I almost always buy CPO cars; the dealers I use are excellent with regards to inspecting their CPO prior to sale.
When I worked at BMW a car could not be sold as a CPO if it had not been maintained consistent with the Condition Based Service system.
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When I worked at BMW a car could not be sold as a CPO if it had not been maintained consistent with the Condition Based Service system.
I had a 545RFE in my 04 Ram 1500 QC 4x4 I used to own. Switched the fluid out to Amsoil ATL when I bought it and it was a fantastic transmission. Took it out to 200k miles before I sold it and never had a single issue with it. I’ve heard people complain about them often, so maybe I got a good one.
I always wondered what parameters defined a CPO. Thanks for the info sir.
The Jatco RE5R05A is used in the Tribeca and seems like a solid choice. The later iterations of the 6R80 are solid. May thousands of miles loaded up to 6500lbs while towing a 7500lb travel trailer through the Rockies for the last 10 summers. A few fluid changes and it just keeps rocking on.
I was going to shout out for the WA580/NAG1 as well. Terrific transmission. one of the best I’ve owned.
Lots of goodness going on for the ZF8
We have the Toyota eCVT and so far it’s of course been flawless
Whatever unit is in my son’s 2019 4Runner, is very stout. It Does respond well to regular fluid changes.
After getting the level right in mine, the 8 speed in my Tacoma has been a very nice unit. It’s too new to assess longevity.
You're thinking of the 10r80. Avoid any pre-2022s. They're basically time bombs. Experienced problems in all three of my Mustangs, the last of which was my 2018 convertible with 17,000, mi on it, required a new valve body to the tune of $900+. Mother-In-Law also had trouble with her 2021 F-150.
- F-Clutch Wear: The F clutch can wear grooves into its drum, preventing proper engagement/disengagement.
- CDF Drum Issues: Internal sleeve movement in the CDF drum can expose fluid passages.
Sounds almost identical to what I put my 6r80 through in my post above. What is yours in? Expedition/Navigator?
People continue to drive them after they start acting up which is usually always Valve Body/Solenoid Pack/Switch Valve issues.....If it's setting transmission DTC's, Don't just ignore it!!
Agreed sir! I’m too particular and perceptive of anything “different” when I’m driving to allow a change in transmission behavior to go more than a single instance unmitigated. It sort of baffles me when a vehicle presents a problem and people just keep “forging ahead” as if it’s war and there are no alternatives.
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Another thing I’ll add - I’m expecting my Jeep 8 speed to last longer - and I see allot of “I like” here - But, it’s certainly not as smooth as my GM systems at all …
Mine wasn't bad, but I want to smack whatever engineer decided on those God awful gear ratios.
Add my vote for 2024 & down 4Runner.
With fluid changes it's good for 500k+, and was put behind numerous V8s.
2016 F150 eco.
Love the ZF8 in the Ram, and had a couple before as well. Too early on long term reliability but the 10 speed in my '24 Tundra was very nicely programmed. No weird shifts, and smooth.
The 1-2 WOT up shift in my truck with a cold air intake sounded so amazing. I did often think when doing it “man this first gear is tall!”
then after that it was like seeecccoonnddd, thirdddd, fourth fif. LolSimilar threads
