The 5 Best Transmissions Make These Cars Great

[@dbarton8651]

This video is more performance-based than reliability based.👍

[@aymanlockhartable]

Life is too short to drive boring cars!

[@L0R3N23]

@@aymanlockhartable 💯

[@masonyoung7583]

Yeah bro I'm a high schooler and i can't afford these lol

[@lions208436]

Yeah, but since he tends to concentrate on performance vehicle's, that should have been expected

[@lions208436]

@@masonyoung7583 if in your HS budget, the standard 8 spd auto in many Toyota's, i-VT in newer Kia and Hyundai's, and 6 spd auto in several Mazda products are basically unbreakable power trains. Yes folks I mentioned a CVT; however, the in house i-VT by Hyundai Motors was pushed hard by many watch dog magazines and found to be very well built

[@RT-mm8rq]

Coming from my personal experience with a CVT I can tell you that a car equipped with that kind of transmission will never, ever, ever.......EVER be in my garage. Other than that great video as always.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much and I totally agree. I personally would never own a CVT car. Just no soul or raw passion that you would find in a dual clutch system being the total opposite.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

LOL, especially if its from Jatco. Stupidly bought a Nissan Primera CVT for my wife back in the day - actually a really great car - except for the insanely bad Jatco CVT transmission. We traded that turkey in on a Toyota Matrix in under a year.

[@loseerich493]

All the yes with this post.

[@Stormin2548]

CVT’s are crap.

[@rastageorge9194]

CVTs should not be classed as transmissions. Jatco should be closed immediately.

[@kevinikola8003]

Over 350k on my ls400 Aisin transmission with only fluid changes. Hard to beat that.

[@damilolaakanni]

Aisin makes the most reliable transmissions, period. The one in my MK4 Golf has no issues at 142k miles.

[@carlovanrijk4039]

Kevinikola, good to know! I have the six-speed Aisin transmission in my 2015 Toyota Venza. Bought it just a few weeks ago with 100K miles, so I’m due to change out the fluid. 👍🏼

[@BabyBugBug]

I have an Aisin transmission in my Jetta. I am not fond of how Volkswagen tinkered with the shift points, but it has been incredibly reliable and performs well with my lead foot lol

[@FFE-js2zp]

Great video! The ZF8 also locks in first and 4th, passing just shy of 100% of power to the wheels. In all gears its above 98% power pass through. This makes it faster, as a system, than a double weight, double HP loss, DCT.

[@DaveNanan]

I have the ZF 8-speed in my Chrysler 300 and I love how it shifts! 😊

[@DrTube-nl8ht]

For manuals you have to try the ones in civic type r and miata mx5, tight, precise second to none. ( only for aficionados)

[@johnl3230]

Have a 2020 Toyota CH-R, no complaints with the CVT transmission. Awesome car. 👌

[@mannyrosado9887]

Mark, I will have a different list, starting with the S2000 as the best transmission ever. Follow by the Tremec 6060, Miata’s 6 speed, Civic Type Rs, and Porsche PDK which can take a serious beating from the launching system over and over.

[@FFE-js2zp]

Repairpal website: "The Porsche Reliability Rating is 2.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 32nd out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Porsche is $1,192, which means it has below average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Porsche reliability include an average of 0.8 visits to a repair shop per year and a 21% probability of a repair being severe." Best Porsche models (of 5 stars) Boxster - 2.5 stars Cayman - 2 stars 911 - 2 stars Cayene - 1.5 stars Macan - 1.5 stars Panamera - 0.5 stars

[@sachavere220]

Thanks Mark for your sensible advice!! a person like myself doesn't have a clue on transmissions!!

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

That videos was so Bias that you still don't.

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

Lmao most Bias video ever.

[@thomashelm6931]

Amazed that BMW hasn't figured out as far as transmissions. A shame that they haven't done such with their engines, arguably.

[@mmmmitch3073]

Look up the B58 engine and it will change your mind.

