What It's Like Driving A Manual Toyota Tacoma!

[@Issac45]

I'm looking at getting a 2013 tacoma with a manual this video solidified my opinion

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool! The manual is cool, I’ll stick with my auto but it’s cool they offer it!

[@cajuncurlzz]

Yes I love my manual! I have the 2005 Tacoma and she only has 58,000 miles on her today. 6 speed is fun!!!

[@cajuncurlzz]

Ps had fun watching your video as well!!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for watching!

[@eduardocruz9469]

I am. Very. Happy. I have 2021. Tacoma Trd. Sport. Manual. Waooo. I. Love. It ...

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for checking out the manual Tacoma video! It's definitely fun to drive!

[@willytangkere5784]

I love my Toyota manual, And I agree with you

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It’s definitely a cool option Toyota offers!!

[@paulastrand1796]

MT ONLY!!! It's best in the snow. Best off road. You have control. And it's plain old fun!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The manual is cool, but I’d never buy a manual Tacoma, not as fun to me as my r8, so much more sluggish feeling in my opinion.

[@sreyakla]

Kinda late here. 2022 Army Green Trd Sport 4x4 manual.. love it! Happy I went manual... in todays market i was lucky to find it!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! It’s cool Toyota still offers the manual!

[@NorbertNipken]

2015 TRD sport manual with thr 4L, this is peak tacoma

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah this was a sweet truck!

[@joeherrera2401]

Stick shift is what god intended Toyota trucks to be 🤙🏽❤️

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It's definitely a cool option for the Tacoma and I'm glad they make it with one! I love my auto though, save the manual for my R8!

[@joeherrera2401]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I love my 4 banger 5 speed another bonus it can be pop started if starter fails and towed without tools 💯💯🤙🏽

[@curtismann6851]

Use clutch start cancel feature. Offroad.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I know that! It's a cool feature, not sure how often it would be used since you'd have to be in neutral first, so if you stalled you already have the truck in gear, so it's probably easier to just push in the clutch and start it up!

[@curtismann6851]

Yeah I don’t really use it. Just kind of interesting to try out.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@curtismann6851 For sure!

[@jtalonrider4769]

I just got off road trd manual and i love it definitely worth

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Great to hear! It's cool they offer a manual for this truck!

[@dannylewandowski2822]

the slave cylinder is outside the transmission so it’s much cheaper to fix than most fords.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That's interesting to hear! I've never had to replace that or work on it on either of my Tacomas.

[@terryhutchinson9094]

I am 71 years old. I have only owned 8 vehicles in my entire life. Five were manuals and three automatic. The manuals I kept till the wheels fell off. The automatics ran fine but I just never bonded with them - so they were traded in just a few years. The manuals were a Corolla, a Mazda 626, a Land Cruiser, a T100 and my current vehicle a 2023 MT Tacoma. The manual vehicles always got a name are are part of the family. I love them. Driving them is a joy.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing!! Sounds like a good collection you have had!

[@joshburts1044]

I daily drive a 2010 Tacoma, manual, I love it. It's even better, the fact that not everyone can drive it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! It's definitely cool to see a manual option for the Tacoma!

[@redelbe1]

2019 Tacoma TRD Off-road 6 speed MT owner here... I would never change her for an automatic transmission, love her every inch of it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That's awesome! Tacomas are great trucks! I love mine, but maybe one day I'll add a manual to the garage!

[@squirreldog1596]

Lol manual Tacoma owners are cringey

[@DavyDave1313]

How in the world did you find a manual Tacoma? Not a single dealer near me had one. Not a big deal got the auto truck for big outdoor adventures and I have my 6 speed manual mustang for weekend drives

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@DavyDave1313 This dealer randomly had a trade in with this one! Didn't even know it was a manual until I opened the door and found the surprise! But same as you I got the auto truck and a manual r8 as the fun car to drive!

[@DavyDave1313]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed well that's a fun surprise! Glad to hear it brother we gotta have our toys!!!!

[@jasonmolihan61]

I have a 2019 TRD Offroad 6 speed manual. I'll be the only person that’ll ever owns this truck.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool!!! I'll probably be the only owner of my Tacoma as well! Such a great truck!

[@shawnstone2235]

Keep yours...save your money!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Haha yeah, I can't get rid of mine! But maybe one day I can get a manual! I've always wanted to do some real offroading with the manual to see what that's like!

