Is anyone else concerned about the new 8 speed dual-clutch transmission on the 2016 TLX? I drive over 60 miles per day, and was looking to buy a long-term fun commuting car that will easily last over 200k miles. I was hoping to just get a standard transmission.
Can you change the transmission fluid easily on the 8-speed transmission or is it sealed like Toyota transmission? I am looking to buy an ILX in a year or two, so hopefully some issues can be worked out. I am coming from a 2001 CL so I am well aware of Honda's transmission problems (but I am currently at 170k miles and going!)
I have also been reading the TLX forum, but a lot of people there seem to be leasing and read comments like "As long as the tranny is good for 30k miles and then it's someone else's problem." I don't lease cars, I buy them and keep them until everything fails!
Can you change the transmission fluid easily on the 8-speed transmission or is it sealed like Toyota transmission? I am looking to buy an ILX in a year or two, so hopefully some issues can be worked out. I am coming from a 2001 CL so I am well aware of Honda's transmission problems (but I am currently at 170k miles and going!)
I have also been reading the TLX forum, but a lot of people there seem to be leasing and read comments like "As long as the tranny is good for 30k miles and then it's someone else's problem." I don't lease cars, I buy them and keep them until everything fails!