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Old 02-18-2019, 11:57 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by litesong View Post
Since this thread's last post, the disastrous CVT, DCT, & 9 & 10 speed automatic repair follies for so many customers, have blasted to bits the desire to save gasoline money, while giving ten(20?) times more money to transmission mechanics.
I recently had a talk with a Bolivian tourist who owned a F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost and the 10-speed transmission. He was very satisfied with the truck. DCTs on the other hand might be quite a PITA on harsh operating conditions.
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