I still prefer the the 6speed but, have grown fond of the E-Gear.

As far as durability of the two trannies. They are the same trans inside and out. The E-Gear is actually a separate unit that goes onto the trans. So, as far as durability differences go I would say they are the same. Ive only seen/heard of one E-Gear unit failing so, I cant say they are problematic at all.