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Hi,
I was wondering anyone had any opinions about the Legacies with Constantly Variable Transmissions? They began using them in their 2010 models.

I like them in principle, but there's one thing I've noticed that I am not crazy about. It seems like it doesn't really coast. Seems like the drivetrain is always engaged, thus causing a drag.

It is very noticable a few seconds after I release the accellerator. I can actully feel the car slowing. If I put it in Neutral then it feels like it coasts normally, but I don't think I should have to do that.

I think this decreases the gas mileage. I asked the dealer about it and they said that this is done on purpose so you don't have to ride the brakes down a hill. Is this correct?

Anyone else experience this? What's your opinion, like it or not? Frankly, I's rather be able to coast.

Will it do any harm to the tranny if I always put it in neutral so I can coast?