It seems like everyone hates the automatic transmissions. Why?

Also, how much power can it handle reliably?

 

I have no problem with the auto what-so-ever.

A 5-speed auto would have been nice for a little better mpg, but the torque of the 2.4L works fine with the 4-speed auto.

 

All the people that hate it are speed racers that shouldnt have bought an xB or an auto for that matter... It is what it is... I like it...

and it could probably handle up 250hp safely...

 

EVERYONE?? Maybe a select few are not happy with them or wish they would've gotten the 5 speed. I'm very happy with my choice of the automatic and have no issues with it.

 

Love mine! Leaves my right hand free for tiping a few back!

 

I love the Auto Def move's when it has too and proble handle up to 250 HP maybe little more.

 

First auto I have ever owned so I'm not sure how it stacks up to other but none the less it shifts smoothly and the car still moves fine with it

Nobody could tell you how much power it will handle, after all if you are looking for enough power to break it you probably got the wrong car anyway