> Interesting, no mention of a STANDARD transmission. One of the big reasons I
> bought a Dakota was the availability of a decent V8 and a stick. This
> "automatics only" trend really bothers me.
> There is NO standard shift option on a GRAND CHEROKEE. There probably will be
> on the Dodge trucks.
>
> Now they say "four-speed" automatic. Well, Chrysler, is it "4" or "5"?
> If it IS a 5 speed I wonder if it is borrowed from the MB line?
>
> More high-tech stuff that will just break.
CC hasn't learned a lesson from Ferd who has had to replace far more of their
4.6L ohc engines under warranty than they ever did of their 5.0 cast iron V8.
> The engine is designed to operate 150,000 miles under normal conditions
> without part replacement other than normal maintenance items.
> That ain't to great either. I see many old rams and Chebbys in the shop where
> I work with well over 150k on them and they still run like new. (U will notice
> I didn't include Ferds in that list!)
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Jim in Waco
99 R/T RC
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