Which on is better shift or Automatic?

[AK721]

hey you guys i'm tryin to figure out with one to get. A shift or automatic. so which one do you guys/girls think is better?

[epicwolf]

If you truely want to feel your car and see how it rides, a shift all the way. Automatic is just for luxury cars where you can relax and enjoy the music. If you get a gt-s, then definitely get a shift. Ofcourse when it's bumber to bumber traffic, I wish i had an automatic but other then that, I have no regrets getting a stick shift. It's hella fun!

[BlAcKman]

yea i REALLY regret not getting a stick...i envy all who have a manual transmission...makes driving all the more worth while.

[jeetee-ess]

if you're getting a GT-S, i suggest getting a stickshift to get the full potiential of the cars horsepower. if you get an auto, might as well get a auto GT because you won't be able to keep the car in high rpm's when you want to, like a 6-speed would.

[AdamGT-S02]

I would say stick. Shifting is much more fun then just pushing the gas pedal imo.

[LightningRod]

Stickshift FTW!

[Shifty]

i've had stick shifts my whole life and i don't think i would have it any other way.
My GT-S is my first 6spd though and IMO its too much shifting especially in traffic. I still love it

[JoManGT-S]

stick is so much fun and the gts was made for driving it stick.

[Mrb1]

Manual all the way.

[vindiCAtor]

Manual of course, so much more fun. Keeps you a little more active while driving.

[2000_GT-S]

definetly a manual, i regret getting an auto a hella lot

[nemrac]

i've never owned an automatic, and never will.

[Blue Bomber]

Manual. I'm in hell driving automatic rentals while my car is in the shop. :angry: I even have to commute in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic every day, and I still prefer a manual without a second thought.

[LightningRod]

Manual. I'm in hell driving automatic rentals while my car is in the shop. :angry: I even have to commute in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic every day, and I still prefer a manual without a second thought.

:werd:

To all the people who complain about driving stick in rush hour traffic ... I think it's harder and more fatiguing to keep your foot on the brake. :shrugs:

[oONoGoAutoOo]

get a manual. more fun to drive.

[epicwolf]

I think you should close this thread down. 100% of the people said Manual is better. Hands down.

[motox4ever1988]

Well you could power shift a automatic, but it still wouldnt be as fast as a manuel, and manuels are hands down funner to drive, why not test drive either and go from there.

[SlamminS85]

manual


manual


manual

quit complaining about traffic too, just stay at work 30 extra minutes, log some over time, take a longer lunch, whatever

[2swft4u]

This question is like wiping your a$$ before you take a sh*t...it just doesn't make any sense...

I'm not even going to answer... (manual) :)

[AK721]

Ok Just Askin< I"ve Been Wanting A Manual For A Long Time Now So I"m Gonna Get It. The Celica Will Be My First. Thanks Guys

[vegeta4ss]

get a stick if you wanna see the potential of the car your gonna get. If you dont i think everyone in this thread might be disappointed..haha

[Rombomb420]

I just bought my Celica last week. I wasn't really planning on buying one but I saw it & I had to have it after I drove it(& talked the guy down on it). The shifter buttons on the steering wheel of the gts are a blast, it's like playing a video game. It's certainly nice to be able to pop the shifter over in traffic & not have to worry about shifting through 6 gears. If you are building a race car get a stick, but I think it would be annoying to have a one as a daily driver. For me that's probably just becuz it's hard to fire it up & shift at the same time tho. Just my two cents, I had to defend my purchase! :hide: :thumbup:

[Phatsprinter]

Think I'm the only one who does not mind my auto. Think I'm just thankful for it cause I have been waiting a while for a celica!

[Curt705]

manual unless you have a car that you are using for bracket racing or ratchet shifting...like real drag racing ;) hehe gotta love them B&M or Hurst ratchet shifters. Especially the co2 ones :D

[CEGONAX-MAN]

I'm getting a manual...And i have'nt driven manual for a long time. better gas mileage i heard.

[Phatsprinter]

I'm getting a manual...And i have'nt driven manual for a long time. better gas mileage i heard.


Not on the celica though..

[CEGONAX-MAN]

Not on the celica though..

Yes......2005 Celica GTS.

[vegeta4ss]

just becuz it's hard to fire it up & shift at the same time tho.

Oh you can roast one, shift gears and talk on the phone all at once in your celly and not be in some uncomfortable awkward position. You just have to get used to it first.

[Phatsprinter]

Sorry but no CEGONAX-MAN.. Auto gets more to the gallon.

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=gas+mileage&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3D8 25306264c6e463d%26clickedItemRank%3D1%26userQuery% 3Dgas%2Bmileage%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F% 252Fwww.fueleconomy.gov%252F%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3DNSCPSuggestion%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fueleconomy.gov%2F

[Gas-n-Grease]

what the...?! Manual almost always does better in gas mileage than automatic. its due to the gearing and number of gears. not only do you use some more gas up, you also loose a bit of power.

[FenixGt]

i don't mind my automatic.. of course everyone always laughs at automatics because you don't have to "shift" :rolleyes:

overall experience and feel for your car goes hands down to manual

overall luxury and just cruisin goes to automatic

[Blue Bomber]

I was getting 34-36mpg in my GT-S 6 speed before I sold the car. This is with a decent amount of traffic, too (2-3hrs to travel 50mi, 5 days a week).

[tranxendz]

If you want the full potential out of your Celica get a stick shift.

[Q*Spec]

i have the 2001 gt-s triptonic, its won me a few races and i can still put it in automode and relax when its bumper to bumper traffic, its wonderful