do you like or dislike CVT?

nmjaxx9 · 03-06-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I have driven a number of Altimas with the CVT and it works fine.
Makes for a fairly smooth drive, but the reliability from what I have been told is below standard for what you expect from a high mileage car. Would I get a DD with one? Yes, current tech? Maybe.

Yes, my 09 has CVT and it is fun/enjoyable.

TheGreatOne · 03-06-2012, 10:53 AM

For a DD non-sports car, yes.

If I'm in a sports car I want to be jolted lol

As mentioned above, with CVT its a build up....where as with a manual tranmission, you can manipulate and get that power a bit faster when needed.

It is cool technology and has its place for sure

Montez · 03-06-2012, 12:06 PM

Its ok for everyday driving, 2 downsides are that dreadful drone at full power and the lack of top end. I think its ok for the Altima and below but the Max most definately deserves the 7spd auto as Nissans "4DSC". I will go test drive the new 3.5 13 Altima that is going to have the highly improved updated CVT when it comes out.

Liquid_G · 03-06-2012, 02:06 PM

Ha!
Dropping off my 2010 Cube at the dealer this evening.. CVT is slipping/surging when rolling at around 60mph, with like 1/8th throttle. Acting just like this:

Nissan Cube CVT slipping - YouTube

41k miles on it. Most all Nissans with CVT's are covered under warranty up to 120k miles luckily.

I had a 2003 Murano on a lease that started doing that roughly around the same mileage. I am not a fan of them. I will never buy another one.

bigsix · 03-16-2012, 09:37 AM

For the Maxima, the CVT is ok. It transfers power to the front wheels nicely and is very responsive in "Sport" mode. I'm not a fan of the way it shifts in manual mode. You don't get that feeling & sound of gears engaging as you complete a shift.
Yes, the CVT does help maximize miles per gallon when driving smoothly.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-16-2012, 10:26 AM

I get better mpgs in my Z (after my mods) than I did in my Maxima. Before the mods it was about the same, maybe a slight edge to the Z.

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	For a DD non-sports car, yes. If I'm in a sports car I want to be jolted lol As mentioned above, with CVT its a build up....where as with a manual tranmission, you can manipulate and get that power a bit faster when needed. It is cool technology and has its place for sure __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 45	Ha! Dropping off my 2010 Cube at the dealer this evening.. CVT is slipping/surging when rolling at around 60mph, with like 1/8th throttle. Acting just like this: Nissan Cube CVT slipping - YouTube 41k miles on it. Most all Nissans with CVT's are covered under warranty up to 120k miles luckily. I had a 2003 Murano on a lease that started doing that roughly around the same mileage. I am not a fan of them. I will never buy another one. __________________

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Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 18	Its ok for everyday driving, 2 downsides are that dreadful drone at full power and the lack of top end. I think its ok for the Altima and below but the Max most definately deserves the 7spd auto as Nissans "4DSC". I will go test drive the new 3.5 13 Altima that is going to have the highly improved updated CVT when it comes out.

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