I was planning to buy a new truck, and sure enough, some friends were asking why I even needed a truck, and others were telling me how terrible the manual transmission is in the new Tacoma and that I should just get an automatic. Well, I decided to put my money where my mouth is. I am finally in a position to retire my GTI to weekend project status, and I really wanted a truck. I have never owned one, and honestly, we do not get enough time on this spinning rock to live with regrets. So, I bought a truck. And guess what? I got the stickshift. It drives like a truck, which is exactly what it is. The clutch is light, the throw is long, and no, I am not shifting like Vin Diesel, but I am shifting gears for myself, and I love it. Thank you, Toyota, for not giving up and dropping the manual from what might be the last pickup truck to offer one. I did my part and bought one. You are welcome. Now go buy one so they keep making them. #ManualTransmission #ToyotaTacoma #TruckLife #Cars