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Geartronic or Automatic on 2.5T

posted by  Polaris on  Fri May 28 03:28 CST 2004
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Hello,

I am looking at a new V70 2.5T. The car is offered with various options including a chioce of two automatic transmissions. Standard equipment is the regular automatic, optional is the Geartronic. I know the sales speal on the Geartronic and don't give a damn about that. What I want to know is the opinion on which trans is likely to be the most reliable? Does anyone know who makes the different trans? I know the Geartronic is the only option for the T5, but we all know that doesn't necessarily make it the better of the two.

I have a 91-745 and a 97-855. I want to make sure this next addition to the fleet is a keeper. The 91 and 97 have been outstanding cars.

Thanks, Chuck








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    Geartronic or Automatic on 2.5T 850 1995

    posted by  steve s on  Fri May 28 20:33 CST 2004
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    the geartronic may be able to give u a little more control like when u are climbing or descending hills... unless it's late night and clogging my memory, transmissions mated to the inline-5 engine since the 850 haven't been too troublesome..








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    Geartronic or Automatic on 2.5T

    posted by  someone claiming to be cbe_steve on  Fri May 28 09:00 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    hello,
    both boxes are actually pretty simaler and both are made by asian warner, i dont think there is any real difference in reliability between the two yet,the only problems that have been seen so far are software related and are not anything to do with mechanical issues. however as these cars are still not that old really,long term reliability remains to be seen. a better choice would be what you like driving more or price/resale etc..

    steve.






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