Type40
New Member
Hi everyone. I am a new member here and i have been having a bit of a look at your forum, doing some research on the VE. I am looking at getting one in the future and i have a few questions about the 4 and 5 speed autos.
I have had a past experience with the 4L60E in a VR V6 before and that trans was nothing but trouble, chewing out 4th gear for some reason... But i was wondering if the VE transmission (which has the same designation) is an ok prospect? I am a bit paranoid about committing to either an Omega or Berlina V6 for fear of the trans shitting itself sometime after i buy the car! So that said, what of the 5 speeders in the SV6/Calais? Would it be a better bet to try and source a car with one of them? And does the 4 speed really eat into the economy and performance as much as i have read?
I have done a search of the forum and haven't really found the specific answers i would like. So please dont flame me as i am a new member! Anyones opinion and experience would be greatly appreciated.
I have had a past experience with the 4L60E in a VR V6 before and that trans was nothing but trouble, chewing out 4th gear for some reason... But i was wondering if the VE transmission (which has the same designation) is an ok prospect? I am a bit paranoid about committing to either an Omega or Berlina V6 for fear of the trans shitting itself sometime after i buy the car! So that said, what of the 5 speeders in the SV6/Calais? Would it be a better bet to try and source a car with one of them? And does the 4 speed really eat into the economy and performance as much as i have read?
I have done a search of the forum and haven't really found the specific answers i would like. So please dont flame me as i am a new member! Anyones opinion and experience would be greatly appreciated.