NHTSA opens investigation into transmission problems
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From: Gonzales, La.
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These forums are a great help when taken with a large grain of salt. When used as a pulpit for an individual with an agenda(revenge), people will eventually tire of their rantings and start to ignore or diss their posts.
Everybody knows there are cars with legit issues, like all brands(Camaro, Honda, name any). It's sad that somebody that might have a legit issue has their voice drowned out by the likes of certain people.
When I see people being talked into thinking and saying their car has a serious problem because it has a notchy shift sometimes or they miss a gear sometimes, that's BS. ANY manual tranny can and will do this from time to time. The manual transmission has not changed in layout and function in over 40 years. Manual tranny guys with Camaros are whining, GT500s are whining, Corvettes are whining, problem is to weed through the whiners and get to the ones with legit issues.
Sometimes I find it comical, I go to get a brake tag(inspection sticker) and they have to find somebody who can drive a stick to pull the car around. If I valet park, I watch for that OH *&^% look, and tell them " nevermind, I will park it".
Everybody knows there are cars with legit issues, like all brands(Camaro, Honda, name any). It's sad that somebody that might have a legit issue has their voice drowned out by the likes of certain people.
When I see people being talked into thinking and saying their car has a serious problem because it has a notchy shift sometimes or they miss a gear sometimes, that's BS. ANY manual tranny can and will do this from time to time. The manual transmission has not changed in layout and function in over 40 years. Manual tranny guys with Camaros are whining, GT500s are whining, Corvettes are whining, problem is to weed through the whiners and get to the ones with legit issues.
Sometimes I find it comical, I go to get a brake tag(inspection sticker) and they have to find somebody who can drive a stick to pull the car around. If I valet park, I watch for that OH *&^% look, and tell them " nevermind, I will park it".
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Well said!
These forums are a great help when taken with a large grain of salt. When used as a pulpit for an individual with an agenda(revenge), people will eventually tire of their rantings and start to ignore or diss their posts.
Everybody knows there are cars with legit issues, like all brands(Camaro, Honda, name any). It's sad that somebody that might have a legit issue has their voice drowned out by the likes of certain people.
When I see people being talked into thinking and saying their car has a serious problem because it has a notchy shift sometimes or they miss a gear sometimes, that's BS. ANY manual tranny can and will do this from time to time. The manual transmission has not changed in layout and function in over 40 years. Manual tranny guys with Camaros are whining, GT500s are whining, Corvettes are whining, problem is to weed through the whiners and get to the ones with legit issues.
Sometimes I find it comical, I go to get a brake tag(inspection sticker) and they have to find somebody who can drive a stick to pull the car around. If I valet park, I watch for that OH *&^% look, and tell them " nevermind, I will park it".
Everybody knows there are cars with legit issues, like all brands(Camaro, Honda, name any). It's sad that somebody that might have a legit issue has their voice drowned out by the likes of certain people.
When I see people being talked into thinking and saying their car has a serious problem because it has a notchy shift sometimes or they miss a gear sometimes, that's BS. ANY manual tranny can and will do this from time to time. The manual transmission has not changed in layout and function in over 40 years. Manual tranny guys with Camaros are whining, GT500s are whining, Corvettes are whining, problem is to weed through the whiners and get to the ones with legit issues.
Sometimes I find it comical, I go to get a brake tag(inspection sticker) and they have to find somebody who can drive a stick to pull the car around. If I valet park, I watch for that OH *&^% look, and tell them " nevermind, I will park it".
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Guys, calm down a bit.
Regarding the trans. issues, it seems like the one huge variable in this mess is the dealer network. They have been extremely inconsistent from one to the next with diagnosing problems and trying to put the blame on the owners, or not fixing it properly.
I've cleaned this up again, cool it on the personal attacks and let's keep the thread on the topic at hand.
Regarding the trans. issues, it seems like the one huge variable in this mess is the dealer network. They have been extremely inconsistent from one to the next with diagnosing problems and trying to put the blame on the owners, or not fixing it properly.
I've cleaned this up again, cool it on the personal attacks and let's keep the thread on the topic at hand.
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Guys, calm down a bit.
Regarding the trans. issues, it seems like the one huge variable in this mess is the dealer network. They have been extremely inconsistent from one to the next with diagnosing problems and trying to put the blame on the owners, or not fixing it properly.
I've cleaned this up again, cool it on the personal attacks and let's keep the thread on the topic at hand.
Regarding the trans. issues, it seems like the one huge variable in this mess is the dealer network. They have been extremely inconsistent from one to the next with diagnosing problems and trying to put the blame on the owners, or not fixing it properly.
