Did you buy a 23 in Manual or Auto?

[HammerTechniker]

I got into an argument at work where I said most of the sales for 2023 were manuals since everyone was waiting for the option. My coworkers took the opposite view and thought only a tiny margin bought the manual. For the record I got the Manual in Red and I never considered the Auto. No judgements from me I just prefer the manual.

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[STi_to_GRzupra]

I waited since there was rumors of the manual coming out.

 

[HammerTechniker]

I waited since there was rumors of the manual coming out.

Excellent choice. I love the manual. Its be best manual I've driven although admittedly that list only includes a 1970 Landcruiser, 2003 Accord, and a F250 diesel.

 

[Syeeee]

Auto all day and idc

 

[GoldenEye]

I will never buy a manual again…

 

[alan7467]

I’ve got issues with my left knee, live in a highly populated area with tons of traffic, and when I commute it’s an hour each way. So I’m currently waiting on an auto.

I also find the Supra to be very quiet for a sports car. This is something that made the manual in my Golf R less enjoyable than say something like a Miata. So for me at least it’s not the right fit. At least that’s what I keep telling myself, because if I drove one I’m sure I’d love it haha.

 

[FuzzyRev]

At least that’s what I keep telling myself, because if I drove one I’m sure I’d love it haha.

A guy I know, purchased a mint, low mileage 2020 Nocturnal Launch Edition shortly after I scored the A91-MT, and he actually turned down my test drive offer, because, he said (to my face) "I'm afraid to drive it, because I know I'm gonna want it!"

 

[Sharocks]

I only buy manual cars, I have knee issues and live in one of the worst traffic regions in the country (Boston's ranked, go find it).

My commute is 18 miles garage to garage. That can take 20 minutes or 2 hours.

No excuses.

Driving a manual keeps my joints moving. I can't be sitting in a car for almost 4 hours daily without my knees moving, I'd fall out the damn car haha.

And I specifically bought the manual because I wasn't considering the Supra without one.

 

[Cu lat8r]

I only buy manual cars, I have knee issues and live in one of the worst traffic regions in the country (Boston's ranked, go find it).

My commute is 18 miles garage to garage. That can take 20 minutes or 2 hours.

No excuses.

Driving a manual keeps my joints moving. I can't be sitting in a car for almost 4 hours daily without my knees moving, I'd fall out the damn car haha.

And I specifically bought the manual because I wasn't considering the Supra without one.

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[Content Cars]

I bought the auto before a manual was ever announced and no regret. While I'm sure the manual is good and fun, it may only be so if you are keeping it relatively close to stock power levels. I can't imagine putting down the power that I'm producing right now with a manual. The auto with an xHP stage 3 trans tune is just . There is no right or wrong in this, it all depends on preference and the build you're going after. This is coming from a longtime manual owner.

 

[XtremeMaC]

My commute is 18 miles garage to garage. That can take 20 minutes or 2 hours.

Jeez. I've done that for decades during rush hour with everyone fighting over an inch space. Did leave me with thoughts of wish I had AT all those years but rocked MT all my life. Obviously other reason was that until DCTs came in, every AT pretty much sucked. Supra took my AT virginity
Now I'm rarely in traffic but have AT. life plays tricks on you.
FRS MT wasn't the greatest but for the power it made + lightweight was a great combo and I do miss it. Well surely left me with wish it had more power lol. Yet to try the 2.5L...2.4L

Would love to try the Supra MT for sure. Anyone?

 

[BMWAF]

This car did not even exist for me before the manual was announced.

 

[BMWAF]

I only buy manual cars, I have knee issues and live in one of the worst traffic regions in the country (Boston's ranked, go find it).

My commute is 18 miles garage to garage. That can take 20 minutes or 2 hours.

No excuses.

Driving a manual keeps my joints moving. I can't be sitting in a car for almost 4 hours daily without my knees moving, I'd fall out the damn car haha.

And I specifically bought the manual because I wasn't considering the Supra without one.

This. Wait..

I though people who have long commutes in traffic or have knee troubles or having owned multiple other manual cars or aren't young -- I think you've covered all the bullshit euphemisms for "I simply can't drive a manual" -- can no longer drive manual cars?

You must be a superman!

 

[jtsang25]

OP doesn't seem like you're going to get a clear answer. People who own non 2023 are answering lol.

 

[tturboman]

Would've been happy either way. I was told the waiting list at my local dealership was 10-12 months for MT. This was back in Oct '22. I was then notified a week later that they had a cancellation on an AT in the color and spec I wanted and I could skip the line. I'm not a very patient person I guess.

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