I had a full size chevy 2wd with a 5 speed manual, i did enugh spinning on
slippery boat launches that I made sure my next one was an auto. every one
since has also been an auto.
Gary Granger
2000 Dodge Dakota SLT+, CC, 4.7, AT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Dampier" <guldam@sirius.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 5:27 PM
Subject: DML: Dakota 5 spd vs Auto for towning.
> 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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