OT What are your thoughts on Turbo Charged Engines and CVT transmissions in modern vehicles with regards to reliability and longevity.
As the gear head mechanic of the family, I tend to be the one they ask for vehicle advise. My sister is ready to upgrade to a 2019-2021 SUV and has asked my advice on longevity. She will probably keep the next vehicle until it is 12 to 16 years old and past 200K miles.
CVT transmissions.
I just don't feel that CVT's have the life expectancy for 200K plus miles yet.
Turbo Charged Engines.
I am still not sure about the 200K miles + longevity without some major top end and Turbo work, but if you want to tow the turbo engine vehicles tow more.
My advise to her was the following.
Stay away from anything with a CVT. Long term maintenance costs will likely be less if she can live with a non turbo option.
If she must buy a turbocharged vehicle, consider brand new, use synthetic oil, and change regularly.
Used turbo'd vehicles be very wary unless they have records of regular oil changes. Lots of 2Y old's are lease returns.
Either way, be prepared for an expensive turbo related maintenance event say at 120K-170K miles.
Any dissenting thoughts or similar thoughts or something I didn't consider?
As the gear head mechanic of the family, I tend to be the one they ask for vehicle advise. My sister is ready to upgrade to a 2019-2021 SUV and has asked my advice on longevity. She will probably keep the next vehicle until it is 12 to 16 years old and past 200K miles.
CVT transmissions.
I just don't feel that CVT's have the life expectancy for 200K plus miles yet.
Turbo Charged Engines.
I am still not sure about the 200K miles + longevity without some major top end and Turbo work, but if you want to tow the turbo engine vehicles tow more.
My advise to her was the following.
Stay away from anything with a CVT. Long term maintenance costs will likely be less if she can live with a non turbo option.
If she must buy a turbocharged vehicle, consider brand new, use synthetic oil, and change regularly.
Used turbo'd vehicles be very wary unless they have records of regular oil changes. Lots of 2Y old's are lease returns.
Either way, be prepared for an expensive turbo related maintenance event say at 120K-170K miles.
Any dissenting thoughts or similar thoughts or something I didn't consider?
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