Re: [A/S] Stick shift for towing? Technology has advanced

["Woody Schlom" <woody@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>  I agree: The only vehicle with an automatic that I've driven to amount to
> anything is my truck, (Dodge/CTD), and I'd rather have a stick in it. Our
> '83 VW Rabbit Diesel needed a clutch replacement at 160,000 miles because of
> a broken spring in the clutch disk. The lining looked as good as new, no
> visible wear at all.

I can't believe it, but my 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L's automatic is still
smooth as can be and it's got 193,000 original miles on it.  I know I'm on
borrowed time, but so far, so good.

> The ONLY place I prefer an automatic tranny is in stop/go traffic.

I definitely prefer an automatic for driving off-road in 4WD low.  That's
why I got my Jeep with the auto (and because that's the only way I could get
the Full-Time 4WD option).  I never want to drive off-road with a stick
shift again.  It's also much easier and safer to drive with an automatic on
ice.  It's easy to smoothly apply power without breaking the tires loose.