[@Eric721.]

I ordered a 2022 Tacoma 6 speed manual should be here in April

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice! That's awesome to buy a new one with a manual!

[@georgedreher2322]

Just bought, 08/21/2022, a new Tacoma 4x4 Off Road Manual, short bed, led lights, power adjustable driver's seat, cruise control, lane assist, locking rear end, Army Green. Been searching/pricing Tacoma trucks online for several months. Happened to luckily find this truck one day after it arrived at the dealer which another person had ordered and was unable to take delivery. I pull a small tear-drop camper we use for base camp set-up, then hike & wander on off-beaten roads in the back hills & mountains in North Georgia & North Carolina. Bought on the spot because I knew it wouldn't be on the lot for very long. One thing that totally surprised me, brand new pricing was a lot less than used. $38,900. Go figure. Tampa, FL area.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Dang! That's a pretty good find I would say! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the Tacoma! Its a fun platform to have fun with!

[@nicolemarie3660]

I am always looking for a manual because a lot of thieves do not know how to drive them. Looking for a truck now and this is the only truck besides the Jeep that has a manual transmission.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very true! People can't drive them these days!

[@Mityob67]

I traded a weird-shifting 2013 automatic Taco for a 2017 6 spd MT. One of the best decisions ever.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Cool! I love my auto especially with the regear! The manual is cool but so sluggish in my opinion.

[@NJW1973]

4.30 gears is insane. How about something in the mid to high 3's? MPG would go up .......

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I believe the stock Tacoma auto has 3.80 or 4.10, but that doesn’t allow the truck to use 6th gear. It’s very annoying. I went to 5.29’s with my 34’s and it helps a lot! I’ll take that over mpg all day.

[@chepecho]

Mine a 2014 6 speed MT..... Love it...

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice! It's definitely cool to drive the manual Tacoma!

[@codylemmon-grey9155]

Currently living in my 2021 TRD OR manual and flippin love it

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you are enjoying the tacoma! It's such a great truck!!

[@dannylewandowski2822]

I made the mistake of selling my last manual truck for an automatic. Constant issues with the ford 10spd.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh dang! I don't have any issues with my auto tacoma! What kind of issues does the ford transmission have?

[@270eman]

I think a manual actually makes offroading more difficult. Auto you just put it in s1 or s2.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Just depends on your skill set and desired. I would have thought the same. But after off roading in a manual you find out you basically drive it with the clutch rather than the gas pedal. These can drive less than 1mph in 1 gear in 4 low. So you pretty much never stall.

[@270eman]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I took my manual 6 speed chevy sonic offroad up a steep rocky dirt hill. 🤣 Absolutely smoked the clutch.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@270eman Chevy Sonic? Not sure if that’s the right kind of vehicle for off roading. But a 4x4 like a Tacoma or Wrangler with a manual utilizing 4wd low, is where you’ll have good off roading.

[@270eman]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed That was just a funny story from when I first started working my current job before I upgraded to the 23 tacoma haha. I took my 16 camry up a washed out cow pasture once to. Had it caked in mud.

[@russellmorash3816]

12 toyota trucks since 1985 all manual transmission I can't imagine driving such and under powered truck especially with the tacomas problems with there automatic transmission.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I love my Tacoma! It’s great for off-roading and what I use it for! I regeared it which solved the auto issues (hopefully they fix that down the road), but I love it!

[@apexslider1]

I daily drive a Tacoma because it still comes with a manual. Never owned an auto. Wish I could afford a full size w/ a diesel and 6spd too. To hell with autos.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The manual is fun in the Tacoma for sure! At the time I really wanted the crawl control and that only came with the auto. Maybe one day I'll add a manual Tacoma to the garage!

[@apexslider1]

I found crawl control to be a brilliant marketing tool, and fun to play around with, but that’s it. My friend has the turd pro, w/ an auto. When off road, we found a good set of tires and minimal talent out performed crawl control in all situations. Get a manual and some KM3’s.

[@rstumbaugh43]

If it weren’t for traffic, I would have a manual. But I don’t see it getting any better..

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I drive a manual in traffic! I make it work!

