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Replying to: northlakes (Aug 11, 2007 8:54 pm)  To me, the CVT seems far simpler than a traditional automatic transmission. So it would seem to me that it would proven even MORE reliable. |
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Replying to: northlakes (Aug 11, 2007 8:54 pm) |
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Replying to: passat_2002 (Aug 11, 2007 1:04 pm)  Gotta keep these artists straight! I think the CVT was a BOLD MOVE! Too bad they bailed on it. I love it! I hope they bring it back.
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Aug 09, 2007 5:57 pm) Actually, my local dealer here DID encourage me to FLOOR the accelerator when I was driving it, to see what it could do. Reminder to self: don't buy any from there that have any miles on them. My salesman actually demonstrated the unique quality of the CVT by throwing it into REVERSE at about 15 mph to show how it would just slow down all by itself, and then "change directions." Maybe so, but my brain couldn't handle it and I wouldn't buy anything off his lot! I wonder how many people he ran off with that demo? |
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Replying to: prairiedog (Aug 13, 2007 7:51 am) |
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The Floor It technique is actually documented by Ford. There is a detent button under the throttle that is only compressed when the pedal is floored. The purpose of the button is to tell the CVT to drop to the ratio that will give maximum power for acceleration. Remember there is no direct cable connection from the pedal to the throttle. Its all electronic. You need to think of the gas pedal as if it was a dimmer on an electric light. When you want full power you floor it. It is suppose to work that way. Welcome to the 21st century. Mark.
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Replying to: mschmal (Aug 14, 2007 7:40 am) |
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Replying to: mschmal (Aug 10, 2007 3:48 am) Well, I didn't realize that Ford also used that transmission... I would also like to point out that you could buy a Ford Focus for about the same (or larger) $10000 than a Prius. I'm not sure what you have been reading for prices, but the Civic Hybrid can be had for around 20K. When comparing the two types of hybrids, it is also good to note that the Civic Hybrid can operate without the electric drive; the HSD type systems cannot work without the electric components...
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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 16, 2007 11:49 am) the escape hybrid uses the aisin unit but the FS does not... |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 16, 2007 11:49 am) Hope I made a right choice. Will post my impressions after first week of driving.
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