Re: Test drove a new Dodge

From: Gary Shook (shook@starband.net)
Date: Fri Apr 06 2001 - 13:05:40 EDT


same Tranny (NV3500), different shifter- the stick is also alot taller...

I used to have a '96 Ram 1500 318 5-speed...

Funny how wives are, I don't think I could get a Dak past mine... she likes
the big Ram... currenly have a '98 Quad Cab

Gary Shook

"Shawn" <englehart@Sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3ACD0BD1.BFE70D6C@sympatico.ca...
> I went to the local dealer to check for a price to repair a rust spot I
> missed when someone dinged me, people are bad for that up here. I even
> have a door ding on my bike on the gas tank. But I digress, the parts
> and service department were closed and I started to look at the new
> Dakotas, found out the sales department was still open. They did not
> have any with a 5 speed, all auto but did take out a quad cab 318 5sp
> 4X4 Ram. Was wondering if if the Rams had the same transmission, felt
> different then my 96, the shifting felt notchy. Learned that I like my
> Dakota alot better, the Ram was Huge and I would never get it past the
> wife. Might go back and try a Dakota when they get some 5sp in or try
> the Auto. Anyways, would also like to thank everyone for the help that
> everyone has given to my questions and also reading the answer for other
> questions. Thanks.
>
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> Shawn Englehart
> return email: englehart@sympatico.ca
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