I really like my mazda cx5 auto. Best one I've driven. It isnt as crisp as a DCT or as fast but its plenty crisp and quick and very direct. It only unlocks the tq converter under 10mph, otherwise keeps it locked. Very efficient and very "direct". Fill for life. I took my last one to 106k miles and it was fine. I've seen used fluid analysis from 75k mile units and it shows similar wear as a regular auto at 25k miles. Mazda nailed it.
I drove a maserati with zf8 and while it doesnt feel as direct, it's also a very good gearbox, also very dependent on tuning and used in some vehicles that get the latter all wrong, sadly. Drove a 370z auto, it sucked. Drove an auto c6 vette, and it was pretty solid. Didnt really beat on it much though.
I drove a maserati with zf8 and while it doesnt feel as direct, it's also a very good gearbox, also very dependent on tuning and used in some vehicles that get the latter all wrong, sadly. Drove a 370z auto, it sucked. Drove an auto c6 vette, and it was pretty solid. Didnt really beat on it much though.