[@genel5103]

I own a 2003 2wd Tacoma with a 5 speed transmission. I will never buy a tacoma with an auto. The 5 speed is more fun. The only drawback is driving in heavy traffic.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

I have the same truck, love every day with it. I beat the heck out of it and it never fails. It is the easiest manual I’ve ever owned. It’s trained several youngsters that wanted to learn. If you want to boost the power and fun, I can show you what to do… and I’m not even done yet.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! I've enjoyed my tacoma as well! It's a fun truck!

[@emiliomorales9700]

Nice 😎

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks !

[@zulu5oscar765]

I wish they made a double cab, long bed, MT (all 3) in either the TRD Offroad or TRD Sport. You have to give one up, so for me I'm giving up the double cab. Going with the 2023 TRD Sport, MT, with access cab in order to get a 6' bed.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It’s interesting how they configure the manuals and options with it!

[@dominicfoti3147]

Ordered my Taco last week. Army Green TRD Off Road. Manual. More control over the vehicle. More fun. No contest.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Congrats! You'll definitely enjoy it for sure!! If love to try a manual offroad and really get a feel for it!!

[@tex24]

Keep us update on how the new Tacoma is. What's your channel?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The Army Green is a sweet color for it!

[@bambikiller338]

I got one ☝️

[@ryanlee3270]

I have a quick question. I am looking for a truck with manual tranny. Why did you choose to have Tacoma instead of other trucks?

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

I just bought and manual tacoma and every car I've had since I was 18 was a manual.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! I think it's cool Toyota still offers the Tacoma in a manual!

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed me too! So rare in modern cars.

[@robertdepesci3418]

had a 2018 manual trans tacoma and my left hip got so sore from pressing the clutch in stop/go traffic. sold it and got a 4runner trd pro

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh dang. Yeah manuals in traffic isn't the most fun if you drive a lot. 4Runner Pro is a great replacement!

[@615_Speedsoft]

2016 TRD sport 6 speed owner here. I can not imagine driving anything else. I think I am the only highschooler in my entire school who can drive a stick 😂

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh cool! Fun truck for sure!

[@jonkirkwood469]

Half a million Jihadi's can't be wrong; the man's transmission is the way to go. The forums are loaded with bitching and whining about the automatics, so I stayed away from Otto's transmissions. I had to order the truck to get a do-it-yourself transmission. Toyota's packages stink and I had to get the short bed to get the features I wanted, or buy a black or white truck. I've owned a black truck and won't do that again. And, I like the shorter wheelbase off road. I've always driven manuals. Much better speed control. I've never had to repair a manual transmission. I generally drive my cars 14-16 years before I hand them down, and I've also never replaced a clutch. I've never needed a "Crawl" feature. That's for people whose reach exceeds their grasp.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I would disagree on the crawl feature. I've been offroading for several years and I think it's sweet to see that technology in the truck. I've used it before to see what the truck can do, but there have been times where it didn't help and I used my skills to get out or up an obstacle. But the manual is definitely fun for sure! I've seen them in more then just white/black, just like this one!

[@brianhoffmann2403]

I like the freedom; the control... if I had a car...

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Keep working towards it and you'll have a car soon!!

[@jamesabbott334]

I have a 2017 sport manual and it is a blast ...not a race truck but tons o fun

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Cool!! Glad you are enjoying your Tacoma!! They are a great truck!

[@atanaciomaldonado3943]

I like manual transmission but l would like the long bed trd Tacoma but no making long bed manual transmission maybe later

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I’ve never seen a king bed manual, I don’t think they’ll ever make that.

[@atanaciomaldonado3943]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed maybe special order jjjj

[@voltecrules624]

Trade your truck. 6 speed mt are more expensive. Hard to find too.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I'm good! Mines paid off and I would have to put up another $10-15K plus do all the same mods I've done, it would cost the price of another vehicle to do it over again!

[@voltecrules624]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I hear you. Enjoy your truck.

[@Ironsja11]

I am getting a Tacoma because I can get it with a manual.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Heck yeah! Super cool you can still buy one in a manual!

[@BeenQA]

I have a manual tacoma. The only real reason I got is because I prefer manuals plus don't forget not all people can drive manuals if they need my truck they need to learn to drive it first to move there stuff

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Haha yeah, that's a good trade for them to borrow it, learn how to drive one! The manual Tacoma is fun to drive I will say that!

[@gregorybraun4016]

i have a 2021 trd off road 4x4 manual, didnt even consider an automatic.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice! Manual is a sweet way to go for sure with the Tacoma! I have a 2021 Tacoma review coming soon and that one was a manual!

