with the same power. If i was the chief engineer then i would drop in the 3.5 from the current Camry and 8-speed from the land cruiser for better pickup and better fuel economy. Also keep the 6-speed manual for those who wanna drive for fun.
Hello The Unknown.
All would be good if Toyota took a 2.0 4 cylinder Diesel with supercharger gave it a 8-speed transmission. Best fuel economy, more reliability of the diesel, better driving experience. Toyota do not change things very quickly and that's why their cars last longer. Less things change, less problems.
So apparently you can’t get a manual transmission if you want the long bed so that’s tough.
Kenneth Wong who wants a small truck with a long bed?
Jay Fish and Shoot I do lol. But like the Tacoma or just any truck in general just looks wrong if the bed isn’t proportional to the cabin size to me.
Hello @@TradingFeline.
I'm not saying it's impossible, you'll have to spec "order" the car from the factory. It's more expensive to do this instead of buying right off of the lot. Nothing compares to Toyota reliability. It's difficult to find manuals with a long bed configuration.
I barely found out the "Regular" bed is the long bed. well . its 6 ft at least. idk if thats long or not
Hello @@Xiferr
The bed size in a mid size truck and full size truck is different. A full size truck would be a GMC 1500-3500 or Dodge which has a 6ft bed (short bed) and 8 ft bed (long bed). In a mid size truck (Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colordeo, Ford Ranger) the bed length is much small in length and width. The Toyota Tacoma short bed is 5ft and the long bed is 6ft. Basically a short bed of a full size truck is as long as the long bed of a tacoma. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I don’t think you can get 18 mp on Tacoma I own one 5 spd 285s on it.
14 average, automatic is much smarter than humans gets better mileage.
Hello SIMON KHACHATRYAN
I average 18mpg-20mpg, and that’s without factoring in the larger 285 tires. The manual transmissions have a different gear ratio than the automatics. In addition you said, ‘5 speed’ and the new 3rd generations have six gears. Say what you will; but that’s the mpg I get because I’m good at driving a manual.
It's not that the automatic is "smarter." It has much taller gearing overall and is programmed to keep the engine at the lowest speed possible all the time. This obviously improves fuel economy, but at the expense of performance and drivability. A manual with the same ratio set as an automatic will get better fuel economy because of lower parasitic loss. In the case of the Tacoma, the gearing is lower with the manual, so highway fuel economy is expected to be a bit lower. But the numbers are all based on a government test cycle and are only somewhat related to real-world results.
You forgot fun to drive !
The manual in a tacoma is NOT fun to drive
Is there a video on rear susp. Install?
Thx
Hello ML Gomez.
There will not be a rear suspension video as the stock suspension is re-installed. Let me know if you have any specific questions about installing it.
why?@@pentzwerks
Hello @@mlgomez9644.
I decided to sell my suspension as it caused $5000 in damages to my truck. I will be uploading a video on the damages and explaining how they happened. The rear suspension was difficult to install by myself so I decided not to record it.
Ill give you my thoughts. You're going to burn your clutch out at 15-20k miles with how shitty the throttle response is in those vehicles.
If you don't tune it you're gonna be replacing alot of clutches.
Just passed 40k on my stock 2016 Tacoma 6MT clutch is still a beauty? If you know how to drive stick well I don’t see any problem.. could you explain what do you mean ?
@@JadenZeCreator 3 second delay on the pedal isnt the easiest shit to deal with.
Pedal Commander is supposedly a solid upgrade for these.
@@shepherdofelo1122 was going to buy an FR-S long time ago but that toyota throttle lag nope
Make video about your tire and wheels
Hello amir aliyev
I’ve already done that. Link below:
czcams.com/video/yDyfS4v5hdY/video.html
You are getting much better mileage then me. My 2018 Off-road Manual Tacoma gets about 13 to 14 mpg. That is with my 3” lift and 285’s as well. But I wanted the manual is because the automatic shifted like crap.
Hello Toyotakurtis.
How many miles are on your 2018 Tacoma? What tires do you have? If you want better gas mileage, you can add a cold air intake and an exhaust. When I had my MBRP exhaust on I got close to 20 on average which is extremely good. I test drove the automatic and I was not impressed. In the future, I might go with the chevy Colorado in diesel (averages like 23-30 mpg) with duratac tires.
