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Message: <blockquote data-quote="vantexan" data-source="post: 5748110" data-attributes="member: 24302">I've heard a lot more horror stories about the transmissions attached to the Pentastars.  It's the idea that appeals to me.  A gas engine that serves only as a generator for the electric motors.  Can use that concept in a lot of vehicles.  Current hybrids, while definitely a proven technology, rely primarily on the gas engine and have a transmission.  Too many moving parts.  Toyota has been the gold standard for reliability.  But they've just eliminated the naturally aspirated V-8 in the Tundra and the V-6 in the Tacoma in favor of smaller turbo charged engines.  A lot of people buy Toyotas in hopes of having 20+ years of reliable service.  That's not likely to happen now.</blockquote>