Re: dakota 5 speed vs. auto

From: Rob Agnew (ragnew@islandnet.com)
Date: Wed May 28 1997 - 10:58:06 EDT


At 07:43 AM 5/28/97 -0400, you wrote:
>At 09:34 PM 5/27/97 -0800, Frank Ball wrote:
>>} From: keith.wanderi@fsg.deluxe.com (Keith R Wanderi)

<snip>
>>I thought about and automatic, but around here there are lots of steep
>>10-15% grades that go for miles with tight switchback turns. The
>>automatics offered had no way to select 2nd gear, only low or a overdrive
>>lockout. 2nd is what you need for going up or down these hills with a
>>load or a trailer.
>[...]

I don't understand what you're getting at here. Dodge automatics allow you
to select second gear to slow yourself going downhill.

Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com

Victoria, B.C.
Canada

 



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