Transmission Troubles: When Great Cars Go Bad

A compilation of responses from car enthusiasts reveals a list of great cars that were let down by their transmissions. Examples include the BMW E46 with the SMG, Subaru models with the TR-580 and TR-690, Ford's infamous DCT used in the Fiesta and Focus, Alfa Romeo's 4C and Giulia, Oldsmobile's Super Turbine 300, Dodge's Mustangs with the MT82 manual, Pontiac's Prowler, Honda's commuter cars with manual transmissions, Porsche's 911 with the "tiptronic," Chevrolet's 80s econoboxes with automatic transmissions, and Mazda's RX-8 with an automatic. The article highlights the impact of transmissions on the overall driving experience and the disappointment caused by poor transmission choices in otherwise great cars.