Fair call, I'm hypothesising and I know you know your stuff. My current daily tank 2002 Volvo is band 4 so I'm happy!
tamarillo,
Sep 26, 8:38am
Many years ago my aunt had a DAF, who first used the cvt in a car I believe, and I strongly remember how crap it was, lots of revs and bugger all movement. But small autos were rare then and it was arguably better than an auto mini or some such. Recently used a new outback 6 cylinder and still didn't like it but I see why many do as it is incredibly smooth and easy. Each to own.
nzoomed,
Sep 26, 10:34am
They are very smooth to drive because thats what they are designed to do, but the nature of that design leads to poor reliability. I believe its the belts that give the trouble.
brapbrap8,
Sep 26, 12:58pm
The newer CVTs are very durable. Brands like Subaru are putting a lot of power through them now, and using them in serious performance cars and they seem to hold up fine. I hope that manufacturers start hooking CVTs up to diesel engines in cars, as diesels perform most economically when they are kept at constant revs and allowed to use their torque whichna CVT would allow.
laurelanne,
Sep 26, 5:09pm
It is the oil pressure that CVTs run at that is making them so efficient. 11,000psi as against 2,500psi in a normal auto. Hence oil quality and servicing requirements can not be ignored as in the past.
kazbanz,
Sep 26, 7:17pm
You WILL get the sound like you get when the clutch is slipping in a manual when you plant your boot.Gentle acceleration should be quiet and seamless . Anything else and I would be insisting on a clean bill of health from a transmission specialist.
stevo2,
Sep 27, 4:42am
Thanks Kaz but not that kinda sound. A hard sound to describe but it seemed to be engine rather than trans. Noise disappears as soon as foot comes off throttle. Wont be purchasing until it sounds sweet but the dealer hasnt actually listed it here yet because of the noise and it wont be listed until fixed.
stevo2,
Sep 27, 4:43am
Get Another Punto.
fordcrzy,
Sep 28, 6:48am
she insists on buying the wrong model punto though,,,facepalm
kazbanz,
Sep 29, 1:37am
I'd be wanting to Know EXACTLY whats being done.
vtecintegra,
Apr 20, 11:00am
It's all about injuries sustained in crashes - stuff like the number and severity of those crashes is (in theory) controlled for.
That isn't to say the researchers got it right, indeed in many cases cars have ended up in the wrong bracket (especially imports which are common here but rare in Australia where most of the data came from)
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