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waiker

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Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« on: January 23, 2010, 03:19:33 AM »

Hi All,

Apologize if this question had been repeated many times, I heard CVT engine is sluggish n powerless n noisy at times, n the used car dealer was trying to persuade me to get 4AT engine. But my colleague mentioned Nissan has since improved on their CVT but I am not sure which year it is.

Anyone care to enlighten me is it true that I should choose 4AT over CVT?  Many many thanks for your contribution!
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2010, 06:43:53 AM »
If your are driving alway at highway, speeding more then 110km/h then CVT is best for you due it is more efficient. City drive I think 4AT is better. If you are purchasing hatchback then CVT maybe better choice due to more accessories like back passager seat can tilt and move and many more....

Me 4AT hatch come with armrest.  :smile:
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Offline lyh1280

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2010, 11:39:49 AM »
Quote from: waiker on January 23, 2010, 03:19:33 AM
Hi All,

Apologize if this question had been repeated many times, I heard CVT engine is sluggish n powerless n noisy at times, n the used car dealer was trying to persuade me to get 4AT engine. But my colleague mentioned Nissan has since improved on their CVT but I am not sure which year it is.

Anyone care to enlighten me is it true that I should choose 4AT over CVT?  Many many thanks for your contribution!

My CVT Latio Sports Jul 2005 reg. last me till 163K b4 i sold off last mth. No problem with the CVT gear.. havnt drive 4AT b4, but CVT a bit sluggish when u wan to cheong..
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2010, 11:57:48 AM »
Can consider getting the 4AT if u wanna feel the slight jerking when changing gear.  :thumbsup:
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Offline jliow

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2010, 12:12:56 PM »
CVT has higher maintainence cost if cvt component gives u problem later might also burn pocket so consider carefully besides the features and assessories that comes with cvt

CVT could in other sense give u fuel efficiency if travelling frequently on unconjested highway as opposed to some who associates with with speed and engine rev

just MHO
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2010, 08:23:17 PM »
Quote from: waiker on January 23, 2010, 03:19:33 AM
Hi All,

Apologize if this question had been repeated many times, I heard CVT engine is sluggish n powerless n noisy at times, n the used car dealer was trying to persuade me to get 4AT engine. But my colleague mentioned Nissan has since improved on their CVT but I am not sure which year it is.

Anyone care to enlighten me is it true that I should choose 4AT over CVT?  Many many thanks for your contribution!

CVT, 4AT --> Gearbox not engine.

I would prefer 4AT as it has a lower maintenance cost and much more responsive.
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Offline limck007

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2010, 09:33:12 PM »
the perk is the CVT is smoothier .. so u have a better ride feel in car..

u can feel the ride difference bet AT and CVT
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2010, 09:55:31 PM »
CVT drive liao more shiok on cruising.

4AT pick up better.

Depends on ur driving needs... if u everyday like me liddat... tpy-tuas to and fro, u shd get a CVT.

But on the other end, singapore so jammed nowadays, 4AT bah. No diff. I get the jam almost everyday
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Offline ren_hao

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2010, 10:29:15 AM »
I was looking for a 2007 Latio sometime back, and I settled for the 4AT. For me, the most important thing to me, as with rontan, was the armrest. My 4AT came with arm rest too

4AT is good for city driving, good response at low speed, but slightly less "shiock" on highway.
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Offline clarence

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2010, 11:58:56 AM »


If auro transmission is faulty and needs replacement:

4AT can get cheaper reconditioned unit from $3,000

CVT can only get brand new unit costing over $10,000
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2010, 08:02:56 PM »
Quote from: Indignant on January 23, 2010, 11:57:48 AM
Can consider getting the 4AT if u wanna feel the slight jerking when changing gear.  :thumbsup:

Ha ha there is no jerking at all for 4at when changing gear... i can prove this as i owned 4at ha ha
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Offline hwlee

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2010, 08:48:56 PM »
Quote from: spiff on June 20, 2010, 08:02:56 PM
Ha ha there is no jerking at all for 4at when changing gear... i can prove this as i owned 4at ha ha
bro, might to step your accel all the way down hard hard when your car is idle to move forward. If no jerking, get the proof and we show to TCM for refund of thier CVT technology. :D
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Offline scoobydoo

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2010, 10:11:39 AM »
Quote from: waiker on January 23, 2010, 03:19:33 AM
... I heard CVT engine is sluggish n powerless n noisy at times...
suggest you book a test drive at tan chong (or any authorised dealers), you are allowed to test drive both one after another on the same day... no need $$  :thumbsup:

only thing is, i heard the commissions on your purchase (new car) will be "locked" with the SE that served your test drive so other SE may not wanna serve you if you go elsewhere. but if intend to buy used car, no problem  :D
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2010, 01:36:36 PM »
Not true that CVT accelerates more slowly than the 4AT, you get that sensation because when you rev the car, the gear change is SEAMLESS and you don't see the rev needle moving up and down. The linear response makes it feel more sluggish. If you look at performance specs and gear ratios, 0-100km/h is the same I think. The same applies to cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0, which uses a CVT gearbox as well, it feels 'sluggish' for a 2L car when I tried it out but it was actually quite fast.
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2010, 01:53:57 PM »
get a CVT and AT side-by-side at Saturday Nite Sprint to settle this question once and for all?
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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2010, 05:55:15 PM »
Quote from: Silver on June 21, 2010, 01:53:57 PM
get a CVT and AT side-by-side at Saturday Nite Sprint to settle this question once and for all?

I have both a CVT hatch and 4AT sedan in my family so I know what I am saying.  :smile:
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Offline Silver

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2010, 06:40:41 PM »
hope that there is no misunderstanding created by the post

it was was merely suggested as a way to resolve this perception of sluggishness once and for all

the proof of the pudding is in the eating

cheers

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2010, 07:21:05 PM »
Quote from: Silver on June 21, 2010, 06:40:41 PM
hope that there is no misunderstanding created by the post

it was was merely suggested as a way to resolve this perception of sluggishness once and for all

the proof of the pudding is in the eating

cheers



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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2010, 07:50:43 PM »
very unlikely

maybe got others who are more interested?
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Offline spiff

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Re: Buying 2007 Latio - 4AT or CVT engine?
« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2010, 03:47:07 PM »
Buy 4AT......period..... Have a good day
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