test drive - comparing automatic L to manual SE - Toyota Yaris Forums

ardvark2175 · 10-29-2013, 05:59 AM

I test drove both the manual and automatic in 2012. The manual was slightly more responsive on acceleration. It also had a stiffer suspension. I like the throttle response of the manual a lot, however much preferred the softer ride in the automatic. I've owned mostly manual transmission cars. I chose the automatic LE for one reason. I refused to carry the "Sport" brand on the car...as it is an excuse for insurance company's to jack up their rates. If Toyota would have offered the manual in the LE version I would have purchased it. That being said...I am extremely happy with the automatic I own. I just reached 10000 miles and am no getting 40mpg after going to full synthetic in engine and transmission. I waited for 1000 mile for the engine to break in.

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10-29-2013, 05:59 AM	#19
ardvark2175 ardvark Drives: 2012 Yaris LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 14	I test drove both the manual and automatic in 2012. The manual was slightly more responsive on acceleration. It also had a stiffer suspension. I like the throttle response of the manual a lot, however much preferred the softer ride in the automatic. I've owned mostly manual transmission cars. I chose the automatic LE for one reason. I refused to carry the "Sport" brand on the car...as it is an excuse for insurance company's to jack up their rates. If Toyota would have offered the manual in the LE version I would have purchased it. That being said...I am extremely happy with the automatic I own. I just reached 10000 miles and am no getting 40mpg after going to full synthetic in engine and transmission. I waited for 1000 mile for the engine to break in.