[@charleslundin7284]

Believe it or not I get over 30 mph on my 6 speed manual TRD OFFROAD 4x4. Highway driving of course. I don't care if you have an automatic!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I don't know, I'm not saying you are wrong about that, but is that after an empty tank or when you just filled up? Because that makes a difference in the readout in the gauge cluster. Hardly any Tacoma can make it too 30mpg. In my stock TRD Offroad, best I got was 23 or so.

[@charleslundin7284]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I drive in the slow lane and my best is 33.4 mpg. That day I did have a slight tail wind. Typically I can achieve 27-28 mpg, but again I'm averaging 45-50 mph. I also keep the blue line pegged at 30. I don't always go for my personal record and I do like to rev her up and down the highway in which I'll average around 20 mpg. Nevertheless it is a lot of fun to drive. I like to keep the tank at least half full all the time. Don't want to get caught in a gas shortage like in 1978.

[@charleslundin7284]

I'm planning on getting or ordering a TRD PRO. I will use it only for off road as a hobby truck. I plan to mud tires on it and keep it stock. 6 speed manual and a lead foot! Should be some fun times...

[@alexbostelle287]

I've had 3, they are the best truck ever made and have epic reliability

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice! I've had two and love the Tacomas as well!

[@carterjohnston9910]

I want a manual tacoma for a first car, not a lot of high schoolers know how to drive stick so my cars safe,

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

For sure! People have no clue how to drive one!

[@AdrianH-vl3ux]

I daily drive my manual 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4. I love it. I’ve put 20k miles in last 9 months.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That is awesome! Lot of driving for the tacoma for sure, but it can handle it! The manual was definitely fun to check out!

[@Moist_Moose_]

2018 trd off road manual. I'll keep it until it falls apart, best vehicle I've ever owned.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice!! That's how I am with mine, but maybe I'll add a manual to the collection one day! Tacomas are the best!

[@stripeslawn2816]

2018 TRD Pro 6-speed manual here, I really love it. I had a Focus ST before, and couldn’t go back to a automatic. Trails are much more fun, able to choose shift points, and nobody asks to borrow the truck.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool!! The manual in the Tacoma was really fun for sure! I might have to pick one up some day!

[@nickvolpe7521]

hey man current subaru STI owner here. do you miss the focus ST? im thinking about getting a stick shift taco but im worried im gonna miss the sti

[@Tacotuck]

@@nickvolpe7521 you definitely won’t regret it, but watch out for holes in the frame if it sees lots of winter driving in salt. (Mainly 2nd gens 3rd gens are still pretty new)

[@luisgilnunes83]

I drive a manual tacoma daily 👍😁

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice 👍. It's definitely cool that Toyota still offers it!

[@MrMoto289]

Oh you youngsters, I remember when every Toyota was a stick shift😊

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Haha yeah! Unfortunately they just aren't as popular anymore, but still so much fun to drive!

[@The07gt]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed that’s because no one knows how to drive a car without the computers in the car helping them.

[@shortythefrenchie]

@@The07gt Or the other hand on a phone!

[@drepop803]

I have no shame being a youngster. Nor do I have any shame that I've never purchased an auto car. Manual all day old timer 😁

[@michaelchapman4955]

'When Columbo on the Santa Victoria discovered Santa Monica Beach & later Catalina & Avalon Harbour

[@cortezaxel]

Drive a Manual 2019 Tacoma 4x4 off road as my daily. Best truck ever

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Sweet! Can't go wrong with that ;)

[@davidcarriker3421]

Currently own 2017 TRD OR manual. Bought it new. Have 29k miles. Did not consider an auto. Commute in Atlanta traffic. No problems.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That's awesome! First time in one and it's fun, I might have to get one some day!

[@keithm1273]

I actually drive a 2016 automatic Tacoma and going to look to trade it in tomorrow for a manual transmission. I drive a international 10 ton truck and it’s a 6 speed, I’m in this truck 6 days a week and wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! I love the tacomas!

