New Member - Caoimhin

[Caoimhin]

Evening All

Hope everyone's OK n all, I was wondering if anyone could help with some questions about a lancer I plan on buying?

I have a new lancer VRX with CVT automatic at the top of my list at the momment, now I've heard some bad things about the CVT and that it has a high pitch sound coming from the engine and a few other more serious issues related to hot weather etc, I was wondering if that problem still persists in the latest models and is the CVT actually worth anything or is it better to get a manual?

[Fitter]

I have a 2008 Cj with cvt and never had an issue with it in any weather

[Glenn]

i had a 08 vrx cvt as well and never had any issues or weird sounds

[Alileighju]

CVT is very smooth. Doesn't make any funny sounds apart from the CVT sound which sounds a bit different to normal autos. No issue in any weather conditions. Performs pretty well.

[Caoimhin]

Thanks all for your help, should be taking it for a test drive next week n get some hands on with it.

[AdamD]

I recommend the manual. Every time!

[DORA_ANNE]

I recommend the manual. Every time!

I Agree Adam ....I Have the CVT Even Though I haven't had any trouble with it I don't like the sound of the CVT Personally .... Kev The best thing to do is take both the CVT & The Manual for a Test drive You will be the best To Judge both to your liking .... And as for having trouble with the CVT In hot weather No I haven't & I haven't heard of any one eles that has .....

[turbogirl]

Welcome to the club!
Although I've never driven a CVT I tend to agree with Dora Anne best to test drive both and see what you prefer.

[Caoimhin]

Thanks everyone for your help, went out for the test drive today in the vrx cvt, besides the sports suspension it was a smooth ride, and yeah the noise isn't as bad as I read about, I can easily drown it out with the rockford fosgate audio system in it very easily.

Should be getting the new vrx in the next 2 weeks. Damn those sales reps tho, they just don't know when to stop lol.