I used to own a 17 BE with around 70k on it. I didn’t have any slippage or hard shifts with the 6 speed. One thing I didn’t like was the engine braking feel when coasting to a stop, some of which was fixed with a VCM disabler. Other than that the transmission felt smooth and had great power off the line.
I’m reading that the 9 speed is slow to get into gear and switch from drive to reverse when doing a K turn. Also, the transmission starts off in 2nd and feels slower than the 6 speed. I saw today a thread about it being jerky at lower speeds looking for the right gear.
I’m just wondering for those who’ve owned both, which do you prefer? Not counting reliability or potential failure. Lets say both going to last just as long would you prefer the drivability of the 6 or the 9 speed?
I like the exterior of the 21+ better and the small updates like a volume knob. I’ve excluded looking at anything except 21+, but now I’m wondering should I look at another 17-19.
I’m reading that the 9 speed is slow to get into gear and switch from drive to reverse when doing a K turn. Also, the transmission starts off in 2nd and feels slower than the 6 speed. I saw today a thread about it being jerky at lower speeds looking for the right gear.
I’m just wondering for those who’ve owned both, which do you prefer? Not counting reliability or potential failure. Lets say both going to last just as long would you prefer the drivability of the 6 or the 9 speed?
I like the exterior of the 21+ better and the small updates like a volume knob. I’ve excluded looking at anything except 21+, but now I’m wondering should I look at another 17-19.