[@kevinbradley8613]

I bought my Tacoma mostly because I could could get a standard transmission. (Plus I think it looks 100x better than the Jeep gladiator) I also don’t have an hour plus commute to work in stop and go traffic anymore, so it was time to go back to a good ol clutch. I never owned vehicles that weren’t standards until just a few years ago, but I’ve learned these last few years that (for me) automatic transmissions are perfect if you hate driving, so it’s nice to get some joy out of the necessary activities in life again. Love my new Taco! Great video sir 👍

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! I wouldn’t agree with having an auto because you hate driving. I have an auto Tacoma and while the manual is cool, I couldn’t buy a manual Tacoma. My fun is in my manual R8. The Tacoma is too slow feeling for me with a stick, but I do love the fact that it is an option!

[@kevinbradley8613]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed 👍 I definitely didn’t mean for that to come across the way it did. I don’t mean people who have autos hate driving, but if you have a rough commute, as I used to, an auto is the way to go! Before, driving my wrx through rush hour traffic on the interstate was not what I’d call a great time lol, so switching to a grand Cherokee allowed me to not hate my commute as much. I don’t have to contend with the interstate now, so I made the switch to the Taco. Super jealous of your R8!!! Must be so much fun.

[@erikatkinson1395]

I daily drive my manual taco, LOVE it!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool! I actually just drove another one a few days ago! That review will be going up soon, it's definitely cool to drive!

[@mawatrop5575]

Manual transmission for ever !!! real man drive manual

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I drive a manual R8 and that's fun, but prefer the auto in my Tacoma. The manual feels so slow and sluggish in the Tacoma, but I think it's awesome they still offer it!

[@warrengarrett66]

I ordered a 2022 TRD off-road premium * 6 SPEED* and I’m supposed to pick it up next week 🙏🏻 I’m excited to say the least

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Congrats!!! You'll enjoy it for sure!! The Tacoma is so much fun!

[@randomrebuilds]

Yes - manual transmissions for life. Have never bought an automatic in my life and plan to do so for as long as I can...

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice! I prefer the manuals in sportscars. The Tacoma manual is just so sluggish and really not fun to drive for me, but everyone has a preference!

[@fieldsj007]

Work for Toyota just traded my 19 for a 23 manual I do off road a lot more just because of location on the farm

[@ericzaug4066]

Everyday and I love it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice! The manual transmission is great option for the Tacoma

[@1YoJay]

looooove my manual Tacoma

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Nice!! I was really surprised to see so many manual tacoma owners! I don't know anyone who has one!

[@gabrielreyes8476]

What's it like? It's like butta baby. There was a time that I remember when just about all Taco's were manual; I would never change my 21' manual for the world. You should see the looks I get when offroading/overlanding. My ONLY complaint is the weak throwout bearing that decides to take a dump about every 50k miles or so. Aggravating. The old school ones never had that problem.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@tomwiker8349]

I’m in a manual 18 third gen sport right now. My first truck was an 08 manual second gen sr5. Will never buy an automatic as long as Toyota is still making manuals.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! I just drove a 21 manual sport and it's cool to check them out!

[@GhostBuster5734]

I have a 2017 tacoma TRD sport 4x4 manual transmission. I specifically sought out a manual tacoma and bought it brand new. I have already put 80,000 miles on it and have taken it on some pretty tough trails. I love it on and off road! I just love driving it!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That's sweet to hear! Very similar to the one I drove, this had 70K miles on it! It's definitely a lot of fun so maybe one day I'll pick one up!

[@masonschultz435]

2012 taco Ted off road 6 speed manual just black it out and straight piped it 127,000 but for a first truck love it

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Sounds like a cool truck for you!! The Tacoma's are great trucks!

[@alberjas21]

you cant go wrong with a manual transmission, i love my 2019 trd pro

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It's awesome Toyota still offers that as an option for the Tacoma!

[@Roy_Camacho]

I'd choose a manual. I love my Stick Shift car.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The manual in the Tacoma was pretty cool for sure! What kind of manual do you have?

[@Rabidchu]

I bought a 2020 Manual Taco and I will not part with it until it dies. I recently found that 1st gear isn't necessary for daily driving unless I am going uphill. 2nd gear gives me more than enough get up and go. What's really interesting is that the truck seems to have an automatic downhill assist in 1st gear. Not sure what is going on. The most amazing thing is that classic Toyota reliability. I hit a deer ~3 months after I bought it ands tore up the front end and managed to drive 120 miles home with the only thing not functioning being the radar assisted cruise control. I do wish it could be faster but my current plan is to make mine into an overlander. Once it starts looking like it's ready to die, the plan is to strip it down and hoon the shit out of it. I call mine whistler because of how the hvac with warble occasionally. I want to turn it into a screamer XD

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing with your Tacoma! Sounds like a good build to enjoy for sure! I'll only get rid of mine for the next generation!

