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What's the OTs experience with CVT transmissions?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:24 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:24 am
Downsizing to a car for a year or two. Looking at these CVT transmissions, and I'm not sure I'm sold. If it ain't broke, why fix it?
What is/are your knowledge/experiences on/with them?
What is/are your knowledge/experiences on/with them?
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 6:28 am
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Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:27 am to TigerHam85
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What are your knowledge/experiences on/with them?
I own a 2011 Nissan Altima SE-R (V6, 3.5 Liter version). My wife owns 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and chose this vehicle over more luxury vehicles because of the smoothness of the ride.
No issues whatsoever. One of the smoothest rides I have ever been in. Driving a rental car every week makes me appreciate the vehicle that I have.
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 6:50 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:29 am to Will Cover
Nissan and Honda use them specifically correct?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:31 am to tduecen
My wife has one in her vehicle. Still trying to get used to it.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:35 am to udtiger
What kind of car?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:41 am to TigerHam85
Drove an Altima as a company car for 1.5 years, took a little getting used to. Now I own a 2013 Pathfinder. CVT gives you a very smooth acceleration. Sister has a Lexus with it and loves it.
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 6:42 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:49 am to tduecen
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Nissan
Yes, as far as I know.
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Honda
I believe the new Accord offers this in the 4 cylinder version. I can't speak to the other models.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:50 am to TigerHam85
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What is/are your knowledge/experiences on/with them?
It all depends on the manufacture. Saturn and Smart cars CVT transmissions suck. I believe toyota's are top notch. I don't have any experience with any of them, just what I read.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 6:52 am to TigerHam85
I drove a Nissan with one. It feels weird.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:00 am to TigerHam85
What's wrong with Red? Get a Prius
What's a CVT transmission? Don't feel like googling
What's a CVT transmission? Don't feel like googling
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 7:03 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:02 am to Boudin
Getting 10.2 mpg. I'm over that bitch
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:04 am to Boudin
Continuously variable transmission.
You'd have to read up on it to really know what it is
You'd have to read up on it to really know what it is
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:04 am to TigerHam85
Nissan and Toyota have no issues with theirs.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:05 am to ellunchboxo
See I've read a good bit of reviews that the new Nissan Altimas have problems with them early on (sub 20k miles).
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:13 am to udtiger
quote:Had my Rogue for about a month now. What is there to "get used to."?
My wife has one in her vehicle. Still trying to get used to it
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 7:14 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:30 am to TigerHam85
Wife had an 09 Maxima with the CVT transmission. We never had any issues out of it, actually it was great and very smooth. We traded the car in with less than 70K, so I don't know how well they hold up for the long haul.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:47 am to TigerFanatic1
my CVT on my 08 Altima went out last year and I found out Nissan had some issues with them. They extended the warranty to 10 years /120,000 miles which was pretty awesome since I got a new transmission for free. I think its only up to the 2010 models though, so maybe they fixed the issue with these newer ones
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While Nissan is proud to offer this technology on many of our models, a small percentage of owners of early models equipped with CVTs have expressed concerns about the cost of repair of their transmissions after the warranty expires. We take these comments about the cost of vehicle ownership seriously. We strive to provide an exceptional ownership experience and are implementing a thorough Customer Satisfaction Program to address this topic.
First, to provide you with additional assurance regarding your overall cost of ownership we have doubled the warranty period for the Continuously Variable Transmission in your Nissan. The existing powertrain warranty coverage of 5 years/60,000 miles will be extended at no cost to you, for CVT repairs, replacements or related towing, to 10 years/120,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 7:48 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 7:59 am to TigerHam85
I only buy manual transmissions, while I still can.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 8:14 am to TigerHam85
I have an accord with the CVT engine and I like it. I haven't had it long enough to give you a long term review but the first 20K miles have gone without a hitch 
I will say that it drives differently but is much smoother acceleration like the poster ahead of me said
I will say that it drives differently but is much smoother acceleration like the poster ahead of me said
Posted on 3/26/14 at 8:17 am to mydadpulledout
I'm up in the air on an Altima with it or a Fusion without it.
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