I have had MVBs in all my cars. In a country where petrol can cost $2 a litre for premium [ that is $7.50 a US gallon for you guys in the US, $10.20 when you factor in the current conversion rate ], the MVB can save money with fuel.
But that is not why I like the MVB, it is just a bonus. A V8 powered car on level road with a MVB can take off in 3rd gear, TC does the work. If on a slope, use 2nd gear.
Because the trans is not changing gear all the time, trans lasts longer. You also have full control of when the trans shifts gears, with every shift. Rarely does the trans shift optimally on every shift in full auto mode, sometimes shifts are earlier or later than needed/desired.