Stryker Seattle, I have 285 KO2 BFGs, I am at 11,000 miles right now. I also mainly drive in town but did take a trip to Colorado and was pushing 75 mph which did not help with getting very good mpgs. I have not been a very big fan of cold air intakes, the filters and change of the box just does not seem to work as well as the factory. I do like more free flow exhaust so long as it is not to loud. But that will only happen after my stock exhaust wears out. I have been driving only manuals for the past 24 years. I looked at the Chevy Colorado but it was an automatic, which was a deal breaker. My last car was a VW TDI 6 speed. Loved the car but the VW recall made it a no brained to sell it back for more than I paid for the car. Thank you for your video.
Hello@@toyotakurtis.
When I tow a sullair 185 diesel air compressor I get 14 mpg, and when I'm driving over 70 mph I'll get like 15.5. My falken tires are lighter than KO2, so that might be a factor. The TDI will get the best gas mileage, I'm actually looking at a BMW Diesel Wagon right now to replace my Tacoma. Driving a manual in stop and go traffic is become very irritable especially in seattle.
I’m getting tired of young pup CZcams jockeys saying “I’m so glad Toyota gave us clutch start cancel” my 1998 4Runner had it, it’s not new fellas!! 😎🍺😎🍺
Hello Chris Hoey.
Thank you for sharing information on your 4runner and the history behind the clutch cancel.
Subaru had it in the 70s
czcams.com/video/jy1joyWcRCc/video.html ( skip to 4:43) automatic is more fuel efficient than manual
I’d love to buy one. Not getting an automatic and I need a long bed crewcab. Guess I’m not getting a Tacoma.
Hello Howard.
Finding a long bed tacoma with a manual transmission is going to be very difficult; unless you order it from the factory. Any manual / long bed configuration is the most rare regardless of car manufacture. Best of luck finding what you want; I'd be interested in knowing what you decided on.
Sooo... he never drove or showed the car? Wtf waste of my time .. nice truck doe
Hello Pedro Alcacio.
The video is titled "I bought a manual Toyota Tacoma" not "Driving or Showing A manual Toyota Tacoma." If you like to see my truck, you can check out the 13 other videos on my channel that show what it looks like. Thank you for commenting.
I dont know anyone who can drive manual. Anyone know how I can learn on my own?
Hello Footage.
The best way to learn is to watch youtube videos until you understand the fundamentals of driving a manual. Remember that if anything goes wrong, push the clutch in.
@@pentzwerks what happens if you brake and never press on the clutch ?
Hello @@footage6402
The truck will stall if you're coming to a stop. Pushing the clutch in saves your engine and transmission. If you have to brake or stop, push the clutch in. It's hard to explain over text. If you're in Washington I could teach you but I assume that you aren't from Washington. I'm always in support of people learning new things.
@@pentzwerks ya from ct. Wondering how I can use a manual car without buying one to learn hmmm..
Hello @@footage6402
It is possible to go test drive a new car but I'm not sure how the salesmen will feel about it. It's probably your only option as far as driving a manual car.
this truck has roll back assist the first 3 seconds so u don't roll back
Hello Bob S
There is no roll back assistance on a manual transmission. You might be thinking about the clutch start cancels. If I do not engage the clutch the truck will roll back, for automatic transmission it might have a roll back assistance.
That feature is currently only on the TRD Sport, I believe the 2016 and 2017 SR Manual 4 Cylinder also had it.
Hello @@Shakerhood69
Thank you for commenting and pointing bob in the correct direction. Seems like Toyota is moving away from low end options on their trim models.
@@Shakerhood69 u are right mine is a sport manual taco
Yeah but you guys probably drive differently
Hello Noel Whyte.
I drive more conservativity and I do not live in the city. If I lived in the city, I'd probably opted for a automatic.
@@pentzwerks thnx for replying fam👍🏾
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Hello PurpSkurp.
Yup, he does.
@@pentzwerks hey man thx for the reply! just ordered my 2020 offroad in voodoo 6 speed manual im pumped! Happy holidays
Hello @@purpskurp8737
Good luck with your truck. The VooDoo blue is very blue, that is for sure. It'll stand out anywhere you go. Happy Holidays. Thank you for commenting.
Stryker, do you have a contact email?
Literally 1/2 your points are false?
Hello Noah.
Thanks for commenting.