Re: Dakota 5 spd vs Auto for towning.

From: J.GLOWICKI (SHELBACK@i-star.com)
Date: Sat Mar 18 2000 - 00:31:58 EST


i have a 2000 dakota that i used for towing with an auto and 4.7 and haved
no problem with it but it's up to you and what you prefer.

Stephen Dampier wrote:

> Thanks for all the feed back on 2000 Dakota and Consumer Reports
> reviews...
>
> I'm still nervous about the Auto tranny in the 4.7liter/auto combo. Looks
> like an awful lot of you folks have manual five speeds in your Dakotas.
> Any of you'all towing boats/trailers with a 5spd manual? Any thoughts
> about manual trannys for towing vs Autos?
>
> One of my friends says no way should I get a truck with a manual tranny
> if you're gonna tow a boat. Another says he prefers a manual tranny for
> towing.
>
> SteveOH



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