[@thomashelm6931]

@@mmmmitch3073 Yes, the one used by Toyota as well. The only one amongst the many many that they've had in recent history. Again, my perspective is subjective. But I agree on the b58

[@joshbrekke6374]

They and Audi are the brands that seem to purposefully enjoy putting as many owners into bankruptcy as possible, or at least try to. All that fancy interior, looks, wheels ect is a distraction to what’s hidden from view to the naïve not knowing what they are truly about. Hi $$$ repair, rinse and repeat. If you really want to take it dry from behind just buy a Ferrari. Then you will learn what it looks like to have mechanics laugh in your face, oops. That happens to many Audi and BMW owners as well. BMW= Bring Money With

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@mmmmitch3073 Sadly ALL the 60 series V8's are garbage so kinda ruins the 50 series good feels. Also the B58 has some serious serviceability issues with the odd timing layout meaning you have to remove the engine to replace the timing guides and tensioner - still it's a genuinely decent modern inline 6 so it still gets my love.

[@mmmmitch3073]

@@Beer_Dad1975 Agree completely!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Hey that's awesome that you mentioned the Aussie Falcon - I had one of those - G6E-turbo - fucking beast of a car. I still miss it!

[@ECPP]

Very cool cars

[@zsb707]

You started with the ZF8HP that I have on my Jaguar XF (X250, LCI). It's awesome. I also have the ZF6HP on my BMW 6 Series coupé (E63, LCI): it's also awesome and sportier than the ZF8HP, but less efficient as you pointed out.

[@Jimbo1268]

Dude, getting my 2015 Lexus ES350 on Tuesday from Carvana. Bye BMW. Party the fuck up.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

Oh a Camry

[@Jimbo1268]

@@aaronmcconkey1062 Nope, Based on the Avalon. Party the hell up and check your facts.

[@jamesyu9926]

Macan’s Transfer Case is problematic. Seems they all need to be serviced or replaced soon or later. My 2004 BMW E46 6-speed manual is engaging, fun and never needed a repair and still works like new.

[@danielhamby9448]

Jatco CVT💪💪🔥💯💯🔥💯🔥🔥🔥

[@ECPP]

They are truly junk

[@hectorrosado5807]

HELP!!!! I am going to work at a k24 engine swap on a mini cooper. Something between 400-500 hp, and I am looking for any mechanics or car enthusiasts that have knowledge about car projects. Q? Which manual gearbox would you recommend that can handle that power and be as reliable as possible ? Thanks in advance.

[@johna.6447]

Good video. The ZF eight speed is an excellent transmission and incredibly fast considering it uses a torque converter. One thing regarding the PDK.......the one used in the Porsche Macan is a bit different than the PDK Porsche uses in the 911 / Cayman / Boxster.

[@ECPP]

True on all counts

[@Shadobanned4life]

You make great, informative videos ! Your enthusiasm and cheerfulness is inspiring.🌞

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much for the support

[@RO-cf3lz]

Love My PDK transmission in my 2014 Porsche Cayman that I purchased new back in 2013.

[@ECPP]

They work great

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP, EVEN THOUGH THEIR OUT OF MY PRICE RANGE, THE INFORMATION CAN AND WILL BE PASSED ON TO UNSUSPECTING CUSTOMERS, AGAIN, THANKS!!*

[@dragonkha6414]

Hi I really like to watch your channel I learned a lot from your informations just wonder is it worth to own a 2021 jaguar f pace SVR? Thanks.

[@martinsvensson6884]

I'm guessing the most reliable and longest lasting auto transmission ever is the MB 722.6. New ones not old enough to know yet. 722.6 was the only transmission until then that could handle +1000Nm. Have over 250.000 miles now on mine. Still cant even feel the shifts at constant speeds. No jerking whatsoever altering from D to R. Smooth as silk. Never done anything to it except oil change during its whole life.

[@Alex-rj6sv]

bulletproof.

[@ECPP]

True there are some good ones out there that fly under the radar.

[@elie955eai]

These bulletproof transmissions were used by Chrysler during the daimler-chrysler era. It is really one of the most bulletproof transmission I have ever seen. I have a 2011 grand cherokee with this transmission, and it is approaching 200,000 kms.

[@argentalgriller9836]

The Porsche PDK transmission is also from ZF ZF developed it and builds it for Porsche The chain in the Subaru CVT transmission was originally developed by ZF in collaboration with LUK And even Porsche’s manual transmission comes from zf

[@edwardmurray8507]

I have the 6HP28 in my Jag XK, great transmission.

[@kurtgabbidon2666]

This is a fantastic and entertaining video

[@ECPP]

Thanks very much

[@MassimoTava]

If you have not had the pleasure, watch any of the “precision transmission” channel videos.