I've cleaned this up again, cool it on the personal attacks and let's keep the thread on the topic at hand.
Sometimes I find it comical, I go to get a brake tag(inspection sticker) and they have to find somebody who can drive a stick to pull the car around. If I valet park, I watch for that OH *&^% look, and tell them " nevermind, I will park it".
Last edited by 3Mach1; Aug 28, 2011 at 09:35 AM.
Originally Posted by Flagstang
I know it sounds silly but I always have more respect for sports cars when I see it in manual
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Strongly agree with this. Some times when I see a young person driving(hahah in 27, but sound like a old fart) I feel theyb are missing out. missing out on what I dont know but I "feel" I get more enjoyment from my manual then my auto.
I agree about the manuals, but my DD is an auto and sometimes in rush hour driving I'm thankful I have it. And you burn more calories with a Stick!!!!
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
How could it be too much work for you? You have a drive on lift in the garage. God forbid you have to press a button and walk under it.
Exactly.
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These forums are a great help when taken with a large grain of salt. When used as a pulpit for an individual with an agenda(revenge), people will eventually tire of their rantings and start to ignore or diss their posts.
Everybody knows there are cars with legit issues, like all brands(Camaro, Honda, name any). It's sad that somebody that might have a legit issue has their voice drowned out by the likes of certain people.
When I see people being talked into thinking and saying their car has a serious problem because it has a notchy shift sometimes or they miss a gear sometimes, that's BS. ANY manual tranny can and will do this from time to time. The manual transmission has not changed in layout and function in over 40 years. Manual tranny guys with Camaros are whining, GT500s are whining, Corvettes are whining, problem is to weed through the whiners and get to the ones with legit issues.
Everybody knows there are cars with legit issues, like all brands(Camaro, Honda, name any). It's sad that somebody that might have a legit issue has their voice drowned out by the likes of certain people.
When I see people being talked into thinking and saying their car has a serious problem because it has a notchy shift sometimes or they miss a gear sometimes, that's BS. ANY manual tranny can and will do this from time to time. The manual transmission has not changed in layout and function in over 40 years. Manual tranny guys with Camaros are whining, GT500s are whining, Corvettes are whining, problem is to weed through the whiners and get to the ones with legit issues.
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I come into this thread to see the progress that those with issues are having but I have to weed thru pages of bull crap just to get a status of someones car.
TAKE YOUR BS WITH PEOPLE TO THE PMs.... Leave the rest of us outta your personal BS. You don't like that people post their issues in other forums..fine, let that person know in a PM. I'm not sure who is the bigger pain.... the guy posting in all the forums or the people that follow him around on all the other forums to tell others he is an idiot and / or all the other personal name calling that those immature adults do. How hard is that for people to comprehend......
TAKE YOUR BS WITH PEOPLE TO THE PMs.... Leave the rest of us outta your personal BS. You don't like that people post their issues in other forums..fine, let that person know in a PM. I'm not sure who is the bigger pain.... the guy posting in all the forums or the people that follow him around on all the other forums to tell others he is an idiot and / or all the other personal name calling that those immature adults do. How hard is that for people to comprehend......
Last edited by MyStang2010GB; Aug 29, 2011 at 05:29 AM.
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From: Phoenix, Az
Just to add, dropped off my GT this morning at the dealer, mine shifted ok for the most part, (don't try to go into 4th quickly when it is hot) however brought it in for excessive whine. It sounds like I have an older centrifugal rockcrusher blower, can hear it reflecting off buildings or dividers in the road now
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From: Warner Robins, Ga
I suggest that you learn how to use the ignore function. It might make things less stressful for you.
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I come into this thread to see the progress that those with issues are having but I have to weed thru pages of bull crap just to get a status of someones car.
TAKE YOUR BS WITH PEOPLE TO THE PMs.... Leave the rest of us outta your personal BS. You don't like that people post their issues in other forums..fine, let that person know in a PM. I'm not sure who is the bigger pain.... the guy posting in all the forums or the people that follow him around on all the other forums to tell others he is an idiot and / or all the other personal name calling that those immature adults do. How hard is that for people to comprehend......
TAKE YOUR BS WITH PEOPLE TO THE PMs.... Leave the rest of us outta your personal BS. You don't like that people post their issues in other forums..fine, let that person know in a PM. I'm not sure who is the bigger pain.... the guy posting in all the forums or the people that follow him around on all the other forums to tell others he is an idiot and / or all the other personal name calling that those immature adults do. How hard is that for people to comprehend......
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He has a point. The reason this thread hasn't been closed yet is because the mod team has cleaned it up on several occasions. People get into personal tiffs and it clutters up the thread. Otherwise, this thread is gonna get locked down soon.