Just curious. I've heard that as little as 5% of xBs are sold with manual transmissions. Just curious what the mix is here on SL.

 

Mine has the 5 speed, I drove the auto and wasnt impressed and tried the manual. I felt it had a lot more power through the gears and wasnt as sluggish. Plus i like shifting.

 

Not sure about the % but its def low. It was hard enough finding a nbm xb2 much less one with a 5 speed. I may have went auto had the xb2 came with camry 5 speed auto. The 4 speed was horrible when I test drove it back in late 2007.

 

I have a 5 sp manual also. I wasn't going to buy an xB2 unless it was black and a manual.

 

I had to go through three dealerships to find my '11 5 speed in elusive blue.

 

I just want them to make a tranny kit already. I mean 3000 rpm in 5th and only doing about 65 is a joke.

 

I went with manual mostly because it's my usual choice, but the $1K premium for automatic prevented me from even considering it -- I'm very cost sensitive ! Glad to see some auto people have started chiming in !

 

exactly, i was very disappointed when i realized that. It definitely needs a kit or the 6 speed.

 

Manual but I wish I would have bought an automatic. This gearbox and clutch are the worst I've driven. There's so much play in the drivetrain it feels like it has 300,000 miles on it(i'm at 29k). And the kitchen sponge motor mounts don't make it any better. :?

 

Mine was also a bit of a pain until I lowered the clutch pedal, but that made a huge difference !

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186534&highlight=clutch+adjust

In fact, I liked it so much better with a properly adjusted clutch pedal, I shortened my shift lever making it better still . Then, given so much improvement, I decided to try non-yielding shift bushings and am very satisfied with having a Dr. Isotope Delrin bushing in my shifter fore/aft linkage -- works great (kept the side-to-side bushing OE since I prefer the feel).

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188891&highlight=shift+bushing+install

 

08 BSP 5-speed... wouldnt have it any other way

 

Got the 5 speed to get better gas mileage (but the auto is no different) and to make it cheaper when I have to do a trans overhaul. The clutch is sensitive when starting if it's not pushed all the way in. Toyota, tighten up the shifter! Getting into reverse is a pain at times (shift back into neutral, cycle the clutch, then go back to reverse, meh!).

 

i hate that! i cycle through the clutch at least 3 times a day because it wouldnt go in gear. 90% of the time its reverse.

 

Auto....5-speed isn't fun in Brooklyn. Too much cops, bumps and ditches (potholes).

 

Don't know if the above stats are correct, but it's clear to me most people have no interest in manual shift. In fact, most people prefer absolute minimum interaction with their car, it's pretty much viewed as an appliance that gets them from point A to point B and allows them to be as smart or stupid as they are inclined en-route! That is to say, the less knowledge and sense of responsibility the better, to the average driver.

 

Just got my super white 09 with 5 speed man. last week love it!

 

Manual for me all the way. Wasn't really an option as when the wife and I shop for cars we usually don't buy if a manual isn't available. Only exception is the Odyssey becasue they don't make minivans with sticks.

 

Got about 1500 miles on my 11 stick.....and love it. Did I say ZIPPY!!

 

AUTO ALL THE WAY!!! driving a rig with an 18spd Eaton trans 50+ hours a week is enough shifting for me. i wanna relax when i get into my personal car

 

I would have loved to have a manual...but I found my 09 auto for 5k, and couldn't pass it up. Also, I do so much highway, its nice that the autos 4th gear is so big.