[@agustinbraulio8908]

Love the 2021 manual transmission , super fun ,

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh yeah! Definitely cool that Toyota still offers a manual in the Tacoma!

[@OverlandbyEric]

manual

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The manual in the Tacoma is definitely fun!

[@josuetobar1196]

I got a 2009 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport with a 6 speed and love everything about it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool!! It's nice to see a lot of comments with people having the manual for the Tacoma!

[@adamsmidkiff1]

Honestly it's almost impossible to stall in 4 lo.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah really!

[@MexicanNinja82]

I have a 21 TRD Pro in manual, I love this truck. I was told at the dealership that Toyota only makes 5% of Tacoma’s in manual. I had to order it, took 5 months.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I believe it! I knew it was a very small percentage and they don't even have them on the lots. If they do, it's already pre sold or somehow one came in! Definitely fun in the Tacoma!

[@reecealeck8314]

There’s a manual Tacoma trd off road 4x4 brand new near me that’sway under the cost of the automatics near me. (Would be saving about $7k). But I’ve never driven a manual before. Some of my friends say I’ll regret it and others say to get it. Would it be that hard to learn?

[@GivingUFacials]

@@reecealeck8314 If you have the right person to teach you. This manual is very easy to drive.

[@josefmd]

There is no ordering with Toyota. It's called a allocation. The dealer has to get a allocation for that specific spec'ed vehicle. I just got lucky since a local dealer just got a allocation for a LR TRD OR 6sp manual. Salesman texted me this morning asking if was something I would interested in. Hell yea, slapped down a $500 deposit. When I might actually see it is a whole different story. I still have and am keeping my 17 4R TRDP in cement, so it makes waiting a lot easier.

[@mrlozano]

When you special ordered your taco w manual, did you also begin the finance process then and there, (buying it outright then and there) or just submit down payment on good faith?

[@roncatlett3985]

I have a 2020 TRD Sport with the 6 speed M/T. No regrets.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Awesome! The manual in the Tacoma is a great choice for sure!

[@oscarorduna5275]

Get it! Manual is the way to go 😎

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It's definitly a great option for the Tacoma!

[@triple6758]

How about that throttle lag?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I installed a Pedal Commander on my Tacoma and it fixed that. So just put one on this and you're good ;)

[@triple6758]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed What's the deal with them...do they hold memory? Store last setting or need to mess with every time you start the truck? Thanks

[@Ezpezial]

I just bought a 2019 TRD off road manual transmission, and I've been watching every video on KZbin that talks about manual tacomas 😂

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool, congrats! The manual in the Tacoma is definitely a lot of fun!

[@bobsugrue2703]

Three sets of tires on a 17? Maybe those tires suck?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The only reason I did that was because I switched out wheels, I went from 18's to 17's to a different set of 17's and was switching out tires to go bigger! The nitto ridge grapplers are one of the best tires I've had and they are really great! Highly recommend them.

[@matthewoloviany9864]

Had an 05 Tacoma 6 speed manual after 15yrs and 275k miles traded it in for a 2020 Tacoma TRD Sport manual. There’s only one type of Tacoma that should be bought and thats a manual! I just wish Toyota kept the 4.0L v6 thats still in the 4Runner and not the 3.5L. I can definitely tell the difference. Wish Toyota would put the 6 speed manual in the 4Runner that would be a lot of fun!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Awesome to hear you went with another Tacoma! I had an 07 for 9 years with the 4.0 and I really don't see a difference between the two to be honest. But a manual in the 4runner would be sweet like the older generations!

[@eliwalker1240]

incorrect about the mpg's. auto gets better mileage.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Not from what I saw, usually manuals get better mpg than autos.

[@gregkloe]

Can you get a manual in a 2022? I don't see it on the Toyota website.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I'm not 100% sure. But I've filmed some 2021 model year Tacomas with a manual transmission. So I would think it would still be available. Might not be on the website, but the dealer can probably order one

[@doylee469]

Ohh golly.. i have a tacoma sport 6spd being built by toyota and im waiting so anxiously. A beautiful magnetic grey. I never thought thenstandard in any of my cars got “old” btw. However when i finally sold my stick shift 4runner, i thought I wouldnt mind an auto.. boy was I wrong

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I can see both sides of it. I've been in two manual 3rd gens now and honestly don't like it! I have a manual R8 that is so much fun with the stick, but in the Tacoma it's a way different feeling. But it's awesome that Toyota still offers that option for it!

