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Old 05-18-2011, 06:48 PM   #207
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Originally Posted by PAImportTuner View Post
I had 2 Aisin transmissions. Broke with less than 25k on them, tw0 different VWs. It's a premium car to say the least too. I've owned a 4agze mr2 and sw20 mr2. I know from experience.

This is a low 20s tuner car. It will not get the same quality as the VW units I had or like the Porsche 911 997 Aisin either.
I had 3 Aisin transmissions, the first finally started going out around 210k miles, the second was its used replacement which worked fine, and the 3rd was its 5-speed manual variant, that also lasted until the engine blew (Transmission is still fine) at 180k. I also know from experience.

Also, if memory serves me correctly, the S54 gearbox wasn't made by Aisin.
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