6 cogs vs. 8 cogs.
07-24-14, 11:49 AM
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I have no experience with the 8 speed, but I drove the 6 speed. It was great until it hit highway speeds. I'm not that concerned about 2-3 additional mpg. But I found that the revs stayed too high for the car to settle into a smoother, and quieter, groove at highway speeds.
07-24-14, 07:10 PM
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I have no experience with the 8 speed, but I drove the 6 speed. It was great until it hit highway speeds. I'm not that concerned about 2-3 additional mpg. But I found that the revs stayed too high for the car to settle into a smoother, and quieter, groove at highway speeds.
I find my 2013 model with 6 speeds to be very quiet cruising at highway speeds, and I've had it up to almost 90mph.
07-24-14, 10:24 PM
#34
I really got on the throttle hard on my way to work this morning (about 20 miles of drive). For most of the time it downshifts just like I wanted but there are times at it didn't, maybe this car is half awake now. 
But I can tell this car really likes to be driven hard, it pulls hard from 60 and 70+ and wanted to keep going. All in Auto and Normal mode. I've forgotten how powerful this car is cause I'm so used to driving my parents around in boat-mode, and maybe this is the reason why the ECU fell asleep.
Car feels really alive when driven hard and when it shifts right.
But I can tell this car really likes to be driven hard, it pulls hard from 60 and 70+ and wanted to keep going. All in Auto and Normal mode. I've forgotten how powerful this car is cause I'm so used to driving my parents around in boat-mode, and maybe this is the reason why the ECU fell asleep.
Car feels really alive when driven hard and when it shifts right.
usually seems to finishing learning about 200-300kms
07-25-14, 07:35 AM
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I must be the only one who doesn't mind the 8AT.
I guess I must have driven it hard out of the gate (what break in procedure) and it got used to my driving style. Is there lag when calling for a downshift? Yes, but not more than the 8 speed in my 535. I also have driven several 6 speed GS's and found them to be no better, IMO. My only complaint is that it does not lock up often enough or early enough.
I also get about 20 MPG with this car so perhaps I am a bit more aggressive with the throttle?
I guess I must have driven it hard out of the gate (what break in procedure) and it got used to my driving style. Is there lag when calling for a downshift? Yes, but not more than the 8 speed in my 535. I also have driven several 6 speed GS's and found them to be no better, IMO. My only complaint is that it does not lock up often enough or early enough.
I also get about 20 MPG with this car so perhaps I am a bit more aggressive with the throttle?
07-25-14, 08:56 PM
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07-26-14, 04:04 AM
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I must be the only one who doesn't mind the 8AT.
I guess I must have driven it hard out of the gate (what break in procedure) and it got used to my driving style. Is there lag when calling for a downshift? Yes, but not more than the 8 speed in my 535. I also have driven several 6 speed GS's and found them to be no better, IMO. My only complaint is that it does not lock up often enough or early enough.
I also get about 20 MPG with this car so perhaps I am a bit more aggressive with the throttle?
I guess I must have driven it hard out of the gate (what break in procedure) and it got used to my driving style. Is there lag when calling for a downshift? Yes, but not more than the 8 speed in my 535. I also have driven several 6 speed GS's and found them to be no better, IMO. My only complaint is that it does not lock up often enough or early enough.
I also get about 20 MPG with this car so perhaps I am a bit more aggressive with the throttle?
07-26-14, 05:03 AM
#38
I also have a 2011 Jeep GC. I have been dissatisfied with it's performance and wished I had bought a Hemi.....until I test drove a 2014, same engine with an 8sp....very impressed with how much better it performed. I love the 8sp in this 2014 F-Sport. If I keep my foot on the throttle evenly it shifts like silk. Where I do get in trouble is anticipating the shift point and lift my foot as I would if I were driving a manual. In Sport mod it is a rocket. Personally......I love the 8sp.....for what it's worth, and BTW...got 26.3mpg on a day tirp to Asheville this week.
07-27-14, 08:14 PM
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HUGE difference. In the Jeep with the 8 speed you don't even need the Hemi...
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