[@doylee469]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed i get it man, different strokes for different folks. I noticed with the auto, when taking off from a light, you had to lay on it hard in first and rev it out in first because if it goes into second it turns into a dog… then youre left hammering on it in second and doing this jump back into first where it gives another shift back into second.. so either hammer it in first which is not something I like doing at every light, or give it normal gas and shift into second and then get to 60 in 10 mins flat lol.. can I ask what you didn’t like about the standard shift? Long throws, don’t like it in stop and go, clutch feel?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@doylee469 Hmm I don’t feel that way in the auto at all!!… but I didn’t like how first gear feels so slow and then into second it just doesn’t feel like the truck is moving. I guess the same way you feel in the auto, to me the auto is much quicker. And you can’t row through the gears in a truck like a car so it’s not a fast pace shifting sequence. I really thought about getting a manual Tacoma, but I think I’m fine with mine! Clutch feels fine and shifter is good even though it’s much longer, but I just couldn’t get up to speed in it like normal without punching it hard.

[@doylee469]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed ok cool thanks for the feedback..im thinking ill be ok but of corse theres no 6 speed tacomas around me to test drive so I really hope this works out

[@patpathealy1243]

i have a 2019 tacoma trd sport access cab M/T with 41000 miles. i love it. only bought it because of the manual transmission

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool!! It's definitely sweet to see a manual in the Tacoma!

[@Tom-ic7hw]

as a shade tree mechanic I would rather replace a clutch plate as try to guess what wrong with an automatic they are built by space aliens

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I have 50K miles on my auto and zero issues..

[@DrawoftheGarden]

So with a manual, the following options are unavailable: Crawl control(for obvious reasons), Toyota Smart Key(touch handle to lock/unlock door), Push to start(gotta use a key like the old days), JBL Sound system. Manual pros: About $2,000usd cheaper(more cash to get those SICK new DRL’s) Better gearing(no need to tune your new truck either) Better MPG’s(depends on driver) Easier to maintain(clutch replacements) Can accommodate slightly larger tire size without the need to modify drivetrain components(regear.) More engaging to drive. A lot of R&D dollars are going into newer, better automatics whereas the manuals are kind of just... manuals. Nobody cares about them. Down the line when Toyota gives the new gen Tacoma an 8 speed auto or something, the 6 speed autos will become less desirable. Manual Tacoma’s however, as they are a dying breed, will demand a premium in the future market(in Doug Demuro voice) TRD Off Road vs TRD Sport in manual: No crawl control in Off Road, so the only benefit to getting an off road is the suspension, and rear locker. No hood scoop(50 extra horsepowers), black fender flares. If you prefer the look of the Sport(hood scoop, color matched fender flares) and are planning to modify in the future, it would behoove you to opt for the sport. I have a manual transmission, Army Green TRD 4X4 Sport being delivered to me in a matter of weeks.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Those are good points on what's available and what's not. Just depends on what you want. I really wanted the crawl control which is why I had to get the auto. I'm sure you are right on the demand for the manuals, however I think the auto needs another gear, but they need to actually tune it for better ratios for the next generation. Hopefully they will listen to the buyers for that reason! I love the features that my offroad has, the hood and fenders are cosmetics so that's easy to change out. Congrats on the new purchase! I'm sure you will love the Tacoma!

[@ricksrandomrepairsandrevie9611]

Went back to a 6 speed manual in a 2012 Sonic ltz after 25 years of autos only, just because I wanted a DD and short commute and not drive my truck daily. If I didn’t have a 5,000 lb camper to pull a few times a year I would trade both vehicles for a manual Tacoma.....

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh cool! Manuals are fun for sure! And if you don't need the trucks for its capabilities, then not worth getting for sure

[@AndrewKNI]

Manual gears are more involving and provide better control. Manuals are the norm in the UK.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I know right! They just aren't as popular here!

[@AndrewKNI]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed To be fair automatics are gaining in popularity in the UK now. Enjoy the relaxing drive of your Tacoma :-)

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Manuals are slowly going away which is crazy to see! But the Tacoma is still fun to drive either way!