[@bigchocolate8547]

I bet the Lexus/Toyota Asin transmissions are the most reliable on the market today

[@gutadin5]

correct

[@brianwaloweek6770]

Got one one in my 2017 Buick LaCrosse AWD, 8 spd, first gear is 5.38.

[@nielskjr5432]

I would pick a manual any time.

[@ECPP]

Me too

[@One_don2612]

Taught u sold the m5 happy still see it 👌🏼

[@md2k8]

The newer Subaru's are nice, but with the global chip shortage right now, they are way too expensive to purchase.

[@Gameplayery]

Lol you can say that about any and all cars. "Global" chip shortage means around the globe, thus every car. Even old used cars are over priced.

[@darrellborland119]

@Mark Dumagpi...indeed. we have a 2020 Outback Onyx Turbo...nice driving car, much better than our 03 Murano we had new...the electronics on dash are ridiculous...of dubious value. Thanks.

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

[@Mr100asd]

6 speed stick, ONLY way too fly. THAT'S why a 2022 CADILLAC CT5 V BLACK WING ,, my next car..

[@Fundaykidzz]

Toyota invested in a great transmission company forgot the name of it but I’ve never had an issue with what ever tranny is in the 6cyl toyota cars .. as long as fluids changed regularly..

[@ECPP]

Absolutely, thanks Kevin.

[@SticksAndStoners007]

Coming from cvt dohc to a zf8 trans and let me tell I ain’t going back ever!!!!

[@andrewdonohue1853]

I just ordered a subaru crosstrek with a 6 speed manual. Dont know how much longer the crosstrek and impreza will offer manual transmissions but I'm not all in on the CVT sorry

[@ECPP]

Absolutely the manual is the way to go.

[@draganmilosevic6721]

Thank You very much ,those advices means a lot for me .Pure cash money.Once again thanks ! Grat work ,keep it that way . Regards .

[@ECPP]

So nice of you

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

So the ZF 8 Speeds suck when they're in a Dodge but the best when they are in BMW's etc?

[@ECPP]

Tuning is key

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

@@ECPP I get that. But from Great to the Worst just because a change of Vehicle is crazy. It's still the same transmission. With all do respect I think your pass history with Chrysler is making you a bit Bias. And BTW the Chargers and Challengers are exciting and fun to drive as well.

[@bonaanayaga]

I agree the BMW has an Awesome transmission

[@xliu37]

No aisin 8 speed?

[@satveersingh5839]

Please make a specific video on Porsche cars. Thanks in advance.

[@ECPP]

You bet

[@damilolaakanni]

The 2 series doesn't use the ZF8HP. It uses an Aisin 8 speed used by Volkswagen and Toyota because the 2 series is front wheel drive. Same platform as Minis. And while it's true that Land Rover uses the ZF8HP, the Evoque uses the ZF9HP, which isn't as good as the 8 speed.

[@colinschmitz8297]

You are praising the ZF HP 8 in this video despite slamming it when it was used in the Dodge charger, Dodge Challenger, and ram pickups. Your position seems inconsistent on whether this is a reliable transmission or not. To hold credibility, you need to be consistent and accurate.

[@mohamedessam94]

What about (Aisin) Transmission ?

[@dbarton8651]

Insanely reliable!!! you never hear of a Toyota transmission having problems

[@mohamedessam94]

@@dbarton8651 Here in Egypt they Fitted the New Skoda Octavia and The New Seat Leon MK4 & Seat Ateca with the (Aisin) Transmission instead of the (DSG) and no problems were reported till now, of course it's not as fast as a DSG but it's far more reliable

[@daviddenley3512]

Very interesting Mark, thank you.

[@ECPP]

Thanks again very much David. Have and awesome day.

[@kristians2704]

FWD based BMWs like the X1, X2, 1 series don’t use the ZF 8 speed btw

[@DigitalDissident]

FWD & SUVs aren't real BMWs BTW. Those are cookie cutter cars. Nothing special about SUVs, especially FWD ones.

