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Originally Posted by JDMDreams
I wonder of its still so low powered because the CVT will explode  but it doesn't make sense to hold a car back for a transmission |
On the topic of exploding CVTs, I noticed a weird grinding noise coming from either the engine bay or transmission when I’ve got the throttle at around 50% and at 60KM/h+. I took it in to Toyota for a diagnostic check and five hours later, the Service Manager and Sr. Tech come out to tell me my transmission has failed.
Thankfully, parts and labour are covered by Toyota under factory warranty but it leaves me wondering WTF happened on a Corolla with less than 150hp and 75,300KM mostly highway driven? I expect this on some European marquee or a Nissan, but not a Toyota. I’m pretty cheezed and will avoid cars with a CVT for years to come. I really think I got unlucky with this. Karma for making fun of BMW I guess.