I guess I should vote twice, 2 auto's, although I'd prefer a 5 speed in the 2nd gen.

 

manual

 

just a bump

 

My auto rocks when rock climbing. It make me look like a pro on the trails. No jerking here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No third foot needed neather.

 

Auto...Driving in LA traffic with a stick is just askin to kill yourself. I sat in one spot with my foot halfway on the clutch for an hour solid before...in out in out in out...Now I just glide along with a nice cold water and watch other people suffer.

Sportscar...definitely stick.

 

We have two 5-speeds....my wife hates automatics. Says they are no fun.

 

I have a standard transmission here. I had a previous expensive experience destroying a automatic from muddy water pouring down the dipstick because the transmission internal pressure pushed out the dipstick and I didn't know before I went through a deep water crossing. I'll take a stick over a auto anyday. Only drawbacks are auto's are better for crawling they have a better low range however you will sometimes have torque converter slip which isn't fun either on a steep hill.
Standards are way more reliable for offroad I would rather pay $200 for a clutch because it burned out than a $1500-3000 automatic transmission overhaul because you got the clutch packs wet or fryed a solinoid because it overheated.

 

Got one of the last 5 speed 4Runners sold in the US (new that is). It took a while to find. Couldn't find one with the 5 speed and the e-locker so I chose the 5 speed. I figured installing a locker is a lot easier than doing a 5 speed conversion.

 

5 spd pickup here, I learned to drive a five and cant stand driving my mom's auto. Auto's are such a bore to drive no fun at all.

 

5 speed

 

5 speed here. Don`t care much for the auto.

 

Hey guys, I need some help.

I'm looking at a 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD with 41K miles for $18,898
It's got what I want - black, 4x4, grey int, sunroof - but it is a 5spd manual.
Should I get it or look for a auto? I was looking at getting a 2004, but this one is nice and could save me some serious $$. They say it is rated to tow 2500lbs? Does it need a hitch to tow more or is that it?

Please reply, thanks!!

 

I have a 5 speed on my 94 p/u, but its more of a 4 speed with the larger tires and stock gears. hopefully i'll get the gears swapped this fall or winter.

 

Get a good hitch on it and it should tow up to 3500 lbs pretty well. I towed that much with a '93 2wd pickup with a 5 speed. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same with my '95 4Runner and a 5speed. And your 2000 4Runner has better power. You'll probably also get better gas mileage day to day with the manual. It sounds almost like what I want...but not black. Too hot in the desert.

 

I love Black. Black, black, black. All my cars will be black.
I also love Scotch. Scotch, scotch, scotch.
The new 4Runner with 5000lbs sounds better, I should probably wait and get that. I just go so tempted to buy now!!

 

Prerunner V6, no choice but to get auto. Im glad now though easier to drive when tired and girlfriend can drive also. V6 enough power for auto IMO.

 

Ditto. It's a pretty ballsy engine, but I still miss my manual

 

Sometimes i miss driving stick. But for everyday driving im glad i have auto. I read in someones post on how toyota doesnt let you get what you want or its expensive if you want it. I don't like that also. Like my prerunner, no choice.

 

My wife and I went Toyota shopping on Sunday and test drove a 4wd Extended Cab Pickup. I spun the wheels getting out of the parking lot accidently. That didn't happen on the 4wd Crew Cab or the FWD Highlander. Manual trannies give you a positive lockup and have little power loss.

I just wish Toyota would take that 4wd Crew Cab, enclose like they did in '84, offer a manual tranny and call it a 4RUNNER!

 

I've had an '90 4Runner with an automatic and now I have an '89 2WD Pickup with a manual. I didn't like the automatic in the 'Runner. It didn't have any smoke and took forever to get up to 60. My 2WD is awesome when it comes to engine performance. If it were a 4x4 I would never sell it, but right now I'm saving up and looking for either a Tacoma(manual) or a Tundra(automatic).