[@MM-np4md]

Manuals still alive and kicking in 🇿🇲

[@AndrewKNI]

@@MM-np4md Manuals are the favourite in Europe too :-)

[@michaelgarzon898]

06 trd sport 4x4 6speed manual and its honestly great its not a hassle for me, great offroad also

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That's cool to hear! The manual Tacoma is definitely fun for sure!!

[@813GC]

Yes trade it in for the manual!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Maybe one day!!! I'm thinking of a project Tacoma that would be fun to work on!

[@DrDennis]

Manual comes with which engines?

[@BabakPA]

A manual is less likely to be stolen and a lot less likely to be borrowed by friends and family :)) I am getting one in 2 months ONLY because of the manual transmission.Thanks for the video.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Totally agree! I mainly wanted the crawl control too at the time and it wasn't offered with the manual, but maybe one day I can add a manual Tacoma to the garage! Congrats on getting one!

[@BabakPA]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed Thanks brother :) Cheers and be safe

[@absolutefreedom9437]

1st gear 4Low = original crawl control. ✌

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@absolutefreedom9437 Haha yeah, I can see that now after driving one!

[@iluvwolvesmackenzie]

just got a 2014 manual taco over the weekend after driving an automatic 2005 taco for the past few years...got too bored with the automatic. so far i definitely like the manual better

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Congrats! Yea the manual is pretty cool in the Tacoma for sure!

[@trojandude3127]

of course you can do that low speed 1st gear because it has V6 engine it has a lot of power. Try to do that in 1.3 L engine with MT hehe you might stall easier. If a driver learns to drive a MT car with 1.3 L engine displacement and can drive slow like

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I've never been in a manual truck before so it was cool to see how slow you can go without stalling! Depends on the car because a big V8 mustang has a pretty stiff clutch to get used to, but smaller engine cars do have lighter clutches that are easier to learn on!

[@trojandude3127]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I agree with that.

[@Rodney_Childs]

I love my manual ‘19 TRD OR! It is my daily driver. I am currently averaging 19 mpg, but I do a lot of highway driving.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! It's cool Toyota still offers the manual!

[@84SuperDom]

Manual tacoma owner here. I wouldn't have my truck any other way!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool!! The Tacoma is the best truck in my opinion! I love mine!

[@justincoffman6302]

I’ll never stray from my manual transmission. I love it. Only automatic I had was my car in high school as that was a used car I purchased. As soon as I finished college in 2002, and started working full time and could afford new car... standard all the way. You’re much more in control of the vehicle and I like that I spend less $ on brake maintenance. Plus it’s an easy theft deterrent. Haha. Barely anyone knows how to drive a standard these days. I LOVE MY 2019 TACOMA TRD SPORT

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It's definitely a good theft device for sure! I love manuals too so maybe one day I'll pick up a manual tacoma!

[@confidentlocal8600]

I've been waiting since December for my manual Tacoma. Won't have it until June. They just don't allocate enough manuals to dealers... when I see one show up online in another state, it's gone within a couple days. To me, driving through economy-tuned transmission programming is endlessly frustrating. A manual completely eliminates the problem, reduces long-term costs, and is sooo much more satisfying to drive.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I believe the wait time on the manuals! They are all pretty much special order trucks, I've only seen a handful on dealer lots that they ordered just to have! But I don't mind the auto, especially after re-gearing mine, it drives very smooth. The manual is cool though to see that Toyota still offers it!

[@mikeburbank9251]

I bought my truck new in 2017. It’s a TRD OR with a manual and 29k miles. If they only made the truck with an Auto, I probably still would have bought the truck, but I did specifically buy a manual Tacoma. I live in the Phoenix area but I don’t deal with commuter traffic. I think comparing stock to stock, the Auto gets slightly better MPG because it gets to 6th gear quicker and stays there. But I didn’t buy the truck for stellar MPG. LOL. Works great in off-road situations. I usually tool around in 2nd gear Low range and yeah, almost don’t need to use the clutch. But the control is very nice. Since you’ve upgraded your gears, I don’t know that I would make the switch to a manual.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Honestly the auto Tacoma doesn't use 6th hardly ever! That's why I had to regear mine and now it stays in 5th and 6th way more! But yeah it was fun for sure! It would be hard for me to part with mine, but maybe one day I can pick up a manual for fun!