I always liked the Aisin automatics used in GM cars like the Cadillac XTS, Corvette, etc. So when I came across a 2011 Aveo automatic (Aisin 80-40LE) with only 9,000km, I grabbed it without even a test drive. The Aisins are REALLY nice, durable, snappy automatics, whether 4-spd or 8-spd.