[@Fundaykidzz]

Great videos thank you any opinion on porches tiptronics tranny

[@ECPP]

Reliable and better than most grannies but not nearly as good as the PDK

[@Bakibaga]

Hello please is it possible to change my BMW X5 E70 6 cylinder 3.0si 6 speed automatic transmission to a Zf 8 speed automatic transmission 2009 X5 E70 Thank you ❤

[@liberalniautokrata7697]

I prefer manual transmission, precisely because of the driving experience it affords 😎

[@2DYB]

Always on point👏👏

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@yakov-israelmusheyev7281]

The knowledge is great here

[@ECPP]

Thanl you very much

[@derrickjohnson5219]

I do like the Macan and 911 for 150000 is a great sports car with newer advances!

[@majood245]

I would say the Toyota aisin and bmw ZFs the transmission, and Honda is the best CVT transmission made

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Something wrong about a two pedal 911. Then again who would want a manual 7 series.

[@kurtgabbidon2666]

What are your thoughts on Mazda's 6 speed auto??

[@stayer85]

Supplier of PDK is not the same on entire Porsche lineup.Macan has BorgWarner transmission while Panamera and 911 has ZF

[@AthenaCyclopedia]

I'd love to hear your input on F150 Lightening ... it'd be awesome cuz I made a reservation and I'm very excited about the Lightening :)

[@midiman5045]

Best manual I have drove was a Integra RSX. It was so nice, shot throw. felt like a toy in my hand. I just drove my nephew new M2 competition and to be honest it was not as nice. First long through second the damn pedals are to close to each other. Keep hitting the brake with the side of my foot when shifting. BMW redesigned it so anyone could drive a stick. To me that was stupid.

[@angb1429]

Am i the only female that loves this mans channel???? Would love to know your opinion on a 2015 250 GLK???

[@DigitalDissident]

glk... Mercedes - lame, suv - lame.

[@angb1429]

@@DigitalDissident you just be lame.

[@jeffreyjones1622]

What transmission does a typical 2016 Honda Pilot and a 2012 Toyota Prius V have?

[@damilolaakanni]

Depending on the trim, the 2016 pilot used either a six speed or nine speed automatic transmission. The Prius uses an eCVT. It has a planetary gear set instead of a torque converter.

[@rezayyazdani1883]

You talked about the cars that I didn’t expect. I thought you want to talk about Japanese cars .

[@MrUGA2010]

Mark is Cool!

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@taralewis4723]

Honda Si stick is the best forget the rest

[@lesklower7281]

The most reliable part of a BMW is the transmission l love manual gearboxes my toyota hilux has a 5 speed manual gearbox many people still like manuals owned a lot of manual vehicles even drive a truck with a six speed manual gearbox that's a proper truck not a ute

[@ECPP]

I agree, their manual and auto gearboxes are solid

[@davidn8656]

Is the Porsche Macan reliable?

[@Stormin2548]

Best of the German built vehicles. They also hold their value very well.

[@davidn8656]

@@Stormin2548 im used to toyota reliability.

[@derrickjohnson5219]

Have to have the manual transmission in the Porche

[@alinmoraru5061]

What about Allison?

[@redrum3835]

I would buy anyone those cars maybe I would lease one of them and for a good deal I'd rent one.

[@soronir3526]

I'm in CVT hell and I want out.

[@MrTay675]

The best auto transmission is the one you can easily fix and go as many miles as possible. Highly doubt most of these cars will see over 400,000 miles

[@steveeddy6876]

Hmmmm haven't heard anything good about CVT transmission s

[@theamazingstickerman-mx6yq]

You forgot the super reliable Toyotas.💪

[@laynefischer2021]

CVT are rubbish .this is part why Subaru has lost so many supporters in Australia 🇦🇺 if they got play wither CVT to make it feel like a auto why not just use a auto or DCT ... Subaru has lost it way .. my opinion

[@ECPP]

I agree, but thought I would share one of the better ones on the market

[@HVACR_LIFE]

Wdym the cvt is the best for performance it has more gear ratios and can rev high rmp without changing gears and loosing rpm

[@kevinj2412]

My work truck is a 17 ram with the 8 speed and I think it is a poor performing POS.

[@mariog5598]

No Mercs in this video????

[@damilolaakanni]

Especially the 5 speed autos from the W210/W211 generations.

[@MyValentineone]

I could use some help on my 2008 BMW M5 SMG Pump Fail. Not sure how to get in contact with you. Do you have an email address? Thanks

[@steveeddy6876]

Hmmmm BMW Porsche and Mercedes oh the price of VANITY!

