It depends what the OP's friend wants to do with the car in the end.
The CVT is designed for fuel savings, but not designed for longevity. They are extremely expensive to replace and they will die.
Japanese manufacturers move to CVT because their domestic market demands it, but one has to realise JDM life cycle is much shorter than North American cars. Yes, they save fuel while they are in service, but most Japanese cars ends up export and out of owners mind after about a decade of service.
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Originally Posted by Captain Picard
How about a Nissan Versa or Sentra?
the CVT in the automatic will also make a difference in terms of fuel economy, which will be a huge factor for your roommate since his commute is from Richmond to Langley. Though I haven't drove either of them - I think they are a worthy mention
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