IMO automakers trying to meet CAFE standards have caused auto owners many many problems. Widespread use of GDI engines with transmissions programmed to shift into the highest gear ASAP or sooner lugging the engine and low saps oils which don't last as long are the reasons for these problems.
I recently had a Nissan Rogue rental and it was ridiculous how it always wanted to be in the highest gear. Drivability was terrible...always searching for a gear. I won't have one of these GDI cars. In 2015 my girlfriend bought a new Avalon after verifying that it was port injected and no timing belt. I won't have a GM cylinder de-activation or any car that the engine shuts down at a light.
I recently had a Nissan Rogue rental and it was ridiculous how it always wanted to be in the highest gear. Drivability was terrible...always searching for a gear. I won't have one of these GDI cars. In 2015 my girlfriend bought a new Avalon after verifying that it was port injected and no timing belt. I won't have a GM cylinder de-activation or any car that the engine shuts down at a light.