Now that we've started another hate thread here:
This is the "pro's and Con's of Dodge".
Not the "I hate Dodge" thread.
You Ford and Chevy guys are here just for our amusement.
Thank you for the laughs.
Quaddriver:
"All models of CPD (oh, gee I see you use acronyms... you can't just say Chrysler?) transmisions are bad bad bad?"
"completely abandon the Truck business"
What the F^ck are you smoking?
Dude,
I've got an A904 that has never been rebuilt that's got over 400Kmiles on it. Another, an A727 that's also got over 250K on it. and an A904 in my '69 dart with no rebuild and 170K on it. an A604 that's still purring at 130K....
I do have a bad tranny, too. It's an A540 toyota in my Camry. And it's not cheap, either.
What do you mean, "bad"? My '89 S10 blew the 700R4 at 50K(warranty) and still two more times after that,when it was supposed to be "fixed". I got rid of the wretched pile 'o sh1t. And don't think for a minute that I maintained it poorly or anything.
Wanna talk bad fords? 3.8L Windstar/Taurus? Aerostar transmissions? CrownVic's with no reverse....? How about the Tempo/Topaz/Escort transmissions?
I almost forgot GM's infamous 2.8L V6. What kind of motor lasts until the headgaskets or crank give out at 30K? Then a modified version (87) moved the dipstick tube, and still eats heads... what crap!
It was very nice of you to document and prepare such a lengthy statement about the particular downsides of Diamler Chrysler. If I were your English teacher, I'd give you an "A" for your report.
Maybe if you put that much research into GM and Ford, you wouldn't have this closed mind.
On the other hand, I'm always up for a good laugh.
Thanks,
Slantsixness