07 Maxima CVT

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points, does
the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission shifting
gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting transmission?
I've heard people say they thought their transmission was "slipping" when
they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission rebuilder told me he
hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Chris
90 & 94 GXE
06 SE

I do not own a 2007 but have been looking into the CVT reliability.

Pretty much to my surprise, the CVT equipped Muranos are exceeding my
reliability expectations; I have read two complaints but were traced to
lubricant issues.

It seems Nissan was the first one to use cvts combined with such
powerful engines.



Chris H wrote:

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points, does
the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission shifting
gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting transmission?
I've heard people say they thought their transmission was "slipping" when
they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission rebuilder told me he
hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Chris
90 & 94 GXE
06 SE

Chris H wrote:

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points, does
the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission shifting
gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting transmission?

Should produce better numbers than a regular transmission. Why? The
transmission can keep the car in the location where torque (forward
motion force) and horsepower (how quick torque is applied) intersect,
which is the fastest acceleration times.

Read the MT comparo of the Mercury Montego AWD, Chrysler 300, and the
Buick something or other. The Mercury was the heaviest and had the
least HP, yet with a CVT it was in the middle of the pack for
acceleration. That's the beauty of the CVT. When you slam the gas the
engine will immediately be in the part of the rev band where it will
give you max acceleration. Let off the gas and it will wind down for
max. fuel economy.

I've heard people say they thought their transmission was "slipping" when
they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission rebuilder told me he
hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair as of yet.

True, as the sensation is much different than a regular transmission.

Chris H wrote:

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points, does
the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission shifting
gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting transmission?

Should produce better numbers than a regular transmission. Why? The
transmission can keep the car in the location where torque (forward
motion force) and horsepower (how quick torque is applied) intersect,
which is the fastest acceleration times.

Read the MT comparo of the Mercury Montego AWD, Chrysler 300, and the
Buick something or other. The Mercury was the heaviest and had the
least HP, yet with a CVT it was in the middle of the pack for
acceleration. That's the beauty of the CVT. When you slam the gas the
engine will immediately be in the part of the rev band where it will
give you max acceleration. Let off the gas and it will wind down for
max. fuel economy.

I've heard people say they thought their transmission was "slipping" when
they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission rebuilder told me he
hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair as of yet.

True, as the sensation is much different than a regular transmission.

We're approaching 2500 miles on our '07 and have had nothing but fun.
Therre are times when I prefer using the manual shift, such as when in
a 20 mph zone, as the CVT gives the sensation of "searching"; or when
decelerating in a speed zone. Otherwise it's usually in "D" and is no
less sporty or enjoyable than doing the "heel and toe" through the
esses. Acceleration feels more linear when you just stomp it in "D".
It just keeps coming and coming. I don't miss having shift points.
And, given the torque-steer tendendcies of the Maxie, I'd just as soon
have both hands on the wheel when accelerating aggressively anyway.

Wolfie, et al

Chris H wrote:

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points, does
the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission shifting
gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting transmission?
I've heard people say they thought their transmission was "slipping" when
they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission rebuilder told me he
hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Chris
90 & 94 GXE
06 SE

A bit OT, but what killed the '07 Max for me was they took away the movable
arm-rest. Now, I can't hold the wheel while resting my right elbow, which
believe it or not is enough to sink the car.

That's ok, my '03 is still trucking along just fine. Cant' wait to see
what Nissan does with the '09/'10 model.

"Chris H" <oldpuck81 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points,
does the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission
shifting gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting
transmission? I've heard people say they thought their transmission was
"slipping" when they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission
rebuilder told me he hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair
as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Chris
90 & 94 GXE
06 SE

Interesting. The arm rest in my '07 is moveable. Not to the extent
that it would be comfortable, let alone safe, for me to rest my right
elbow and steer, though. But it does move fore and aft by a few
inches.

Wolfie, et al

Rich wrote:

A bit OT, but what killed the '07 Max for me was they took away the movable
arm-rest. Now, I can't hold the wheel while resting my right elbow, which
believe it or not is enough to sink the car.

That's ok, my '03 is still trucking along just fine. Cant' wait to see
what Nissan does with the '09/'10 model.

"Chris H" <oldpuck81 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:d451h.14911$DH5.12477 (AT) trnddc04 (DOT) ..
How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points,
does the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission
shifting gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting
transmission? I've heard people say they thought their transmission was
"slipping" when they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission
rebuilder told me he hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair
as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Chris
90 & 94 GXE
06 SE

On 30.10.2006 15:58, Grampa Wolfie wrote:

Interesting. The arm rest in my '07 is moveable. Not to the extent
that it would be comfortable, let alone safe, for me to rest my right
elbow and steer, though. But it does move fore and aft by a few
inches.

Maybe it's loose? :-)

robert

Wolfie, et al

Rich wrote:
A bit OT, but what killed the '07 Max for me was they took away the movable
arm-rest. Now, I can't hold the wheel while resting my right elbow, which
believe it or not is enough to sink the car.

That's ok, my '03 is still trucking along just fine. Cant' wait to see
what Nissan does with the '09/'10 model.

"Chris H" <oldpuck81 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:d451h.14911$DH5.12477 (AT) trnddc04 (DOT) ..
How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points,
does the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission
shifting gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting
transmission? I've heard people say they thought their transmission was
"slipping" when they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission
rebuilder told me he hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair
as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Chris
90 & 94 GXE
06 SE

"Chris H" <oldpuck81 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

How is the CVT doing for you '07 Max owners?? Not having shift points,
does the CVT detract from the "sportiness" of feeling the transmission
shifting gears? Does it produce the same acceleration as a shifting
transmission? I've heard people say they thought their transmission was
"slipping" when they didn't know they had a CVT! My transmission
rebuilder told me he hasn't seen any CVT's come in for service or repair
as of yet.

I'm just wondering if this is the direction a lot of sport sedans will be
going if you don't opt for a manual.

Keep an eye out for problems with Murano's with upwards of 60, 70k on their
clocks. I would think this engine/body combo will give the CVT the most work
so problems should appear here first.

Tim..

Robert Klemme wrote:

On 30.10.2006 15:58, Grampa Wolfie wrote:
Interesting. The arm rest in my '07 is moveable. Not to the extent
that it would be comfortable, let alone safe, for me to rest my right
elbow and steer, though. But it does move fore and aft by a few
inches.

Maybe it's loose? :-)

robert

LOL! Another sleepless night...

Wolfie, et al