[@reylopez4050]

you should change your intro and instead of taking off forward, go reverse. Just for one day. :)

[@Sky92651]

Why do you have to vary from transmissions to esthetic nonsense of tale pipes

[@lions208436]

The ZF is the only thing somewhat reliable on a BMW

[@mmmmitch3073]

The B58 engine is also very reliable which is why Toyota picked it up for the Supra. Get the B58 with the ZF8 and you can go 300,000 miles with regular oil changes. And…. It drives like a BMW.

[@nikola23gr]

His pick of transmission are not proven yet from all of transmission he talks probably none of them had 200k of miles. I good transmission for me is to go 1/2 million miles without brooking down!

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@Anti-Incorrect]

It's funny how you find the best transmissions in the most unreliable unpractical vehicles... How about lexus/toyota?

[@ECPP]

For sure but some of the Lexus and Toyota transmissions are a bit soft. With that said, there are some great ones. Stay tuned.

[@Anti-Incorrect]

@@ECPP agreed... My daily driver a 32 years young toyota Cressida... I rebuild its transmission once back in 2004 just because i spent my teens stupidity days with it 😄

[@Beer_Dad1975]

The Toyota A series are almost without exception very durable - but yeah they are often soft and slow to change - but that's mainly due to the valving and software which for a lot of the transmissions in the series, can be sorted out after-market quite easily.

[@funnythings7276]

Bruh stop hitting the screen, you scare me all the time. 😂😂

[@rajanrairealty8979]

hellcat has zf

[@blkpopeye]

Overall how realiable are BMW's after over 100/ 200 thousand miles?

[@zlord1199]

Keep up will all the basic maintenance and do alot of preventive maintenance and they will last over 200k. Change oil no later then 6k miles and use really good quality oil. Replace all major cooling system components no later then 100k miles. Don't drive the bmws like it's a race car every single day the engine and transmission will wear much faster when you drive them like that too much.

[@Alex-rj6sv]

the new ones haven't been around long enough to know yet. the older BMW's have been known to go over 400k miles

[@Stormin2548]

I had a 2012 650i with a six speed manual and the N63 V8. I drove it 100,000 miles needing only rear brakes and a set of ignition coils. . . and oil changes and lots of summer racing tires. Car was super reliable and had very predictable maintenance costs. No leaks anywhere. But, you definitely need to change the oil every 5 or 6,000 miles and check your fluid levels after every second fill up. I got rid of the car at 100,000 miles because, in all honesty, BMW’s scare the hell out of me. I was told by my tech that WHEN a turbo goes out, it costs $8,000 per turbo to replace and you should replace both at the same time. I was not in the mood to invest $16,000 in a car that was worth $20,000. But I loved that car!!!

[@kristians2704]

5:33 The Cayenne doesn’t use a PDK

[@damilolaakanni]

🤔

[@ECPP]

Right

[@devonforsure260]

The VW/Audi DSG clutches are pretty amazing I have to say

[@2-old-Forthischet]

...but slush boxes are boring.

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

The milage don't back it up

[@aldosaldana1462]

Who cares how fast an automatic can shift, there's nothing like shifting your own gears

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

That's what the Paddle Shifters do.

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

Who cares about manuals?

[@itsyourAGS]

99th liker 😉😎

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@DigitalDissident]

God tht M8 rear is hideous.

[@ECPP]

It’s an acquired taste lol

[@zsb707]

God the M8 rear is awesome.

[@XGenBoomer]

✊🏿

[@steveeddy6876]

Hmmmm it seems German cars always end up leaking oil? I guess just put a drip pan underneath the car 😂

[@JEROMELEE09]

👍👍👍👍

[@blockthis08]

BMW great transmission but horrible engine. smh

[@MikeyBadabingBadaboom]

I'm not sure I agree with the bmw tranny.

[@zsb707]

Dude, that's ZF tranny, not BMW-manufactured.

[@samcambria3363]

Lexus far less trans issues

[@adambomb5889]

Did he really recommend a cvt in a Subaru over a tremec in a ls powered vehicle? Or how about Honda’s 8 speed dual clutch..or the evo mr dual clutch? Gtr dual clutch….must be garbage. Or this moron doesn’t do his research. Most of these cars are overpriced and don’t have dipsticks…BMW. Oh these transmissions are in Chrysler vehicles…yup they have a great track record.