Yes and the frequent "shifts" are causing the CVTs to be more unreliable according to mechanics.
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote: > That constant acceleration - lack of shift feel is subjectively seen by some > drivers as a negative, so much that some manufacturers have added a shift > feel to their CVT transmissions so as to eliminate the constant acceleration > feel. > > > -----Original Message----- >>From: Zos Xavius <[email protected]> >>Subject: Re: OT -Unexptected Good News from Subaru >> >>My mom has a CVT Nissan Sentra. Its pretty peppy between 0 and 80. >>What's nice is that once it starts accelerating it doesn't stop. Just >>smooth acceleration until you take your foot off the pedal. >> >>On Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 11:04 PM, Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I'd be worried about CVT durability, but for me, the main drawback is the >>> driving feel. My 2014 Equinox has an 8-speed automatic, it feels great with >>> a peppy 3- liter four, and has been trouble free. Nothing but oil changed >>> thus far. >>> >>> Paul via phone >>> >>>> On Jul 16, 2017, at 10:48 PM, Mark C <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Igor - >>>> >>>> I'm certainly happy with Subaru's decision to extend the warranty on their >>>> CVT's and to provide retroactive compensation. I don't expect to be using >>>> the money for a new lens. I'm pretty happy with the lenses I have - turns >>>> out that hanging onto good full frame glass was not a mistake The only >>>> lens that I am tempted to replace is the FA 20-35 f4, but I can't get a >>>> good handle on its performance on the K1. Sometimes it shines, sometimes >>>> it's a dud. It's clearly better (marginally) on film than on the K1 in >>>> terms of edge and corner sharpness. It also seems to be better at the long >>>> end than at 20mm. I recently fine-tuned the AF - and it needed about 5 >>>> steps of correction IIRC - so I'm hoping that helps. But I seldom shoot >>>> wider than 28mm so I don't feel too motivated to upgrade to the DFA 15-30. >>>> >>>> I suspect that the reimbursement from Subaru will go into the VW repair >>>> fund. My wife's 2009 Tiguan seems to develop a $500 - $1000 problem every >>>> 10K or so. In the past year and a half we've replaced the timing chain, >>>> PCV system, rear main seal (blew out when the PCV system failed) and water >>>> pump. Last Thursday the dealership told me that both rear springs are >>>> broken - I need to get that checked out by an independent mechanic. Seems >>>> odd that both springs would break at the same time and that the car would >>>> still ride just fine. >>>> >>>> Good luck with your car search. CVT's are a fact o life these days but >>>> they seem to be prone to funky and fatal errors. I would do serious >>>> research on any CVT vehicle. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> Igor PDML-StR wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Mark, >>>>> >>>>> I was just thinking about you and your Subaru CVT a few time in the past >>>>> week. (We are looking for a car right now.) >>>>> >>>>> I am glad to hear that good news. I'd say that's probably an indicator of >>>>> Subaru being one of the better manufacturers (behavior-wise). (Even >>>>> though they should've admitted their problems much earlier.) And your >>>>> local dealership is also among the better once since they've covered 50% >>>>> even before this event. >>>>> >>>>> Nissan gave us all sort of problems with our CVT (on Rogue) over the past >>>>> 9 year, starting from the 1st year. And both, our dealership and the >>>>> corporate office were very bad to address these problems. They were >>>>> refusing to admit the problems despite the symptoms, until the >>>>> transmission failed completely. And for the 2nd time, they were delaying >>>>> admitting the problem it until the mileage was beyond the limit. >>>>> >>>>> After almost 20 years of owning Nissans (not exclusively), I am too >>>>> afraid to buy any Nissan at this point: all models I would be potentially >>>>> interested in have CVTs, and Nissan CVTs are plagued with problems, and >>>>> Nissan is bad addressing them. >>>>> >>>>> Speaking of "impressive" warranties (mentioned by Alan), - I've just >>>>> learned that the "best industry warranty" advertised by Hyundai is to a >>>>> large extent a gimmick: Only the 1st owner is eligible for the 10 >>>>> yrs/100k miles (powertrain) warranty, for the subsequent owners it is >>>>> 5yrs/60K. >>>>> (Additionally, there is practically no "bumper-to-bumper", large portion >>>>> of the coverage of the "limited" warranty ends within the 1st year.) >>>>> Kia's "industry-best" warranty is a similar gimmick. >>>>> >>>>> Anyway, - I am glad Mark for you. Despite the headache, at least you >>>>> didn't suffer as much of the financial hit... >>>>> >>>>> And the most intriguing question (for this list): >>>>> Are you going to buy some new lens with the unexpected ~$4K? >>>>> ;-) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Igor >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark C Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:46:26 -0700 wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Just over a year ago I posted about the failure of my Subaru CVT >>>>> transmission, and appreciated the advice I got here. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yesterday I received a notice from Subaru that they have retroactively >>>>> extended the warranty on the CVT's to 10 years / 100K. The letter >>>>> included a claim form to get reimbursement for out of pocket repair costs >>>>> for those of us who had their CVT fail. Subaru picked up 50% of the cost >>>>> to replace my transmission but I was still out of pocket about $4000 - >>>>> good on Subaru to step and cover this problem. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >>>> http://www.avg.com > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
