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Looking at a Toyota Fielder 1800 . With similar odo say 80,000km, which would be the better option 2005 model with 4-speed auto or 2007 model with CVT?
I am aware that some earlier CVT gearboxes gave problems with some makes. Have these been overcome yet or are they still known to be an added risk?
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While the manufacturers tell us that newer CVT's and the assiociated technical upgrades have addressed the reliability issues, we believe that being 6 years old, a 2007 model would not fall into the "newer" catigory.
The other issue that we come across on a regular basis is that most parts are not available for CVT's, hence a leading automatic transmission specialist we have regular contact with advises us to go for the conventional automatic over a CVT any day.
Therefore, if it's a choice between a 4 speed auto or a CVT in a Toyota Fielder, we believe the 4 speed auto is the way to go.
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Many thanks for your information - it certainly clarifies the issue.