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![lyssa22](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi ive got my eye on this model for $11,990, it says FAT transmission, and carjam says its CVT....72000kms
Or a 2010 Mazda Premacy 72000kms $10,995?? For me and my 3 kids, I want a long term reliable car with good handling and safety and economical on gas that i can run into the high 200,00kms with the least problems. Ive read cvt's aren't great but most cars have it now??? We are upgrading from a nissan pulsar 98 that has been really reliable and still going strong at 259,000kms.
![Anon](/assets/aa/aa-avatar.png?m=1466990309)
Hi there,
The newer Toyota Wish has the CVT but we've not heard of any problems with them, the Premacy has a 5-speed A/T which will be good, Mazda has generally proven to be very reliable. For longevity without the risk of problems, it may be best to not buy a vehicle with a CVT if possible. My previous reply mentions the safety ratings, but it is always best to find a vehicle with most safety features as possible (airbags, ESC, EBD, traction control ect)