How much abuse can the Yaris take?

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Originally Posted by Altitude

A more accurate statement would be that you *can* shift an automatic to address certain driving conditions (heavy loads, poor road conditions),

You guys understand that in D(drive) the car still shifts, correct?? Whether "I" do it, or "the car" automatically does it, the car shifts.

Originally Posted by Altitude

but if you make it a routine and drive it like a manual, then why bother with an auto at all?

So I can talk on my phone and eat a cheeseburger at the same time in rush hour traffic.

Originally Posted by Altitude

They were designed and meant to be put in drive and go hence the term "automatic"..

I can promise you are wrong on this one. My shifter clearly has 3, 2, and L DESIGNED into it. If it was only meant to be put in drive, why would they put those on? The truth is, gear limiting properly extends the life of your transmission, brakes, and engine, and can also save gas with DFCO

Originally Posted by Altitude

To the OP - regardless of whether or not the car can take the abuse, unless you own it and pay for it you shouldn't be doing that.

word.