Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Hi all. Been searching for a MANUAL TT, but can i find a decent one... NO!!! Maybe I should just get an AUTO as that seems to be all thats left. I remember Ivan saying ages ago that he loved the Auto but why? Are they as good as manuals? does it make it quicker, more reliable or faster off the mark, or is it because some people are too lazy or are missing their left leg? You've got Manual override, Why did you buy an auto when you will be using the manual override all the time!!! Please someone, Give me a decent explanation and then i can go look for 1! Stupid toys out of pram rant over! Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Let the s*** hit the fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 There are plenty of nice 6 speeds about, or maybe buy a fresh import? Or maybe you budget isn't quite large enough for a 6 speed, hence you can't find any............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Maybe. Ive got 8k but every 5 or 6 speed one has a stupid bodykit or has been completely stripped for track use etc etc. Or a colour im not interest in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Got offered an Manual import for 6k stock but ive heard things about his company so very wary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Maybe. Ive got 8k but every 5 or 6 speed one has a stupid bodykit or has been completely stripped for track use etc etc. Or a colour im not interest in! 8k is auto territory my friend. That is where you problem lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Supra-3-0-RZ-Twin-Turbo-Six-Speed-Manual_W0QQitemZ170136698201QQihZ007QQcategoryZ18290QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Whats your budget? I have my manual BPU+ up for sale at the moment..... *EDIT- can't read properly lol** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Probably more autos around as they were a GT car not a sports car. Most cars built for motorway style cruising are Auto, although new gearboxes are 6 or 7 speed, not 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 They do come up for 8k - I sold a very good condition 70,000mile '93 6-speed for 8k not so long ago, but I priced it to sell - it went within a couple of weeks, so I think you'll have to either: - wait for someone else looking to sell quickly - increase your budget slightly - would have thought 9k would be enough - settle for an auto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 There are plenty of nice 6 speeds about, or maybe buy a fresh import? Or maybe you budget isn't quite large enough for a 6 speed, hence you can't find any............ I was talking to an Jap importer who has been in the business for years and he says he hasn't seen one in Japan for 3 years... Not any on the autoserver Japanese auction site either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Unless you specifically want a track car, or plain just hate automatics I personally think a stock TT + auto is a marriage made in heaven. The 6 speed manual is a truck like thing with horrible shift quality, albeit quite a strong transmission. It's also got one gear too many, a fashion fad, no doubt The auto box is one of the finest autos of its time, smooth, reliable and not too heavy, with well chosen ratios and a good manual override. If I lived in a town it would be a total no brainer, I'd have an auto. They just take all the stress out of driving in traffic. If you plan heavy performance mods though, a manual would make more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 8k is auto territory my friend. That is where you problem lies. Yep im starting to think it is. Are the Autos any good then. I dont wanna wait someones time testing driving a car to find that the box lags lots etc etc. Thanks for the posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Unless you specifically want a track car, or plain just hate automatics I personally think a stock TT + auto is a marriage made in heaven. The 6 speed manual is a truck like thing with horrible shift quality, albeit quite a strong transmission. It's also got one gear too many, a fashion fad, no doubt The auto box is one of the finest autos of its time, smooth, reliable and not too heavy, with well chosen ratios and a good manual override. If I lived in a town it would be a total no brainer, I'd have an auto. They just take all the stress out of driving in traffic. If you plan heavy performance mods though, a manual would make more sense. Doh replied just as you did. That makes alot of sense actually. If yu think theyre good then ill look into one. Manual override works abit like a gearstick anyway right? Ok. Anyone selling a nice Auto TT pref not oo far away from Dorset so say within 150 miles of DT3 5 area. No major engine mods, and not ott on exterior bling either. Just a nice clean, good mileage example for around 8k max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I agree with Chris in what he is saying but for me a sports car is not right with an auto. Nothing like shifting through the gears on a warm summers day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Autos are the future. One of mankind's greatest inventions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ok. Anyone selling a nice Auto TT pref not oo far away from Dorset so say within 150 miles of DT3 5 area. No major engine mods, and not ott on exterior bling either. Just a nice clean, good mileage example for around 8k max. Hands off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I know where you live Ken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 If you like to drive your car buy a manual, if you like to be driven buy an auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Busy/town traffic or cruising, just leave it in D (overdrive on) and let the auto do its thing. Open twisty roads/spirited driving, put in Manu mode and give it some stick in whatever gear you favour etc. No overdrive in Manu though! Best of both worlds IMO. Unless I was going for lots of power, say over 500bhp then I think the auto will suit me fine. Try it, you might like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 albeit quite a strong transmission. Understatement of the year. My 6 speed shifts very smoothly thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Let the s*** hit the fan! Well that was a dissapointment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I know where you live Ken! Seriously, look for a facelift car with tiptronic. Brilliant fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Well that was a dissapointment... Let me see if this one annoys them then... So my mate Lewis Who also has an N/a but doesnt have the Net says that Autos are for OAPS ... Discuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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