Transmission Problems

newworld2004 · Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:52 pm

The transmission problem is limited to auto or 6 SPD? or both?
thx

Blackbelt · Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:37 pm

newworld2004 wrote:The transmission problem is limited to auto or 6 SPD? or both?
thx

There really isn't a "transmission problem" in the Kizashi. The problem addressed in this particular thread was with the CVT, but it is far form widespread. The Kizashi uses a JATCO JF011E CVT, which is also used by Chrysler, in the Caliber, Compass, and Patriot. ALso, Nissan uses in the Sentra, Altima, and Rogue. Mitsu uses it in a lot of their JDM offerings. It has shown itself so far to offer good reliability.
The OP in this thread got a bad one, and Suzuki made it right. I am not aware of any others here who have had to replace their CVT's. I am pretty active on the Caliber forums, and there have only been a few failures out of a large number of members.
My little brother is the service manager at a Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealer, and he told that they have only replaced a half dozen CVT's since 2007, and they are a very busy shop. They replace a half dozen 41TE's in a MONTH.

newworld2004 · Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:16 pm

I can't decide between 6 SPD or auto, CVT is probbaly better for daily driver car. I know a dealer who is asking 19000 for SE AWD Zero millege. is that a great deal?
is there a major chnage in 2010 and 2011 SE models?

thx

tigerbangs54 · Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:42 pm

That's a great deal, and you won't be sorry that you bought it! As for the people who complain about 'sluggish' acceleration, let's face it folks: it's a 4 CYL non-turbocharged AWD car: it isn't going to blast away from stoplights like a V8 Mustang, but, for Pete's sake, what you get for the money is pretty terrific. The car is still quicker than a 4 cyl Camry, Fusion or Accord. Let's keep the whole thing in perspective. There is nothing on the market that will combine that much comfort, content and AWD for 19K!

Blackbelt · Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:26 pm

Yep, that's a great price! I paid $18K for my "S", and that included a $1,000 Suzuki owner loyalty bonus, so $19K for an "SE" is a smokin deal.

newworld2004 · Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:58 pm

Called the Dealer, there are asking 19000 plus destination fee, tax, tag, and other fee I am assuming out the door price is 20,000 , there is another dealer asking has 2011 AWD SE in stock no hagging price is 21,000 with fee and 0% interset for 60 months.

Blackbelt · Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:47 pm

newworld2004 wrote:Called the Dealer, there are asking 19000 plus destination fee, tax, tag, and other fee I am assuming out the door price is 20,000 , there is another dealer asking has 2011 AWD SE in stock no hagging price is 21,000 with fee and 0% interset for 60 months.

WTF kind of a dealer quotes a price without the destination charge? It's not like it's optional to pay it.
Compare out the door prices. If the 2011 is within $1K of a 2010, i would go for the 2011. It will be worth more at trade in time just being a M.Y. newer.