The 100K powertrain warranty to me is just insurance that can be adjudicated by the manufacturer when something goes wrong. You might have to fight for it like any other manufacturer. Not a particular selling point for me when I bought my Hyundai but it could potentially come in handy. My 2009 Mazda had major ( inherent ) engine problems not long after their 60K warranty ran out. Never had a well maintained car bought new do that to me.
Not sure about the long term durability of the Gamma II engine but I'd probably agree that the weak spot may well be the transmissions with all the cars listed if you want to push 200K miles. CVTs aren't really transmissions to me so if you needed an automatic and only a CVT was offered on the Corolla, that would be a deal breaker. YMMV.
Not sure about the long term durability of the Gamma II engine but I'd probably agree that the weak spot may well be the transmissions with all the cars listed if you want to push 200K miles. CVTs aren't really transmissions to me so if you needed an automatic and only a CVT was offered on the Corolla, that would be a deal breaker. YMMV.