which AT transmission ?

[human1969]

Hi,

Have been driving Manual for all my previous cars.
Thinking to consider AT for my next car.

Understand there are several variant for AT transmission. (regular, DCT, CVT etc)
While not a racing guy, i'm rather heavy footed driver (cos driving small car),
Hope to look for an AT transmission that can last 10yrs

Any bros can advise which is the more reliable or proven type ?
Or any brand\type must avoid ?

early stage consideration is:
- Swift / Sport
- Veloster
- Toyota 86


Appreciate your kind advice...Tks

 

[yanbros]

For small cars, do keep away from vw under 2 litres. Their dsg gearbox is well known to be faulty. Other than that, to keep a gearbox in good running condition, change the gearbox oil regularly. Even if the owners manual states 20k or lifetime no need to change, be a little bit more kiasu and change it maybe at 10 or 15k intervals. Especially if you are heavy footed.

 

[Genesisz]

I agree.

Avoid the VW 1.4l models which are equipped with the dsg 7 speed "dry" clutch gearboxes.

As between traditional AT and CVT gearboxes, I have better experiences with the CVT transmission.

 

[Spinkygod]

Rule of thumb, Dun buy cars with 7 speed DSG and CVT gearbox!

 

[human1969]

Looks like the newer AT dont have much fans.
Trying hard to avoid conti, so VW is out.

Thanks for you the inputs !!
Keep them coming

 

[ZhuTou!]

Avoid 7dsg dry clutch can liao
The rest is ok but make sure to change the atf every 30k

 

[HeadQuarters]

CVT is not suitable for heavy-footed drivers...

U can floor the accelerator, but the car will not pick up much

 

[Kula Diamond]

Continue use manual transmission

Still the best I feel

 

[CCCustom]

early stage consideration is:
- Swift / Sport
- Veloster
- Toyota 86

I find it unusal that a shortlist will have 3 different class cars at 3 different price points. It's like someone saying, should I buy a Kia, a Honda or a Mercedes

 

[Dragon]

Hi,

Have been driving Manual for all my previous cars.
Thinking to consider AT for my next car.

Understand there are several variant for AT transmission. (regular, DCT, CVT etc)
While not a racing guy, i'm rather heavy footed driver (cos driving small car),
Hope to look for an AT transmission that can last 10yrs

Any bros can advise which is the more reliable or proven type ?
Or any brand\type must avoid ?

early stage consideration is:
- Swift / Sport
- Veloster
- Toyota 86


Appreciate your kind advice...Tks

Between the 3 choices, the Toyota 86 gets my vote.

 

[Stallone]

toyota 86, no doubt

 

[human1969]

Ya, my thinking more towards small is beautiful.
All my previous ride are below 4m length.

Sedan is definitely out, cos dun like big/long car.
So 2+2 seems to be the sweet spot for me.
Think 4.2m is the max length i will consider.

Actually not much choice i have.
Was interested in RCZ, but out of productn liao.
All the feedback i gather on Peg also not very encouraging.

Not really a car aficionado,
my consideration base more on look & reliability.
If it have the look (RCZ), then i dont mind increase my budget,
if its just B&B car (swift), then will trim my budget down.

 

[q w e r t ii]

toyota 86... manual

 

[Ivanpaseo]

veloster non turbo is dct not so reliable the turbo is using the normal torque converter... swift is too small if u see the boot size so ft86 is the best choice here...

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[OysterJianHao]

swift sport is the ideal small compact powerful car, if u frequently going up north holiday is good enough especially conquering the genting route...

 

[Genesisz]

Continue use manual transmission

Still the best I feel

I second this.

I would prefer to go back to driving MT cars someday in the future.

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

I second this.

I would prefer to go back to driving MT cars someday in the future.

MT car is definitely fun to drive,.,, but every tot bef if jam in custom 2hrs+?

 

[Genesisz]

MT car is definitely fun to drive,.,, but every tot bef if jam in custom 2hrs+?

Honestly, it is not that bad.

 

[Kula Diamond]

I second this.

I would prefer to go back to driving MT cars someday in the future.

full control and power on demand ... what can i ask for ?

 

[Kula Diamond]

MT car is definitely fun to drive,.,, but every tot bef if jam in custom 2hrs+?

Honestly, it is not that bad.

so long you not racing clutch just stock clutch is not too bad , yes it can be a little xiong but isn't so bad

i ever stuck 1 hr+ in second link coming back from MY but still okay